Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Dec 26 - Two sedans crashed head-on at 71 Street. The front passenger in one car suffered neck injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The passenger wore a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 71 Street. Both vehicles were traveling straight, one eastbound and the other northbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. A 38-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. She was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The passenger complained of pain and nausea following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593143 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - An SUV making a left turn struck a southbound e-scooter on 76 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The rider was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a 2014 SUV traveling north on 76 Street made a left turn and collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old female, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and experienced shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was wearing no safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the e-scooter was damaged at its center front end. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 23 - Two sedans turned right on Stillwell Avenue. Metal struck metal. The female driver took the hit. Her knee and leg bruised. Police blamed failure to yield. Both drivers stayed conscious. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn as both drivers attempted right turns. The female driver, age 38, suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The male driver operated a 2019 BMW. Impact struck the BMW’s right rear quarter panel and the Toyota’s left front bumper. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were listed. The crash left the female driver injured and both vehicles damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 21 - A 28-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing 14 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The man suffered severe leg injuries and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 14 Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was injured with contusions to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Kings Highway with the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed but inexperienced female driver making a left turn, hit her at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Kings Highway and Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east made a left turn and struck her at the center front end. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was cited for driver inexperience, which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 16 - A 68-year-old man was struck while crossing Bay Parkway in a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a right turn, hit the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. The man suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Bay Parkway made a right turn and struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining abrasions but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Dodge sedan at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 15 - A sedan struck the right side doors of a stopped school bus on 86 Street. Two occupants, including the bus driver and a passenger, suffered back contusions. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Both victims remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the right side doors of a stopped school bus on 86 Street. The bus had seven occupants, including a 45-year-old male driver and a 58-year-old female passenger. Both suffered back contusions but were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor listed was driver inattention or distraction on the part of the sedan driver. The sedan impacted with its left front bumper, damaging its center front end. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims or other vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 7 - A 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a northbound SUV making a left turn on 21 Avenue. She suffered a fractured and dislocated head injury. The driver was inexperienced and distracted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 21 Avenue. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2021 BMW SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated head injury but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. No other safety equipment or victim fault was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 7 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on 63rd Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected when a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling west on 63rd Street collided with him. The impact occurred on the bike's right side doors and the SUV's center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were cited for driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention/distraction as the contributing factors to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 6 - A 75-year-old man crossing 86 Street was struck by a westbound SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street outside an intersection. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2019 SUV, was making a right turn when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained hip and upper leg injuries and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal at the time of the collision. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 4 - A 60-year-old man crossing Avenue P with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue P and West 9 Street in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old man was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east made a left turn and struck him. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield and paying insufficient attention to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 3 - A Jeep veered left on Bath Avenue. A cyclist, 26, rode straight. Steel struck flesh. The rider flew, hit pavement, crushed. He lay conscious, broken, in the street. The Jeep showed no mark. Driver inattention listed as cause.

A collision on Bath Avenue involved a Jeep SUV and a 26-year-old cyclist. The cyclist, riding east, was struck when the Jeep veered left. According to the police report, 'A Jeep veered left. A bike came straight. The rider, 26, wore no helmet. Steel met flesh. He flew, hit pavement, crushed. Conscious, broken, he lay in the street. The Jeep bore no mark.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was ejected from his bike. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver inattention is the only error cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 1 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a sedan while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the car’s front center. She suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the car’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage to the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - A dump truck rolled down Kings Highway. A young cyclist, riding straight, was caught beneath its weight. His hip shattered. He lay half-ejected, conscious, pinned under steel. The street fell silent. The truck rolled on. The system failed him.

A 24-year-old cyclist was struck and crushed by a dump truck on Kings Highway near West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was riding straight when the truck rolled on, trapping him beneath. He suffered severe hip injuries and was found partially ejected but conscious under the truck. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the absence of any identified driver error. The truck showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The crash left the cyclist with crush injuries and exposed the danger heavy vehicles pose to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 25 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay Parkway with the signal. The SUV was making a left turn when it hit her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay Parkway at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. The driver of a 2021 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her on the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A 73-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a right turn on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered a head contusion and bruises. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue O at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588575 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - E-scooter and SUV met at a turn. The e-scooter struck the SUV’s front. The rider, 25, suffered leg injuries and shock. Night on 86 Street. No helmet. Metal hit flesh. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-scooter driver making a right turn collided with the left front bumper of a Tesla SUV making a left turn on 86 Street. The e-scooter rider suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The Tesla SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582584 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - A 49-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on 86 Street. She was crossing with the signal when the driver, distracted and failing to yield, struck her. She suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 86 Street made a left turn and struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact on the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. No safety equipment was noted for the pedestrian. The collision highlights driver errors in attention and yielding that led to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - A 15-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash with an SUV on 16 Avenue. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot. The collision involved left front bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 16 Avenue. The 15-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles impacted at their left front bumpers. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The crash caused significant injury to the motorcycle driver, who was the sole occupant of the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19