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

A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered a neck contusion after a sedan making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:12. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and from Massachusetts. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck changing lanes struck the left rear bumper of a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 72-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:32 AM on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2022 tractor truck traveling south was changing lanes when it impacted the left rear bumper of a 2015 SUV also traveling south. The SUV driver, a 72-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The truck sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the SUV’s left rear bumper was damaged. The report lists the truck driver’s pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes,' indicating a failure to maintain lane control or properly yield during the maneuver. Both drivers were licensed. No contributing factors were specified for the SUV driver. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a 35-year-old woman crossing Avenue D with the signal. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, highlighting dangers at Brooklyn intersections.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan on Avenue D in Brooklyn at 8:25 p.m. The vehicle, a 2011 Honda sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock following the collision. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to maintain attention, resulting in this serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a westbound e-bike on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:29 PM on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2014 Ford sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound 2021 Zhen e-bike. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from the e-bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the rear of an SUV on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling westbound on Linden Blvd rear-ended a slowing or stopping SUV also heading west. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the bus driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the SUV. Both drivers were licensed, and the SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating by large vehicles in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge SUV plowed into a 25-year-old motorcyclist on Albany Avenue, crushing his body and leaving him unconscious. The bike was destroyed. The street fell silent as the young man lay broken, ejected, and battered in the Brooklyn night.

A violent crash unfolded on Albany Avenue near Farragut Road at 1:41 a.m., according to the police report. A Dodge SUV struck a 25-year-old man riding a ZHI motorcycle from behind, ejecting him and causing severe crush injuries to his entire body. The police report states the SUV's driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was left unconscious at the scene, his motorcycle demolished. The report further notes 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors in the crash. The SUV's front end collided with the motorcycle's rear, a classic pattern of driver error and systemic danger for vulnerable road users. The police report records that the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the driver’s documented failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 75-year-old man on Utica Avenue, tearing his eye and leaving blood on the street. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, wounded and upright, as the city’s traffic pressed on around him.

A 75-year-old man was struck by a sedan on Utica Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision occurred outside the crosswalk at 17:24. The report states, 'A sedan struck a 75-year-old man outside the crosswalk. His eye torn, blood on the asphalt. He stayed conscious.' The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper made contact, causing severe lacerations to the pedestrian’s eye. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s distraction, which led to the violent impact and left the pedestrian injured on the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV making a left turn collided with a box truck driving straight on Church Ave. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Faulty traffic control devices contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Ave in Brooklyn at 10:53 AM. A 2016 SUV driven by a 54-year-old woman was making a left turn when it collided with a westbound box truck traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the truck. The SUV driver sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were damaged on their respective impact points. The report cites 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a contributing factor twice, indicating systemic failure in traffic signaling. The SUV driver was also noted to have a contributing factor labeled 'Other Vehicular.' The report does not assign fault to the injured driver but highlights driver errors linked to malfunctioning traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Clarkson Ave while crossing with the signal. The vehicle, traveling north, hit him head-on. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing serious abdominal and pelvic injuries to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clarkson Ave near New York Ave in Brooklyn at 9:06 PM. A 29-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there as well. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, highlighting a critical failure to yield or stop as required by traffic control devices.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus merging south on Utica Avenue struck a sedan making a right turn, impacting the sedan's right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and shock. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash dynamics.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:55 on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A bus traveling south was merging when it collided with a sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear bumper and the bus's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed, but the merging maneuver by the bus and the right turn by the sedan under slippery conditions created the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians, aged 56 and 79, were injured crossing New York Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. Both suffered shock and injuries to lower and full body areas. Limited driver visibility and slippery pavement contributed to the crash involving two sedans.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:54 on New York Avenue near Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. Two pedestrians, a 56-year-old man and a 79-year-old woman, were crossing with the signal when they were struck. Both pedestrians were injured, with the man sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and the woman suffering injuries to her entire body. Both were reported in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both the pedestrians and the drivers, indicating limited visibility played a key role. Additionally, slippery pavement was noted as a contributing factor. The drivers involved were operating sedans; one was making a left turn traveling south, and the other was going straight west. Neither vehicle showed damage. The police report highlights driver visibility issues as critical in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Ralph Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The vehicle struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and bruises. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ralph Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a 2015 model registered in New York, with one occupant. The point of impact and vehicle damage were recorded as 'Other.' The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the driver or the vehicle, nor does it list any pedestrian errors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, indicating no fault on his part. The lack of detailed contributing factors highlights systemic dangers in the intersection and the need for further investigation into driver behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided northbound near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM near 853 New York Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling northbound collided, with the rear vehicle striking the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' on the part of the rear driver. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact: the rear vehicle at its front bumper and the front vehicle at its center back end. The driver of the rear sedan was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and whiplash after a 2024 Jeep SUV hit her off the roadway on Church Avenue. The SUV, traveling west, impacted center front. The driver, 38, also injured, remained conscious and belted.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling west on Church Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and complained of whiplash. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, was wearing a lap belt and harness and suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify which party it applies to. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's position off the roadway was noted, but no contributing victim behaviors were listed. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when not in the roadway and the severe injuries that can result from vehicle impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and pick-up truck collided on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn. The female sedan driver and a child passenger suffered moderate injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north when impact occurred. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:40 AM on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn involving a 2020 Kia sedan and a 2015 Ford pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan's left front bumper struck the pick-up truck's right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old female, was injured in the back with injury severity level 3 and was wearing a lap belt. A 7-year-old male child passenger in the sedan was also injured in the hip-upper leg area with injury severity level 3 and was secured in a child restraint. Both occupants experienced shock but were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both occupants and does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision resulted in vehicle damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and right rear bumper of the pick-up truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old female e-bike rider suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm after a collision in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 8:16 p.m. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the cause remains unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:16 in Brooklyn near 291 Rockaway Parkway involving an e-bike traveling north. The injured party was a 45-year-old female e-bike rider, who was conscious and wearing a helmet. She sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The e-bike had no damage despite the impact being at the center front end. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors or other vehicle details were provided. The incident highlights the vulnerability of e-bike riders in collisions, with no clear fault assigned to either party in the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider traveling north on Rockaway Parkway suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand after a rear-end impact. The rider remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported in the crash.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision at 20:16 in Brooklyn near 291 Rockaway Parkway. The rider was traveling north and was struck at the center back end of his e-bike. The report notes abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, and no damage to the e-bike was recorded. The collision involved only the e-bike and an unspecified vehicle also traveling north. The absence of listed driver errors or contributing factors leaves the cause unclear, but the impact to the rear of the e-bike suggests a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the following vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike rider making a left turn was partially ejected and injured in a Brooklyn collision. The driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited as the contributing factor by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clarkson Avenue near East 94th Street in Brooklyn at 7:03 PM. The injured party was a 50-year-old male operating an e-bike traveling west while making a left turn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and was partially ejected upon impact, sustaining abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the center back end of the e-bike. The contributing factor listed is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way," indicating a driver error leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operation and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe arm fracture after a crash on Utica Ave. The driver disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision. The rider remained conscious despite the injury, highlighting the dangers of ignored traffic signals.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on Utica Ave was involved in a crash at 12:42 a.m. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The rider was ejected from the e-bike and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries classified as severity level 3. The collision involved the left rear bumper of the e-bike, which was damaged. No other contributing factors related to the rider's behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV turning right struck him on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted, according to the police report. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:55 p.m. A 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck by a 2016 Audi SUV also traveling west while making a right turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning directly led to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's right side doors, and the bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15