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

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions after an SUV made a right turn into his path on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:14 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Ford SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, struck a 37-year-old male e-bike rider who was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver judgment or control. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the right turn maneuver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn was hit by an eastbound e-scooter. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm, leaving her in shock. The vehicle’s center front end bore damage from the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 1241 42 Street at 12:25 a.m. A 14-year-old female pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when she was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The scooter, operated by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian errors or safety equipment use. The collision highlights the dangers posed by e-scooter operators failing to avoid pedestrians crossing outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy suffered upper arm abrasions when an SUV hit him at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The boy remained conscious but injured, highlighting dangers at urban crossings.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 15 Avenue and 59 Street in Brooklyn around 10:05 p.m. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was a 2022 SUV traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey. The SUV's center front end was the point of impact, causing damage to the vehicle. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The collision underscores the risks pedestrians face at intersections when struck by vehicles traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman, crossing Avenue L with the light, was struck in the head by a left-turning SUV. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver, licensed and in a 2020 Nissan SUV, left the vehicle undamaged. The woman remained conscious.

At the intersection of Avenue L and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a 50-year-old woman was hit by a turning SUV while she crossed with the pedestrian signal. According to the police report, the woman was struck in the head by the center front end of a 2020 Nissan SUV as it made a left turn. The report notes she suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed, and the vehicle showed no damage. The narrative states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light,' and the police report lists her location as 'at intersection.' The report does not cite any contributing factors beyond 'unspecified,' but the sequence of events centers on the SUV's left turn into the crosswalk. No mention is made of any pedestrian error or unsafe behavior; the focus remains on the vehicle's movement and the resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel on McDonald Avenue, injuring the sedan driver. The driver suffered a head injury and was unconscious with minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on McDonald Avenue collided with the left rear quarter panel of a northbound sedan. The sedan’s 28-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and was found unconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The box truck sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, and the sedan was damaged at its left front bumper. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was unconscious with a concussion, sustaining injury to the head. The crash involved a single e-bike traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male operating an e-bike on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury. The rider was unconscious and diagnosed with a concussion. The e-bike was traveling southbound, going straight ahead before the crash, which caused damage to the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists the rider as the driver and occupant of the e-bike, with no safety equipment used. The contributing factors are unspecified, but the injury severity and ejection highlight the dangers faced by vulnerable road users. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male pedestrian riding along Coney Island Avenue was struck on the right side by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact caused knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Jeep SUV, traveling southwest on Coney Island Avenue, made a right turn and struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian was riding along the highway with traffic and sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV, confirming the point of impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians traveling alongside roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider traveling north on 15 Avenue was ejected and left unconscious with a severe shoulder injury. The rider suffered internal complaints and upper arm trauma. The crash caused damage to the bike’s right front bumper, indicating a front-end impact.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-bike rider was involved in a crash on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:50. The rider was ejected from the bike and rendered unconscious with a serious shoulder and upper arm injury. The report lists the injury severity as level 3 and notes internal complaints. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead northbound when the collision occurred, with the point of impact at the center front end of the bike, causing damage to the right front bumper. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, but the ejection and injury severity highlight the violent nature of the crash. No safety equipment was worn by the rider. No pedestrian or other vehicle involvement is indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck a 9-year-old girl crossing Chester Avenue. The child suffered a head injury and was rendered unconscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The impact hit the vehicle’s front center, damaging the right bumper.

According to the police report, a 2022 Hyundai sedan traveling west on Chester Avenue struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street without a signal. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, with a minor burn also noted. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain attention, with no contributing factors assigned to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn, where vulnerable road users bear the brunt of driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a bus made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The bus impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a bus traveling northeast on 14 Avenue made a right turn and struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near 53 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus's center front end collided with her. She sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the bus's turning maneuver. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles making turns in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a multi-SUV crash in Brooklyn. The impact involved front and rear bumpers. The driver was restrained and airbags deployed. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 20 Avenue involving three sport utility vehicles. All vehicles were parked before the crash, with impacts recorded on front and rear bumpers. The injured party was a 44-year-old male driver of a 2023 SUV, who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was protected by airbags and a lap belt harness. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, indicating driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks of driver mistakes even at low speeds in parked vehicle scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding east on 9 Avenue suffered a head injury after a sedan making a left turn collided with him. The impact occurred at the front center of both vehicles. The cyclist was conscious but sustained a concussion.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 9 Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both the sedan and the bike. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver contributing factors were explicitly stated. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Toyota. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a bicycle struck him on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and remained conscious. The bike hit him head-on, causing serious arm injuries.

According to the police report, a bicycle traveling west on 13 Avenue struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as a severe injury (level 3). He remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors related to the bicyclist or pedestrian. The pedestrian's location off the roadway and the bike's straight travel suggest a collision outside an intersection. The report does not indicate any helmet use or crossing signal involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury in a single-vehicle crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained, complaining of whiplash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver traveling southbound on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn crashed his 2014 Chevrolet sedan. The vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The crash occurred at 12:31 a.m. The focus remains on the vehicle impact and resulting injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with facial abrasions during a collision on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and the cyclist traveling straight southbound. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 18:16. A male bicyclist, age 29, riding southbound was struck on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn westbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes no damage to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision involved a vehicle turning left across the cyclist’s path, indicating a failure to yield or improper left turn as the driver error. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan collided with an e-bike traveling the same direction in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. Impact damaged the left side doors of the e-bike and right front quarter panel of the sedan.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was riding an e-bike northbound on East 5 Street in Brooklyn at 5:30 p.m. A northbound sedan, also traveling straight ahead, struck the left side doors of the e-bike with its right front quarter panel. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the cyclist. The collision damaged both vehicles on their respective impact points. Driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are not explicitly cited in the report, but the crash dynamics indicate a hazardous interaction between the sedan and e-bike traveling in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A KIA turned left on Avenue O. An e-bike passed on the right. Metal struck flesh. A 21-year-old man flew from the bike, helmetless, and hit the pavement. He stayed conscious, bleeding, his skin split open.

According to the police report, a KIA SUV was making a left turn on Avenue O near East 4th Street when it collided with an e-bike passing on the right. The impact threw a 21-year-old male passenger from the e-bike, leaving him with severe lacerations across his body. The report states the victim was ejected and remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash, both attributed to driver actions. The narrative notes the victim was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after driver errors. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and speed endangers vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was injured when a pick-up truck disregarded traffic control and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused upper arm injuries and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling northeast in Brooklyn struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near 3902 9 Avenue at 1:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, was not ejected, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and making a right turn at the time. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, directly causing injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Four men inside the vehicles suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The impact damaged the front bumpers. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue I in Brooklyn at 1:33 AM involving two sedans traveling north. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other proceeded straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Ford and the left front bumper of the Mercedes. Police identified unsafe speed as the contributing factor. Four male occupants, including both drivers and passengers, sustained injuries such as whiplash and back pain. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report notes no ejections or additional contributing factors. The collision caused damage primarily to the front bumpers of both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of excessive speed in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turned right on Ditmas Avenue, crushing a 16-year-old riding a Hurley e-bike beneath its front. His chest collapsed. He was thrown and died at the scene. The truck rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed another life.

According to the police report, a box truck was making a right turn on Ditmas Avenue near Coney Island Avenue when it struck a 16-year-old riding a Hurley e-bike. The report states the teen was crushed beneath the truck’s right front quarter panel, suffering fatal chest injuries. The victim was ejected and died at the scene. The truck sustained no damage and continued on, according to the narrative. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver error, but the sequence of events centers on the truck’s right turn and the resulting impact. The report notes the e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these details are listed only after the fatal collision caused by the truck’s maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15