Three Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Brooklyn Streets Still Bleed for Action

A sedan hit an 87-year-old woman crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. She walked with the signal. The car turned left and failed to yield. The woman suffered a bruised arm. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

An 87-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway at East 15th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was crossing with the signal when a sedan, making a left turn, struck her. She sustained a contusion to her lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield as required by law.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus hit an 87-year-old man crossing Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The pedestrian had the signal. The bus was turning left. The man was knocked unconscious, hurt across his body. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous.

An 87-year-old man was struck by a bus while crossing Avenue Z at East 12th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the bus, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus driver and occupants were not reported injured. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to people walking in city crosswalks when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash on McDonald Avenue. E-bike and two cars. Four people hurt. Head, neck, leg injuries. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the dark. No clear cause. Only pain and broken bodies left behind.

An e-bike and two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided late at night on McDonald Avenue near Avenue S in Brooklyn. According to the police report, four people suffered injuries: a 42-year-old e-bike rider with a fractured leg, a 20-year-old male driver with head pain, a 21-year-old male driver with neck pain, and a 21-year-old female passenger with head pain. All were conscious after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. Airbags deployed for the injured car occupants. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at Avenue U in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street fell silent as first responders arrived. The crash left scars on steel and flesh.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided near 1252 Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a Toyota and an Infiniti, both traveling east. One driver, a 62-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and whiplash. Three other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other factors were cited. The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right side doors of the other. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, as detailed in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan door swung open on Avenue U. An e-bike rider slammed into it. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist hit hard, bruising his leg. He stayed conscious. The street stayed busy. The driver was distracted. The city moved on.

An e-bike rider, age 30, collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Avenue U at East 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The report lists no helmet or signaling issues as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention before opening doors into traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a woman crossing Oriental Boulevard. She walked with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The crash left the pedestrian hurt, her leg bloodied. Police cite driver distraction and inattention. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 68-year-old woman was struck by a Mercedes SUV while crossing Oriental Boulevard at West End Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the SUV, driven by a 77-year-old woman, made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions reported. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver and a passenger, both 77, were not reported as injured. The police report makes clear: the driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars slammed together on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. Three men hurt, necks wrenched. No clear cause. The road stayed hungry. The city kept moving.

A station wagon and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Three men suffered neck injuries, including both drivers and a passenger. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The station wagon was struck at the center back end, while the sedan took damage to its center front end. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left three people with whiplash and pain, but the police report offers no further explanation for the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV turned right on Avenue U. The driver failed to yield. He struck a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The street fell silent. Shock followed. The driver was distracted. The system failed her.

A Ford SUV, driven by a 68-year-old man, struck a 30-year-old woman as she crossed Avenue U at Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' at the intersection when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield. The woman suffered a contusion and injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact point was the SUV's right front bumper. The driver’s errors created danger for the pedestrian in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left. An SUV went straight. Metal met metal at Avenue S. One driver suffered a head injury. The crash left two others hurt. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A crash on Ocean Parkway at Avenue S in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a left turn and an SUV traveling straight. According to the police report, one driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Two other occupants were also injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. Both vehicles sustained damage: the sedan on its left rear quarter panel and the SUV on its right front bumper. The police report notes both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Avenue X in Brooklyn. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely as a factor. Metal struck metal. The street bore the mark. The system failed to protect the vulnerable inside.

A crash involving two sedans occurred at 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with neck and crush injuries. The other occupants, including two infants, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The crash involved a Jeep sedan making a left turn and a Toyota sedan going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Driver error—specifically following too closely—was the only contributing factor listed in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old on an e-scooter was struck and ejected by an SUV making a left turn on Knapp Street. The boy suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw impact, injury, and distraction. No margin for error.

A crash on Knapp Street involved a 2013 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a southbound e-scooter driven by a 14-year-old boy. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the e-scooter’s left front. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. The crash left a child hurt and exposed the danger of distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars slammed together on Belt Parkway. Brakes failed. A young driver and an older passenger were hurt. Metal twisted. Shock followed. The system broke down. The road stayed open. The danger remains.

Two vehicles—a BMW SUV and a Volkswagen sedan—collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Brakes Defective.' The impact left a 22-year-old female driver and a 61-year-old female passenger injured. Both suffered shock. The BMW was struck at the center back end; the Volkswagen at the center front. The report lists no other contributing factors from those involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Bedford Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite improper turning and distraction. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. The street bore the mark of inattention. Another day, another wound in Brooklyn.

A crash involving two sedans took place at 4019 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver suffered a head injury, listed as a contusion. The collision involved a Toyota sedan traveling north and a BMW sedan making a U-turn westbound. Police cite 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The impact struck the BMW’s left side doors and the Toyota’s front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other injuries. The data points to driver error as the cause: improper turning and distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A yellow bus struck a stopped sedan on Kings Highway. The sedan driver suffered back injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal hit metal. The street bore witness. Another day, another crash. The system failed to protect.

A crash occurred on Kings Highway at East 24th Street in Brooklyn. A yellow bus, traveling straight, collided with the center back end of a stopped sedan. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The 43-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, suffering whiplash and back pain. The bus driver, a 66-year-old man, was not reported injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially around large vehicles and stopped traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old man on an e-scooter collided with a parked sedan at Avenue Z. The impact left him conscious but with a concussion and head injury. Sirens echoed as emergency responders arrived, the battered scooter resting near the sedan’s dented front panel.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured after striking the left front quarter panel of a parked sedan at 1204 Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The crash occurred just before noon. The rider sustained a concussion and head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied and parked at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the incident, and does not cite any specific driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Belt Parkway as a line of SUVs and trucks slammed together. A woman in the front passenger seat clutched her neck, shaken and in pain. Emergency lights flashed. The air was thick with shock and the sharp scent of burned rubber.

A multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway left a 39-year-old female passenger injured with neck pain and shock. According to the police report, several vehicles—two SUVs and two pickup trucks—were traveling east and collided as they slowed or stopped. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for multiple drivers, along with 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The injured passenger was seated in the front of an SUV and was wearing a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. Driver error—specifically, failing to maintain safe following distance—was central to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man lay on the pavement of Homecrest Avenue, face bloodied, stunned by pain. Two sedans idled nearby. Evening air buzzed with sirens as neighbors gathered, watching the aftermath of a careless maneuver that left a pedestrian in shock.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Homecrest Avenue in Brooklyn when a sedan, operated by an unlicensed driver, backed unsafely and struck him. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was described as being in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting a clear driver error. The driver of the 2007 Hyundai sedan did not possess a valid license at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The incident underscores the consequences when drivers operate vehicles without proper licensing and disregard safe reversing practices.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal and glass on Belt Parkway. A 19-year-old driver, semiconscious and hurting, is pulled from a battered sedan. Sirens echo. The crash leaves pain and confusion in its wake, headlights flickering over the asphalt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway just after midnight. A 19-year-old male driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was found semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' and 'Other Vehicular.' The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact points included the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A ten-year-old boy pedaled south on E 3rd Street when an SUV swung right onto Avenue P. Metal met flesh. The boy hit the pavement, scraping his knee and lower leg, conscious but hurt. The SUV showed no damage. Sirens followed the silence.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old bicyclist was injured when a station wagon/SUV made an improper right turn onto Avenue P in Brooklyn. The child, riding south on E 3rd Street, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg after being struck and overturned. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor for the driver of the SUV. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited in the report. The SUV sustained no visible damage, while the young cyclist was left conscious but injured at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Batchelder Street near Voorhies Avenue, a station wagon struck a six-year-old girl crossing in a marked crosswalk. The SUV’s front bumper hit her face. She remained conscious, suffering abrasions. The morning air was tense with sirens and shouts.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling east on Batchelder Street in Brooklyn struck a six-year-old girl as she crossed at a marked crosswalk near Voorhies Avenue. The child, who was walking without a signal, sustained facial abrasions but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The SUV’s right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the police data. The incident highlights the consequences of driver distraction, especially where vulnerable road users are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14