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

Before dawn, a sedan slammed into a parked SUV on East 9th Street in Brooklyn. Metal scraped and glass scattered. The 24-year-old driver was left conscious but bleeding from the head, pain sharp and immediate in the quiet street.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound struck a parked SUV at 2117 E 9th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 24-year-old male driver of the sedan injured, suffering a head abrasion but remaining conscious. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of impact. The driver was not using any safety equipment. No other people were reported injured. The crash underscores the documented role of alcohol in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan tore through the red at Ocean Parkway. A mother and her children crossed with the signal. Metal struck flesh. Three lives ended on the crosswalk. One child, four, left broken and silent. Brooklyn pavement bore the weight of loss.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed woman ran a red light at Ocean Parkway near Quentin Road in Brooklyn. The report states that a mother and her three children were crossing in the crosswalk with the pedestrian signal when the vehicle struck them. The impact killed the 34-year-old woman and two of her children, ages five and eight. A four-year-old boy was left unconscious and severely injured. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The sedan's center front end struck the victims, underscoring the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls. The driver’s unlicensed status and disregard for the signal are central to this tragedy.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old man crossing against the signal was struck by a northbound sedan on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing severe leg injuries. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Avenue U in Brooklyn struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report identifies "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role in the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but driver error related to limited visibility is the primary factor cited. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. Both pedestrians suffered contusions and bruises, sustaining injuries to the head and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling north on Avenue T was making a left turn onto E 3 St in Brooklyn when it struck two pedestrians crossing the street with the signal. Both pedestrians, a female and a male, were injured with contusions and bruises; injuries included head trauma and damage to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. Both pedestrians were conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but her failure to yield while turning directly caused the injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old driver suffered a concussion after a left-side impact in a Brooklyn crash. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed as factors. Two sedans collided during a left turn and straight travel on Oriental Blvd, leaving the teen injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on Oriental Blvd in Brooklyn involving two sedans. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The 16-year-old driver, an occupant of the left-turning sedan, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the left side doors of the teen's vehicle, which sustained damage there. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating at unsafe speeds in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a bus struck her while crossing Ocean Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver’s inattention and distraction contributed to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but fractured and dislocated her lower leg.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Ocean Avenue struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a primary contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. Additionally, the pedestrian’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle was noted but not identified as a cause. The bus showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the bus straight ahead. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn, where vulnerable pedestrians bear the brunt of driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway struck an object or vehicle, causing injury to the front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash resulted from the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female front passenger in a 2009 Toyota sedan was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 10:10 a.m. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, leading to a collision impacting the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists the driver’s contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating a driver error in responding to external traffic conditions. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy suffered a head injury after being struck by a sedan traveling east on Gravesend Neck Road. The collision occurred at an intersection where the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, hit the boy with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Gravesend Neck Road in Brooklyn at 8:05 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was conscious with a concussion. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The collision highlights the dangers at intersections where pedestrian signals are ignored and vehicles maintain straight travel without yielding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted sedan driver struck a bicyclist traveling east on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The sedan was parked at the time of impact, sustaining no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Avenue P in Brooklyn. A sedan, parked and facing east, was struck on its left side doors by a bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan sustained no damage. The primary driver error identified is the sedan driver's inattention or distraction, which led to the collision with the bicyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14