Blood on Sutter Avenue—City Stalls, Neighbors Die

A Chrysler sedan hit a 52-year-old man crossing Hegeman Avenue. He bled from the head, face split open, under harsh streetlights. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay conscious, wounded, in the marked crosswalk.

A Chrysler sedan struck a 52-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on Hegeman Avenue near Bristol Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with no signal when the car hit him, leaving him conscious but bleeding from the head with severe lacerations. The sedan’s front end was crumpled from the impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The pedestrian was the only person injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 61-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries in a midday crash on Herkimer Street. An SUV traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan heading east. Both vehicles sustained damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn involving a northbound SUV and an eastbound sedan. The SUV struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The sedan's 61-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or victim fault. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan had two occupants; the SUV had three. Damage was confined to the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan and a Cadillac crashed on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The female sedan driver suffered elbow and arm injuries. Both vehicles hit front and right quarter panels. The driver was restrained and in shock. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eastern Parkway involving a 2012 Honda sedan and a 2014 Cadillac. The female driver of the sedan, traveling east, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The Cadillac, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, struck the sedan on its right front quarter panel. The Cadillac sustained center front end damage. The report lists both drivers' contributing factors as unspecified. The injured occupant was the sedan driver, who experienced shock and injury severity level 3. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a head abrasion. The crash involved driver inattention. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the southbound collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:32 p.m. Two sedans traveling south collided. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. One driver was licensed in New York, while another was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of another. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger’s condition was classified as moderate injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An unlicensed e-bike rider crashed into a northbound SUV on Boyland Street. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight. Unsafe speed was a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after colliding with a GMC SUV traveling north on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured hip and upper leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on Portal Street at night. A six-year-old passenger suffered a facial contusion. The impact came from the right front bumper of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Driver distraction and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Portal Street at 9:10 p.m. One vehicle was traveling east, the other northeast. The crash involved a six-year-old passenger in the right rear seat who sustained a facial contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' The impact points were the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one car, while the other showed no damage. No victim fault or helmet use was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning truck on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The woman suffered head injuries and abrasions. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. Shock and injury followed the impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Ford truck, making a left turn on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian, a woman, was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's distraction during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 26-year-old woman was injured by a sedan on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling southeast on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factor as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The sedan had two occupants and sustained damage classified as 'Other.' No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report does not provide details on driver license status or exact pre-crash actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling west on Livonia Avenue struck an object or surface with its right front bumper. Two men, aged 71 and 75, were injured and rendered unconscious with head injuries. Both suffered concussions and were not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2008 Honda sedan traveling west on Livonia Avenue collided, impacting the right front bumper. The driver, a 71-year-old man, and a 75-year-old male passenger were both injured and unconscious with head injuries, including concussions. Both occupants remained inside the vehicle and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries were severe enough to cause unconsciousness but no further details on the crash cause or other vehicles involved were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck an e-bike rider on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The rider was conscious and bruised but not ejected. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with an eastbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the left side doors of the e-bike. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The driver of the sedan was licensed and went straight ahead before impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 12-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock as an SUV made a left turn on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The boy, wearing a lap belt, was not ejected but had minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The vehicle had three occupants, including a 12-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear, secured with a lap belt. The boy sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock but not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s center front end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A parked SUV struck a sedan from behind on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. Two passengers, ages 2 and 72, suffered neck and back injuries. Both were restrained. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely. Shock was reported.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV and a 2012 sedan were both parked eastbound on Sutter Avenue when the SUV rear-ended the sedan. Two occupants were injured: a 2-year-old boy with neck injuries and a 72-year-old woman with back injuries. Both were passengers in the vehicles and were not ejected. The child was secured in a child restraint; the older woman used a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash caused center back-end damage to the SUV and center front-end damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 36-year-old man walked along Junius Street in Brooklyn. A GMC sedan traveling east struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was incoherent at the scene. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Junius Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a GMC sedan traveling eastbound, which made contact with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle and SUV collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered arm injuries. The crash happened as the SUV passed too closely. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 50-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV passed the motorcycle dangerously near. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The motorcyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV also sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the motorcycle was damaged on its left front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling south collided with an eastbound e-bike on Van Siderin Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and undercarriage damage.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Van Siderin Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm and experienced shock. The sedan struck the e-bike's undercarriage with its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The e-bike driver was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the sedan's front end and the e-bike's undercarriage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle driver collided with a vehicle making a right turn on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and shock. The motorcycle's undercarriage was damaged; the other vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling east on Eastern Parkway collided with a vehicle also traveling east but making a right turn. The motorcycle struck the vehicle's undercarriage. The rider was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The collision caused moderate injury to the motorcycle driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling north struck a multi-wheeled vehicle going west on Rockaway Avenue. Both drivers suffered bruises and back or leg injuries. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. Driver inattention caused the crash. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and a westbound multi-wheeled vehicle. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the center front end of the other vehicle. The sedan driver and a rear passenger were injured, sustaining bruises and injuries to the back and lower leg. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the multi-wheeled vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling east on Mother Gaston Boulevard hit a 40-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed by the driver caused the crash at the intersection with Linden Boulevard.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead at unsafe speed struck a pedestrian crossing Mother Gaston Boulevard with the signal. The 40-year-old female pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The collision occurred at the intersection with Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on Amboy Street. The cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, wearing no helmet. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2016 GMC sedan traveling south on Amboy Street struck him. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front quarter panel sustained damage. The report lists the driver’s error as "Traffic Control Disregarded." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight ahead in different directions. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was struck on her right side by a westbound SUV on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Both vehicles had limited visibility at impact. The SUV’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn involving a westbound SUV and a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with a head abrasion and remained conscious. The SUV, carrying three occupants, struck the right side of the e-scooter with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both parties, indicating limited visibility played a role. No other driver errors are specified. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and her use of safety equipment is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19