Brooklyn Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A two-year-old girl was injured crossing a Brooklyn street. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The sedan involved showed no damage. The child was conscious and treated for lower leg wounds. The crash occurred away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a two-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 310 73 Street in Brooklyn. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. The sedan involved, driven by a licensed male driver traveling west and going straight ahead, showed no damage and had no point of impact recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The child was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the scooter’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The SUV driver was distracted. Both vehicles traveled straight at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 66 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2019 SUV and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The SUV struck the scooter on its right front quarter panel while both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The e-scooter rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on 67 Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. A 32-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 67 Street in Brooklyn. The first vehicle was hit at its center front end, while the second was struck on its right rear quarter panel. A 32-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 51-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan backed unsafely, hitting the pedestrian. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver caused the crash by failing to back safely.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Ford sedan backed unsafely in Brooklyn near 1241 67 Street. The pedestrian was outside an intersection, performing other actions in the roadway, when the vehicle struck him. The crash resulted in fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan showed no damage, suggesting the impact was from the vehicle's rear movement. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained serious injuries. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 71-year-old woman was struck at an intersection in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 92 Street and Gatling Place in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male in a 2012 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for moderate injuries at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike rider struck a parked sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. The sedan showed no damage. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike rider collided with a parked 2012 sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, occupied by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but no helmet-related factors were noted as contributing. The crash involved the e-bike traveling west and the sedan parked with impact on its left side doors. The incident highlights the vulnerability of cyclists even when colliding with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 63-year-old woman was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan backed into her. The driver failed to notice her while reversing. She suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The crash happened near 64th Street, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan backed unsafely and struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian crossing near 64th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle had no visible damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Honda sedan. The impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle during the backing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 78-year-old man driving an SUV suffered back injuries in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The collision involved a pickup truck. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2021 Chevrolet SUV and a pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 78-year-old man, was injured with back pain and nausea but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pickup truck details and driver information were not provided. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV, which sustained damage to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn hit a pedestrian crossing Bay Ridge Avenue with the signal. The woman suffered a head contusion. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The impact damaged the sedan’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling east on Bay Ridge Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was not at fault. The driver was licensed in Florida and had two occupants in the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 20-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 68 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver, traveling west, struck him with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The victim suffered abrasions and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 68 Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a man with a permit license, was operating a 2018 BMW SUV traveling west. The collision occurred when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Yamaha struck a Toyota’s side near 72nd Street. Steel twisted. Blood spilled. The young rider’s leg split open. Dusk fell hard. Inexperience and speed ruled the crash. The road stayed silent. No mercy. Only pain.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Shore Road near 72nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck the side of a Toyota sedan. The 21-year-old motorcycle rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The crash involved five people, including a 7-year-old passenger in the sedan. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. The impact left steel bent and blood on the road. No pedestrians were involved. The data shows systemic danger when speed and inexperience meet on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. Four occupants, including two children, suffered upper arm and leg injuries. The SUV driver was following too closely. Airbags deployed. All victims conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway rear-ended a Toyota sedan also heading west. The SUV was slowing or stopping, while the sedan was going straight ahead. The collision caused injuries to four occupants: two adults and two children, all conscious and restrained with airbags deployed. Injuries included contusions and abrasions to shoulders and legs. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance, causing the crash. No victims were ejected. The children were secured in child restraints. The crash damaged the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Lexus SUV struck a 22-year-old man on Shore Road. The right front bumper hit his head. Blood spilled. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The SUV rolled on, unmarked. The man did not.

A 22-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a Lexus SUV hit him with its right front bumper near 71st Street on Shore Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the impact and heavy bleeding. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving vulnerable road users to bear the brunt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on on 92 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were going straight west. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage. No ejections reported. Police list unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 92 Street in Brooklyn while both were traveling straight west. The impact occurred at the center front and center back ends of the vehicles. One driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A pick-up truck crashed into a parked sedan on 85th Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured and unconscious. Police found illegal drugs and driver fatigue as factors. The sedan was unoccupied and damaged on its left side.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling southwest struck a parked sedan on its left side doors at 85th Street in Brooklyn. The truck's right front bumper was damaged. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious. The report lists illegal drugs and falling asleep as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was unoccupied at the time and sustained damage to its left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver impairment and fatigue as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 35-year-old male SUV driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash after a collision on 4 Avenue. The pickup truck was turning left and struck the SUV’s right side. The SUV driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 4 Avenue involving a northbound SUV and a southbound pickup truck making a left turn. The SUV struck the right side doors of the pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the pickup truck driver did not yield to the SUV. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the pickup truck was damaged on the right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan backing west struck a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of the moving car and the right rear quarter panel of the parked car. An 8-year-old passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda sedan was backing west when it collided with a parked 2013 Toyota sedan in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. An 8-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of the moving vehicle was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the backing maneuver. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' rear quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped collided with an SUV at 92 Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The moped driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The SUV driver was licensed and driving west.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a 2007 Toyota SUV on 92 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The moped struck the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The moped driver sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling west going straight ahead. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on 65 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the motorcycle driver. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 65 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The motorcycle struck the right side doors of the SUV, which was impacted on its left front bumper. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound prior to the crash. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 54-year-old female bicyclist suffered facial contusions on Shore Road, Brooklyn. She was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash caused no vehicle damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors. The rider was not ejected and had a bruise on her face.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Shore Road in Brooklyn. She sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The report lists two unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors. The bike showed no damage, and the rider was not ejected. The crash involved only the bicyclist, who was traveling east and going straight ahead. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not provide further details on the cause or circumstances of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18