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

A sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard struck a parked SUV from behind. The impact injured the sedan’s driver and front passenger, both suffering back and leg injuries. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:51 on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 2017 Honda sedan traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2014 Jeep SUV, impacting the SUV’s center back end. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, and front passenger, a 25-year-old man, were injured, suffering back and lower leg injuries. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report notes no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the slippery pavement condition played a critical role in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old unlicensed driver crashed a sedan on Utica Avenue, Brooklyn. The collision caused injury and shock, with the driver suffering whole-body trauma. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting systemic risk on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:45. The driver, a 33-year-old male occupant of a 2000 sedan registered in New York but licensed in Virginia, was unlicensed. The report states the contributing factor as 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The driver was going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of his vehicle and damaging the left front bumper. The driver suffered injuries to the entire body and was in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers who fail to obey traffic controls, especially when unlicensed, increasing risk to all road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury after a sedan traveling south struck her with its left front bumper. The child was conscious but internally injured. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without blaming the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old female pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn at 1475 New York Avenue around 19:13. The sedan, described as a 2012 Dodge, was traveling straight ahead southbound when it impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The child sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify driver errors or contributing factors, listing them as 'unspecified.' No pedestrian actions or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained other damage but the report focuses on the impact and injury to the vulnerable pedestrian, highlighting the dangers posed by motor vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old male driver suffered serious whole-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Ditmas Avenue. The sedan struck another vehicle head-on, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:43 AM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 56-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling northeast, was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper from a center front end impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. Another parked 2009 Nissan sedan was involved, sustaining damage to its center back end. The data indicates driver error as a contributing factor, though no specific violations like failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four sedans collided on Church Avenue in Brooklyn around 11 p.m. One driver suffered a contusion to the elbow and lower arm. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The crash caused significant front-end damage to all vehicles involved.

According to the police report, at 23:00 on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, four sedans collided. The vehicles were traveling mostly southbound, with one making a right turn and another making a left turn. The point of impact for all vehicles was the center front end, indicating a multi-vehicle chain collision. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. One occupant, a 57-year-old male driver, was injured with contusions to the elbow and lower arm but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the drivers' unsafe speed. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends, underscoring the severity of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met flesh on Linden Boulevard before dawn. An SUV tore into a cyclist’s leg. Blood pooled. Bone split. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and immediate. The SUV rolled on, untouched. The street bore the wound.

A cyclist traveling east on Linden Boulevard was struck by a northbound SUV just before 2 a.m., according to the police report. The report describes the impact in stark terms: 'Steel struck his leg. Flesh tore. Blood pooled on the street.' The 29-year-old man suffered severe lacerations and a split bone in his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV sustained no damage, and the driver’s actions are listed as 'Unspecified' in the police data. The report does not cite any contributing factors beyond the collision itself. No mention is made of cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the force of the SUV against the unprotected body of the cyclist, underscoring the systemic danger faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a westbound e-bike on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. The crash involved driver distraction, leading to serious harm and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 20:09 on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south and an e-bike traveling west collided, with impact at the sedan's right front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 37-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle, rendered unconscious, and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the e-bike driver and the sedan driver, indicating both drivers were distracted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe injury for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old motorscooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after his vehicle collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 SUV traveling westbound. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding, highlighting the impact's severity.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling westbound collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Toyota SUV also traveling westbound on East New York Avenue. The motorscooter driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. He was reported to be in shock at the scene. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the motorscooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted in significant injury to the vulnerable motorscooter rider, emphasizing the dangers of rear-end impacts involving smaller vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after being hit by a bus on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured while in the roadway outside an intersection. The bus was slowing or stopping at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Church Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian who was located in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The bus was slowing or stopping prior to the collision, but no specific driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or protective measures used by the pedestrian. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing or walking in roadways outside of intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after being hit by an SUV traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the collision at an intersection where the pedestrian was crossing without a signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM in Brooklyn near 305 Linden Boulevard. A 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when she was struck by a Chevrolet SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end, resulting in abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with unsafe speed. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control. The driver was going straight ahead and the vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on Clarendon Road at 5:25 a.m. Both drivers were injured, suffering contusions and leg injuries. The crash was caused by a failure to keep right and one driver falling asleep, according to the police report.

At 5:25 a.m., two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Clarendon Road. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2023 Mitsubishi SUV traveling east and a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling west. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The driver of the Toyota, a 34-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor and notes that the passenger fell asleep, which may have impaired the driver's control. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic risks on this stretch of road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns when impact occurred. A female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ front and right side.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:58 AM on Rockaway Parkway near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both involved vehicles were sedans traveling east and south, respectively. Each driver was making a left turn at the time of collision. The first sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the second sedan was damaged on the right side doors. A 42-year-old female passenger in the second vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision during simultaneous left turns indicates a critical failure in driver coordination or right-of-way judgment. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned right on East New York Avenue. A 57-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Steel caught her arm, bones crushed. She stayed awake. The car was clean. The pavement, not. The intersection marked another wound.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn at East New York Avenue and East 95th Street struck a 57-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with the signal. The report states, 'A sedan turned right. A woman, 57, crossed with the signal. Steel caught her arm. Bones crushed.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her lower arm and remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage, but the impact left the pavement marked. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'Making Right Turn,' and contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The victim’s behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted only to clarify she followed the law. The crash underscores the lethal risk posed to pedestrians by turning vehicles at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided eastbound on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A right rear passenger suffered neck injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash involved a rear impact with damage to the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:32. One SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second SUV, impacting the left rear bumper. The lead vehicle had three occupants, including a 42-year-old male right rear passenger who was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distracted driving. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in damage to the left rear bumper of the lead SUV and unspecified damage to the striking vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian was struck while crossing Newkirk Avenue with the signal. The sedan involved was parked before impact, hitting the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries and shock, with contributing factors unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Newkirk Avenue and New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:28. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Ford sedan, initially parked, struck him with its right front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian's injury severity as moderate (3) and notes shock as his emotional status. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. No explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were cited; contributing factors remain unspecified. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is recorded but not indicated as a contributing factor. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicles entering traffic from parked positions and the vulnerability of pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy was hurled from an SUV on Foster Avenue, semiconscious and bleeding, after the vehicle crashed into a stopped car. Shattered metal, folded steel, distraction at the wheel. The street bore the mark of inattention.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Foster Avenue near East 40th Street in Brooklyn when a station wagon/SUV traveling east slammed into a stopped vehicle. The report states the SUV's driver, a 15-year-old boy, was ejected from the vehicle, found semiconscious and bleeding from the face. The narrative describes the front end of the SUV shattered and the rear of the stopped car folded inward. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The vehicle damage and point of impact confirm a violent crash. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The report centers driver distraction and improper lane use as the causes behind the severe injury and destruction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 31-year-old woman as she got on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions, left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound on Church Avenue when it struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There were no other contributing factors listed, and no mention of victim behavior contributing to the collision. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman was struck by a sedan traveling east on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact fractured her elbow and lower arm. Police report cites other vehicular factors contributing to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Nostrand Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old female pedestrian, located outside the roadway, suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm after being struck by an eastbound sedan. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact was the right front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver-related errors without specifying exact violations. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 sedan. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene but sustained serious injuries requiring medical attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on East 28 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers and two passengers suffered injuries ranging from knee to pelvis trauma. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor in the crash that left occupants in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on East 28 Street near Avenue D in Brooklyn at 8:55 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The taxi driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver, a 62-year-old male, sustained hip and upper leg injuries. Two female passengers in the sedan, ages 28 and 32, were also injured in the abdomen and pelvis area. All occupants experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center front end of the taxi and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by speeding drivers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male bicyclist suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash involved no other specified vehicles or clear contributing factors. The rider was conscious but severely hurt, with no helmet used.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Rockaway Parkway near Lenox Road in Brooklyn at 3:00 a.m. The bicyclist, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, sustained fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his entire body. He was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or other vehicle types were clearly identified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle traveling southbound, also going straight ahead, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The point of impact and vehicle damage are marked as 'Other,' indicating limited detail on collision specifics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15