Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Nov 12 - A sedan struck a 31-year-old man crossing West 12 Street in a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 12 Street struck a pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - A sedan making a U-turn hit an e-scooter going straight. The e-scooter driver was ejected and injured, suffering bruises and arm injuries. The crash happened on 18 Avenue. The sedan’s left rear bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 18 Avenue made an improper U-turn and struck an e-scooter also traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the sedan driver’s errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan’s left rear bumper and the e-scooter’s front end were damaged. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash but injured. The sedan driver was licensed; the e-scooter driver was unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - A 75-year-old woman was hit by an SUV on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, striking the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV traveling east on New Utrecht Avenue struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was a 2008 Lexus SUV with one occupant, traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage to the vehicle was reported. The victim’s actions or safety equipment were not noted as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - A box truck and an SUV crashed on 20 Avenue. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered bruises. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles sustained damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 20 Avenue involving a 2019 box truck traveling north and a 2018 SUV traveling east. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the left side doors of the truck and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed, and the SUV driver’s injury severity was recorded as moderate bruising.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - A Honda SUV turned left on 19th Avenue. Its view was blocked. The bumper caught a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move again. The street held her stillness.

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing 19th Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the SUV turned left with its view obstructed. The left front bumper hit her hip. She fell and suffered apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for the driver. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on 76 Street near 18 Avenue. The SUV struck the e-bike’s front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 76 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2015 Toyota SUV and an e-bike. The SUV, traveling west, struck the e-bike, which was traveling south, impacting the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. Additionally, the bicyclist’s inexperience was noted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling issues were reported as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - A taxi making a right turn struck an e-scooter rider traveling west on Dahill Road. The 29-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered head abrasions. Impact occurred on the taxi’s right side doors. The rider remained conscious and was injured.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured when a taxi making a right turn collided with him on Dahill Road. The point of impact was the taxi’s right side doors, damaging that area and the e-scooter’s front end. The e-scooter driver sustained head abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of helmet use or signaling. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-scooter rider was going straight west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable riders on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - SUV turned right on 80 Street, struck a 38-year-old man crossing with the signal. He suffered bruises and abdominal injuries. Impact hit the right rear quarter. Brooklyn street, evening. No driver error listed.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old man was crossing 80 Street with the signal near 19 Avenue in Brooklyn when a 2019 Acura SUV made a right turn and struck him. The impact hit the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, causing the pedestrian to suffer contusions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling north at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - A sedan struck an e-scooter on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan collided with an e-scooter on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight south when the sedan's left front bumper struck the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the collision. The crash caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the e-scooter's front center.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577545 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - A 1-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection on Kings Highway. The child was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Kings Highway made a left turn and struck a 1-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The toddler sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The child was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - A 54-year-old woman suffered facial abrasions as a rear passenger in a 2019 SUV. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. Driver inattention caused the crash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling south on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn collided due to driver inattention and distraction. The right front bumper of the vehicle was damaged on impact. A 54-year-old female rear passenger sustained facial abrasions and was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused moderate injury to the passenger, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - An 85-year-old woman was struck by an eastbound SUV near 86th Street in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The victim suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2019 Honda SUV traveling east near 86th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - A 25-year-old man was injured while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a 2018 Nissan SUV. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a 2018 Nissan SUV in Brooklyn, away from an intersection. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when not crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - Two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided front to side. A 17-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused center front and left side damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 17-year-old male front passenger in one sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center front end of one sedan and the left side doors of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 22 - A sedan struck a 73-year-old bicyclist traveling south on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way amid glare conditions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Kings Highway collided with a bicyclist going straight south. The 73-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and glare as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper struck the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - Arterial roads kill. They are wide, fast, and deadly for walkers and cyclists. Most are state-owned. Cities and advocates demand lower speeds, urban design, and local control. Changing these streets is urgent. Lives hang in the balance.

This policy advocacy statement, published October 18, 2022, by Streetsblog NYC, highlights the urgent need to fix deadly arterial roads. The statement, titled 'Vision Zero Cities: How to Fix Our Most Dangerous Roads,' calls for context-sensitive speed limits, urban street design standards, and transferring state-owned roads to city control. Streetsblog and Transportation Alternatives urge, 'Cities and advocates should push their states to transform arterial streets into safe spaces for all modes.' The statement notes that arterials make up 15 percent of roads but see 67 percent of pedestrian deaths. It stresses that speed is the main factor in fatal crashes and that state DOTs often prioritize fast driving over safety. The call is clear: redesign streets for people, not cars, and give cities the power to act.

• Vision Zero Cities: How to Fix Our Most Dangerous Roads, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-18

Oct 16 - A 39-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV making a right turn. The crash left the rider with a concussion. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2018 SUV on Stillwell Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn while the e-scooter was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A 14-year-old boy was hit by a sedan while crossing 68 Street with the signal. The driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 68 Street struck a 14-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - Two sedans crashed on 21 Avenue at night. One driver made a U-turn, the other drove straight. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the U-turning car and the right front bumper of the other. One driver suffered back injuries and shock.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 21 Avenue. One driver was making a U-turn while the other was traveling straight north. The collision occurred at the left front quarter panel of the U-turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The injured party was a 30-year-old male driver who sustained back injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of U-turn maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - Two e-scooters crashed head-on on Avenue O in Brooklyn. A 14-year-old boy was ejected, unconscious with hip and upper leg injuries. Steering failure and slippery pavement caused the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage.

According to the police report, two e-scooters collided on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The 14-year-old male driver of one scooter was ejected and suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg, rendering him unconscious. The report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact and sustained damage to their center front ends. The injured rider was not using any safety equipment. The collision highlights mechanical failure and hazardous road conditions as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19