Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Mar 18 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury after an SUV backed unsafely into him on 19 Avenue. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted. The rider suffered minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, an SUV backing west on 19 Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused shock and injury severity level 3 to the e-bike rider. The collision point was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s left rear passenger, a child, suffered chest injuries and bruising. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 2015 Toyota SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway rear-ended a westbound Honda sedan. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A child occupant in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, sustaining chest contusions and bruises. The child was restrained in a child safety seat and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 11 - A 39-year-old man was hit crossing with the signal on 23 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan making a left turn struck him in the face. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 23 Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Two sedans crashed on Bay Ridge Parkway just after midnight. One driver backed unsafely, striking the other vehicle head-on. The struck driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bay Ridge Parkway at 12:28 a.m. One driver was backing unsafely, causing the crash. The other driver, a 35-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with a head wound and experienced shock. The collision involved the center back end of the backing vehicle and the center front end of the other sedan. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling in opposite directions before the crash, with one going west and the other east. The incident highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - A 35-year-old man crossing Kings Highway with the signal was hit by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.

A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 22 - A 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling north. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and collided with the cyclist traveling straight north. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruise to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end were damaged. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 22 - A driver failed to yield on New Utrecht Avenue. A 49-year-old man crossing in a marked crosswalk was struck. He suffered an eye abrasion. Impact hit the car’s center front. Driver inattention played a role.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old pedestrian was crossing New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at a marked crosswalk when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The man suffered an abrasion to his eye and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end. No further details about the vehicle or driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 19 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on 74 Street near 17 Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and struck a sedan going straight. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV was making a left turn on 74 Street when it collided with a 2020 Kia sedan traveling straight south. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s center front end. The injured party was the SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, who sustained knee and lower leg injuries and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for the driver’s error. The sedan driver held a permit license. No ejections occurred. The collision caused vehicle damage to both vehicles’ front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 16 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike was injured on 86 Street. An SUV merging west struck him on the front left quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2012 Ford SUV merging west on 86 Street struck him. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and male; the bicyclist was also male and held a permit. The bike suffered damage to its center back end, while the SUV showed no damage. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.

A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 9 - A 20-year-old e-scooter rider suffered head injuries after a vehicle hit him from behind on Bay Parkway. Night. Driver inattention and close following listed. The rider was in shock. No helmet worn.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn when a vehicle struck the scooter's center back end. The rider suffered head injuries and shock. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The crash happened at night, with both vehicles traveling south. The e-scooter driver was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver errors. The impact left the rider injured but not ejected. Systemic danger persists for vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 3 - A 67-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Bay Ridge Parkway. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay Ridge Parkway at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a BMW sedan, traveling southwest and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing 86 Street at 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 86 Street and 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 25 - A 47-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a head injury after an SUV struck her vehicle from behind on Belt Parkway. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. The sedan driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway when a 2019 SUV traveling west rear-ended a 2002 sedan also heading west. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old woman, sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The SUV driver was cited for following too closely and unsafe speed. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report identifies the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance and speed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 21 - An 87-year-old man driving a sedan was injured after striking multiple parked SUVs on 80 Street. He lost consciousness at the scene. The impact damaged the front of his vehicle and the rear quarters of the SUVs. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, an 87-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving a sedan westbound on 80 Street. His vehicle collided with several parked SUVs, damaging their rear quarter panels and bumpers. The driver was injured and found unconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. There are no other specified driver errors or contributing factors noted. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision involved multiple parked SUVs, with damage concentrated on the front of the sedan and the rear of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 14 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe shoulder injury in Brooklyn. The crash happened at Avenue T. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his upper arm. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder, described as a distorted injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with the bicyclist's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling south, going straight ahead, with damage to the center front end. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights driver inattention as the primary cause of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - A 55-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a side-impact collision on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a sedan hitting the SUV’s right side doors. The driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2017 SUV and a 2011 sedan. The SUV, driven by a 55-year-old woman, was struck on the right side doors by the sedan traveling east. The SUV driver sustained a fractured hip and upper leg, with injuries classified as severe. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan’s front center end was the point of impact. The crash highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and aggressive behavior, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 11 - A sedan pulling out of parking hit a northbound e-bike on 18 Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The driver was distracted. The bike's front and sedan's bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan starting from parking collided with an e-bike traveling north on 18 Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Dodge vehicle. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19