Brooklyn Bleeds While City Sleeps: Demand Safer Streets Now

A moped and an SUV collided on Stone Avenue near East New York Avenue. The moped driver, 27, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The SUV was entering a parked position. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south made a left turn and collided with a northbound SUV entering a parked position on Stone Avenue. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the moped was damaged at its center front end. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike collided with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV driver was licensed. The e-bike operator was unlicensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a Jeep SUV was making a left turn northbound on Broadway and was struck on its right front bumper by an e-bike traveling southbound. The e-bike rider, an 18-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The e-bike operator was unlicensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify any driver errors for the SUV operator. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate the SUV was turning left when struck by the e-bike going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue. The sedan carried four occupants. Both the driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan, both traveling north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn, collided when the truck impacted the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan had four occupants; the driver, a 28-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 32-year-old man, both sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The impact point and damage indicate the truck struck the sedan from behind on the left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman was struck while crossing Eastern Parkway at an intersection in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was left in shock. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The crash resulted in bodily injury but no further details on the vehicle or driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north collided on Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The injured driver was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Saint Marks Avenue collided. The impact occurred at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 58-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected from the vehicle but was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man was struck at the intersection of Fulton Street and Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious. The crash involved a vehicle impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fulton Street and Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations are noted. The vehicle type and driver details are not provided. The pedestrian was located at the intersection at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling factors are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan on Pitkin Avenue. The sedan struck the bike’s front end. The rider was unhelmeted and left with abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The sedan struck the bike’s center front end with its right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was traveling south, and the e-bike rider was traveling east, both going straight ahead before impact. The bicyclist was in shock following the crash. The report also notes tinted windows as a factor related to driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male driver lost consciousness behind the wheel of an SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was injured and found unconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred at 2:42 a.m.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2005 SUV in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving northbound. The vehicle impacted an object with its right front bumper. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver sustained injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. The crash occurred near Herzl Street at 2:42 a.m. The report does not indicate involvement of other vehicles or pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman driving an SUV north on Howard Avenue crashed into a parked SUV. She suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of her vehicle. No other injuries were reported.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver was traveling north on Howard Avenue when her SUV collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV crashed on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east. The impact damaged the front left bumper of the sedan and the rear left quarter panel of the SUV.

According to the police report, two eastbound vehicles—a 2020 BMW sedan and a 2022 Freightliner SUV—collided on Eastern Parkway near Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver, age 34, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the SUV was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was struck at an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian in the center front. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male in a 2017 Toyota sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's left turn. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was at the intersection and did not have a specified action at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman was struck on Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. She suffered moderate burns and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred away from an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. She was located in the roadway away from an intersection when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with moderate burns. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on type or driver actions. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The report highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians struck outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changed lanes unsafely and struck a flat rack truck on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a flat rack truck. The sedan was changing lanes when it impacted the right side doors of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was traveling straight and sustained no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crash in Brooklyn left an 11-year-old girl injured. The child suffered a head injury and shock. The driver, a 36-year-old woman, also sustained back injuries. Alcohol involvement and defective brakes contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Strauss Street in Brooklyn involving multiple sedans. An 11-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat was injured, suffering a head injury and shock. She was restrained by a child restraint. The driver, a 36-year-old woman, also sustained back injuries and shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and defective brakes as contributing factors. The driver’s errors included impaired operation due to alcohol and mechanical failure with the brakes. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the front and rear ends of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man driving a Ford SUV on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn suffered neck injuries in a front-end collision. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused whiplash and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver was involved in a front-end collision while traveling north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, a 2018 Ford SUV, sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The driver was licensed in New York and was driving straight ahead prior to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old unlicensed moped driver crashed on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped struck an object front-center. The driver suffered facial abrasions. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as causes. No helmet was worn. The driver was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn. The moped, traveling south, impacted with its center front end. The driver sustained abrasions to the face and was not ejected. Contributing factors listed include aggressive driving/road rage and unsafe speed. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Vehicle damage was centered at the front. The report does not indicate any other vehicles or pedestrians involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive behavior and speeding on mopeds in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing Junius Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan was traveling south, going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an elbow injury. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Junius Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling south, going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing driver factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing was without signal. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The report does not specify any driver license status or vehicle damage. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle ran a red on Somers Street. The rider struck a 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg was crushed beneath the wheels. She stayed conscious on the pavement. The bike showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.

A crash on Somers Street near Fulton in Brooklyn left a 56-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a motorcycle 'ran the light' and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. Her leg was crushed beneath the motorcycle’s wheels. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the rider ignored a traffic signal. The motorcycle showed no damage. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a right turn into the path of a sedan going straight. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and shock. No ejections occurred. Damage was to front and left quarter panels.

According to the police report, a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling east on Blake Avenue was struck by a 2012 GMC sedan making a right turn. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the GMC and the center front end of the Toyota. The GMC carried three occupants, including the female driver who was injured with whiplash and shock. A 29-year-old female passenger in the Toyota also suffered whiplash and shock. Both drivers were licensed and the Toyota driver was not wearing safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the GMC driver was making a right turn while the Toyota was going straight ahead. No ejections occurred. The collision caused damage to the front and left quarter panels of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on Broadway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Both vehicles struck each other front-center. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead collided head-on with a bicycle also moving straight ahead on Broadway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, sustained a contusion bruise to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The sedan was driven by a licensed male driver from New York, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not ejected and safety equipment use is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15