Brooklyn Bleeds While City Hall Waits

A 31-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Brooklyn crash. Two vehicles struck on Clarkson Avenue. The SUV was hit on the right side; the sedan damaged at the front. Both drivers were licensed men going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2006 Honda SUV and a 2015 Infiniti sedan. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The SUV was struck on the right side doors while traveling north, and the sedan sustained front-end damage traveling west. The 31-year-old male SUV driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle collisions at intersections even when both drivers are reportedly going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.

A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan began moving from a parking spot on Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV making a right turn struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 2011 sedan was starting from a parking spot on Tilden Avenue when it was struck by a 2017 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 28-year-old male occupant seated in the middle front seat, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for both vehicles. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan and an SUV collided at East 54 Street. The sedan struck the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. Both male occupants, a 22-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger, suffered neck and face injuries. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan traveling east went straight ahead and struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2006 SUV that was slowing or stopping while traveling south on East 54 Street. The sedan’s driver, a 22-year-old man, and the SUV’s front passenger, a 21-year-old man, were both injured. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The driver complained of whiplash and neck injury, while the passenger suffered facial injuries and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed on Linden Boulevard. One driver made a U-turn. The other went straight west. Impact hit front bumpers. A 62-year-old male driver suffered injuries and shock. Airbags deployed. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Linden Boulevard. One driver was making a U-turn while the other was traveling straight west. The point of impact was the front bumpers of both vehicles. A 62-year-old male driver was injured and experienced shock. Airbags deployed in the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 44-year-old man was injured on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. He was getting on or off a vehicle at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle at an intersection on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The injury severity is classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Farragut Road. Both drivers were alone. The female driver suffered abrasions and an arm injury. Airbags deployed. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Damage hit front bumpers. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Farragut Road. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The female driver, age 54, was injured with abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The male driver was also involved but no injuries were reported. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.

A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed head-on and side-on at night on Clarkson Avenue. The 58-year-old female driver and her 63-year-old female passenger suffered serious injuries. Alcohol involvement and driver distraction contributed to the collision. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on Clarkson Avenue around 9 p.m. The 58-year-old female driver and her 63-year-old female front-seat passenger were injured. The passenger suffered injuries to her entire body, while the driver sustained injuries to her knee and lower leg. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver’s license was valid and the vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired and distracted driving in serious vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old female driver turning improperly struck another sedan going straight. Both drivers were injured. Impact hit right side doors and left front bumper. Injuries included head and arm wounds. Both conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kings Highway involving two sedans. A 69-year-old female driver was making a right turn improperly when she struck a southbound sedan going straight. The impact was on the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were injured: the 69-year-old driver suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, while the 40-year-old passenger in the other vehicle sustained a head injury. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The crash caused complaint of pain or nausea. Details on driver errors are unspecified.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was riding on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with a station wagon/SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any specific driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The crash involved one occupant in the SUV and one bicyclist. No helmet use or signaling was noted in the report. The exact circumstances of the collision and driver actions remain unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan and two SUVs collided head-on on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a moving sedan and SUVs, one parked, one moving southbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn involving a westbound sedan, a southbound SUV, and a parked SUV. Three male occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger, a 36-year-old driver, and a 51-year-old driver. All sustained whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious and were not ejected. The sedan and the moving SUV collided front-to-front, while the parked SUV was also impacted. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Safety equipment use was unknown or none. The crash caused center front-end damage to all vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 19-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 94 Street at an intersection. She suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The driver was making a right turn. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 94 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The driver was making a right turn at the time. The pedestrian sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. No information on vehicle type or driver details was provided. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A tow truck struck a sedan from behind on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. Both vehicles damaged at center impact.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling east collided with the rear of a westbound sedan on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan carried four occupants. The front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the tow truck driver failed to maintain attention. The impact occurred at the center front end of the tow truck and the center back end of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. A vehicle making a right turn collided with the cyclist traveling straight. The rider suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury. The crash involved failure to yield and improper turning.

According to the police report, a vehicle making a right turn on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight east. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining an abrasion and upper arm injury. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly.' The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the bike. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Jeep SUV traveling east struck a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front bumper damage to both vehicles. Improper lane usage was a factor.

According to the police report, a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling east on Kings Highway collided with a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn. The impact occurred at the front bumpers of both vehicles. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old woman, and a 25-year-old female passenger in the sedan were injured, both reporting back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicles. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 57-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Clarendon Road while crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle hit her center front end but showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Clarendon Road at an intersection in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved struck her at the center front end but showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 36-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 40 Street with the signal. The impact hit her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious but suffered bruises and contusions. The driver made a right turn at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 40 Street with the signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2023 SUV, was making a right turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's movement. The SUV showed no damage from the impact. The pedestrian was at an intersection, crossing legally, when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 4-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the car hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured, dislocated upper leg and hip injury.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan traveling straight ahead struck her with its center front end. The child sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The driver was alone in the vehicle, and no further details about the driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 12-year-old boy was struck while crossing Kings Highway at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan involved showed no damage. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. He remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling west, going straight ahead, with no reported damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not ejected and was crossing without a signal. No safety equipment was noted. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, who was at an intersection at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19