She Drove Through Red. They Died. City Hall Watched.

A Honda SUV backed up near 60th Street. The e-bike struck hard. The cyclist’s arm bled onto the pavement. Metal crumpled. The night held its breath. One man hurt. The SUV’s rear dented. Brooklyn silent, danger plain.

A Honda SUV, backing unsafely near 1654 60th Street in Brooklyn, collided with a southbound e-bike. The crash left a 33-year-old male cyclist injured, suffering severe bleeding and wounds to his arm. According to the police report, 'Backing Unsafely' was the contributing factor. The SUV’s right rear bumper and quarter panel were damaged. The cyclist, who was driving straight, was not ejected. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report does not list any cyclist errors or helmet use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two vehicles crashed on East 9 Street. A front passenger in one vehicle suffered a back injury and bruising. The collision involved improper lane usage. Both drivers were licensed men. Damage hit the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling east and a 2006 sedan making a right turn collided on East 9 Street. The front passenger in one vehicle, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back contusions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing center front end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 25-year-old man was hit by an e-bike while crossing a Brooklyn street without a signal. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing 38th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the e-bike operator failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash caused serious injury but no ejection. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 21-year-old e-bike rider was hit head-on by an unlicensed SUV on Bay Parkway. He was thrown from his bike, left unconscious and bleeding from the head. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left the street stained and silent.

A violent crash unfolded on Bay Parkway. According to the police report, a 21-year-old e-bike rider, unlicensed and unhelmeted, was struck head-on by an unlicensed SUV. The rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV carried two occupants, both unlicensed. The report states, 'Traffic control disregarded.' This failure to obey traffic signals or signs was listed as the primary contributing factor for all involved. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the systemic disregard for traffic control. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 59-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The crash involved impact to the left rear bumper of one car and the right front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Coney Island Avenue collided. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 59-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and was unconscious after the crash. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical issue affecting the driver. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the pedestrian on the left side doors. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight eastbound.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound in Brooklyn struck him on the left side doors. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No driver contributing factors were specified in the report. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The incident occurred near 842 49th Street in Brooklyn’s 43rd council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 38-year-old male e-bike driver was partially ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan turning left. The sedan hit the bike’s right side doors. The rider suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The driver showed signs of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan struck the right side of his bike while making a left turn. The sedan was traveling south, going straight ahead, and collided with the e-bike traveling west. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors for the e-bike driver. The injured rider suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Hyundai. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle traveling north on Ocean Parkway collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The SUV’s right side was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was demolished at the front center, and the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The crash involved three vehicles, including a sedan traveling north, but no injuries were reported for other occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 50-year-old e-scooter driver was partially ejected after a collision with a sedan on 41 Street. The rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The sedan showed damage to its left front bumper. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected in a crash with a 2020 Toyota sedan on 41 Street. The e-scooter rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The sedan was damaged on the left front bumper, and the point of impact on the e-scooter was the left side doors. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to lane use. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 38-year-old man on an e-scooter collided with a sedan on East 9 Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed by the e-scooter driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 9 Street near Avenue J in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the e-scooter driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling south, while the e-scooter was traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 4-year-old boy was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing against the signal. The sedan, traveling east, hit the child on the right side doors. The boy suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 42 Street and 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was crossing against the signal when a 2007 Honda sedan traveling east struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The child’s crossing action is noted but no driver violations are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 61-year-old man rode his e-bike up Caton Avenue. He hit a parked Kia. Metal bent. The bike stopped. He died there. Another cyclist, 42, was hurt. The street stayed silent. The crash left pain and questions.

A 61-year-old man riding an e-bike on Caton Avenue near East 4th Street in Brooklyn struck the side of a parked Kia SUV. According to the police report, 'A 61-year-old man on an e-bike struck the side of a parked Kia. Metal folded. The bike stopped. He did not rise.' The e-bike rider suffered fatal injuries. Another bicyclist, age 42, was partially ejected and sustained a neck injury but survived. The Kia was parked at the time of the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police data. The report notes that neither cyclist was using safety equipment, but no helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash left one dead and another injured, with the street holding its breath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 74-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when the sedan hit him on the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 14 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2021 Mazda sedan struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A diesel truck ran over a 57-year-old woman on a Hiboy e-scooter on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The truck did not stop. Her helmet shattered. She died in the street. The city heat pressed down. The driver kept going. No one else was hurt.

A 57-year-old woman riding a Hiboy e-scooter was struck and killed by a northbound diesel tractor truck on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 60th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Her helmet lay shattered. The truck did not stop. She died there, crushed, in the summer heat.' The truck driver fled the scene, leaving the woman dead from crush injuries to the head. The crash involved a diesel truck, a sedan, and the e-scooter, but only the e-scooter rider was killed. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The data notes the helmet only after the driver’s actions. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 35-year-old man was struck while crossing 12 Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver of a 2019 Chrysler sedan, traveling southeast and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing 9 Avenue at 57 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 9 Avenue and 57 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Nissan SUV making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no further details on vehicle damage or driver status were noted. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 3-year-old boy crossing Ditmas Avenue with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn. The child suffered a shoulder contusion and shock. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ditmas Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The child sustained a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and was in shock. The crash involved a pick-up truck traveling west that was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Toyota pick-up truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two SUVs collided on 48 Street in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk was injured, suffering whiplash and full-body trauma. The crash involved following too closely and rear-end impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 48 Street collided when one vehicle followed too closely and struck the other from behind. A 62-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk away from an intersection was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV hit its center back end with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 73-year-old man was struck by a bike while crossing 54 Street with the signal in Brooklyn. He suffered full-body contusions and lost consciousness. The bike showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a bike at the intersection of 54 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions over his entire body and was unconscious at the scene. The bike, traveling east and going straight ahead, showed no damage upon impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The incident highlights a serious injury to a vulnerable road user despite compliance with crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan and a bicycle collided on 52 Street. Both vehicles traveled east. The bike hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. He remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist riding east on 52 Street collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No ejection occurred. The sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20