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

A sedan traveling north collided with a westbound e-bike on East 35 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:39 on East 35 Street near Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike moving west. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The police report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a primary contributing factor to the collision. The impact occurred at the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. The e-bike rider was in shock and injured but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, as was the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai SUV turned left on Avenue H. It struck the side of an Infiniti sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck crush injuries. Night air thickened. Driver inattention cut through Brooklyn’s quiet.

According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV was making a left turn at Avenue H and East 38th Street when it struck the right side of an Infiniti sedan that was traveling straight. The crash occurred at 22:25 in Brooklyn. The report states the SUV’s driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact crushed the sedan driver’s neck. The 27-year-old man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, remained conscious after the collision. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A Hyundai SUV turned left. An Infiniti sedan went straight. The SUV struck the sedan’s side. A 27-year-old man, belted in, suffered crush injuries to his neck. He stayed awake. The street went quiet.' The report does not cite any contributing actions by the injured driver. The focus remains on the left-turning SUV and the danger posed by driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck a sedan from behind on Brooklyn Avenue. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled northbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:12 AM on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2020 Isuzu pickup truck, traveling north, collided with the center back end of a 2016 Nissan sedan also heading north. The impact injured a 54-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely," indicating the pickup truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A convertible struck the rear of another vehicle on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants in the convertible suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. No ejections occurred; all wore lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:45 p.m. A 2006 Ford convertible traveling northeast struck the center back end of a 2014 Nissan vehicle going straight ahead. The convertible was slowing or stopping before impact. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the convertible driver. Three occupants in the convertible—two passengers and the driver—were injured, each suffering back injuries and shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The Nissan vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victims' behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man was injured at an Avenue D intersection after a vehicle traveling east struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash occurred shortly after midnight, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue D around 12:37 a.m. The pedestrian, a 32-year-old male, was struck by a vehicle traveling east that was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists the pedestrian's location as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection' and notes 'Other Actions in Roadway' as the pedestrian's behavior, but contributing factors are marked as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited in the data. The report does not specify vehicle type, driver identity, or license status, highlighting systemic gaps in crash documentation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A six-year-old girl suffered neck injuries from a whiplash during a lane-changing crash on Rockaway Parkway. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck a sedan’s right rear side. The child, belted and conscious, was injured as the SUV driver changed lanes unsafely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2020 SUV and a 2016 sedan, both traveling north. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the left front quarter panel struck the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. A six-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions involving child passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after his SUV struck the rear of another vehicle traveling eastbound. The crash occurred on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:25 a.m. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling southbound on Nostrand Avenue and another vehicle moving eastbound. The SUV impacted the right rear bumper of the other vehicle, damaging its center front end. The sole occupant, a 49-year-old male driver, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma affecting his entire body. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision’s point of impact and damage patterns indicate the SUV failed to avoid striking the rear of the other vehicle. No ejection occurred, and the driver held a valid New York license. This crash underscores risks from rear-end collisions and driver errors leading to serious occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man driving without a license suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn. The collision involved several parked sedans and an SUV. According to the police report, illness contributed to the crash, compounding the danger on New York Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 60-year-old male driver who was unlicensed. He sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious after the collision. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, alongside the driver's unlicensed status. Multiple vehicles were involved, mostly sedans and one SUV, many of which were parked prior to impact. The unlicensed driver’s vehicle sustained damage to the left rear bumper, indicating involvement in the collision. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing instead on the driver’s errors and health condition as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved or injured in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver collided with a northbound SUV on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter struck the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The rider, semiconscious with back injuries, wore a helmet but suffered serious harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 PM on Utica Avenue near Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old male, was traveling westbound and struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound 2019 Mitsubishi SUV. The e-scooter driver was injured with back trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report notes the e-scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the police report lists no contributing factors from the victim’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operation of motorized devices in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a backing SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its center back end, causing head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver’s unsafe backing led to the collision.

According to the police report, a 2012 Chevrolet SUV backed southbound on East 29 Street in Brooklyn at 15:10. The driver, a licensed male from New York, failed to yield while backing, striking an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center back end. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, experiencing shock at the scene. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported on the vehicle. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the dangers of unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in areas with pedestrian presence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Kings Highway, injuring the sedan’s driver. The collision caused shoulder and whiplash injuries. Police cited handheld cell phone use as a contributing factor, highlighting driver distraction in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Highway in Brooklyn at 1:35 a.m. A northbound BMW SUV collided with the center back end of a northbound Toyota sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies handheld cell phone use by the SUV driver as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the sedan’s rear was damaged. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a U-turn struck an e-bike rider traveling straight on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver’s maneuver caused the collision, leaving the cyclist injured and the SUV undamaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:15 on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a U-turn when it collided head-on with an e-bike traveling northbound. The e-bike rider, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The e-bike sustained front-end damage, while the SUV showed no damage. The report lists the SUV’s pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn' and the e-bike’s as 'Going Straight Ahead.' No contributing factors were specified for either party, but the SUV driver’s U-turn maneuver directly caused the collision. The cyclist was conscious and complained of abrasions. No helmet use or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Five occupants suffered injuries in a Brooklyn crash involving multiple SUVs and a sedan. Alcohol involvement by at least one driver contributed to the collision. All injured were restrained but experienced shock and pain from neck, back, and full-body trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:20 a.m. involving multiple vehicles, including two SUVs and a sedan. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the collision. Five occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers, all wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries ranged from neck and back pain to trauma affecting the entire body, with all victims experiencing shock. The report highlights driver errors linked to alcohol impairment, which played a significant role in causing the crash. Passenger distraction was also noted as a contributing factor for some occupants. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were listed as contributing factors. The collision resulted in damage to the rear bumpers of the SUVs and the front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan and eastbound SUV collided at Rogers Avenue, striking each other’s right front bumpers. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and head or neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided with a 2020 Ford SUV traveling east. Both vehicles impacted with their right front bumpers. The sedan carried two occupants: a 35-year-old male driver and a 34-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious but injured, suffering head and neck injuries with whiplash complaints. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the right front bumpers of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injuries and damage resulted directly from the drivers’ failure to comply with traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel struck flesh on East 38th. A Lexus, driver distracted, plowed into two men atop an e-scooter. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. No helmets. They lay conscious, broken, the street stained. The car kept moving, danger unchecked.

Two men riding an e-scooter on East 38th Street near Avenue D in Brooklyn were struck by a Lexus sedan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 19:47, with both victims—aged 23 and 26—suffering severe lacerations and partial ejection from the scooter. The report states, 'A Lexus struck an e-scooter carrying two men. No helmets. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. Steel met flesh. Skin split open.' Both men were conscious but badly injured, left broken across the road. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary failure remains with the distracted driver. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man was hit on Winthrop Street while crossing outside a crosswalk. The SUV, driven by a licensed woman making a left turn, struck him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Winthrop Street outside a crosswalk when a 2010 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The driver was alone in the vehicle, traveling southbound at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Avenue D in Brooklyn. Both vehicles hit front center. One driver, 60, suffered a head injury and shock. No ejections. No clear cause listed. Damage focused on front ends. Injuries serious but details limited.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The impact was at the center front end of both vehicles. One driver, a 60-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The second vehicle had no occupants at the time. Damage was concentrated on the front ends of both sedans. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were documented in the data. The report does not provide further details on the cause or circumstances of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman was struck while crossing Clarkson Avenue with the signal. The sedan was making a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered back contusions but remained conscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:50 a.m. The 39-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. She sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Tilden Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was traveling eastbound. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Tilden Avenue and East 49 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Dodge SUV traveling eastbound struck her. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The impact caused other vehicle damage, and the pedestrian was treated for moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman driving a sedan on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved front bumper impacts. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The cause remains unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. She was driving a 2009 Nissan sedan northbound when the left front bumper of her vehicle collided with another vehicle's right front bumper. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no other safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15