Brooklyn Bleeds While City Sleeps: Demand Safer Streets Now

A pick-up truck making a right turn struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. The truck showed no damage, highlighting impact severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 PM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck, traveling west and making a right turn, collided with the left rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report notes the driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints. The pick-up truck driver was licensed in New York, and the sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left rear bumper, while the truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the victim. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles impacting through traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt. The police report provides no details on driver errors or contributing factors, highlighting systemic dangers at this location.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 233 Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:40 PM. He sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious after the crash. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver impairment. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The absence of identified driver errors in the report underscores the systemic risks pedestrians face at this intersection and the need for further investigation into traffic conditions and enforcement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old unlicensed motorcycle driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding in a Brooklyn crash. The rider was semiconscious but not ejected. The motorcycle struck an unspecified vehicle’s left front bumper while traveling eastbound on Pitkin Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:22 on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was the motorcycle driver, a 43-year-old male who was unlicensed. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it collided with the left front bumper of an unspecified vehicle. The rider sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, was semiconscious, and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The report notes the driver’s unlicensed status but does not list any other contributing factors or victim behaviors. Vehicle damage was recorded on the motorcycle’s right front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed driving and the resulting injuries to vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver made a left turn and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old woman suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, left in shock by the impact to the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:46 AM on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2014 SUV and making a left turn, was cited for driver inattention and distraction. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal, was struck by the vehicle's left front bumper. She sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention/distraction as the sole contributing factor. There is no indication of any fault or contributing behavior on the part of the pedestrian. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Union Street struck another vehicle, causing neck injuries to the sedan’s driver. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The driver suffered whiplash and shock but was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 on Union Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a 26-year-old male, was traveling east when it collided with another vehicle going south. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right front bumper. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, with the sedan driver specifically noted for unsafe speed. The driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This crash highlights driver errors related to speed and traffic control compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All victims suffered whiplash and other injuries. Police cited driver inattention and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:35 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles traveling east and south. The collision impacted the center front end of one SUV and the right side doors of the other. Three occupants were injured: a 25-year-old male driver, a 40-year-old male driver, and a 17-year-old male front passenger. All were conscious and suffered whiplash with injuries to the entire body, chest, and head respectively. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to maintain attention in busy urban traffic, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked Tesla sedan was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a backing Chevrolet sedan. Both male occupants in the Tesla suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:05 AM near 315 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Tesla sedan was parked when it was hit on the left rear quarter panel by a 2020 Chevrolet sedan that was backing up. The Tesla had three occupants; the driver, a 58-year-old man, and a 34-year-old front passenger were both injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The Chevrolet driver was backing at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both injured occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and backing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries, conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, at 3:46 AM on Boyland Street in Brooklyn, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling west struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead but failed to yield to the pedestrian at the intersection. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a pickup truck made a left turn and struck him at an intersection on Rockaway Avenue. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. The pedestrian was in the roadway when hit.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on Rockaway Avenue was making a left turn when its right front bumper struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was located at the intersection in the roadway at the time of impact. He sustained head injuries and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian's position in the roadway and the vehicle's left turn indicate driver error related to yielding or awareness. The driver was licensed and operating a 2000 Chevrolet pickup truck. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and a sedan collided on Boyland Street. One driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash.

A pick-up truck and a sedan collided in Brooklyn, injuring a 34-year-old female driver. According to the police report, the crash involved alcohol. The sedan was struck on the right side doors by the truck, which impacted the center front end. The driver of the sedan sustained whiplash and was conscious at the scene. No ejection occurred. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, with no mention of helmet use or signaling as factors in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an obstruction in Brooklyn. The driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. She remained conscious at the scene.

A crash occurred in Brooklyn when a sedan, driven by a 28-year-old woman, made a left turn and collided with an obstruction. According to the police report, the driver was injured with a neck injury classified as severe. The contributing factors included 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Obstruction/Debris.' The driver was wearing a harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other individuals were involved in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man was hit by a southbound sedan on Amboy Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing bruising and injury. The driver was licensed and traveling straight when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Honda sedan traveling south on Amboy Street struck him with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face from moving vehicles even when drivers appear to be following basic travel patterns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s left side was struck. The 49-year-old male sedan driver suffered back contusions. Driver inattention was cited. No ejections occurred. Both vehicles were traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lott Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with back contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage primarily to the left side of the sedan and the right front of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossing at a marked crosswalk on Herkimer Street was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Herkimer Street. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2013 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper but showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing was without signal. No blame is assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, 21, was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury. The sedan’s left side was struck. Contributing factors included obstructed view and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a sedan and a moped on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained a neck contusion. The sedan was struck on its left side doors. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and parked before the crash. The injuries and impact highlight the dangers posed by limited visibility and failure to yield in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 60-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The crash involved rear-end impacts. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling westbound on Eastern Parkway collided in a chain reaction. The 60-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a concussion and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles involved sustained damage to their center front and back ends, indicating rear-end impacts. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV collided on Atlantic Avenue. The SUV made a right turn, striking the motorcycle’s left side. A 24-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Driver inexperience and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 motorcycle traveling west was struck on its left side by a 2021 SUV making a right turn northwest on Atlantic Avenue. The motorcycle carried two occupants. The left rear passenger, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The SUV driver was licensed and female. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The collision damaged the right side doors of both vehicles. The crash highlights risks from improper lane use and inexperienced driving, with serious injury to a vulnerable motorcycle passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck a northbound sedan on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. All injured were belted and remained inside their vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV traveling west on Boyland Street collided with a 2009 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Three occupants were injured: two female drivers, ages 51 and 87, and a 22-year-old male passenger. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a multi-sedan collision on Atlantic Avenue. The crash involved three vehicles traveling east and west. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. She was in shock.

According to the police report, three sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 37-year-old female driver of a 2024 BMW sedan traveling westbound. She sustained head injuries and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and an unspecified factor as contributing causes. The point of impact was the center back end of her vehicle, indicating she was rear-ended by another sedan traveling eastbound. No contributing factors were listed for the other vehicles. The injured driver was not ejected and was in shock at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was struck on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV made a right turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eastern Parkway at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck her. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15