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

A woman pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered full-body contusions after a sedan made a left turn and struck her with its right front bumper. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury in Brooklyn’s Avenue T corridor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a left turn at 17:15 and struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and bruises over the pedestrian's entire body. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in not yielding to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver failures to yield in Brooklyn’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV and a flatbed truck collided head-on on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 9:53 AM on Kings Highway in Brooklyn involving a 2023 BMW SUV traveling east and a 2020 Hino flatbed truck traveling west. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and was reported to be in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the SUV driver. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing behaviors. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and the SUV driver was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness after an e-scooter traveling north at unsafe speed struck him at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused internal injuries and left the pedestrian incapacitated.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling north on Nostrand Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured severely, sustaining head trauma and becoming unconscious. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the primary driver error cited is the e-scooter operator's unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries and was incapacitated at the scene. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A late-night crash on W 6 St in Brooklyn left a 65-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female passenger injured. Both suffered head injuries and were restrained by lap belts. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 PM on W 6 St in Brooklyn involving two vehicles traveling northbound. The driver of a 1999 Toyota SUV, a 65-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The front passenger, a 25-year-old woman, also suffered head injuries and abrasions, was restrained by a lap belt, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles had front or rear bumper impacts, indicating a collision between them. The driver held a valid New York license, but the presence of alcohol suggests impaired operation. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Coney Island Avenue at an intersection. She was conscious and bruised. The police report notes no contributing factors from the pedestrian or driver, highlighting systemic risks at this location.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 19:35 on Coney Island Avenue near Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian, and the vehicle involved is unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded in the data. This incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally and with the signal, pointing to systemic hazards at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman crossing Brigham Street was struck by a southbound sedan. The vehicle’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Brigham Street and Avenue U around 8:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a southbound 2017 Nissan sedan struck her with its center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver and showed damage to the center front end. No pedestrian errors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and speed control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Bedford Avenue, causing left-side damage. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver impairment in the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:17 AM in Brooklyn, a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with a parked SUV on Bedford Avenue. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the parked vehicle, causing damage to that area. The parked vehicle's driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious but injured. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a role in the collision. The moving SUV's left front bumper struck the parked vehicle's left side, showing a failure to maintain control or awareness. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving and the vulnerability of stationary vehicles and their occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old pedestrian was ejected and injured with back contusions after a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, striking the pedestrian’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured and ejected from the impact, suffering back contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. The vehicle involved was traveling north and was entering a parked position when it struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights driver errors in yielding right-of-way, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a distracted driver made a left turn and struck her at an intersection on Avenue S in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV hit her center front end.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue S in Brooklyn around 8:41 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion, classified as a moderate injury. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered facial contusions after a bike disregarded traffic control and struck him on Avenue R. The cyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead, impacting the pedestrian’s face with the bike’s center front end. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Avenue R in Brooklyn when a bike traveling west struck him. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors from the cyclist. The bike was going straight ahead and collided with the pedestrian’s face at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the face, classified as injury severity level 3. The bike showed no damage. The report highlights the cyclist’s failure to obey traffic control devices and unsafe speed as key causes of the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The cyclist’s disregard for traffic signals created a hazardous condition resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated injury after a vehicle making a left turn struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing serious bodily harm.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling south on Avenue P in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a female, sustained serious injuries described as fractures and dislocations affecting her entire body. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was conscious but injured severely, with no contributing factors related to her behavior noted in the report. The vehicle had one occupant, and the crash caused damage to the left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans met head-on at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest, a woman bled from her head. Both drivers conscious, both belted, both broken. Engines silent, dusk settling over fractured glass.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. The crash left a 36-year-old man with chest injuries and a 27-year-old woman with head trauma. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and remained conscious after the impact. The report describes the scene: 'Steel folded. A man gripped his chest, breath shallow. A woman bled from the head, eyes open.' Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers, providing no further detail on the cause. The violence of the impact and the resulting injuries underscore the systemic dangers present when vehicles collide head-on, even when basic safety equipment is used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Avenue U in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. The crash occurred as one vehicle started from parking and the other traveled straight west. Driver inattention caused impact to front bumpers. One driver suffered knee and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 10:38 AM. One vehicle was starting from parking, and the other was going straight ahead, both traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction, cited twice as contributing factors. One driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was limited to front bumpers and quarter panels. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was injured crossing Coney Island Avenue at Avenue P. The sedan struck her on the right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no reported license issues. No vehicle damage was noted.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Coney Island Avenue at Avenue P with the signal when a sedan traveling west struck her on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was operating a Toyota sedan with five occupants. The vehicle showed no damage after the impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian's role and actions were clearly documented, and no victim fault was indicated. The incident highlights risks at intersections even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Emmons Ave in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the front bumpers, leaving the motorcyclist with a concussion and serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:58 on Emmons Ave in Brooklyn. A 20-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound going straight ahead when he collided with a 2001 SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury, specifically a concussion, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the left turn maneuver. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV's left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. Both bike and SUV traveled east on Nostrand Ave. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the collision, striking the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn around 16:40. A 61-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The collision involved a Volkswagen SUV and a bike, both traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel on both vehicles. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, specifically citing the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. No damage was reported on either vehicle despite the impact. The SUV driver was licensed and female, while the bicyclist was male and conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV turning right on East 13th Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. She suffered arm injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 13th Street in Brooklyn at 8:04 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, causing the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old woman suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV struck her while she crossed Avenue U with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing a violent impact and leaving the pedestrian in shock.

According to the police report, at 14:47 in Brooklyn on Avenue U near Batchelder Street, a 2017 Nissan SUV driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey was making a left turn when it struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, highlighting the driver's error. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not marked as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during turns in busy Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Gravesend Neck Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors. Both men were conscious and restrained, but injuries were serious enough to be noted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 9:57 AM on Gravesend Neck Road in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling east. The first vehicle, a 2005 Jeep SUV from New Jersey, was going straight ahead and impacted the center front end of the second vehicle, a 2019 Ford SUV registered in New York, which was stopped in traffic. Both drivers, males aged 54 and 38, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles, underscoring the rear-end nature of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Homecrest Avenue struck an 11-year-old boy crossing at an intersection. The boy suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cite unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision that caused serious injury.

According to the police report, at 3:57 PM in Brooklyn, a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling east on Homecrest Avenue struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to control the vehicle's speed appropriately. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically unsafe speed, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15