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

A southbound sedan struck a stopped SUV on Knapp Street in Brooklyn, injuring the SUV driver. Police reported alcohol involvement in the collision. The impact damaged the rear quarter panel of the SUV and left the driver semiconscious with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Knapp Street in Brooklyn at 18:26. A southbound sedan collided with the right rear bumper of a stopped SUV, causing damage to the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured and found semiconscious. The police report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic prior to the collision, indicating a failure to maintain safe distance or attention. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling southbound. This collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and rear-end crashes in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash involved improper lane usage by the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:01 on Ocean Avenue near Avenue Z in Brooklyn. A 41-year-old female bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling eastbound going straight ahead when a 2019 sedan, driven by a licensed male driver heading southbound, made a right turn and struck her on the right side doors of the vehicle. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. There is no indication of fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Belt Parkway sent two passengers to the hospital with serious injuries. The crash involved SUVs and a sedan, triggered by a driver following too closely. Both injured men were restrained but suffered knee and neck trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 14:18 involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The collision was caused by a driver failing to maintain a safe distance, cited as "Following Too Closely." The impact involved several Station Wagon/SUVs and a sedan. Two male passengers, ages 36 and 46, were injured. The 36-year-old rear left passenger suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while the 46-year-old front passenger sustained whiplash to his neck. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report notes the point of impact as the center back end of some vehicles and the center front end of others, consistent with a rear-end collision sequence. Driver errors, specifically the failure to maintain a safe following distance, directly contributed to the injuries sustained by the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man suffered an eye contusion and bruising after a collision at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Police report lists no driver errors or victim contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Avenue S in Brooklyn at 9:42 PM. The pedestrian sustained an eye contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not cite any contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver errors. No pedestrian actions were noted as contributing to the crash. The absence of identified driver errors or victim behaviors in the report highlights a systemic danger at this intersection, where a vulnerable road user was hurt despite no clear fault assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pick-up trucks collided on Avenue W in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including back and neck pain. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were restrained and not ejected, but shock and injury followed the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue W in Brooklyn at 8:27 PM. Two pick-up trucks, one traveling northeast and the other east, collided with impact points on the left front quarter panel and center front end respectively. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man, were injured with back and neck injuries classified as moderate severity. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused visible vehicle damage and left both drivers in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck an eastbound e-bike traveling straight on Quentin Road in Brooklyn. Both 16-year-old e-bike occupants were ejected and injured with abrasions and leg wounds. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Quentin Road in Brooklyn at 3:15 PM. A sedan was making a right turn when it collided with an e-bike traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the e-bike’s center front end. Both the e-bike driver and a 16-year-old passenger were ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, including abrasions. The report identifies “Following Too Closely” as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Neither occupant of the e-bike wore safety equipment. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The sedan had no occupants other than the driver at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male driver sustained injuries after his sedan struck a parked vehicle on Avenue X in Brooklyn. Police identified alcohol involvement as a key factor. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving car and the rear of the parked sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 57-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured when his 2016 Chevrolet sedan traveling west collided with a parked 2010 Mercedes sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impairment on the part of the driver. The driver was incoherent at the scene, and no other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The parked vehicle had no occupants and was stationary prior to the collision. This incident underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a westbound bicyclist on Avenue S. The cyclist, a 35-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, at 8:52 AM on Avenue S, a sedan traveling north made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old female wearing a helmet, was partially ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the U-turn maneuver. The bicyclist was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. No damage was reported to the vehicles involved. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York and the bicyclist was traveling straight ahead prior to impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during complex vehicle maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Dooley Street and Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn. A 57-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved a westbound BMW and an eastbound Ford making a left turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Dooley Street near Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 57-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, was injured with back trauma and shock. The report states the BMW sedan was traveling westbound going straight ahead, while the Ford sedan was traveling eastbound and making a left turn. Impact occurred at the left front bumper of the BMW and the right front bumper of the Ford, causing center front-end damage to both vehicles. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian suffered a severe chest fracture after being struck on Avenue V. The crash involved multiple sedans, with alcohol cited as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting driver impairment dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue V at 12:55. A male pedestrian not at an intersection was injured with a chest fracture and dislocation, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the crash. The collision involved at least one sedan driven by a licensed male driver from Texas, with damage reported at the center back end of the vehicle. Two other parked sedans were also involved, sustaining damage to their left front quarter panels. The report identifies alcohol involvement as the primary driver error contributing to the crash. No pedestrian fault or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, underscoring the systemic danger posed by impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided head-on at unsafe speeds. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 21-year-old male driver suffered a chest injury and concussion.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on Belt Parkway when they collided. The point of impact was the right side doors of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. One driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest trauma and a concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The crash occurred at 1:00 AM, and no ejections were reported. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior; the focus remains on the unsafe speed of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling south and southwest collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 25-year-old female passenger, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed New York men. The crash caused damage to the vehicles’ front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:15 on Ocean Parkway near Avenue T in Brooklyn. A 2023 Nissan SUV traveling south and a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling southwest collided. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper, while the SUV also sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The sedan had two occupants, and the SUV had three. The front passenger in the sedan, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report does not list contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and seriously injured after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue. The impact fractured the rider’s lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling north when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:15. Both vehicles were traveling north and making left turns when the crash occurred. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the moped driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield were cited. The sedan driver was licensed and also making a left turn. The collision point was the center back end of the moped and the left front bumper of the sedan, indicating a side-impact during the turn. The report highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers involving vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan struck a 58-year-old man crossing mid-block on Coney Island Avenue. Blood pooled on the pavement. Head trauma ended his life in daylight, between curb and bumper. The street bore witness to another fatal impact.

A 58-year-old man was killed when a southbound Toyota sedan struck him as he crossed Coney Island Avenue near Avenue T, according to the police report. The incident occurred mid-block, away from any intersection or signal. The report describes head trauma and severe bleeding, with the victim dying at the scene, caught between the curb and the car’s front end. The police narrative states the pedestrian was 'crossing mid-block without a signal.' The vehicle’s point of impact and damage were both centered on the front end, consistent with a direct collision. The report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both driver and pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver actions. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between a moving sedan and a vulnerable pedestrian in daylight, with the system’s gaps leaving another life lost on Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided violently on Avenue P. The KIA struck left and low. A baby boy, away from the road and not in a car, suffered head bleeding but remained conscious. Metal twisted. The crash’s force reached beyond the street’s edge.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at speed on Avenue P, with the KIA striking left and low on the other vehicle. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash caused severe vehicle damage described as 'metal was twisted.' A baby boy, who was not in the roadway or inside a vehicle, suffered bleeding from the head but was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either driver, both marked as 'Unspecified.' The infant’s injury highlights the crash’s violent force extending beyond the immediate traffic zone. The report does not attribute any contributing behavior to the infant or other victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Knapp Street struck an occupant, causing a head injury. The passenger, a 24-year-old woman, was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the collision, which damaged the vehicle's front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Knapp Street near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:35. A 24-year-old female front-seat passenger in a 2023 BMW sedan sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling north, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end, which sustained damage. The report highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, focusing on the driver's lack of attention and limited experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries while crossing East 13 Street with the signal. The pickup truck involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was left in shock, bearing bruises from the impact in a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 13 Street and Avenue R in Brooklyn at 6:55 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Lincoln pickup truck traveling north and making a right turn. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no explicit driver errors or contributing factors listed. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The lack of vehicle damage suggests a low-impact collision, yet the pedestrian suffered significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 18:34 on Belt Parkway, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a 2012 Toyota sedan also heading west. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance and was distracted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights systemic dangers from driver inattention and tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old unlicensed moped driver was partially ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue. The moped struck the SUV’s left front bumper, causing knee and lower leg injuries. No safety gear was worn.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Coney Island Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northeast. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. No specific contributing factors were listed, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical detail. The SUV had two occupants, and the moped had one. The crash caused significant damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Subaru sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s 43-year-old male driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2021 Subaru sedan on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, going straight ahead. The SUV impacted the center back end of the sedan, damaging the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15