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

A Brooklyn crash on Avenue Y injured a 28-year-old female sedan driver. An SUV making an improper U-turn collided with the sedan’s front center. The sedan driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt, conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2020 Dodge SUV making a U-turn eastbound and a 2022 Hyundai sedan traveling westbound straight ahead. The SUV struck the sedan at its center front end. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old female, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the improper turn. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway struck an unknown object or condition, injuring its 20-year-old male driver. The driver suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and protected by an airbag. Pavement defects contributed to the crash’s cause.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:06 a.m. The vehicle involved was a 2007 Lexus sedan traveling west, with two occupants aboard. The driver sustained abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected, with the airbag deploying upon impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are listed. The crash injured the driver but does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior on his part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn driver suffered injuries in a collision involving two SUVs on Avenue U. Police reports cite alcohol involvement as a key factor. The injured driver was semiconscious but not ejected. Vehicle damage was limited to bumper and door impacts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:09 AM on Avenue U in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles. The driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, was injured and found semiconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash. One SUV was traveling westbound going straight ahead while the other was parked with damage to its left rear bumper and left side doors. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The collision caused visible damage to the left rear bumper and left side doors of the parked vehicles. This incident highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn struck its own passenger, a 4-year-old girl, causing facial injuries and whiplash. The driver’s distraction by passengers contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers inside the vehicle during maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 near Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2023 Nissan sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The injured party was a 4-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat or lying across a seat. She sustained facial injuries and whiplash, with an injury severity rated as 3. The report identifies 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s attention was compromised by occupants inside the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The incident underscores the risks posed by driver distraction from passengers during critical driving maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man driving a sedan on Voorhies Ave in Brooklyn suffered a neck contusion after a collision. The vehicle's left front quarter panel was damaged. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was operating a 2023 Tesla sedan westbound on Voorhies Ave in Brooklyn at 13:48 when the vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver was injured, suffering a neck contusion and classified with injury severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved another vehicle, a Honda, also traveling westbound, which sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted in the report. The incident underscores the dangers posed by driver inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider traveling north was struck from behind by an SUV backing unsafely in Brooklyn. The collision ejected the rider, causing contusions and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver’s unsafe backing triggered the crash, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 13th Street at 14:50. A moped traveling north was hit in the center front end by a northbound SUV that was backing unsafely, as cited under contributing factors. The moped rider, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The rider was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver’s unsafe backing maneuver caused the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old boy was injured crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn. A southbound sedan struck him center front, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious but hurt. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred at 2:50 p.m. when a southbound sedan traveling straight ahead struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The focus remains on the impact caused by the vehicle striking a vulnerable road user at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a van made a right turn and struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the van’s right front bumper hit her, leaving her bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a van traveling west on Avenue X in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near W 1 St. The point of impact was the van’s right front bumper, causing a head injury classified as contusion and bruising. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision, as noted under 'ped_action'. The report lists no contributing factors attributed to the driver, but the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is recorded as a factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 van. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact but sustained injury severity level 3. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Brooklyn, a distracted driver crashed an SUV into parked vehicles. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The impact damaged multiple vehicles, revealing the dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 5th Street at 8:40 a.m. The collision involved a 2024 Mazda SUV traveling north, driven by a 60-year-old licensed female driver. The SUV struck parked vehicles, including a 2022 Tesla sedan and a 2015 BMW sedan, both damaged at their center back ends. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver sustained serious injuries, including a fractured and dislocated elbow on her lower arm and hand, and remained conscious after the crash. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, emphasizing the systemic risk posed by inattentive driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered severe injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact fractured and dislocated the pedestrian’s body. The crash unfolded at a Brooklyn intersection, spotlighting driver error in yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue P in Brooklyn at 14:22. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation involving his entire body and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the pedestrian’s severe injuries, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling east on Kings Hwy struck a westbound sedan. The truck driver’s inattention caused a left front bumper impact, injuring the sedan driver’s shoulder. Both vehicles sustained damage on their left sides in a midday Brooklyn crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn. A 2020 box truck traveling east collided with a 2007 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered an upper arm and shoulder contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, specifically for the truck driver. Both vehicles were occupied by a single male driver. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing solely on the truck driver’s distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman suffered a head injury after being struck by an SUV on E 21st Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection when the crash occurred. Unsafe speed by the driver was a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 21st Street near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:14. A 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head injury classified as severity 3. She was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection when she was struck. The report identifies "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the collision. The impact point was the left side doors of a parked BMW SUV, while another Nissan SUV was making a left turn with damage to its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered internal complaints. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's unsafe speed as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after an SUV made a left turn and hit her at a Brooklyn intersection. She was crossing with the signal. The vehicle’s front center end bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turning.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:45 when a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling east, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and complained of whiplash, remaining conscious throughout. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but emphasizes the vehicle's pre-crash action of making a left turn as the moment of impact. The damage to the SUV’s center front end confirms the collision point. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was cited. The incident underscores the dangers posed by driver maneuvers such as left turns failing to yield to crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Brooklyn, a distracted driver caused a side-impact collision involving an SUV and a chassis cab. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 AM near Avenue P in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2024 Honda SUV and a chassis cab, both traveling east. The SUV was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left side doors. The driver of the SUV, a 27-year-old female occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The chassis cab showed no damage despite being involved in the collision. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing side-impact crashes in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van collided with an SUV on Avenue W near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn late at night. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and was semiconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 PM on Avenue W near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old male driver of a 2024 SUV traveling north was struck on the right rear quarter panel by a 2020 Ford van traveling west. The van's right front bumper made impact. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified. The van carried four occupants, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver error in traffic control compliance as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider traveling south suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a Ford vehicle also heading south. The rider was conscious and bruised, with no helmet or safety gear reported. The crash caused damage to the Ford’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:42. The e-scooter was traveling straight south when it collided with a Ford vehicle also moving south. The point of impact was the Ford’s right front bumper, causing damage to its right front quarter panel. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the rider’s contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was used by the e-scooter driver. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users sharing space with motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the back of a stopped SUV on Belt Parkway. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cite the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:18 on Belt Parkway when a taxi traveling east failed to maintain a safe following distance and rear-ended a stopped SUV. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver’s error in judgment. The taxi’s front center end collided with the SUV’s rear center end. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors. Shock and serious injury marked the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:58 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs. One driver, a 51-year-old woman operating a 2022 Jeep traveling east, disregarded traffic control and was driving at an unsafe speed. The other driver, a 27-year-old man in a 2015 BMW turning right northeast, had unspecified contributing factors. Both drivers were restrained with harnesses but sustained injuries affecting their entire bodies, including whiplash, and were reported in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors contributing to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy suffered full-body bruises after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle showed no damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Avenue Z in Brooklyn around 7:00 AM. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. The crash involved a 2018 Infiniti SUV traveling west, whose driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, yet no vehicle damage was reported. The police report cites unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver error without detailing exact violations. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were listed as contributing factors. The incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered a concussion after being struck by an SUV making a left turn on E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision despite the victim crossing with the signal.

At approximately 18:15 on E 14 St near Avenue R in Brooklyn, a pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2024 Nissan SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian, a male crossing with the signal, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage and was traveling south. Driver error—specifically failure to maintain attention—was the primary cause. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15