Brooklyn Bleeds While City Hall Waits

A taxi struck a parked sedan on southbound Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, 56, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Nostrand Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The sedan’s 56-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi’s point of impact was its right front bumper, striking the sedan’s center back end. The sedan was stationary before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A box truck struck a parked BMW sedan on East 96 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed men. The sedan was hit on its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on East 96 Street collided with a parked BMW sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The truck, also driven by a licensed man, showed no damage. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. The crash highlights the risks vehicles face when parked on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 42-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after colliding with a northbound pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The truck struck the bike’s front center, damaging its front end and the truck’s right side doors. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a northbound pick-up truck on East 32 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck impacted the right side doors, while the bike was struck at the center front end. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. 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. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An unlicensed male e-bike driver collided head-on with a licensed female sedan driver making a left turn on East 54 Street. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash damaged both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, a male e-bike driver traveling west collided with a female sedan driver traveling east who was making a left turn on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not specify any for the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and unlicensed operation in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan hit a parked box truck on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The truck showed no damage. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. The sedan’s 65-year-old male driver was unconscious but not ejected. Injury details remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west struck a box truck that was entering a parked position on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. The sedan sustained damage while the truck did not. The sedan’s 65-year-old male driver was unconscious following the crash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers held valid licenses. The injury severity for the sedan driver is recorded as level 3, but specific injuries are not detailed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front and rear-end damage. Driver inattention and unsafe speed led to the collision.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver in a 2006 Chevrolet sedan was traveling east on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when he rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The first impacted vehicle was stopped in traffic, and the collision caused center front-end damage to the striking sedan and center back-end damage to the two struck vehicles. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 29-year-old man was struck while crossing Erasmus Street in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling east, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The crash left him conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Erasmus Street in Brooklyn after being hit by a vehicle traveling east. The 29-year-old man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the crash occurred. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact but suffered serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two men collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and whiplash. Vehicles struck on left front quarter panels. Both drivers conscious and wearing lap belts. Crash caused significant left-side damage to vehicles.

According to the police report, two drivers collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both men, aged 43 and 35, were injured with contusions and whiplash. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belts. The vehicles involved were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan, both traveling south and striking each other on their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 36-year-old man was hit by a van making a right turn on Schenectady Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive at the moment of impact.

According to the police report, a van traveling east on Schenectady Avenue made a right turn and struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, dislocated shoulder and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The van showed no visible damage despite the impact occurring at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 43-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn failed to yield right-of-way and struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed on East 35 Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. A 35-year-old male passenger suffered a neck contusion. He remained conscious and was not ejected. Damage hit the left front bumper and right front quarter panel of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East 35 Street. Both drivers were licensed women traveling west and north, respectively. The crash resulted from both drivers disregarding traffic controls. A 35-year-old male occupant in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The vehicles sustained damage to the left front bumper and right front quarter panel. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 45-year-old man walking against traffic on Avenue D was struck by a sedan traveling east. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injuries, left in shock but not ejected from the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue D struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian walking against traffic outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and was injured while walking along the highway. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The vehicle's front center end was damaged on impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 2017 Honda sedan struck an object with its left front bumper on Rockaway Parkway. The female driver and front passenger suffered head and chest injuries. Both wore seat belts and were not ejected. They reported pain and shock after the impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling south on Rockaway Parkway collided with an unspecified object, impacting the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver, a 22-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and was in shock. The front passenger, a 27-year-old man, suffered a chest injury and was also in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 68-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him on the right front bumper. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue D in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles crashed on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. An 8-year-old girl in the SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s right side doors. Both drivers were licensed women going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV traveling south on Snyder Avenue collided with a 2015 sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side doors with its left front bumper. An 8-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body. Both drivers were licensed women from New York, each traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 64-year-old woman was struck while crossing Rutland Road at East 94 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Rutland Road at East 94 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report focuses on the pedestrian's injuries and crossing behavior without identifying any driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 36-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention. The injured occupant was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles. A 36-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles had damage to their left front bumpers. There were no ejections reported. The injured party was a passenger, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two pick-up trucks crashed on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one truck suffered a concussion and injuries to the entire body. Both vehicles struck each other head-on, damaging front ends. Driver errors included avoiding an object and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 40-year-old female front passenger who was injured with a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver errors including one driver avoiding an object in the roadway and other unspecified vehicular factors contributing to the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The drivers were licensed and traveling east and north respectively at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19