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

Two passengers suffered severe whole-body injuries in a side-impact crash on Ocean Avenue. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The collision involved a SUV and a sedan, each struck on opposite side doors, leaving occupants in shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Two male occupants, aged 28 and 26, were injured as passengers in the vehicles involved. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The SUV, traveling south, was struck on its left side doors, while the sedan, also traveling south, was struck on its right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both passengers suffered injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The collision's impact on the side doors suggests a T-bone or side-swipe scenario, highlighting the dangers of side-impact crashes in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock after his vehicle, starting from a parking spot, collided with a southbound bus on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the right front of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:55 on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV, driven by a 60-year-old male, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a southbound bus. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the bus. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists the SUV driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the maneuver from parking. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the risks posed by vehicle movements from parked positions into active traffic lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old male e-scooter driver sustained a serious knee and lower leg injury in Brooklyn. The crash caused a fracture and dislocation. The driver was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male operating an e-scooter in Brooklyn at 12:51 PM suffered a severe injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fracture and dislocation. The driver was conscious and remained on the vehicle, which showed no damage or point of impact. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead before the incident. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant. The absence of vehicle damage suggests the injury may have resulted from a fall or loss of control rather than a collision with another vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old man suffered severe facial fractures while working in the roadway in Brooklyn. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, with no specified driver errors reported.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on East 19 Street in Brooklyn at 16:15. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was traveling south, going straight ahead, with no occupants reported. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No details on vehicle type, driver license status, or vehicle damage were provided. The absence of cited driver errors leaves the cause of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in work within the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an e-scooter failed to yield while she crossed a marked crosswalk. The impact fractured and dislocated her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage despite the collision.

According to the police report, a male e-scooter driver traveling straight ahead struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the e-scooter driver. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a direct front-end impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, resulting in serious bodily harm without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected, suffering facial contusions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on Ocean Parkway was injured when a 2023 Audi sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn and struck her. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported on the sedan. The crash occurred at midnight in Brooklyn's 44th council district, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was ejected and suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries after an SUV turned improperly on Shore Boulevard in Brooklyn. The crash left the cyclist injured with serious trauma to the hip and head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on Shore Boulevard in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling west, struck the bicyclist who was traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors. The bicyclist was conscious but seriously injured. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's actions. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers by motor vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided head-on. The female driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash caused serious injury but no ejections.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway when they collided. The point of impact was the right front bumper of a 2023 BMW and the left front bumper of a 2017 Toyota. The female driver of the BMW, age 50, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused significant damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles and resulted in injury to the BMW driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Avenue W and East 26 Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 30-year-old female driver suffered a concussion and head injury, conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:59 on Avenue W near East 26 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling straight ahead—one southbound and one eastbound—collided with impact on the right front bumper of the southbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. The 30-year-old female driver of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained, with an airbag deployed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the data. The collision involved two vehicle occupants in the southbound sedan and one occupant in the eastbound sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Avenue W in Brooklyn. Both drivers, young men, suffered serious injuries including neck and back trauma. The crash demolished both vehicles and left occupants in shock with complaints of pain and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 on Avenue W near Batchelder Street in Brooklyn. Two sport utility vehicles, one traveling north and the other west, collided with severe damage to both vehicles. The driver of the Nissan SUV, a 19-year-old male with a permit, and his 20-year-old male front passenger were both injured, sustaining neck and back injuries respectively. Both occupants experienced shock and complaints of pain and whiplash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The Nissan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the Volvo SUV was struck in the center front end. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider traveling east was struck and overturned by an SUV making a left turn westbound on Knapp Street, Brooklyn. The moped was demolished. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:44 on Knapp Street in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2023 Yamaha moped traveling straight east and a 2016 Audi SUV making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the moped, which overturned and was demolished. The moped rider, a 38-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped rider. Both drivers were licensed New York residents. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The injury and damage severity highlight the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider suffered head injuries after an SUV made a right turn and struck the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The collision occurred on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The moped driver was conscious but bruised, wearing a helmet at impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 15:52 on Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male moped driver, traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was struck on the center front end of his vehicle by a 2024 Kia SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The moped driver sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but explicitly notes the SUV driver’s maneuver of making a right turn as the pre-crash action. The moped driver’s helmet use is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users traveling straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old male driver suffered full-body abrasions in a multi-SUV crash on Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn. The driver was conscious and restrained. Multiple parked vehicles were involved, with impacts to center back ends and side doors. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 11:00 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 77-year-old male driver of a 2019 Ford SUV, who was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. He suffered abrasions to his entire body. The report notes multiple vehicles involved, including several SUVs and a sedan, many of which were parked at the time of impact. The Ford SUV sustained damage to its center back end. The report lists contributing factors for the injured driver as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding documented. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck two bicyclists traveling south on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and suffered full-body contusions. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing severe injuries and shock to the cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on Kings Highway near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Dodge sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with two bicyclists riding south. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. Both bicyclists, aged 44, were injured with contusions and bruises over their entire bodies and experienced shock. One bicyclist was fully ejected, the other partially ejected. Both were wearing helmets, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, the point of impact. The crash highlights driver error in failing to obey traffic controls, leading to severe harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck an ambulance traveling west on Avenue V in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered a back injury and bruising. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash exposed driver errors and risks in emergency vehicle interactions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 on Avenue V in Brooklyn involving a 2020 SUV and a 2019 ambulance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—SUV heading south, ambulance heading west—when they collided. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the ambulance's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver, indicating driver error but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision between an emergency vehicle and a civilian SUV highlights systemic dangers in managing right-of-way and vehicle interactions on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver suffered elbow abrasions after a collision with a bus on the Belt Parkway. The crash occurred as the motorcycle changed lanes improperly, striking the bus’s center back end. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash happened on the Belt Parkway at 21:02. A 21-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The motorcycle, traveling west, was changing lanes when it collided with the center back end of a westbound bus. The bus driver, also male and licensed in New York, was going straight ahead at the time. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the motorcycle driver’s lane change triggered the crash. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound motorcycle on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered a contusion to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Ocean Parkway near Avenue W in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a southbound motorcycle going straight ahead. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota SUV, while the motorcycle was a 2017 Honda. This crash highlights driver distraction as a critical cause of collision between vulnerable motorcyclists and turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided with another vehicle at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:48 AM near 2701 Avenue R in Brooklyn. Two vehicles, a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west and a 2024 BMW SUV traveling north, collided with front-end impacts. The sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's right front bumper were damaged. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The 84-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their sides and bumpers. The crash involved a vehicle starting from parking and another traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:38. Two sedans traveling east collided: one was going straight ahead, the other was starting from parking. The point of impact was the right side doors of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. The 84-year-old male driver of the first vehicle was injured, suffering a head abrasion and shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were damaged on the right side doors and left front bumper respectively. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan, while the other vehicle was a 2000 Toyota sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Ocean Avenue and Avenue R in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered back injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained with seat belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ocean Avenue near Avenue R in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling straight ahead collided, with one impacting the center front end and the other striking the left side doors. The contributing factor listed was traffic control disregarded, indicating a driver error involving failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers, males aged 53 and 50, were injured with back injuries and remained conscious. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing factors beyond the drivers' failure to comply with traffic control. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and resulted in injuries to the drivers and a front passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15