Brooklyn Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Two sedans crashed on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises and neck or head injuries. Slippery pavement contributed. One driver was turning left; the other drove straight. Both wore seat belts and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 7 Avenue near 86 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, age 60, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The other driver, age 53, was traveling straight southbound. Both drivers sustained contusions and bruises, with injuries to the neck and head. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact points were the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the straight-moving vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was struck by a northbound BMW sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on 86 Street in Brooklyn struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV reversed on 76th Street. Its bumper struck an 83-year-old woman standing in the road. She fell. She died there. The driver did not see her. The street was empty. No crosswalk nearby. Silence followed.

An 83-year-old woman was killed near 1326 76th Street in Brooklyn when a 2007 Honda SUV backed west and struck her legs. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck her legs. She collapsed, silent. The driver did not see.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her lower body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained no damage. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention, especially when reversing in areas without marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV hit his e-bike on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike’s left rear bumper and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fort Hamilton Parkway involving a 2008 SUV traveling north and an e-bike traveling west. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left rear bumper, impacting the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. There is no mention of the bicyclist’s actions contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle impacted the left side doors while parked. The man was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2017 SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and the point of impact was the left side doors. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted. The crash involved a single SUV and one pedestrian, with no other vehicles or occupants involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, struck her outside a crosswalk. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The vehicle’s front center end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The driver, operating a 2011 Toyota SUV, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider collided with a parked van on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and left semiconscious with serious injuries. The van was stationary at the time of impact. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east on Bay Ridge Avenue collided with a parked van. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained serious injuries, remaining semiconscious after the crash. The van was stationary, with damage to its center back end, while the e-bike sustained front-end damage. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the rider's response to another vehicle not involved in the collision. No other driver errors were specified. The rider wore a helmet at the time of the crash. The van had no occupants and was not moving before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Marine Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 17-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a male with a learner's permit collided with a parked sedan on Marine Avenue, Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 17-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of both vehicles. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other injuries or violations were noted. The crash highlights the risks posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles with permits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man crossing Gelston Avenue with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and shock. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Gelston Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Chevrolet sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Narrows Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the left front bumper of one and the center front end of the other. A 60-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Narrows Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 5:10 p.m. The impact involved the left front bumper of a 2024 Hyundai SUV and the center front end of a 2014 Nissan SUV. A 60-year-old female passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the cyclist’s left side while turning right. The boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old bicyclist was injured when a 2024 SUV made a right turn and struck the bike on its left side doors in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but the crash was caused by the driver’s failure to yield. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and left side doors of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided head-on with an SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue. The 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided head-on with a northbound SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash and was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver held a permit license. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a bicyclist traveling east on 5 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries, losing consciousness. The driver was going straight south. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5 Avenue collided with a bicyclist going east. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness and minor bleeding. The driver of the sedan had two occupants and was licensed in New Jersey. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and traffic control disregard by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. No fault or blame is assigned to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. No vehicle damage was reported at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2010 Chevrolet sedan was making a left turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at the intersection. The victims, a 39-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact. Both pedestrians were injured while lawfully crossing, with no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrians. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Marine Avenue at dusk. Her head struck hard. She died in the street. Two sedans collided, one parked, one moving. The street grew quiet. The woman’s life ended where the light faded.

A 72-year-old woman was killed while crossing Marine Avenue near dusk. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection and crossed without a signal. A moving sedan struck her, causing fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Marine Avenue, near dusk — a 72-year-old woman crossed without a signal. A moving sedan struck her, head crushed.' Two sedans were involved: one parked, one in motion. The police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The woman’s death marks another tragedy on New York City’s streets, where the vulnerable pay the price for everyday traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding east struck the left side doors of a parked SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east collided with the left side doors of a parked SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was stationary before the crash and had damage to its left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 65 Street in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. A 78-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 65 Street near 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 78-year-old male rear passenger was injured with neck pain and whiplash, despite wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the turning maneuver likely caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles westbound. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both sedans. No ejections or fatalities were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2005 Dodge sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman on an unlicensed e-scooter suffered knee and lower leg injuries in Brooklyn. The crash happened on 65 Street near 9 Avenue. She was not ejected but experienced shock and minor bleeding. The scooter’s right side was damaged.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver on an unlicensed e-scooter was injured in a crash on 65 Street in Brooklyn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The e-scooter was traveling east and impacted at the right front quarter panel, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users operating motorized devices without proper licensing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious after the crash, crossing outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling south on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The collision occurred when the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was conscious following the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15