Brooklyn Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A 14-year-old girl was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 72 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The girl suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. She was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV traveling north on 72 Street struck her at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The girl sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were cited. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 12 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck him with its center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 12-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a westbound sedan in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and alone.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing the street outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound sedan, which struck him on the left front quarter panel. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on 7 Avenue. The 29-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and following too closely. Both vehicles struck front and rear, causing damage. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 7 Avenue collided. The 29-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and following too closely as contributing factors. The front vehicle was a 2021 Volvo with right front bumper damage; the rear vehicle was a 2018 BMW with left rear bumper damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights risks from limited driver attention and unsafe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 35-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pickup truck failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The driver hit her with the truck’s front center.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on 4 Avenue made an improper left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 35-year-old woman, was injured at the intersection, suffering contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The report lists the driver’s errors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 72-year-old woman was struck while crossing 85 Street. The sedan was making a left turn with limited view. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. No visible complaints were reported at the scene. The driver had no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 85 Street made a left turn and struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility during the turn. The pedestrian’s confusion or error is also noted but the report does not assign fault. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No safety equipment or signals were mentioned as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510740, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The collision caused a fractured knee and dislocated foot. The boy wore a helmet and remained conscious. The crash involved failure to yield and bicyclist confusion.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bike as it traveled west. The report does not specify other vehicles involved or driver license status. The injuries were severe enough to be classified as injury severity 3, indicating significant harm. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between bicyclists and right-of-way rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 71-year-old woman was struck by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian outside the roadway. The woman suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious. The car showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east in Brooklyn struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The driver was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact, but no damage was reported to the car. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault. The driver’s distraction caused the crash, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 61-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after colliding with a flatbed truck turning right on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck showed no damage. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck was making a right turn on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The truck's right front bumper made contact with the e-bike's center front end, damaging the bike but not the truck. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turns and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the right side doors of the sedan and the rear bumper of the parked car. An 18-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 2015 Dodge sedan traveling south on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a parked vehicle. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the parked car's left rear bumper. The sedan's driver was engaged in improper passing or lane usage, contributing to the crash. An 18-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred. The report lists the driver error as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Jeep SUV struck a parked convertible on Belt Parkway at night. The SUV driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries, trapped inside the vehicle. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. Airbags deployed; lap belt used. Impact damaged left rear and right front panels.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver in a Jeep SUV collided with a parked convertible on Belt Parkway. The SUV driver was trapped and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The SUV's left rear quarter panel and the convertible's right front quarter panel were damaged. The driver was conscious, used a lap belt, and the airbag deployed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 79-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by an SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian’s head. The man suffered a contusion and remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper while he was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to pedestrians crossing streets outside designated crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan turning left hit an e-bike rider making a right turn in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s front center collided with the bike’s left side doors. Driver distraction cited.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 84 Street was making a left turn when it collided with an e-bike rider traveling south and making a right turn. The e-bike driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end striking the left side doors of the e-bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan made an improper U-turn on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. It struck a 17-year-old moped driver going straight. The moped rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel took damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Bay Ridge Parkway made an improper U-turn and collided with a moped also traveling west. The moped driver, a 17-year-old male, was injured with a head abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the moped. The moped rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors in turning and lane usage that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A northbound bus made a right turn on 3 Avenue. It struck a 15-year-old boy crossing at the intersection. The boy suffered a serious head injury and lost consciousness. The bus showed no damage. Police list no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 2011 PREVO bus traveling north on 3 Avenue made a right turn and struck a 15-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near Marine Avenue. The pedestrian was found unconscious with a head injury and internal complaints. The bus sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 5-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on 5 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The SUV, driven by a licensed female, was making a left turn. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 5 Avenue and 65 Street. The child was crossing with the signal when a 2019 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north and making a left turn, struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver had no reported license issues. The child’s injuries were classified as moderate (severity 3).

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18