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

A moped and SUV collided head-on on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to obey traffic controls and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:48 on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old male moped driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped was traveling south, and the SUV was traveling east, both going straight ahead when they collided at their center front ends. The report identifies the SUV driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles. The report does not assign fault to the moped rider but highlights the SUV driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and maintain attention as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Lenox Road in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 11:11 p.m. as another vehicle made a left turn. The moped driver wore a helmet and was not ejected but experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Lenox Road near East 53 Street in Brooklyn at 11:11 p.m. The moped, traveling westbound, was struck by a vehicle making a left turn eastbound. The moped driver, a 32-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The driver was wearing a helmet, as recorded under safety equipment. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision occurred during the other vehicle's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield or improper left turn as the critical driver error. The moped sustained no vehicle damage, and the driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north collided with a northbound e-bike making a right turn on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider suffered back injuries and minor bleeding. The sedan driver was inattentive, causing the crash and partial ejection of the cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:36 on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old male e-bike rider, partially ejected from his vehicle, sustained a back injury and minor bleeding. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling straight north, struck the e-bike at the center front end. The e-bike was making a right turn at the time of impact. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, who failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. The e-bike rider was injured due to the sedan driver's inattention. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was violently ejected and suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash occurred during a right turn. The rider lost consciousness and was severely hurt. The report cites no contributing factors beyond the driver’s actions.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Lenox Road in Brooklyn at 12:30. The e-bike was traveling south and making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the bike. The rider suffered a head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors explicitly, but the violent ejection and injury severity indicate a failure in controlling the vehicle during the maneuver. The rider held a permit license from New York but no other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian actions were noted. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users during turning movements in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man driving a station wagon suffered back injuries after his vehicle was struck from behind by an SUV stopped in traffic on Brooklyn Avenue. The impact caused contusions and bruising, highlighting dangers of rear-end collisions in urban traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:44 PM. A 68-year-old male driver of a station wagon was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. The report states the SUV, traveling north, was stopped in traffic before striking the station wagon at the center back end. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating a 2012 Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the station wagon, which was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, nor does it indicate any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The collision underscores the risks posed by rear-end impacts in congested urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield while turning, causing a collision with the cyclist traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn on Clarendon Road and struck the cyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the SUV driver’s action of making a right turn as the pre-crash event, indicating a failure to yield to the bicyclist who had the right of way going straight. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No damage was reported to the SUV, but the collision caused injury to the cyclist. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old driver suffered whiplash and shock after rear-ending a flatbed truck on East 46 Street. Both vehicles traveled westbound. Police cite driver inexperience as the primary cause. The sedan’s center back end struck the truck’s center front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 46 Street in Brooklyn at 2:37 a.m. A 19-year-old male driver of a 2018 sedan, traveling westbound, collided with a 2023 flatbed truck also heading west. The point of impact was the sedan's center back end striking the truck's center front end. The driver was injured, suffering whiplash and shock, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. Both drivers suffered neck injuries from whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. Passengers were not ejected but sustained moderate injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on Utica Avenue near Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle slowing or stopping and the other going straight ahead. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The front passenger in the Honda sedan, a 24-year-old female, and the 27-year-old male driver both suffered neck injuries classified as injury severity level 3, described as whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle, and both remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the Honda. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing solely on driver distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Church Avenue collided, striking each other’s front quarters. A 31-year-old female rear passenger suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused right and left front quarter panel damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Church Avenue in Brooklyn when they collided at 16:12. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. A 31-year-old female rear passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was limited to the front quarter panels. The report does not attribute fault to the injured passenger or note any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The victim was conscious and not in the roadway at the time. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured near 473 Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:49. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report specifies the pedestrian was not in the roadway and was outside an intersection when the incident occurred. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or reckless driving are recorded. The report does not list any pedestrian contributing factors either. The absence of identified driver errors or contributing factors in the police data highlights a gap in clarity about the cause of the crash, but confirms the pedestrian was hurt despite not being in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south struck a parked SUV on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 67-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The SUV driver was unlicensed, and the sedan was also parked nearby.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A licensed 67-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling south collided with a parked station wagon/SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The motorcycle impacted the left side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report notes the SUV was parked at the time of impact, as was a nearby sedan with a driver holding a permit license. The contributing factors are unspecified, but the presence of an unlicensed driver operating the SUV highlights systemic danger. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment and was injured severely, but no fault or blame is placed on the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver distracted behind the wheel slammed into a slowing sedan on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage, revealing the force of impact in the busy street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Parkway near Winthrop Street in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. A 28-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention. Both vehicles were traveling south and slowing or stopping before the collision. The taxi struck the sedan’s center back end, damaging both vehicles’ center front and back ends. The sedan driver was the sole occupant in his vehicle, and the taxi also had one occupant. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver or victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. The driver caused serious harm.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue A in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report does not list specific driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield to the pedestrian crossing legally. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as contributing factors beyond crossing with the signal. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the severity of harm to the vulnerable road user despite minimal vehicle impact damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn made a right turn at 7 p.m. and struck a 15-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly caused the collision, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man was struck while crossing Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The crash occurred near 7:51 p.m.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Caton Avenue struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was injured across his entire body and was found semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not indicate any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection, and no crossing signal was involved. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning left struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The 45-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on Ralph Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with Ditmas Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including a concussion, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus during the maneuver. The truck showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but still caused serious injury. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted, placing responsibility squarely on the driver’s distracted behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Utica Avenue. The motorcycle driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper turning and lane usage by the sedan driver as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue near Lenox Road in Brooklyn at 18:22. A sedan was making a right turn when it struck a motorcycle traveling straight southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old male, sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s errors in lane usage and turning directly contributed to the collision and the resulting injuries to the motorcycle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Kings Highway was struck by a GMC truck traveling south. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a GMC truck traveling south on Kings Highway struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the truck's center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The report explicitly cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Brooklyn Avenue, injuring a 27-year-old male driver. The impact damaged front and side vehicle panels. Police report cites multiple vehicular contributing factors. The injured driver suffered bruises and arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision involving three sedans occurred on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:35 PM. The vehicles were traveling south, with one sedan slowing or stopping, another going straight ahead, and a third entering a parked position. The point of impact included the center front end, left front bumper, and right side doors, resulting in damage to these areas. A 27-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying exact violations. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic risks in multi-vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after his sedan collided with a parked car on Rockaway Parkway. The crash, caused by driver inattention and distraction, left the vehicle damaged at the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:06 AM on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant of a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling south, collided with a parked 2015 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Hyundai and the left rear bumper of the Toyota. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when no other road users are involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15