Brooklyn Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Killing?

A garbage truck making a left turn collided with a parked sedan on 81 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers from driver errors and vehicle maneuvers in tight urban spaces.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:29 AM on 81 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck traveling north was making a left turn when it struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The sedan’s 58-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The garbage truck’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks posed by large vehicles maneuvering in constrained city streets and the consequences of driver mistakes during such maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with another vehicle. The driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors in the Brooklyn crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM near 6408 Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The unlicensed driver of a 2023 Toyota SUV was making a left turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, resulting in a collision. The driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple vehicles were involved, but the primary cause was the unlicensed driver’s failure to yield while turning left. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An intoxicated driver with a permit license struck a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The sedan's right front bumper hit the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, enduring shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver with a permit license was involved in a crash at 9:00 AM in Brooklyn. The driver was operating a 2014 sedan traveling east when he collided with a parked 2022 SUV. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper against the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor twice, indicating impairment played a critical role. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock at the scene. The report does not cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver's alcohol impairment and loss of control as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old sedan driver suffered a head injury after his vehicle was struck from behind by an SUV traveling westbound on Belt Parkway. The impact caused internal injuries and loss of consciousness, highlighting driver error in maintaining safe distance.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway at 17:03 involving a 2008 SUV and a 2008 sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan at the center back end, damaging its right front bumper. The sedan's 79-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a head injury and internal complaints, and experienced loss of consciousness. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report indicates 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, but does not specify victim fault. The collision suggests failure by the SUV driver to maintain a safe following distance or control, resulting in a rear-end impact. No other contributing factors were listed for the victim or the SUV driver. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as inadequate attention or speed control on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep slammed into a Honda’s rear on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The 81-year-old Honda driver died at the wheel, neck broken. No skid marks. The crash came sudden, hard, final. Following too closely left no room for mercy.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep struck the rear of a 2000 Honda traveling westbound on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway at 12:05 a.m. The Honda’s 81-year-old driver, belted in, died at the scene with a broken neck. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No second chances.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Following Too Closely,' indicating the Jeep driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The data does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The impact was to the Honda’s right rear bumper, with the Jeep’s right front bumper taking the hit. The report’s language and evidence focus on the Jeep driver’s failure to keep distance, a systemic danger on high-speed expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right front bumper of a pickup truck making a left turn on 3 Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as a key factor.

At 8:02 AM on 3 Avenue near Senator Street, a motorcycle traveling northeast collided with the right front bumper of a southbound pickup truck making a left turn, according to the police report. The motorcyclist, a 51-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the drivers' responses to other traffic influenced the crash. The pickup truck driver, a licensed female, was operating a 2019 vehicle and the motorcycle driver was licensed as well. The collision caused damage to the truck's center front end and the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:49 AM on Bay Ridge Parkway near 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2018 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old pedestrian suffered a head contusion after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The driver faced glare conditions, impairing visibility. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 2021 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn on 92 Street near Gelston Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:45 AM when it struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion with injury severity level 3. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor affecting the driver’s visibility during the maneuver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast with two occupants in the vehicle. The police report does not list any pedestrian errors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver’s impaired visibility due to glare as the primary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man died behind the wheel on 82nd Street. His sedan crashed into a parked Toyota. The front end crumpled. He wore no seatbelt. Metal folded, and the street fell silent. He never stepped out. The impact ended everything.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man driving a sedan on 82nd Street crashed into the rear of a parked Toyota. The report states the sedan 'slammed into the back of a parked Toyota.' The front end of the sedan folded in, trapping the driver inside. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the narrative. The crash resulted in the apparent death of the driver, who 'never got out.' The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors are explicitly cited in the available data. The parked Toyota was unoccupied at the time of the collision. The report does not mention any actions by other road users or any additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Bay Ridge Parkway. The e-bike driver, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2021 Buick sedan was making a right turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 64-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, leaving him semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the e-bike's center front end, indicating the sedan driver failed to yield or properly observe the e-bike. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors were attributed to his actions. The sedan driver was licensed in Ohio, while the e-bike operator was unlicensed. This collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a right turn hit a bicyclist traveling straight on Senator Street in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, at 8:16 AM on Senator Street in Brooklyn, a 2023 Ford pick-up truck was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and male, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the truck's right front bumper and the bike's left side doors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a parked sedan on slippery pavement in Brooklyn. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The collision damaged both vehicles’ bumpers, highlighting risks from inattention and road conditions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:10 a.m. A 39-year-old male driver of a sedan was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, alongside slippery pavement. The sedan was parked and struck in the rear center, while the SUV, traveling north, hit the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. Both vehicles sustained damage. The driver of the sedan was not using any safety equipment. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and hazardous road conditions, without any noted fault or contributing behavior from other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman suffered back injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 92 Street and 5 Avenue in Brooklyn around 9:36 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Toyota SUV, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights a failure in yielding that led to the pedestrian's injury, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian herself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling south struck two pedestrians crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. Both victims, a 40-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, suffered lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn struck two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk around 7:47 AM. The victims, a 40-year-old female and a 5-year-old male, were crossing without a signal when the crash occurred. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, with contusions and abrasions reported. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, which sustained damage consistent with striking the pedestrians. The driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike traveling south struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive, colliding with the pedestrian crossing without signal or crosswalk guidance.

According to the police report, a male e-bike driver traveling south on 62 Street in Brooklyn struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near 8 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals and was not fully attentive. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge truck turned left on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck a 52-year-old woman head-on. She died beneath the streetlight. The crash left blood on the asphalt and silence in the street.

According to the police report, a Dodge truck making a left turn on Bay Ridge Avenue near 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 52-year-old woman standing in the roadway. The impact was direct, hitting her with the center front end of the vehicle. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, licensed in New York, was operating a 2019 Dodge truck and was the sole occupant. The police narrative states, 'The driver was distracted.' No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions are cited in the report. The fatal collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted, causing a right-turning SUV to strike the left rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV. A passenger suffered neck injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs were involved: one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a right turn northwest. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the northbound SUV, struck by the right front quarter panel of the turning SUV. Both drivers were cited for inattention and distraction, which contributed directly to the collision. A 27-year-old female passenger in the northbound SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report highlights driver inattention as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver made a left turn and collided head-on with a sedan traveling east. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 92 Street at 19:50. A taxi, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to injury on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on 3 Avenue. He was ejected and suffered injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was conscious at the scene.

A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan and an SUV on 3 Avenue. The 18-year-old male driver was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. No other occupants were involved. The driver was wearing a helmet, but the focus remains on the driver's actions leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV collided on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV was turning left. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist was injured after colliding with a 2019 SUV making a left turn on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle with its left front bumper while the motorcycle was traveling straight east. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15