Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Apr 29 - A 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 73 Street. The sedan made a left turn and hit the e-bike traveling south. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling south on 73 Street. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The sedan showed no damage, suggesting impact was to the cyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the e-bike. No other contributing factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to obey traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - Sedans collided on 14 Avenue. A 26-year-old woman in the front seat took the hit. Hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Police flagged alcohol. Lane change went wrong. Metal twisted. Passenger left injured.

According to the police report, multiple sedans crashed on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old female passenger suffered hip, upper leg injuries, and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. One sedan was changing lanes when it struck parked vehicles. The police identified lane changing and alcohol as driver errors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash left the passenger injured and vehicles damaged along their left sides.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - A 19-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered head injuries and shock after a collision with an SUV on 81 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved alcohol and unsafe speed. The sedan's front end and the SUV's right front bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 81 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan was driven by a 19-year-old female who sustained head injuries and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling south and struck the sedan, which was traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623839 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - A box truck struck a stopped sedan on 65 Street. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck hit the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on 65 Street rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left rear bumper and the truck’s right front bumper. The sedan’s 45-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other injuries or ejections were reported. The sedan had two occupants, and the truck had one. The truck driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and speed, with no mention of victim fault or other factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - A fire in Sunset Park forced out two families. E-bike batteries sparked it. Council Member Gutiérrez called for a city taskforce and safe charging stations. Lawmakers want stricter rules. Lithium-ion fires have killed, maimed, and displaced hundreds. The danger grows.

On April 26, 2023, the City Council Transportation Committee held a hearing on lithium-ion battery regulation and e-bike safety. Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, District 34, proposed a taskforce to study citywide e-bike charging stations, saying, 'E-bikes are here to stay.' She urged the city to 'keep New Yorkers safe' with exclusive charging points for delivery riders. The matter, titled 'Fire at Sunset Park e-bike store displaces 2 families as pols fight to regulate lithium-ion batteries,' highlights a deadly pattern: over 400 fires, 300 injuries, and 12 deaths from e-bike batteries in four years. The bill has no set vote date. Federal lawmakers also introduced the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act to regulate battery safety. The push aims to curb fires, protect homes, and shield vulnerable New Yorkers from battery explosions.

• Fire at Sunset Park e-bike store displaces 2 families as pols fight to regulate lithium-ion batteries, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2023-04-26

Apr 22 - An e-scooter driver struck on the left rear quarter panel suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The 53-year-old man was conscious and bruised. Driver inattention caused the crash on Bay Ridge Parkway. No helmet was reported.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Parkway. The collision involved impact to the left rear quarter panel of the e-scooter. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving on motorized scooters.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - Two sedans crashed on Bay Parkway. One driver made an improper turn. The other went straight. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left front of the other. A 26-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and bruises.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bay Parkway when one driver was making a U-turn and turned improperly. The other driver was traveling straight. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 26-year-old male driver was injured with a head contusion and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - A 74-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after colliding with a sedan on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a southbound sedan. The 74-year-old male bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A 60-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 21 Avenue. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The impact came from the vehicle's left front bumper at an intersection.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 21 Avenue. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2009 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, only unspecified factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - Two sedans slammed together on Cropsey Avenue. One driver had no license. Unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. A 61-year-old woman in the front seat took the hit. Whiplash. Whole body pain.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue. One driver was unlicensed and heading west; the other was licensed and moving north. The crash struck the right front bumper of one car and the left front bumper of the other. A 61-year-old female passenger in the front middle seat was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of one driver is noted. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A 2022 Honda SUV struck multiple parked vehicles on 77 Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants in the SUV suffered bruises and contusions to neck, back, and legs. The driver ignored traffic control, causing a violent crash and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling south on 77 Street disregarded traffic control and collided with several parked vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan. The impact was centered on the SUV's left front bumper. Three occupants inside the Honda SUV—a 60-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 80 and 82—were injured. They sustained contusions and bruises to the neck, back, and lower limbs. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 10 - A sedan struck an e-bike traveling east on 64 Street. The 17-year-old e-bike driver suffered a head contusion. The sedan hit the bike’s left rear bumper. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 64 Street collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 17-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The sedan impacted the left rear bumper of the e-bike, damaging its left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to the crash. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The sedan driver was licensed, while the e-bike driver held a permit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 10 - A sedan making a right turn struck a 67-year-old female bicyclist going straight on 86 Street near Stillwell Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 86 Street was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 67-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained a head injury, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was on the bike's right front bumper. The bicyclist was in shock and injured but no information on helmet use was provided. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and speed control at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 5 - Two SUVs smashed on 23 Avenue in Brooklyn. A young passenger took the blow—knee and leg battered. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, a 2022 Volkswagen SUV heading west on 23 Avenue was struck on its right side by a 2006 Ford SUV making a right turn southbound from 80 Street. The crash injured a 20-year-old male passenger in the Volkswagen. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right side doors of the Volkswagen and the center front end of the Ford. Both drivers were licensed. The passenger was restrained and not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - A 26-year-old female bicyclist riding south overturned her bike in Brooklyn. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash happened at 18 Avenue. Police cited following too closely as a contributing factor. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured when her bike overturned while traveling south near 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was riding without any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused damage to the bike, which overturned on impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Two sedans crashed at Bay 17 Street and Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male passenger suffered an upper arm injury and lost consciousness. Both vehicles struck each other’s sides and fronts. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bay 17 Street near Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2022 Nissan traveling north and a 2002 Nissan traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the northbound vehicle and the front center of the westbound vehicle. A 23-year-old male passenger in the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining an upper arm injury and was unconscious after the crash. He was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A 16-year-old boy was injured on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn after a moped struck him outside an intersection. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a moped collided with a 16-year-old male pedestrian on Shore Parkway near Bay 19 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when the crash occurred. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The moped was unoccupied at the time of the crash, and no vehicle damage or driver information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A sedan sped down Dahill Road. The unlicensed driver struck a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. The car hit her with its right front bumper. She died from head and internal injuries. Her body lay still under the streetlight.

A 60-year-old woman was killed on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when a speeding 2005 Acura sedan struck her as she crossed midblock. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver hit her with the right front bumper. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the woman dead at the scene, her body illuminated by streetlights.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614954 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - An SUV struck a stopped sedan on 65 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver was speeding and distracted. Both vehicles damaged at front and rear ends. Two occupants injured, conscious, restrained.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 65 Street rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic. The sedan carried two occupants: a 54-year-old male driver and a 52-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered whiplash injuries and were conscious at the scene. The SUV driver was identified as contributing to the crash due to unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end. Both occupants in the sedan were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No ejections occurred. The report lists no contributing factors related to the passengers or safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors of speeding and distraction leading to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.

A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19