Mar 27 - Two sedans traveling north collided on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The left front quarter panel of one struck the other’s rear right quarter panel. A 30-year-old male driver suffered neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:51 on Avenue U near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both traveling north, collided with impact on the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The driver of the Chevrolet sedan, a 30-year-old male occupant, sustained neck abrasions and was conscious. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, cited twice for the injured driver. Both drivers were licensed, with one holding a Pennsylvania license and the other a New York license. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 27 - Two drivers suffered contusions and bruises in a high-speed collision on Belt Parkway. Both men were conscious and restrained. Impact struck the left side doors of the truck and front ends of both vehicles. Unsafe speed cited as cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 21:28 involving a pick-up truck and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The pick-up truck was struck on its left side doors, while both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers, aged 37 and 54, were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. They suffered contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, shoulder, and upper arm, with injury severity rated at level 3. Neither occupant was ejected. The drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 25 - Northbound SUV turned left, hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both suffered bruises—one to the head, one to the leg. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn street, daylight, hard impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling north on Avenue T made a left turn onto E 3 St in Brooklyn and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. Both pedestrians—a male and a female—were injured, suffering contusions to the head and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The SUV's left front bumper hit the pedestrians, damaging the vehicle's left front quarter panel. Both victims were conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating legally, but her failure to yield while turning caused the crash and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 23 - A 63-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury after an SUV failed to yield at a marked crosswalk on Avenue U. The pedestrian was crossing without signal when the vehicle struck her at unsafe speed, causing a fractured and dislocated injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:03 PM on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when she was struck by a northbound SUV. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors on the part of the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained a serious head injury described as a fracture and dislocation, with an injury severity level of 3. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. A parked sedan was also involved, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper. The report emphasizes driver error in failing to yield and traveling at an unsafe speed, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800710 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.

• E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-23

Mar 21 - A 16-year-old driver suffered a concussion after two sedans collided on Oriental Blvd. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed. The teen was left injured but conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Oriental Blvd in Brooklyn at 11:48. One car made a left turn while the other traveled straight. The 16-year-old driver of the turning sedan was injured, sustaining a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact struck the left side doors of the teen's car. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report details the risks when inexperienced drivers travel too fast on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 18 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue P in Brooklyn, striking each other’s left side and front center. The 45-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sport utility vehicles traveling on Avenue P in Brooklyn at 14:46. One SUV, a 2010 Lexus registered in New York, was traveling east and was struck on its left side doors. The other, a 2022 Jeep registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and impacted the Lexus with its center front end. The 45-year-old male driver of the Lexus was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash, and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 18 - A sedan and bicyclist collided head-on on E 18 St in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old female cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front, causing serious harm.

According to the police report, at 14:20 on E 18 St in Brooklyn, a southbound sedan and a southbound bicycle collided head-on. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the bike at its center front with the sedan’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist. The collision’s impact and ejection highlight the severity of the crash. Driver errors such as failure to yield or other specific violations are not explicitly cited, but the collision’s nature points to a dangerous interaction between the sedan and the bicycle on the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801040 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 15 - A Jeep SUV struck the rear of an Audi sedan on Belt Parkway at unsafe speed. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the collision occurred in the early morning hours.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:26 AM on Belt Parkway. A 41-year-old female driver of a 2019 Jeep SUV was traveling eastbound when she struck the right rear bumper of a 2018 Audi sedan, also traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the collision. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The Jeep had two occupants, and the sedan had one occupant. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.

ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.

• Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building, ABC7, Published 2025-03-15

Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.

NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.

• Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-08

Mar 4 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway when one followed too closely. The impact struck the rear center of the lead vehicle and injured its driver, a 37-year-old man, who suffered a neck contusion but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 9:15 AM involving two sedans traveling westbound. The collision was caused by the trailing vehicle following too closely, which led to it striking the center back end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the striking vehicle's left front bumper was damaged. The driver of the lead vehicle, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a neck contusion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 3 - A 76-year-old woman crossing Avenue Y with the signal suffered a severe leg fracture after an SUV making a left turn struck her. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue Y and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:21 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as a severe injury. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.

• Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03

Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.

NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-02

Mar 1 - A woman stepped from a cab onto Flatbush Avenue. A Chevrolet struck her. She died at the hospital. Two cars, one victim, late at night. The street did not forgive her pause. The drivers stayed. The city investigates.

ABC7 reported on March 1, 2025, that a 45-year-old woman was killed after exiting a taxi near State Street and Flatbush Avenue in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. According to the NYPD, she was "riding in a black Cadillac traveling southbound in the middle lane" before she got out. A gray Chevrolet, also southbound but in the right lane, struck her. Both drivers remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad continues to review the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by passengers exiting vehicles on busy city streets, and underscores the dangers of multi-lane traffic corridors where vulnerable road users must navigate fast-moving cars.

• Woman Killed Exiting Taxi In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-03-01

Feb 28 - A 70-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal. The driver, distracted and making a left turn, impacted the pedestrian’s upper leg. The pedestrian sustained bruising and remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Ocean Avenue made a left turn and struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered an upper leg contusion and remained conscious following the impact. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Feb 28 - A drunk driver blasted through a red light at 72 mph. He struck Katherine Harris, killing her steps from home. The car crashed on. Blood alcohol twice the limit. The street became a crime scene. Lives shattered in seconds.

NY Daily News reported on February 28, 2025, that Erick Trujillo, 29, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. On April 16, 2023, Trujillo drove his Volvo at 72 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a red light at Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street in Brooklyn. He struck pedestrian Katherine Harris, 31, killing her instantly, then rear-ended another car and crashed into an outdoor dining shed. Trujillo's blood alcohol level was .17, more than twice the legal limit. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "This defendant made a disastrous decision when he got behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated." The case highlights the lethal consequences of impaired driving and excessive speed, underscoring systemic risks for pedestrians in New York City.

• Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-28

Feb 26 - Two sedans collided on E 24 St in Brooklyn. A 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and a 37-year-old female driver sustained leg abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 24 St in Brooklyn involving two sedans. The 17-year-old male driver was injured with head contusions and bruises, while the 37-year-old female driver sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The male driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the male driver. The female driver’s contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles. Vehicle damage included impact to the right rear quarter panel of the male driver’s sedan and front-end damage to the female driver’s vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Feb 25 - A sedan tore down Everett Avenue, its right bumper smashing into a 14-year-old boy on an e-scooter. Blood pooled on the street. The boy stayed conscious, his legs crushed, his ride ended by speed and steel.

A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter on Everett Avenue near Aster Court was struck by a sedan traveling at unsafe speed, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 7:35 p.m. and left the boy with crush injuries to his legs. The report states, 'A 14-year-old boy on an e-scooter, no helmet, struck by a speeding sedan. The car’s right bumper crushed his legs. He stayed awake. Blood pooled on the street where his ride ended.' The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact, matching the boy’s lower leg injuries. The report notes the boy was not wearing a helmet, but this is listed after the driver’s error of unsafe speed. The focus remains on the driver’s excessive speed, which led directly to the severe injuries suffered by the vulnerable e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12