Mar 30 - Two SUVs collided head-on on Beverley Road. A driver and passenger suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and bodies broke in Brooklyn’s night.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Beverley Road in Brooklyn at 9:49 p.m. One vehicle was making a right turn northbound, the other traveling straight westbound. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The 37-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. A 30-year-old male passenger in the same vehicle sustained internal head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 30 - A car struck a family in a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and two daughters died. Her young son was left in critical condition. The driver faced charges. The street showed the scars. Mourners filled the night.

The New York Times (March 30, 2025) reported a deadly crash at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road, Brooklyn. Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license, "barreled into a silver Toyota Camry" before veering into a crosswalk and hitting Natasha Saada and her children. Yarimi was charged with manslaughter, reckless driving, and other offenses. The Audi she drove had a record of 99 violations, including red-light and school-zone speeding tickets. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, "This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with enforcement and accountability for repeat traffic offenders.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, The New York Times, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A late-night crash on Ditmas Avenue sent a 25-year-old driver to the hospital with neck injuries. Two sedans and an SUV collided head-on and side-on, with driver inexperience cited as a key factor in the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 PM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. Three vehicles were involved: a 2014 Kia sedan traveling west, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling east, and a 1997 Toyota sedan making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact included the center front end of the Kia, the left side doors of the Jeep, and the left rear quarter panel of the Toyota. The 25-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured with a neck contusion and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers navigating complex traffic movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 29 - A car slammed through a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and two daughters died. Her young son clings to life. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens wailed. The driver, unlicensed, faces manslaughter. Ocean Parkway became a scene of sudden loss.

CBS New York reported on March 29, 2025, that a crash on Ocean Parkway killed a mother and her two daughters, ages 5 and 8, while her 4-year-old son was left in critical condition. Police say a Toyota Camry, turning right, was rear-ended by an Audi sedan. The impact pushed the Camry aside, and the Audi continued forward, striking the family in a crosswalk before overturning. The Audi's driver, Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Police said she was driving on a suspended license. Investigators are examining whether she ran a red light or was speeding. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, 'This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and questions about enforcement of license suspensions.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, CBS New York, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 28 - Two sedans slammed together on Kings Hwy. A 42-year-old woman behind the wheel took the hit—shoulder, arm, whiplash. Both cars wrecked at the front. No pedestrians. Metal and flesh bore the brunt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Kings Hwy and Avenue D in Brooklyn at 4:30 AM. The crash involved a 2018 Honda sedan making a left turn and a 2023 Infiniti sedan traveling straight. The Honda’s left front bumper struck the Infiniti’s center front end. The 42-year-old female Honda driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, plus whiplash, but remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 27 - A bus traveling south and a pick-up truck heading east collided at Cortelyou Rd. Both drivers and two passengers suffered injuries and shock. The crash caused damage to the front quarter panels of both vehicles, highlighting critical vehicular errors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn involving a southbound bus and an eastbound pick-up truck. The bus's right front quarter panel and the truck's left front bumper sustained damage. The bus driver, a 46-year-old woman, and the truck driver, a 42-year-old man, were both injured and experienced shock. Two passengers in the bus, aged 17 and 59, were also injured and in shock. All occupants were restrained with harnesses and none were ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 26 - A sedan driven by an inexperienced driver made a right turn on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn, colliding with parked vehicles. Two vehicle occupants suffered back injuries and shock. The crash exposed risks tied to driver inexperience and limited visibility.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 3:30 PM. The sedan, traveling northwest, was making a right turn when it struck parked vehicles, including a stationary SUV and van. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. Two occupants in the sedan, the driver and front passenger, both sustained back injuries and were in shock. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver held a valid New York license. The collision damaged the sedan's right front bumper and the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error and limited sightlines as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 25 - A 24-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a bus made a right turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting dangers posed by vehicle movements at intersections.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 1635 Albany Ave in Brooklyn at 8:25 AM. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body but remained conscious. The crash involved a 2014 MTA bus traveling west, making a right turn. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without assigning clear fault but notes no damage to the bus. There is no indication of pedestrian error or safety equipment use. The incident underscores the risks posed by bus maneuvers at intersections, where driver actions such as turning can result in serious injuries to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.

• E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-23

Mar 22 - A 79-year-old woman bicyclist suffered a severe arm fracture after a flatbed truck collided with her on Kings Hwy. Both vehicles traveled northbound. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious, but the crash caused significant injury and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at 15:25. A flatbed truck traveling northbound struck a 79-year-old female bicyclist also going northbound. The bicyclist sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The report lists no contributing factors from the bicyclist but does not specify any driver errors or violations by the truck driver. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the collision happened. The flatbed truck had no occupants at the time, and no damage was reported to the bike. The incident highlights the dangers bicyclists face when sharing the road with large vehicles, even without explicit driver fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 21 - A 76-year-old woman crashed her SUV on Avenue B. She suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious. No other people were hurt. The SUV’s right front was smashed. Police listed no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old woman driving a 2016 Honda SUV eastbound on Avenue B in Brooklyn crashed at 10:15 p.m. The SUV’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were reported injured. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the impact and the injuries to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 16 - A Brooklyn crash on Clarendon Rd injured a 21-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved a pickup truck and an SUV making a left turn. Defective brakes on one vehicle contributed to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:55 on Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. A pickup truck traveling south collided with a westbound SUV making a left turn. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role in the crash. A 21-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and restrained by a lap belt, sustained head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver errors identified focus on vehicle maintenance failure rather than driver behavior. No victim actions were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 16 - A distracted SUV driver struck a parked sedan on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:45 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2020 SUV and a 2013 sedan. The SUV was traveling south and struck the left rear bumper of the parked sedan with its right front bumper. The driver of the SUV, a 63-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was parked at the time of impact, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 13 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a fractured leg after a collision involving a parked SUV with a defective tow hitch. The impact caused severe lower limb injuries, highlighting vehicle maintenance failures as a critical factor in pedestrian harm in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 4:42 AM in Brooklyn near Church Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a parked Station Wagon/SUV whose tow hitch was defective. The report lists 'Tow Hitch Defective' repeatedly as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a key role. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3. Multiple parked SUVs showed damage consistent with the incident, but no moving vehicle driver errors were cited. The defective tow hitch on the parked vehicle directly contributed to the pedestrian's injury, underscoring systemic dangers posed by poorly maintained vehicle equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 12 - A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the violent crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Avenue D in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling southwest was making a left turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors on the part of the e-bike rider. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle sustained front-end damage. The collision's impact was at the center front ends of both vehicles. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe speed during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 10 - A Jeep tore into a parked Infiniti on Albany Avenue. The driver, a 52-year-old man, sat silent and bleeding from the head. Metal and glass marked the street. The city’s silence pressed in. Emergency lights flickered on Clarkson.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling south on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Infiniti. The impact was severe enough that a Toyota sedan followed, colliding as well. The report states that a 52-year-old male driver, belted and behind the wheel, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was in shock. The narrative describes the scene as tense and silent, with the injured man remaining motionless. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on the cause. The Jeep sustained center front-end damage, while the Infiniti was struck in the center back end. No errors or dangerous behaviors are attributed to the victim in the report. The focus remains on the violent impact and the resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 8 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike’s front and the SUV’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Brooklyn near East 94th Street. A southbound bicyclist collided with a southbound, parked 2022 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity 3. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary before the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles in bike lanes or roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.

NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.

• Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-08

Mar 8 - A sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn struck a 29-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact injured her lower leg and foot, causing contusions. The crash occurred at night on East 98th Street near Hegeman Avenue.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan traveling south on East 98th Street in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding in the report. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal was noted but is not cited as a driver fault. The crash occurred at midnight, highlighting risks at intersections even during low traffic hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 7 - A woman crossing with the signal on Winthrop Street was hit by a vehicle. She suffered serious leg and foot injuries. The crash exposes the danger pedestrians face at city intersections.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was struck while crossing with the signal at Winthrop Street and East 98th Street in Brooklyn at 4:40 p.m. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was unspecified and carried one occupant. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash, but her injuries were classified as serious. This case highlights the risks pedestrians encounter even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09