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

A 14-year-old boy suffered an elbow abrasion after an SUV struck him at an intersection. The vehicle was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The boy was crossing with the signal, conscious but injured. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Nostrand Avenue at an intersection, crossing with the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling northeast and making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield documented. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Ford Street in Brooklyn. A female driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. Four occupants suffered injuries including whiplash and contusions. Shock and trauma marked the scene of impact at 7:27 a.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ford Street in Brooklyn at 7:27 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling north collided. The female driver of the 2022 SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision. The male driver of the 2015 SUV was going straight ahead when struck on the left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 44-year-old female driver with facial contusions and shock, and two young male passengers aged 5 and 8, both suffering whiplash and shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The female driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was cited as the primary contributing factor, underscoring driver error as the cause of this multi-injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old girl suffered a severe facial injury after a sedan failed to yield at a marked crosswalk on East 29 Street in Brooklyn. The driver, going straight northbound, hit the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured at approximately 7:30 AM on East 29 Street near Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a northbound sedan. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The sedan, a 2019 Kia, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end and sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact fractured the child’s knee and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Voorhies Avenue struck a 9-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 22:17 in Brooklyn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing fractures and dislocations to the child's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained serious injuries. The child was crossing legally, and no pedestrian errors were noted as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to control speed and maintain attention directly led to the crash and the child’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 19-year-old e-scooter driver on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The e-scooter driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on Avenue X in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The report states the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction," cited twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-scooter driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan, traveling north, impacted the e-scooter at the left front bumper and sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered neck injuries after a collision with a sedan on Avenue U. The crash involved two eastbound travelers. The bicyclist remained conscious but was injured internally. No vehicle damage was reported despite impact to the sedan’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2013 BMW sedan on Avenue U at 10:05 PM. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, with the sedan striking the bicyclist at the right front bumper and the bicyclist impacted at the center back end. The bicyclist sustained neck injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was not reported on either vehicle. The incident highlights the vulnerability of bicyclists in collisions with motor vehicles even when no clear driver fault is documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east collided on East 4 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 4 Street near Avenue X in Brooklyn at 11:14 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver of one vehicle, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure in driver focus. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was not ejected and reported complaints of pain or nausea. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn crash on Avenue Y left a 55-year-old sedan driver injured. The SUV made an improper right turn, striking the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan driver suffered arm injuries and shock but was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn at 1:16 AM. A station wagon/SUV was making a right turn improperly when it collided with a sedan traveling westbound going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver had no visible complaints beyond the injuries documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her while she crossed Shore Boulevard with the signal. The driver made a right turn, failing to yield, causing serious bruising and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Boulevard in Brooklyn at 6:00 pm. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal at an intersection when she was struck by a Station Wagon/SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact, but the driver's distraction directly caused the collision. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue T. One driver suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The crash involved a left turn and straight travel, with impact on multiple vehicle fronts and sides. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 AM on Avenue T involving three sport utility vehicles. One driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicles included a 2023 Cadillac SUV traveling west going straight ahead, a 2017 Nissan SUV making a left turn traveling northwest, and a 2023 Lincoln SUV traveling east going straight ahead. The points of impact were the left front quarter panel and left side doors on the Cadillac, the right front bumper and center front end on the Nissan, and the left front bumper on the Lincoln. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound on Knapp Street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:48 on Knapp Street. The driver of a 2015 Kia SUV, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling south when the collision happened. The vehicle struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor on the driver's part. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not identified as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him on West End Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing a collision that bruised the cyclist and damaged both vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West End Avenue involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 66-year-old male bicyclist, traveling westbound, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the point of impact. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The sedan, a 2013 Toyota, was traveling northbound. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and traffic control compliance that directly led to the cyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing north on Quentin Road struck an 8-year-old girl crossing at a marked intersection. The girl suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the child injured and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Quentin Road near East 16 Street in Brooklyn at 4:30 p.m. The vehicle, a sedan traveling north, was backing unsafely when it struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver errors during vehicle backing maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked BMW broke loose on Ocean Avenue. It struck a sedan, then slammed into a Subaru. Inside, a 77-year-old man was crushed and killed. The runaway car turned a quiet street into a deadly trap.

According to the police report, a parked BMW on Ocean Avenue became a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' The report states the BMW 'broke free,' first striking a sedan and then slamming into a Subaru. Inside the Subaru, a 77-year-old man was 'crushed.' He suffered fatal head injuries and was 'partially ejected' from his seat. The police report notes he was 'unbelted.' The incident unfolded at 16:24, transforming a line of parked and stopped vehicles into a scene of sudden violence. The primary contributing factor listed is 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle,' highlighting the systemic danger posed when a parked car is not properly secured or malfunctions. No contributing factors are attributed to the victim. The report details the impact sequence and the fatal consequences for the elderly driver, underscoring the lethal risk when control of a vehicle is lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossing East 8 Street in Brooklyn was struck by a northbound sedan. The collision caused severe knee and lower leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The driver maintained a straight path with no reported damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 8 Street in Brooklyn at 17:06. The pedestrian was hit by a northbound 2011 Subaru sedan, which was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered significant injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious after the collision. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. There is no indication of driver errors such as failure to yield or contributing factors listed in the report. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man was found dead inside a parked BMW SUV on East 18th Street. The left rear of the vehicle was crushed, glass shattered, seatbelt unused. Afternoon sun glinted on the wreckage. No movement, only silence remained.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old man was discovered lifeless in a parked 2023 BMW SUV on East 18th Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. The report describes the left rear of the vehicle as 'crushed,' with 'shattered glass' and 'no sound.' The man was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash occurred in the afternoon, at 16:03. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not identify any specific driver errors or actions by other vehicles. The victim's behavior—seatbelt nonuse—is noted in the report, but no evidence is provided that this contributed to the fatality. The circumstances surrounding the impact and the source of the collision remain unaddressed in the police report, leaving the systemic dangers of parked-vehicle crashes and the vulnerability of occupants in the urban landscape starkly evident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A six-year-old boy suffered full-body bruises after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on East 23 Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit the child in a marked crosswalk, causing shock and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2017 Infiniti SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn eastbound on East 23 Street near Avenue W in Brooklyn at 8:21 AM. The SUV struck a six-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The child sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper and center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver's failure to yield to a pedestrian legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old cyclist collided with a turning sedan on Ocean Parkway. His helmet cracked, face torn, blood pooled on the asphalt. Morning drivers kept moving. The boy lay still, ejected from his bike, shock flooding his body.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old boy riding a bike was traveling straight southbound on Ocean Parkway when he struck a sedan making a right turn onto Avenue S. The collision occurred at 7:32 a.m. The report describes the boy being ejected from his bike, his helmet cracking on impact, and suffering severe facial lacerations. The sedan, a 2022 Acura, was struck on its left rear quarter panel while turning. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the contributing factors. The scene left the teenager in shock, bleeding on the roadway, as traffic continued past.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bus collided with a parked sedan on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The bus impacted the sedan’s left side doors, causing injuries to the driver.

According to the police report, at 15:21 in Brooklyn on Avenue T, a northbound bus traveling straight ahead struck a parked northbound sedan on its left side doors. The sedan’s 23-year-old female driver, who was conscious and not ejected, sustained facial abrasions classified as injury severity 3. The bus’s right front bumper was the point of impact. The sedan was stationary before the collision, while the bus was in motion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors for the bus. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by moving large vehicles impacting parked cars, with injuries to vehicle occupants resulting from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of a taxi on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, at 13:31 on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn, a 35-year-old male motorcycle driver collided with the center back end of a taxi traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time. The motorcycle driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, and remained conscious after the crash. The taxi and motorcycle both sustained damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcycle driver but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts between motorcycles and taxis in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15