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

A bus passenger suffered neck injuries after a sedan started from parking and collided with the bus’s right rear quarter panel. The crash, caused by the sedan passing too closely, left the passenger with whiplash and conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:14. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with the right rear quarter panel of a westbound bus. The contributing factor cited was the sedan passing too closely. The bus sustained no damage, while the sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The injured party was a 47-year-old male passenger on the bus, who suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies the driver error as passing too closely, which directly led to the collision and injury. There are no victim behaviors listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by improper passing maneuvers in mixed-vehicle traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing head injuries and bruising to the pedestrian. Glare contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:48 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor on the driver's part. Additionally, glare is noted as a contributing factor affecting the pedestrian's visibility. The vehicle showed no damage upon impact, indicating the collision's nature and the pedestrian's vulnerability. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on New York Avenue and struck a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died in the crosswalk, the impact sudden and final. The driver failed to yield. The street kept moving.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old woman was crossing New York Avenue at Avenue D, in Brooklyn, when a sedan making a left turn struck her head-on. The report states she was 'crossing with the light' and was in the crosswalk at the time of impact. The collision resulted in fatal injuries to the pedestrian, who died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the part of the sedan driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, matching the narrative of a direct, forceful collision. The victim's behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after being struck while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The crash occurred near Foster Avenue and New York Avenue, highlighting dangers pedestrians face despite following signals.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at approximately 9:40 p.m. while crossing at the intersection of Foster Avenue and New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in an upper arm injury and shock. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian fault. The pedestrian’s compliance with the crossing signal is noted, emphasizing that the injury occurred despite lawful crossing. The lack of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the vehicle’s actions unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male SUV driver became semiconscious and sustained whole-body injuries due to illness while driving westbound in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged in the incident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:14 in Brooklyn near East 37 Street. The sole occupant, a 33-year-old male driver of a 2012 SUV, was injured and semiconscious with injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s medical condition led to the incident. The vehicle was traveling westbound and sustained damage to the left front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. There is no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved, nor any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed when medical conditions impair drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped slammed into a slowing sedan on New York Avenue. The rider, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the head, half-flung from his seat. Darkness pressed in. He stayed conscious. The street bore witness to metal, blood, and error.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south near 1084 New York Avenue in Brooklyn collided with the rear end of a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The moped rider, age 48, was partially ejected and suffered a severe head injury with significant bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The moped struck the center back end of the sedan, which had three occupants. The narrative notes the rider wore a helmet. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, especially at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The SUV driver was traveling straight eastbound. The pedestrian was left in shock with contusions but no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn at 9:05 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2018 SUV traveling straight ahead eastbound. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle showed no damage upon impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were explicitly noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing with the signal and the absence of visible vehicle damage despite injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on East 93 Street struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers from distracted driving in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on East 93 Street collided with a 45-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured with contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, the pedestrian’s confusion or error in the roadway was noted but does not shift responsibility from the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable pedestrians in city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike traveling east struck the left front bumper of a convertible executing a U-turn in Brooklyn. The motorbike driver sustained a knee and lower leg injury, suffering contusions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:41 in Brooklyn near Church Avenue. A convertible was making a U-turn when it was hit on the left front bumper by a motorbike traveling straight ahead eastbound. The motorbike driver, a 41-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing driver error. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or environmental conditions were noted. The convertible had no occupants at the time, and the motorbike driver was licensed in New York. The impact point on the motorbike was the center front end, indicating a frontal collision with the convertible's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two female drivers collided southbound on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV rear-ended the sedan amid slippery pavement. Both drivers suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. The crash exposed dangers of close following on slick roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 AM on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old female driver of a 2003 SUV was following too closely behind a 35-year-old female driver of a 2013 sedan. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. Both drivers were injured, sustaining whiplash and upper arm or neck injuries, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. Both drivers were properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement was noted. The collision highlights the systemic danger of rear-end crashes exacerbated by slippery road conditions and driver failure to maintain safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock after colliding with a box truck on East 42 Street. The sedan struck the truck’s left front bumper while merging eastbound. Both drivers were licensed, with no victim fault reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 42 Street in Brooklyn at 18:05. A 33-year-old male sedan driver, traveling eastbound and merging, collided with a box truck also heading east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear bumper striking the truck’s left front bumper. The sedan driver sustained back injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, indicating driver error related to merging maneuvers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck, underscoring the merging collision dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a pick-up truck struck her outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, holding a learner's permit, was traveling east when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck driven by a male with a New York learner's permit was traveling east near 854 Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was not in the roadway at the time of impact. She sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end, indicating the point of impact. The data highlights the dangers posed by vehicles operated by drivers with learner permits in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue was struck in the left rear bumper by a dump truck also heading north. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The dump truck showed no damage, indicating a forceful impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 AM on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 Nissan sedan, driven by a 46-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was traveling straight ahead northbound when it was impacted on the left rear bumper by a 2020 dump truck also traveling northbound. The dump truck driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, showed no vehicle damage, suggesting the truck struck the sedan with significant force. The sedan driver sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma, classified with injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the sedan driver. The collision highlights risks from rear-end impacts involving large trucks and passenger vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by a southbound sedan on Lenox Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, causing confusion. The sedan showed no damage, indicating impact with minimal vehicle harm.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lenox Road and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:15 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle involved was a 2017 Mazda sedan traveling southbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center back end of the bike as it was passing. The rider suffered back injuries and shock, with no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn was involved in a crash with a sedan. The bicyclist was partially ejected when the collision impacted the center back end of his bike while he was passing. The rider sustained back injuries and was in shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No information about the sedan's driver or their actions was provided in the report. The crash occurred around noon, and the bicyclist was the only injured party noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the center back end of a northbound Jeep making a left turn on Church Avenue. The Jeep driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered a back injury and shock. Police report no contributing driver errors or victim faults.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue in Brooklyn around 6:30 AM. A 27-year-old male Jeep driver, traveling north and making a left turn, was rear-ended by a sedan. The point of impact was the center back end of the Jeep, which sustained damage in the same area. The Jeep driver was injured, specifically in the back, and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The sedan's driver details and contributing factors are unspecified. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion while crossing Brooklyn Avenue with the signal. The crash occurred near 8:41 a.m. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection. Vehicle details and driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Brooklyn Avenue around 8:41 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver actions, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The lack of detailed vehicle or driver information limits the ability to identify specific driver errors or systemic dangers in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old unlicensed driver crashed on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The sedan struck a taxi and multiple parked cars. The driver suffered neck injuries and lost consciousness. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:26 AM on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The driver, a 39-year-old male operating a 2017 Nissan sedan, was unlicensed and traveling north when he disregarded traffic control and drove at an unsafe speed. The sedan's center front end collided with a taxi's right side doors and multiple parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma and losing consciousness. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other driver or pedestrian errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers ignoring traffic signals and speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan collided with another vehicle on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered injuries and shock. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan. Police report no contributing driver errors or victim faults.

According to the police report, at 7:37 AM on Kings Highway in Brooklyn, a 2013 Nissan sedan traveling north struck another vehicle. The sedan’s driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected and wore a lap belt. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage with impact to the right front bumper. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash involved only vehicle occupants, focusing attention on the collision between the two vehicles without assigning fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. The impact to her lower leg caused serious injury and shock. The driver’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 98 Street and Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:26 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2023 Tesla sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury and shock. The sedan’s driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not specify driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision details. The pedestrian was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15