Brooklyn Blood on the Asphalt—And No One’s Paying

A driver fell asleep on Rockaway Parkway. Three men suffered injuries. Two drivers reported whiplash. A passenger’s leg was hurt. The crash left bodies aching and cars broken. Brooklyn’s streets again proved deadly for those inside.

Three men were injured in a crash involving sedans on Rockaway Parkway at Lenox Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision occurred when a driver 'fell asleep.' Two drivers suffered whiplash, and a front passenger sustained a leg injury. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left multiple vehicle occupants hurt, with injuries ranging from back and leg pain to trauma across the body. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The toll of driver fatigue and inattention is clear in the aftermath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left on Clarendon Road. A motorcycle sped east. The two collided. The motorcyclist flew from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The sedan driver walked away. Failure to yield and unsafe speed fueled the crash.

A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Clarendon Road and East 56th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The 21-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe lacerations. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but only after the driver errors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

SUV slammed into parked sedan on East 91st. Metal twisted. Three people hurt. Police flagged alcohol. Night air thick with sirens. Brooklyn street turned raw and dangerous. No one died, but the scars will linger.

A crash on East 91st Street in Brooklyn left three vehicle occupants injured. According to the police report, a 2024 SUV making a left turn struck a parked sedan, overturning in the process. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his arm. Two other occupants, ages 74 and 32, were also hurt. The police report does not specify the use of safety equipment or any other contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when alcohol mixes with driving, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi turned left on Clarendon Road and hit a young cyclist. The rider went down hard. His arm took the blow. The street was dark. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.

An 18-year-old cyclist was injured when a taxi making a left turn struck him on Clarendon Road at East 28th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a taxi and a bike. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, was driving west and turned left, while the cyclist was heading east. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck and SUV crashed on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. Three passengers suffered injuries to the leg, face, and chest. The crash left bruises and abrasions. Both vehicles took heavy hits. The police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.

A pick-up truck and a station wagon/SUV collided at Cortelyou Road and East 28th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: one woman suffered a leg contusion, another woman had a facial abrasion, and a male driver reported chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were cited in the data. The report notes that the injured parties were wearing lap belts. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old man crossing Avenue D was hit by an SUV. The impact struck his face. He was conscious, hurt, and bleeding. The driver, a 70-year-old woman, was uninjured. The crash left the SUV undamaged. The street stayed dangerous.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him as he crossed Avenue D at East 28th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk, crossing without a signal, when the SUV, driven by a 70-year-old woman, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The driver and a passenger were not hurt. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The SUV sustained no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians in city crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW SUV hit a woman in the crosswalk on Bedford Avenue. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a bruised hip and leg. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect her.

A 26-year-old woman was injured when a BMW SUV struck her as she crossed Bedford Avenue at Erasmus Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The woman suffered a contusion to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 BMW SUV registered in New Jersey. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report makes clear: the driver failed to yield, leading to the injury of a pedestrian lawfully crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man walking along Avenue D met steel. The crash left him with a head wound. He stayed conscious. Blood marked the intersection. The car’s make and driver’s actions remain unknown. Brooklyn pavement bore the weight.

A 45-year-old man was injured while walking along Avenue D at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection, moving with traffic, when he was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The impact caused a head abrasion. The man remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. Details about the vehicle and driver are not provided. The report centers on the pedestrian’s injury and the location. No information is given about helmet use or signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a moped on E 96th Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and injured. The SUV’s front end struck the moped’s rear. No clear cause listed. One man hurt. Two others involved, uninjured.

A crash involving a moped and an SUV occurred on E 96th Street at Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV, driven by a licensed woman, struck the moped from behind with its center front end. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his arm and abrasions. He was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver and another female occupant were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The moped driver was unlicensed. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.

• Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

A sedan struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car hit her chest. She died at the scene. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect her.

A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at East 95th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her with its center front end. The report states, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to her chest. The driver, a 64-year-old woman, and two other occupants in the sedan were not seriously hurt. The police report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver inattention in New York City crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 65-year-old man on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The car’s front end struck the pedestrian, breaking his leg. Alcohol was involved. The driver and two passengers were not hurt. The street saw blood and broken bone.

A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 65-year-old man who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. The impact came from the center front end of the sedan. The driver, a 28-year-old woman, and two passengers, including a two-year-old child, were not injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the vehicle occupants. No other driver errors are specified in the data. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and a sedan collided on East 49th Street at Lenox Road. The crash left a young passenger with head pain and a driver with a fractured arm. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. Failure to yield marked the moment of impact.

A collision involving a taxi and a sedan occurred on East 49th Street at Lenox Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Two people were injured: a 22-year-old right rear passenger suffered head pain, and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable passengers and drivers to bear the consequences.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

Two cars slammed together on Kings Highway near Church Avenue. One driver, a 44-year-old man, took the blow to his chest. He was left in shock, hurting, and shaken. The crash left metal twisted and lives rattled.

A crash involving a sedan and an SUV struck Kings Highway at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided, center front to center front. A 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Two other male occupants, ages 0 and 74, were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact left at least one person hurt and the vehicles damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Avenue near Avenue H. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No other injuries reported. The crash happened in the early morning. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A crash occurred on Brooklyn Avenue at Avenue H in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the right rear bumper of the parked car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and SUV collided at Utica Avenue. The SUV turned left. The motorcycle went straight. One man was injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal struck flesh. The street stayed open. Danger lingered.

A crash at 1051 Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a motorcycle and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight. The 45-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered arm injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. A child passenger in the SUV was also unhurt. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the main causes remain driver error and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Snyder Avenue near Kings Highway, an SUV hit a seven-year-old girl crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot. The scene filled with sirens and shouts as the child stood in shock, traffic halted around her.

According to the police report, a Pennsylvania-registered SUV made a right turn onto Snyder Avenue and struck a seven-year-old girl as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as being in shock at the scene. Police identified 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The vehicle showed no visible damage, but the impact left a young pedestrian injured in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Tilden Avenue as two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver, a 30-year-old man, clutched his chest, shaken but conscious. The crash left twisted bumpers and the sharp taste of whiplash in the afternoon air.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. The collision occurred when both vehicles were traveling straight, resulting in injury to a 30-year-old male driver, who suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or turn signals, are mentioned in the data. The incident underscores the consequences when drivers do not yield as required by law.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal and glass at 878 Linden Boulevard. A diesel truck’s right front bumper struck a sedan’s left rear. Two men, driver and passenger, injured and in shock. Sirens echoed as pain and confusion settled over the Brooklyn street.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn involving a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. Both vehicles were traveling east when the truck’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Two men inside the sedan, a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, sustained injuries; the passenger suffered a head injury and both experienced shock. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by vehicle occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14