Brooklyn Bleeds While City Sleeps: Demand Safer Streets Now

A 27-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a vehicle backing west on Pitkin Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s backing maneuver and close passing contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling west on Pitkin Avenue was backing when it struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The report cites the driver’s backing maneuver as a key factor, with the vehicle impacting the center back end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the vehicle’s proximity to the pedestrian during the backing. Additionally, the pedestrian’s error or confusion is noted but the primary driver error was the backing movement. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian complained of pain and nausea following the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Ave near Eastern Pkwy in Brooklyn at 17:19. A 26-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a Nissan SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. There was no vehicle damage reported. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, with no fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768432, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after his sedan collided with the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle on Mother Gaston Blvd in Brooklyn. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan and left the driver injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 15:01 on Mother Gaston Blvd in Brooklyn, a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north went straight ahead and struck the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The collision caused center front-end damage to the sedan. The 66-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle impacts and the resulting injuries to drivers, with no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring six occupants. All victims suffered contusions and bruises to head, back, chest, and hip. Drivers were licensed men traveling east, west, and north. Impact points included side doors and front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:33 on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn involving three vehicles: a 2016 Infiniti sedan traveling east, a 2024 Toyota SUV stopped in traffic traveling west, and a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north. The Infiniti sustained damage to its left side doors from impact on the right side doors, the Toyota was hit on its left front bumper, and the Honda also sustained damage to its left front bumper. Six occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the head, back, chest, and hip. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The data highlights the systemic danger of multi-vehicle collisions in urban traffic without assigning fault to victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing Cooper Street outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers from distracted driving in urban settings.

According to the police report, at 13:29 a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling west on Cooper Street was making a U-turn when it struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg and remained conscious. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention during a complex maneuver. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers executing risky turns in areas with vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash. According to the police report, improper passing and unsafe speed caused a multi-SUV collision on Rockaway Avenue. The driver was restrained but injured severely.

At 7:40 PM in Brooklyn on Rockaway Avenue, a collision involving multiple SUVs injured a 35-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' combined with 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The crash involved a 2024 Mazda SUV backing with impact on its right rear bumper, and two other SUVs traveling south, one stopped in traffic and the other starting in traffic, both sustaining front-end damage. The report explicitly cites the driver's improper lane usage and unsafe speed as causes, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle operation and traffic flow. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male driver struck a parked bus on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered shoulder abrasions but was not ejected. The crash stemmed from driver inattention and handheld cell phone use, highlighting dangerous distraction behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:12 AM on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old male driver, operating a Fly Wing vehicle traveling eastbound, collided with a parked New Flyer bus. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the driver’s vehicle against the bus’s left front bumper. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving and unlicensed operation, with no indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after an unsafe speed turn in Brooklyn. The crash happened during a police pursuit. The driver was semiconscious with minor bleeding, highlighting the dangers of reckless vehicle operation.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was involved in a crash at 16:06 in Brooklyn near Junius Street. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The moped was traveling north and was involved in a police pursuit at the time of the incident. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. This crash underscores the critical role of driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and improper turning—in causing severe injuries, without any noted contributing factors from the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted, inexperienced driver turning right struck a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Somers Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact occurred on the vehicle’s left front bumper, highlighting driver error at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:59 p.m. on Somers Street near Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver was making a right turn when the collision happened, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No other vehicle details or driver license information were provided. The data clearly points to driver error as the cause, with no fault attributed to the pedestrian’s crossing behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man suffered severe injuries crossing Lott Avenue with the signal. A southbound sedan making a right turn struck him center front. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations, highlighting critical driver errors in the intersection.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lott Avenue at an intersection, crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 9:00 PM in Brooklyn. A southbound sedan, occupied by a single driver, was making a right turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not list specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision during a right turn indicates a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man lay bleeding on Hegeman Avenue, struck while crossing. The car’s front end crumpled. He mumbled, incoherent, as the street fell silent. The crash left him motionless, blood pooling from his leg, danger written in steel and silence.

A 49-year-old pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Hegeman Avenue and 212th, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the man was mid-crossing; he sustained severe bleeding to his lower leg and was described as incoherent at the scene. The police report notes the vehicle was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with its center front end, resulting in visible damage to the car. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named, but the impact location and injury details underscore the systemic danger faced by pedestrians at intersections. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The narrative captures the aftermath: 'Blood ran from his leg. He mumbled nonsense. The car’s front crumpled. He did not rise. The street held its breath.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver making a left turn was injured with back pain and whiplash. Police report cites driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles suffered center back end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eastern Parkway near Boyland Street in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. Two sedans collided when one driver was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The driver making the left turn, a 53-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and whiplash as an unlicensed driver made a left turn in Brooklyn. The SUV's left front bumper struck an object or surface, deploying airbags and causing trauma to the rear passenger. The child was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:22 on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2012 Audi SUV traveling northwest. The driver, a male with a New York license status marked as unlicensed, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. A 2-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, suffering facial trauma and whiplash. The child was conscious and protected by a child restraint with airbag deployment noted. The report lists the driver's unlicensed status as a critical factor. No contributing factors were specified for the victim or other parties. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers executing complex maneuvers such as left turns in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man crossing Liberty Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:57 on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver suffered facial contusions. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lott Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:58 PM involving two sedans traveling east and north. The 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial contusions with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was conscious and protected by a lap belt and airbag deployment. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound Kia sedan and the left front quarter panel of the northbound Hyundai sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No occupant was ejected. The data focuses on driver errors causing the crash, with no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck a northbound bicyclist on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 PM on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling westbound collided with a bicyclist heading north. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the bicycle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors from the sedan driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a collision at Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a Jeep and a bike traveling north. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the unlicensed driver as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:40 on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn involving a Jeep SUV and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old male riding north without safety equipment, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the unlicensed driver of the bicycle as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The Jeep, also traveling north, impacted the left front bumper with no reported vehicle damage. Driver error in yielding right-of-way was the primary cause, with no other contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn on Eastern Parkway struck its front passenger, a 70-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and shock. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The passenger was restrained but suffered serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling north on Eastern Parkway was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The front passenger, a 70-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a key role in the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the obstruction led to the collision impacting the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young woman driving a sedan on Chester Street crashed late at night. The vehicle suffered right front bumper damage. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, experienced shock but was not ejected. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:27 on Chester Street in Brooklyn. The driver, an 18-year-old female, was operating a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling north. The vehicle was initially parked before the crash, which resulted in damage to the right front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but suffered shock. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision, highlighting the role of driver error in the incident. No other contributing factors related to the victim or external conditions were noted. The crash involved impact to the right front bumper of the sedan and right rear bumper of an unspecified vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling opposite directions collided head-on on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers sustained injuries, including shoulder trauma and whiplash. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 AM involving two sedans traveling east and west. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The female driver of the westbound sedan suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers, with no mention of failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. The report does not attribute fault to either driver or note any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, indicating a direct head-on collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15