Brooklyn Bleeds While City Sleeps: Demand Safer Streets Now

A 33-year-old woman driving a vehicle on Mother Gaston Blvd suffered back injuries and semiconsciousness after a collision with a sedan. The impact struck her vehicle's center front end, leaving her with pain and nausea, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM on Mother Gaston Blvd in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old female driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and semiconsciousness after her vehicle was struck at the center front end. The other vehicle, a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling west, impacted the right rear quarter panel of the injured driver's vehicle, which was traveling south. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors or violations. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl was struck while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan’s left front quarter panel made contact, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:59 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Honda sedan traveling south struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no visible damage. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian was struck by an SUV traveling west on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford SUV traveling west on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn struck a male pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian was injured with a severity level of 3 and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not specify the pedestrian's location or actions prior to the collision. Vehicle damage was confined to the center front end, consistent with the impact point. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even without clear driver violations documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male driver suffered neck contusions after his sedan was struck on the left side doors while starting from parking. The crash occurred in Brooklyn near Atlantic Avenue. The driver remained conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver operating a 2007 Chevrolet sedan was injured in a crash at 3:04 AM in Brooklyn near 2402 Atlantic Avenue. The vehicle was traveling east and was struck on the left side doors while starting from parking. The driver sustained neck contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed in Illinois and the vehicle had one occupant. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers drivers face when maneuvering from parking positions in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound vehicle on Rockaway Ave. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused severe leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Rockaway Ave and Livonia Ave in Brooklyn around 6:30 p.m. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck him with its center front end. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and had damage to its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian fault or helmet use were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered illness while traveling west on Pacific Street, striking two parked sedans. The impact injured the driver with chest trauma. Slippery pavement compounded the loss of control, leading to a chain reaction crash in Brooklyn’s 11233 zip code.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:47 on Pacific Street in Brooklyn. A 39-year-old male driver, licensed in New York, was operating a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling westbound when he experienced an illness. This medical condition, combined with slippery pavement, caused him to collide with two parked sedans, a 2008 Honda and a 2012 Lincoln, both also facing west. The point of impact was the center front end of the Nissan and the center back ends of the parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and internal complaints, but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Illness' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s medical emergency and road conditions as primary causes. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels.

According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a 2021 BMW sedan and a 2020 bus. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was injured and experienced shock. The report identifies driver errors as the primary contributing factors, specifically 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' on the part of the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and sustained damage to their quarter panels—the sedan's right front and the bus's left rear. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The bus driver was licensed and had two occupants. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and improper lane use in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Saratoga Ave collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered facial abrasions and was injured. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The crash exposed risks of inattentive driving on busy Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn when a rear-end collision occurred. The BMW sedan was struck at its center back end by a Honda sedan impacting its center front end. The driver of the BMW, a 49-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions to his face and was injured but not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The nature of the collision and damage patterns indicate a failure to maintain safe following distance or attention by the striking vehicle's driver, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle operation on this corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left three men injured. The crash involved a sport utility vehicle and an ambulance. Alcohol involvement by one driver contributed to the crash. Injuries included whiplash and upper leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:57 a.m. The collision involved a sport utility vehicle traveling west and an ambulance traveling south. The ambulance sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the SUV was damaged on the right front bumper. Three male occupants were injured: a 36-year-old driver and a 40-year-old front passenger in the SUV, and a 60-year-old male driver of the ambulance. All three suffered injuries including whiplash, head, neck, and upper leg trauma. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the 60-year-old ambulance driver. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old woman suffered severe leg fractures after being struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The crash occurred late at night. Police reports note no contributing factors from the pedestrian or driver, leaving the cause unclear but highlighting the danger at this location.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Rockaway Avenue and Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:18 p.m. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report classifies her injury severity as serious (level 3) and notes she was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was in the roadway at the time, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on driver behavior or contributing factors listed in the report. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor any pedestrian contributing factors. The absence of identified causes in the report underscores systemic risks at this intersection, where severe pedestrian injuries can occur without clear driver fault documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 23-year-old e-bike rider going straight on Eastern Parkway. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and bruises. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it collided head-on with an e-bike traveling northeast. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with contusions and an upper arm injury but remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the collision, specifically pointing to the sedan driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The sedan had four occupants, and the driver was licensed. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during left turns in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man fell hard on Broadway, his head split open by an eastbound e-bike. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The rider kept moving. Confusion ruled the intersection. The old man stayed down, silent in the chaos.

A 76-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by an eastbound e-bike at Broadway and Mac Dougal Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The report describes the scene: 'Head split, blood on the asphalt. He stayed down. The rider did not.' The collision left the man with severe lacerations to his head, and he remained conscious but injured at the intersection. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, explicitly noting confusion at the intersection. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. No additional driver errors or victim behaviors are cited in the report. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians at busy Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a collision with a GMC sedan in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling southeast, showed no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the intersection of Thomas S Boyland Street.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn around 11:00 AM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and remained conscious. The involved vehicle was a 2011 GMC sedan traveling southeast with one licensed male driver from New York. The report notes no vehicle damage or point of impact damage, suggesting a low-impact collision. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The pedestrian's contributing factors were marked as unspecified, and no safety equipment or pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the collision circumstances and the resulting injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. An 84-year-old driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The crash left one sedan demolished and others damaged, revealing the deadly consequences of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Three vehicles traveling east collided, including two sedans and one SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. An 84-year-old male driver was injured, suffering bodily injuries to his entire body and experiencing shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle but complained of pain or nausea. The vehicles involved showed significant damage: one sedan was demolished, another had center back-end damage, and the SUV sustained front-end damage. The pre-crash conditions included two vehicles stopped in traffic and one going straight ahead. The police report explicitly points to driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with an SUV making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue. The crash involved driver failures to yield and inattention, leaving the motorcyclist injured and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3. The motorcycle and an SUV were both making right turns when the collision happened. The report cites the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was also noted to have failure to yield right-of-way. The SUV showed no damage, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The motorcycle driver was conscious and complained of internal injuries. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing behaviors beyond the drivers' errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle tore into a turning sedan on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. The rider, helmeted, flew and bled on the asphalt. The car’s side caved. One man conscious, broken, lay in the street. The night went silent.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Eastern Parkway near Herkimer Street collided with the right side of a sedan that was making a left turn. The report states the motorcycle was moving at an 'Unsafe Speed,' which is cited as the primary contributing factor. The impact crushed the sedan’s right doors and sent the motorcycle’s front end into ruin. The motorcycle rider, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike, suffering severe lacerations across his entire body. He was found conscious on the roadway, helmeted and bleeding. The sedan driver’s actions are not listed as contributing factors in the report. The crash unfolded at 8:00 p.m., leaving the street still and marked by violence. Systemic danger persists where speed and turning vehicles meet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling west struck a 27-year-old pedestrian working in the roadway on Conway Street, Brooklyn. Both suffered internal injuries and shock. The pedestrian sustained whole-body trauma; the e-bike driver injured his hip and upper leg.

According to the police report, at 11:58 AM on Conway Street in Brooklyn, an e-bike traveling straight ahead struck a pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian, a 27-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The e-bike driver, a 21-year-old male, also sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists both parties' contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage, and the point of impact was the center front end. The pedestrian was not at an intersection, and no safety equipment or helmet use was reported. The crash highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians working in roadways and the risks posed by motorized bicycles in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pickup truck backed unsafely in Brooklyn. The impact struck the pedestrian outside the roadway, causing contusions and bruises. The driver’s failure to back safely led to the collision.

According to the police report, a pickup truck backed unsafely near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:05 PM. The vehicle struck a 53-year-old male pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the truck. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver’s unsafe backing maneuver directly caused the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn when a sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck her. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the cyclist conscious but suffering whiplash and serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:02 on Broadway near Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling westbound and going straight ahead. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The report focuses on the driver's failure to maintain attention, which directly led to the collision and injuries, without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s Pacific Street. One driver, age 70, suffered injuries and shock. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. Impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle, leaving damage and trauma in its wake.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:13 on Pacific Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: a 2006 Honda traveling west and a 2010 Chevrolet traveling north under police pursuit. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Honda, which sustained damage there. The 70-year-old male driver of the Honda was injured and experienced shock, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed, but the Chevrolet was involved in a police pursuit at the time. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed and high-risk driving during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15