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

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Avenue V in Brooklyn. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The moped rider remained conscious and was not ejected despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:45 on Avenue V in Brooklyn when a 2014 Kia SUV traveling north collided with a westbound moped. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, specifically pointing to the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash involved three occupants in the SUV and one on the moped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan at an intersection in Brooklyn. The child suffered facial contusions while crossing against the signal. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 5 Street and Avenue P in Brooklyn at 3:22 PM. The child was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2022 Tesla sedan. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel sustained damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to his face and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as crossing against the signal, but no driver contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements at intersections and the resulting injuries to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The collision caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:36 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2012 Jeep SUV traveling south rear-ended a stopped 2013 Mercedes sedan. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, which contributed to the collision. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, was injured with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The SUV sustained center front-end damage, while the sedan suffered center back-end damage. The report explicitly identifies the SUV driver's inattention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Whitney Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck’s right front quarter panel hit the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan’s young female driver was injured and in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Whitney Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:35. A 2013 pick-up truck was making a U-turn northeastbound when it collided with a 2007 sedan traveling straight north. The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel against the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan’s 20-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any contributing factors for the truck driver. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers such as U-turns in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian walking along Avenue T in Brooklyn. The impact to her head caused contusions and shock. The driver’s inattention led to the collision outside an intersection late at night.

According to the police report, at 11:01 PM in Brooklyn near Avenue T, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling west struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered head injuries classified as contusions and was in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. This crash highlights the critical role of driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users outside controlled crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan collided head-on with an e-scooter on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:01 on East 12 Street near Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2022 BMW sedan traveling south and an e-scooter traveling west, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the vehicle operator. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Bedford Avenue, injuring both drivers. Both occupants suffered whiplash and head or arm injuries. The impact damaged the center front ends of both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, at 13:50 two vehicles—a 2014 sedan traveling west and a 2022 SUV traveling north—collided on Bedford Avenue. Both drivers were injured: a 35-year-old female SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, while a 28-year-old male sedan driver suffered elbow and arm injuries along with whiplash. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report notes the point of impact as the left front bumper on both vehicles, with damage to the center front ends. The drivers were incoherent and in shock respectively. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct driver error or victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man suffered upper arm contusions and shock after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured in the roadway with no driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 1230 Avenue Y in Brooklyn around 2:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and engaged in "Other Actions in Roadway" when the crash occurred. The injury was classified as contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm, with injury severity rated as 3. The pedestrian experienced shock but was not ejected. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and details. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The report focuses on the pedestrian’s injury and location but does not identify driver fault or systemic issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and injured with abrasions and upper arm trauma on East 14 Street. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and the motorcycle traveling straight eastbound. Helmet use was confirmed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 14 Street near Avenue P in Brooklyn at 8:23 AM. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected from his motorcycle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries along with abrasions. The motorcycle was traveling straight eastbound when it collided with another vehicle that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle and the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the vehicle’s left turn maneuver as a critical element in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old unlicensed sedan driver rear-ended a licensed SUV driver on Belt Parkway. Both men suffered full-body injuries and shock. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact. The crash exposed dangers from unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 6:30 a.m. A 46-year-old male driving a 2004 Nissan sedan, who was unlicensed, was stopped in traffic when he struck the center back end of a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling west. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old licensed male, was going straight ahead. Both drivers were injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness but had unspecified contributing factors. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the sedan driver as a critical factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV, indicating a rear-end collision caused by the sedan driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan struck the rear of a sport utility vehicle on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles showed no damage, but the driver was hospitalized conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:37 on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling westbound went straight ahead and impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was also traveling westbound. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old female occupant, was injured with a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained no damage despite the collision. The sedan driver was a licensed male driver. The report focuses on the impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the injured SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 62-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:09 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs, both initially parked, collided with impact points on their left front bumper and right front quarter panel. The 62-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The damage was concentrated on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection on Ocean Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when impacted by a northbound vehicle. The driver’s failure to yield caused serious harm.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north struck him on the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle was going straight ahead and showed no damage after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s failure to yield as the critical error leading to the pedestrian’s injuries. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman driving a sedan collided with a parked pickup truck in Brooklyn late at night. The impact damaged both vehicles and caused chest injuries and whiplash to the driver. Police cited driver inexperience and steering failure as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM in Brooklyn near Knapp Street. The 74-year-old female driver of a 2022 BMW sedan was traveling south when she struck a parked 2018 Toyota pickup truck. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the truck's center back end. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious after the crash, sustained chest injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Steering Failure' as contributing factors to the collision. There were no occupants in the truck, and no other pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and vehicle control failures, especially involving parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no contributing driver errors or victim actions reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection near East 4 Street in Brooklyn at 8:32 AM. The victim, a 53-year-old female, sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The absence of recorded driver errors or victim actions in the report highlights a crash with limited available details, but confirms the pedestrian was injured at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue U with the signal. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash exposed dangers for pedestrians even when crossing legally in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 12:25 PM on Avenue U near West 7 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, and the vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on driver actions or license status. Despite the pedestrian crossing legally, the incident highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians face in traffic environments. The absence of driver errors in the report does not diminish the impact and injury severity sustained by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after colliding head-on with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled eastbound, impacting at the e-bike’s front center and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:10 in Brooklyn near Avenue P involving an unlicensed 19-year-old male e-bike driver and a licensed male driver of a 2015 Ford SUV. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash happened. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, and the SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors noted. The unlicensed status of the e-bike driver is documented, highlighting systemic risks related to unlicensed operation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver fell asleep at the wheel on Avenue Z, crashing head-on into a westbound sedan. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left two men injured, exposing the dangers of driver fatigue and inattentiveness in Brooklyn traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue Z in Brooklyn at 13:45. A taxi driver traveling eastbound "fell asleep," a primary contributing factor cited in the report, leading to a collision with a westbound sedan. Both drivers, men aged 59 and 40, sustained head injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The taxi's center front end and the sedan's left front bumper were damaged. The report highlights "Fell Asleep" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors for the taxi driver, and "Other Vehicular" for the sedan driver, indicating driver error as central to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and conscious post-collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver fatigue and inattentiveness on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling west on Kings Highway struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a box truck driven by a licensed male driver was traveling west on Kings Highway when it struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was in shock following the collision. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no damage to the truck was recorded. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but the primary cause centers on the driver's failure to yield and inattention. The incident highlights systemic dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to respect pedestrian right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 84-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Haring Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck despite crossing with the signal. The driver’s actions remain unspecified, highlighting ongoing risks at intersections.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haring Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn around 3:35 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and injury severity level 3. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver actions, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian fault. The absence of identified driver errors in the report underscores systemic dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally. The pedestrian’s compliance with crossing signals is noted, but no other contributing factors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705138, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15