Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Sep 23 - Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A 47-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash, highlighting dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 13:49 involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper of the striking SUV and the center front end of the struck SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 47-year-old male occupant in the rear of one SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt. No ejection occurred. The drivers were both going straight ahead prior to the collision. The data highlights driver error—specifically distraction—as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 23 - SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The crash shows danger at city intersections.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn at Bay Ridge Avenue and 18 Avenue struck a 35-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact was to the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report highlights driver error and the persistent risk faced by people crossing at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 21 - A 21-year-old woman suffered a back injury after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at a marked crosswalk where the pedestrian was crossing without a signal.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 16:55 on 86 Street near Bay 25 Street in Brooklyn. A 2015 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, a contributing factor explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error leading to the collision. No other contributing pedestrian behaviors were noted as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A sedan struck a 69-year-old bicyclist from behind on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash was caused by the sedan driver following and passing too closely.

According to the police report, a 2023 Audi sedan traveling south on Bay Parkway rear-ended a 69-year-old male bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper hitting the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front quarter panel. This crash highlights the dangers of close vehicle proximity to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - An e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after a northbound SUV failed to yield while merging. The collision caused neck abrasions and shock. The SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was a key factor in the Brooklyn crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a northbound SUV merging on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered neck abrasions and was in shock. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead when the SUV merged into its path, causing impact at the scooter’s right front bumper. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were listed. This incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users in merging scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on his right side. The impact caused elbow and lower arm injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling south while the bicyclist traveled north.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 11 Street near Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 21:09. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man traveling north, was hit at the center front end of his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the right side doors and the bicyclist's point of impact as the center front end. No specific contributing factors were listed, but the driver’s maneuver of making a left turn directly preceded the collision. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No helmet or other safety equipment was reported, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 5 - Two sedans collided at 80 Street and 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front bumper of the other. A 67-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 80 Street near 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other west, collided with impact on the right side doors of the northbound vehicle and the front bumper of the westbound vehicle. The 67-year-old female driver of the northbound sedan sustained internal chest injuries and was conscious but injured. Both drivers were licensed, with no specified contributing factors listed in the report. The collision involved no ejections and no safety equipment was reported for the injured occupant. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 5 - An SUV traveling east struck two bicyclists heading north on Avenue S. Both riders, a 37-year-old man and a 7-year-old boy, suffered injuries and shock. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its right front bumper.

According to the police report, at 7:50 a.m., a 2012 Toyota SUV was traveling east on Avenue S when it collided with a bike carrying two males, ages 37 and 7, traveling north. The SUV's point of impact was its right front bumper, while the bike was struck on the left side doors. Both bicyclists were injured, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea, with injuries to the entire body and lower leg areas. Both wore helmets. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred with both vehicles proceeding straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle despite the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - A distracted driver collided with a parked SUV on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 57-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 9:00 AM on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2004 Lexus sedan, a 57-year-old woman, was injured when she struck a parked 2007 Mazda SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end were damaged. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing solely on the driver’s distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - A 79-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV driver failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the distracted driver struck him at a Brooklyn intersection, causing serious bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Dahill Road near Avenue P in Brooklyn. A 79-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2015 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a right turn, struck him. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including contusions and bruises. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections where turning vehicles must yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - Box truck plows into e-scooter on Avenue T. Rider, helmeted, is ejected and suffers a fractured, dislocated head injury. Police cite truck driver for failing to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Avenue T in Brooklyn struck a westbound e-scooter at 16:40. The truck's center front end hit the e-scooter's right side doors. The 24-year-old male e-scooter rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a severe head injury with fracture and dislocation. Police cited the box truck driver for failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregarded. No other contributing factors were listed for the rider or driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 13 - An 11-year-old boy suffered hip and leg injuries after an e-bike collided with him while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver was ejected and fractured his lower leg. Both victims were left in shock, police report states.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 in Brooklyn near 1531 74 Street. An 11-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal when he was struck by an e-bike traveling west. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The e-bike driver, a 41-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, also injury severity level 3. The e-bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both parties but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle into a car’s left side near 65th Street and 15th Avenue. Blood pooled from his hip and leg. He remained conscious as the engine cooled. The street fell silent, holding the weight of impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old man was riding his motorcycle eastbound near 65th Street and 15th Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with the left side doors of a car. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding from his hip and leg but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes, 'Blood poured from his hip and leg. He stayed awake. The engine cooled. The street held its breath.' The point of impact and vehicle damage were both recorded as the car’s left side doors. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any specific driver errors. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the violence of impact and the vulnerability of those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - A southbound SUV and northbound flatbed truck collided at 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s front left bumper struck the truck’s front left bumper. A front passenger in the SUV suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury, conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:13 on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 SUV traveling south collided with a 2021 flatbed truck traveling north. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 42-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and New Jersey, respectively, and were going straight ahead before the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - SUV and sedan slammed together on Belt Parkway. Four people injured—head and back wounds. All conscious. Metal twisted, glass shattered. Police list no driver errors. Streets stay dangerous.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV and a 2021 sedan, both heading south on Belt Parkway, collided. The sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper; the SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. Four occupants were injured: the sedan’s male driver suffered head injuries, while three female passengers sustained head and back injuries. All were conscious, wore lap belts, and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all involved. No driver errors—such as failure to yield or speeding—are noted. The crash left the sedan’s front end and the SUV’s rear bumper damaged. The report details impact and injuries but does not assign fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - A moped collided with a parked SUV on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained left side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:19 AM on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped traveling north struck the left side doors of a parked 2021 Toyota SUV. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg injury. The driver was conscious but injured. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The moped driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed and stopped in traffic before the impact. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced and unlicensed operators in vehicle collisions. The parked SUV suffered damage to its left side doors, and the moped's front end was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - A 43-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and shock after her SUV struck parked vehicles on 79th Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved multiple SUVs and was influenced by animal action, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 79th Street near 14th Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:56 AM. A 43-year-old female driver, restrained by a lap belt, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. The collision involved three SUVs: one 2018 Audi SUV traveling east and occupied by the injured driver, and two parked SUVs—a 2022 Cadillac and a 2023 Toyota. The Audi struck the parked vehicles, impacting their rear panels. The report cites "Animals Action" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver error beyond unspecified factors. The injured driver was not ejected and held a valid Florida license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights risks posed by sudden animal presence and the resulting vehicle collisions with stationary cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - An unlicensed e-scooter driver suffered facial abrasions after colliding with an SUV in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the SUV’s front center while traveling east. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet, but the crash caused moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male e-scooter driver, unlicensed and traveling east, collided with a stationary or parked SUV at 2071 83 Street, Brooklyn, around 11:30 AM. The point of impact was the center back end of the e-scooter and the center front end of the SUV. The e-scooter driver was injured with abrasions to the face and classified with injury severity level 3. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s unlicensed status. The SUV had other damage but no occupants or driver information was provided. The crash underscores risks posed by unlicensed operation and vehicle interactions in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - Two vehicles crashed on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after both drivers were distracted. The impact injured three occupants in an SUV, causing abrasions and shock. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers while traveling straight.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:32 a.m. involving a dump truck and an SUV. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The dump truck was traveling north and the SUV south, each going straight ahead when they collided at their left front bumpers. The SUV carried three male occupants aged 20, 22, and 31, all injured with abrasions to the elbow, head, and neck. The driver experienced shock. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as an additional factor for the 31-year-old passenger. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19