Brooklyn Bleeds While City Sleeps: Demand Safer Streets Now

Sirens echoed as metal scraped metal at 107 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan driver, jolted and in shock, clutched his shoulder, pain radiating from the crash. The scene was tense, the air thick with the aftermath of impact.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with a sedan that was starting from a parked position. The impact left the sedan's driver, a 35-year-old man, injured with shoulder and upper arm pain and in visible shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vehicle occupants and the consequences of failing to yield in busy Brooklyn corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn on East New York Avenue hit a 59-year-old man in the intersection. The man, crossing with the signal, suffered abrasions and a hip injury. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, pain sharp in his upper leg.

A 59-year-old pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him while he was crossing East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the SUV, driven by a licensed driver, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor in the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the back of a convertible on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash jolted the car, leaving an eight-year-old boy and a woman with back injuries. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived to treat the injured passengers.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Rockaway Avenue collided with the center back end of a convertible, also heading south. The impact injured two occupants of the convertible: an eight-year-old boy riding as a front passenger and a 48-year-old woman driving. Both suffered back injuries and reported whiplash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the passenger, providing no further detail on the cause. No driver errors are explicitly identified in the available data. Helmet use and turn signals are not mentioned as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck turns left on Mac Donough Street. Its right front bumper hits a 56-year-old woman crossing in the marked crosswalk. She stays conscious, clutching her bruised abdomen. The street is quiet, broken only by the sound of pain.

A 56-year-old woman was injured when a pickup truck struck her as she crossed Mac Donough Street in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pickup was making a left turn when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The woman suffered a contusion to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious at the scene. Police identified 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The data lists no other contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old man crossing Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound sedan. The impact left him injured across his entire body, in shock and pain. Emergency crews responded swiftly amid shattered glass and urgent sirens.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Rockaway Avenue struck an 18-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or intersection when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report. This crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted while starting from parking struck a bicyclist traveling west on Pacific Street in Brooklyn. The 51-year-old cyclist suffered internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and not ejected. The crash caused right front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 AM on Pacific Street in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling west and starting from a parking position, collided with a bicyclist also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel, resulting in damage to its right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old male, sustained internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention while starting from parking. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist suffered serious leg injuries in a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected but left in shock with contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 near 317 Rockaway Ave in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male motorcyclist, traveling south without a license, collided with a licensed female SUV driver traveling southeast. The motorcycle impacted the SUV’s left front quarter panel, damaging the motorcycle’s center front end and the SUV’s left front bumper. The motorcyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, classified as severity level 3, and was left in shock with contusions and bruises. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the motorcyclist’s unlicensed status as a critical driver error. The SUV driver’s actions are described as 'Other*' pre-crash, with no further detail. The motorcyclist was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling east. The rear vehicle, a 2016 Chevrolet sedan, struck the front vehicle, a 2021 Tesla sedan, causing center back end damage to the Chevrolet and center front end damage to the Tesla. The 26-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries and was reported to be in shock. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was not ejected and had a valid New York driver's license. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked bus and pickup truck collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The pickup truck driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered whiplash. Both vehicles were stationary before impact, with damage to the bus’s right front bumper and the truck’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked prior to the collision. The bus, a 2019 model, sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the 2019 Toyota pickup truck was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The pickup truck had two occupants, including the 63-year-old male driver who was injured and reported whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not indicate any failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks even when vehicles are stationary, emphasizing the need to understand systemic dangers in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling west collided with a southbound sedan on Blake Avenue, striking the sedan’s front center and damaging the taxi’s right side doors. Both drivers and a passenger sustained internal injuries, revealing a violent impact and driver errors.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota taxi traveling west on Blake Avenue collided with a 2012 Jeep sedan moving south. The taxi struck the sedan’s center front end while the taxi’s right side doors were impacted. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old woman, was slowing or stopping before the crash. The taxi driver, a 61-year-old man, and a 47-year-old female passenger in the taxi were injured, suffering internal injuries to the back and neck respectively. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver errors likely played a role in the collision. The violent impact caused moderate injuries to occupants, with no ejections reported. The crash highlights dangers at intersections involving multiple vehicle types and driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Blake Avenue when a westbound SUV struck him at the intersection. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered significant trauma to his knee and foot.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Blake Avenue while crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision occurred at 17:38 when a 2015 SUV traveling westbound went straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle's front center. The report does not list any contributing factors for the pedestrian or the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact, but the report focuses on the vehicle striking the pedestrian at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an ambulance, making a left turn, struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Thomas S Boyland St near Livonia Ave in Brooklyn at 3:00 PM. A 61-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an ambulance, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The ambulance driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with three occupants aboard. No damage was reported to the ambulance. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by driver distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling north on Mother Gaston Blvd. The motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries. Alcohol involvement was cited by police.

According to the police report, at 10:55 PM on Mother Gaston Blvd in Brooklyn, a motorcycle stopped in traffic was rear-ended by a sedan traveling in the same direction. The motorcyclist, a 38-year-old male with a permit license, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The collision point was the center back end of the motorcycle and the center front end of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck a northbound SUV at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The female driver of the northbound vehicle suffered full-body injuries and lost consciousness. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:08 AM on Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. A Nissan SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound Chevrolet SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The female driver of the northbound SUV, aged 73, was injured with full-body trauma and was unconscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash, cited twice for the injured driver. The male driver of the turning vehicle was licensed in Florida, while the injured driver held a New York license. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver in Brooklyn fell asleep behind the wheel, causing a crash that injured a 76-year-old passenger. The impact struck the vehicle's right front bumper, leaving the passenger with serious leg injuries. The driver’s fatigue triggered the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brooklyn at 9:22 PM. The driver of a 2019 Infiniti sedan, a licensed female from New York, fell asleep while driving southbound, which is cited as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle collided with a parked 2016 Mercedes sedan, impacting its left rear bumper. The Infiniti sustained damage to its right front bumper. The passenger, a 76-year-old female occupant, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severe (injury severity 3). She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no additional contributing factors or victim behaviors. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver fatigue and its direct role in causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn collided with a taxi traveling straight on Ralph Ave in Brooklyn. The impact struck the taxi’s left side doors. Both drivers and a child passenger suffered injuries, including back and hip pain, and were left in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ralph Ave in Brooklyn at 17:27. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck a southbound taxi going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV against the left side doors of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 37-year-old male, and a 10-year-old female passenger in the taxi were injured, sustaining back and hip-upper leg injuries respectively, both experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's left turn into the path of the taxi was the critical action leading to the collision. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered back injuries after a sedan hit him while crossing Rockaway Avenue outside an intersection. The driver, heading north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured with back trauma after being struck by a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:38 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2012 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a potentially low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injuries. No helmet or safety equipment was noted, nor were any pedestrian behaviors cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver triggered a collision between an SUV and a taxi on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The left rear passenger in the SUV suffered facial injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage, highlighting driver inattention as the key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2017 SUV traveling west and a 2018 taxi also traveling west. The SUV's left front bumper struck the taxi's center back end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure in driver focus. The injured party was a 43-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the SUV. She sustained facial injuries and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The damage to both vehicles corresponds to the points of impact, underscoring the collision's force and the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van driven without a license struck the left side of a sedan traveling south on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved a disregard of traffic control, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Dean Street near Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. A van, driven eastbound by an unlicensed male driver, collided with the left side doors of a southbound BMW sedan. The sedan’s female driver, who was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error by the van operator. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side of the van and the center front end of the sedan. No contributing factors related to the sedan driver were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered a head injury and concussion in a three-vehicle crash on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness. Multiple vehicles sustained front-end and bumper damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a three-vehicle collision occurred on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:02 AM. The injured party was a 51-year-old male driver who suffered a head injury and concussion. He was semiconscious at the scene and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan. One SUV was parked before impact and sustained damage to its right front bumper. The other SUV and the sedan both had center front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision resulted in significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15