Brooklyn Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Two vehicles crashed head-on on 65 Street. Both drivers were conscious but suffered bruises and injuries to knees and lower legs. The SUV carried two men; the sedan had one woman driver. Driver distraction and unsafe speed caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 2015 Chevrolet SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan collided head-on on 65 Street. The SUV was traveling east, the sedan south. Both drivers and the front passenger in the SUV sustained knee and lower leg injuries with contusions. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV driver and passenger wore lap belts and were not ejected. The sedan driver was also restrained. No pedestrian involvement was noted. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A motorcycle making a right turn struck a sedan traveling north on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The sedan's left front quarter panel was damaged. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn was making a right turn when it collided with a sedan also traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 75-year-old woman suffered full-body abrasions after a forklift backed into her on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her presence, causing injury and shock. The forklift’s left rear bumper hit her outside the roadway.

According to the police report, a forklift traveling south on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn backed unsafely and struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was in shock. The point of impact was the forklift’s center back end, damaging the left rear bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe backing. The pedestrian’s location and actions did not contribute to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Yale forklift. No safety equipment or victim fault is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck the right front bumper into an object on Belt Parkway. The front passenger, a 33-year-old woman, suffered a head abrasion. The driver was speeding. The passenger was restrained and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway crashed with impact on the right front bumper. The front passenger, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a male with a learner's permit, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The passenger was not ejected and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two SUVs collided in Brooklyn on 81st Street. The 18-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved left-side impact and driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 81st Street in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging, with impact on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans crashed on Cropsey Avenue. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. Two passengers suffered bruises to face and chest. Both were conscious and restrained. Front-end damage marked the violent impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue when one driver was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the front ends of both vehicles. Two passengers were injured: an 18-year-old female in the left rear seat with facial contusions, and a 73-year-old female front passenger with chest contusions. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the left-turning driver’s action as a key element. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front-end damage to one sedan and left front bumper damage to the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing Colonial Road with the signal. The sedan driver was making a right turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Colonial Road at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling north made a right turn and struck her. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact. Driver inattention was the primary contributing factor in this crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An e-bike rider suffered a head contusion after colliding with a vehicle making a right turn. The crash occurred on 67 Street. The driver’s inattention caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported. The rider remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female e-bike rider was injured in a crash on 67 Street. The rider sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The other vehicle involved was making a right turn. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No damage was recorded on either vehicle. The e-bike rider was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the rider or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 50-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan made a left turn and hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2016 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans crashed at 7 Avenue. One driver made a left turn. Both failed to yield right-of-way. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Impact hit left side doors and front bumper. Both drivers licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 7 Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west straight ahead, the other making a left turn eastbound. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. A 74-year-old male front passenger was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on 3 Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 3 Avenue collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the bike. The driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 19-year-old woman was hit by a bike on 86 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The pedestrian was off the roadway and conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling east on 86 Street struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The bike's center front end was the point of impact, indicating a direct collision. No other vehicles or safety equipment were involved or noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck an e-bike on 77 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The sedan showed front-end damage. The e-bike rider was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 77 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved the sedan traveling east and the e-bike traveling north, both going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An 86-year-old woman crossed Bay Ridge Parkway with the signal. A sedan turned left and hit her. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious, head bleeding. The driver was distracted. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.

An 86-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay Ridge Parkway at 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a sedan, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Contributing factors listed include 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan sustained no damage. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left blood on the street, marking another day of danger for those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Three sedans collided on Belt Parkway heading west. Drivers slowed or stopped. Rear-end impacts damaged front and rear ends. A 57-year-old female driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Following too closely caused the crash. Airbags deployed; no ejections.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling west on Belt Parkway were involved in a chain-reaction collision. All drivers were slowing or stopping when the crashes occurred. The 57-year-old female driver of a 2019 Buick sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their front and rear ends. The injured driver was conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and protected by deployed airbags. No occupants were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers were men, traveling west. One driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash left one man injured but conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, both traveling west. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other. One driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with front and rear impacts noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A moped struck a sedan making a left turn on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north collided with a sedan making a left turn southwest on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan, occupied by one person, sustained no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Toyota SUV struck a westbound sedan on 13th Avenue. The sedan’s driver, an 80-year-old woman, died at the scene. Two others suffered back injuries. Both vehicles failed to yield. The crash left pain and silence on the corner.

An 80-year-old woman driving a sedan westbound on 13th Avenue at 84th Street in Brooklyn was killed when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her car broadside. According to the police report, 'An 80-year-old woman, unbelted behind the wheel of a westbound sedan, was struck broadside by a southbound Toyota SUV. Her head hit hard. She died there, alone, in the driver’s seat.' Two other people, an 18-year-old male driver and a 47-year-old female passenger in the SUV, suffered back injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Three young passengers in the SUV suffered bruises and contusions. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and improper passing or lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a bus and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The bus hit the left rear bumper of the SUV, which was traveling east. Three children, ages 4, 6, and 7, were injured as occupants in the SUV. They sustained contusions and bruises to the elbow, shoulder, and back but were not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and improper passing or lane usage by the SUV driver. All injured passengers were secured with lap belts and harnesses. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a bus on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm bruises. The bus showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling east.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver errors including improper passing or lane usage and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The bus sustained no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center front end. The bicyclist's injuries were classified as moderate. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but notes contributing factors related to lane usage and confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17