Brooklyn Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a collision with a sedan on 84 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 84 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a 17-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was riding westbound and the sedan northbound, both traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was injured but not ejected. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist but highlights the driver’s failure to obey traffic controls and maintain attention as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway late at night. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving fueled the crash. A 26-year-old driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Airbags deployed, but abrasions and trauma marked the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:43 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The driver of one sedan, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and abrasions but was conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed in New York and was involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash. The point of impact was the center front ends of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. Airbags deployed and lap belts were used, but the severity of the impact caused significant injury. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and aggressive behavior behind the wheel on a major expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound motorcycle on 5 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged in the impact. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2012 Mazda sedan was making a left turn on 5 Avenue when it collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The motorcycle’s front center end was damaged, while the sedan’s left side doors bore the impact marks on the left front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct attribution of fault or driver error such as failure to yield. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male motorbike driver suffered severe knee and lower leg injuries in a Belt Parkway crash. The motorbike struck an object or vehicle front-center. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorbike driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 7:00 AM. The motorbike, a 2024 KAWK-MCL, was traveling west going straight ahead when it sustained damage to the center front end, indicating impact at the front center. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet, but suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct evidence of driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle. The focus remains on the motorbike's front-end collision and resulting injuries to the driver, with no mention of victim fault or other road users involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north on Ridge Boulevard collided with a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight north when his motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan driver. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured with contusions to the hip and upper leg after colliding with a parked sedan on 81 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered serious injuries from the impact to the vehicle's left side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on 81 Street in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected after colliding with the left side doors of a parked sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan was stationary before impact, indicating no evasive action by the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but this was not noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left side doors, while the bike showed no vehicle damage. No other driver actions or violations were documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. A female driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles showed front bumper damage. The crash involved a left-turning vehicle striking a straight-moving SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:13 on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old female driver of a 2016 Honda SUV traveling north was struck on the right front bumper by a 2012 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The Toyota's left front bumper sustained damage. The female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the Toyota SUV's left turn as the critical pre-crash action. Both vehicles were occupied by two people each, and both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision's impact and resulting injuries underscore the dangers posed by turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Belt Parkway. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers, highlighting driver inattention as the key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 1:30 AM involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The BMW sedan struck the Kia sedan, impacting the center front end and left rear bumper respectively. One driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The injury severity was rated as level 3, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both vehicles were damaged on their front and rear quarters. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no other factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling north. The victim suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 6-year-old girl suffered back abrasions after an SUV struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian while traveling northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The child remained conscious despite injuries.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The pedestrian, described as being in the roadway, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was a 2024 SUV traveling northbound, driven by a licensed male driver. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered severe facial fractures after an SUV struck his right side doors on Belt Parkway. The collision, caused by improper lane usage, left the motorcyclist injured but conscious, highlighting dangerous driver errors on high-speed roads.

According to the police report, at 11:15 p.m. on Belt Parkway, a 48-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured when a 2015 Honda SUV traveling east struck the motorcycle's right side doors. The SUV's left side doors were damaged. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious but suffered facial fractures and dislocations. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline, leading to the side impact. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, but the SUV's improper lane usage caused the collision. The motorcyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in lane management on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a northbound motorcycle in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered severe leg fractures. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the victim, causing serious injury. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside of a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as serious (level 3). The motorcycle's point of impact was the right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, only 'unspecified' factors for the pedestrian. No helmet or pedestrian signal use is noted as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by motorcycles to pedestrians crossing outside designated areas, with driver errors not explicitly cited in the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15