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

A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and improper passing by the sedan driver as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Avenue U near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling southbound struck an e-scooter traveling westbound. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury, classified as severity 3, along with contusions and bruises. The report identifies the sedan driver's errors as 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the e-scooter was hit at its center front end. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or equipment use. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane management and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a parked sedan on Gerritsen Avenue, leaving a man clinging outside the bike with a bloodied face. The rider suffered severe leg injuries and shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:30 a.m. on Gerritsen Avenue near Everett Avenue in Brooklyn, a moped traveling straight ahead collided with a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. The moped's front end struck the sedan's rear center, causing significant damage. The moped carried two occupants; the driver, a 33-year-old man, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor to the collision. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired vehicle operation and the systemic risk of collisions with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn left three SUV passengers with serious injuries. The crash, caused by unsafe speed, involved vehicles stopped in traffic. Head and leg injuries were reported, with one passenger unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 12:25 PM involving multiple sport utility vehicles. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. All vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Three occupants were injured: a male child passenger with head contusions secured in a child restraint, a 31-year-old female front passenger unconscious with head injuries wearing a lap belt and harness, and a 12-year-old female rear passenger with a fractured hip also restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact points included left rear bumper and right rear quarter panels, indicating a chain-reaction collision. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe speed while stopped in traffic, leading to severe injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep’s front end crumpled against a boy on an e-scooter. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. He was half-thrown, silent, conscious. The crash left the street marked by violence and the boy’s refusal to cry.

A Jeep SUV struck a 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter at Avenue S and East 9th Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision left the boy with severe bleeding from his head and partially ejected from his scooter. The report states the boy was conscious but silent after the impact. The SUV’s front end was crumpled from the force of the crash. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver behavior or errors. The boy wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail is mentioned only after the absence of any cited driver error. The violence of the impact and the injuries sustained underscore the dangers faced by young micromobility users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by a northbound sedan. The driver’s inattention caused a center front impact, injuring the pedestrian’s head and causing minor bleeding. Shock followed the violent collision on Coney Island Avenue.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a northbound 2013 Toyota sedan on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:40. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him at the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock following the impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an e-scooter collided head-on on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles struck each other front-center, causing significant damage.

According to the police report, at 10:31 AM on Kings Highway in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling east and an e-scooter traveling south collided head-on at their center front ends. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with internal complaints and full-body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify any driver errors or violations such as Failure to Yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not indicate any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions on busy streets where different vehicle types share the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The bicyclist suffered bruises and whole-body injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 PM near Avenue T in Brooklyn. A sedan, initially parked, was involved in a collision with a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 77-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage and had no point of impact, indicating the bicyclist bore the brunt of the collision. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Toyota sedan. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man suffered full-body abrasions after an SUV struck him at an intersection on Avenue U. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn, colliding with the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:14 on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when he was struck by a 2022 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over his entire body and was conscious after the collision. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, along with driver inexperience. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling south on Coyle Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the child’s lower leg and foot, leaving him conscious with bruises. The driver’s failure to avoid the pedestrian caused serious harm.

According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on Coyle Street in Brooklyn struck an 8-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway, not at an intersection. The vehicle impacted the child with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not indicate any fault or error on the child's part. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield or adjust to unexpected pedestrian presence in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled on Ocean Avenue. A 46-year-old man, seatbelt tight, took the impact at his neck. Pain stayed. He stayed conscious. Two sedans, one unmoving, one not. The street held the violence.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Ocean Avenue and Avenue T in Brooklyn. One sedan, a 2017 Toyota, was 'stopped in traffic' when it was struck in the 'center back end.' The report states a 46-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered crush injuries to his neck but did not lose consciousness. The narrative describes 'metal crushed' and notes the victim 'did not lose pain.' No contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, and there is no mention of victim behavior as a factor. The impact and injury resulted from a moving vehicle hitting a stationary one, underscoring the persistent danger faced by road users even when stopped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman walking along a Brooklyn highway was struck by a southbound SUV. The vehicle hit her with its right front quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Rivian SUV traveling south struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report does not specify any driver contributing factors or violations, nor does it list pedestrian contributing factors beyond unspecified entries. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was walking along the highway rather than crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The data highlights the dangers pedestrians face when walking alongside high-speed roadways and the impact of vehicle contact on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old bicyclist suffered neck contusions after colliding with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike’s right side and the sedan’s left side. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist riding east on Avenue T in Brooklyn collided with a parked 2018 Mitsubishi sedan. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruising, and remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the left side doors of the sedan. The report identifies the contributing factor as the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan was stationary before the crash, and no damage was recorded on either vehicle. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status was unknown, and no contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway rear-ended another sedan going straight ahead. The 63-year-old male driver of the struck vehicle suffered a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway around 12:15. The striking vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead sedan. The 63-year-old male driver of the struck vehicle was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the striking sedan was damaged at its center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the striking driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl suffered a severe arm fracture after being struck at an intersection in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its front center while she crossed legally. The driver’s actions led to a serious injury amid no reported pedestrian fault.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Avenue R in Brooklyn around 4 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an unspecified vehicle traveling straight ahead struck her at the center front end. The impact caused a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand, classified as a serious injury. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited, but the collision itself indicates a failure to avoid the pedestrian legally crossing. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and no additional contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a stopped sedan on East 13 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 14:25 on East 13 Street in Brooklyn, a 2023 Porsche SUV traveling north collided with the rear of a stopped 2023 Mercedes sedan. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The front passenger in the sedan, a 38-year-old male, sustained back injuries and whiplash, and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the danger of tailgating in traffic and the severe injuries it can cause to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures after a sedan hit him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the force of impact and the vulnerability of the victim.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Quentin Road and East 13 Street in Brooklyn around 7 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Honda sedan struck him at the center front end. The victim sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The sedan showed no visible damage despite the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully and the critical impact of vehicle actions in such collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman suffered head injuries and abrasions in a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans and an SUV. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near Bedford Avenue involving two sedans and one SUV. The 41-year-old female driver of a 2005 Toyota sedan, who was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved were traveling north, with one sedan impacting the right front bumper and another vehicle showing damage to left side doors and left front quarter panel. The injured driver was not ejected and no other contributing factors were specified. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing Avenue Y with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, at 8:24 AM on Avenue Y in Brooklyn, a Nissan sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old man suffered full-body injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Batchelder Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when struck at the vehicle's center front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:07 AM on Batchelder Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2022 SUV, was making a left turn when she struck an 82-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at its center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver's failure to yield as the cause, with no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and e-scooter collided in Brooklyn, injuring a 22-year-old passenger ejected from the scooter. The e-scooter overturned, causing elbow and arm injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the motorcycle, according to police.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 17 Street in Brooklyn involving a motorcycle and an e-scooter traveling southbound. The motorcycle driver, licensed in New York, was cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter, carrying two occupants, overturned upon impact. A 22-year-old male passenger on the e-scooter was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The motorcycle sustained front-end damage, and the e-scooter was overturned. The report highlights driver error by the motorcycle operator as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15