Brooklyn Bleeds While City Hall Waits

A sedan struck a 47-year-old male bicyclist on Clarkson Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was left in shock with bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Clarkson Avenue while making a left turn. The 47-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged. No information on helmet use or signaling was provided. The bicyclist was the only injured party and was left in shock following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a northbound sedan on Lenox Road in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions over his entire body. The sedan struck the bike’s left side doors, damaging its front center end.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lenox Road collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck on the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors for the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also going straight ahead but unlicensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 30-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Church Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan collided with a parked SUV and another sedan. The driver was semiconscious and suffered unknown injuries. Illness was cited as a contributing factor by police.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving a sedan, a parked SUV, and another sedan on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured driver was semiconscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. Both the sedan and SUV were parked before impact, while the other sedan was traveling east. The driver errors are unspecified in the report, with no mention of failure to yield or other common violations. The injured driver’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused damage to the front ends of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan hit a 27-year-old male bicyclist on Lenox Road in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The driver was distracted. The bike and sedan collided head-on. The cyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lenox Road collided with a bicyclist going west at the intersection near East 93 Street. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike with its left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led directly to the collision and the cyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Kings Highway with the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female making a left turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's movement. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No safety equipment or additional factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 36-year-old man was struck by a northbound van on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The van hit him with its left front bumper near a parked pick-up truck. The victim was conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 van traveling north on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The van collided with the pedestrian using its left front bumper near a parked 2018 pick-up truck. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when the crash occurred. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pick-up truck was parked at the time and not involved in active travel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike rider was hit by an SUV making a left turn on New York Avenue. The 27-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west on New York Avenue was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The cyclist sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The driver of the SUV held a learner's permit. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not specify helmet use or signaling as factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused visible damage to both vehicles' front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 14-year-old girl was struck at an intersection in Brooklyn. The SUV hit her center front end. She suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. The driver was licensed and driving straight.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Willmohr Street in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2014 Chevrolet SUV traveling west. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian's confusion in the roadway was identified as the primary contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Three SUVs collided on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The crash involved rear-end impacts while vehicles were stopped or moving straight. Injuries were moderate, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a chain collision involving three SUVs occurred on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants were injured, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The injured included two drivers and two passengers, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles were traveling west; two were stopped in traffic, and one was going straight ahead. The points of impact were center back end and center front end, indicating rear-end collisions. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. No victims were ejected. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old woman and a 2-year-old boy, both passengers, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. Damage hit left and right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead; the other was making a right turn southeast. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. Two passengers were injured: a 51-year-old woman seated in the middle front seat and a 2-year-old boy in the left rear passenger seat. Both suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle damage was limited to the front bumpers on both cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 57-year-old man was struck while crossing Church Avenue at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. He suffered back abrasions and remained conscious. The sedan involved was traveling southwest. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Church Avenue at the intersection with Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a sedan traveling southwest. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was a Mazda sedan registered in Florida with one occupant. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate, with abrasions to the back.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 43-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after her sedan collided with two parked sedans on Lenox Road. The impact damaged the left front bumper of her vehicle and the front ends of the parked cars. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a female driver, age 43, traveling south on Lenox Road struck two parked sedans. The collision damaged the left front bumper of her Nissan and the center front ends of the parked Honda and Ford. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The parked vehicles were stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorscooter driver struck a sedan making a left turn on East 98 Street. The 21-year-old scooter rider suffered knee, lower leg, and foot fractures. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The rider was not ejected but was in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on East 98 Street in Brooklyn when it collided with a southbound motorscooter going straight ahead. The motorscooter driver, a 21-year-old male, sustained fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The report lists the motorscooter driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east. No contributing factors were assigned to the sedan driver. The scooter rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger of turning vehicles colliding with straight-moving two-wheelers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW SUV struck a parked GMC SUV on Lenox Road in Brooklyn. The BMW driver was avoiding an object in the roadway before impact. The GMC driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling west on Lenox Road collided with a parked GMC SUV. The BMW driver was avoiding an object in the roadway before the crash. The GMC driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the GMC and the left front bumper of the BMW. The report lists the contributing factors for the injured driver as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles on their left sides.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 33-year-old woman driving an SUV made an improper U-turn in Brooklyn. She struck a 56-year-old man riding an e-bike southbound. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. Both drivers were injured; the SUV driver had face wounds and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female SUV driver was making an improper U-turn with limited view when she collided with a southbound e-bike. The 56-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, entering semiconscious shock. The SUV driver suffered face injuries and minor bleeding but was not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No contributing factors were specified for the e-bike rider. The SUV was damaged on the left side doors; the e-bike sustained front-end damage. Both drivers were injured; the e-bike rider wore a helmet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 2017 Jeep SUV struck two parked sedans on Clarendon Road. Two male passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. Driver distraction caused the crash. The parked vehicles were unoccupied.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling west on Clarendon Road collided with two parked sedans. The impact occurred on the SUV's right front quarter panel and damaged the front bumpers of the parked vehicles. Two male passengers in the SUV, ages 34 and 36, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. Neither parked vehicle had occupants, and no ejections occurred. The injuries were limited to the SUV passengers, highlighting the consequences of driver distraction in collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 64-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Rockaway Parkway. The impact struck her head, causing bruising. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the intersection, impacting her head and causing contusions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising but was not ejected. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment was noted. The incident highlights a driver error in yielding, with no blame placed on the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV hit the pickup truck’s right side. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts. Damage focused on front and right side panels.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV traveling west and a 2021 pickup truck traveling north collided at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the pickup truck on its right side doors, damaging the front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the truck. Both drivers, a 34-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted outside their vehicles. A 35-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both vehicles showed damage to quarter panels. The crash happened as one vehicle started from parking and the other entered a parked position.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a man, were both distracted outside their vehicles at the time of the crash. The woman, who was driving a 2022 GMC SUV, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved the right front quarter panel of the GMC and the left rear quarter panel of a 2014 Kia SUV. The GMC was starting from a parking position while the Kia was entering a parked position. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 70-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2020 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s errors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18