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

A 7-year-old boy suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing Albemarle Road in Brooklyn. The child was conscious but injured, sustaining abrasions. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, highlighting a dangerous failure in driver vigilance.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Honda sedan traveling east on Albemarle Road in Brooklyn at 18:39. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk when the sedan hit him at the center front end. The child sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian, focusing instead on the vehicle's movement and impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited, but the collision occurring outside a crosswalk and signal points to systemic dangers in driver vigilance and pedestrian safety on this stretch of road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike traveling north collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn on East 94 Street. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 94 Street in Brooklyn at 2:30 p.m. A motorbike traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and sustained an upper arm injury and abrasions. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The SUV driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and obstructed views in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries after a northbound SUV struck his right side on Rogers Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The cyclist was not ejected but was left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:01 on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 Dodge SUV traveling northbound struck a bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and reported pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock after the collision. No helmet use or victim behavior was cited as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with two SUVs on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as key factors in the crash that left the rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue in Brooklyn involving a motorcycle and two SUVs. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the left front bumper of an Audi SUV heading north and the left front bumper of a Nissan SUV heading south. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors behind the collision. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the motorcycle rider, focusing instead on the drivers' failure to obey traffic controls and maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a northbound e-scooter on East 98 Street. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 98 Street at 16:45 involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The sedan, traveling northeast, was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan driver, a licensed female, had vehicle damage described as 'Other.' The report lists the e-scooter driver's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or other violations are cited. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west struck the right side of a northbound sedan on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered back injuries and abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard by the motorcyclist.

According to the police report, at 6:29 AM on East 53 Street near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn, a motorcycle traveling west collided with the right side doors of a northbound sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 34-year-old male, was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained back injuries and abrasions. The police report identifies the motorcyclist's contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The collision caused center front end damage to the motorcycle and right side door damage to the sedan. The report highlights driver errors on the motorcyclist's part, specifically failure to obey traffic controls and unsafe speed, as key factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound moped on Remsen Avenue. The moped driver, unlicensed and distracted, suffered chest injuries and a concussion. Both vehicles showed front and rear bumper damage, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Remsen Avenue involving a sedan and a moped. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the moped traveling straight south. The moped driver, a 47-year-old male, was injured with chest trauma and a concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The moped driver was unlicensed, which is noted but not listed as a direct cause. Vehicle damage was recorded at the sedan's right rear bumper and the moped's center front end, confirming the point of impact. This collision underscores the dangers of driver distraction and failure to yield during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Dawn on Utica Avenue. A moped slams into a turning SUV. The rider is hurled, body torn, blood on the street. Semiconscious, broken, he lies in the silence. Traffic control disregarded. The city’s wounds deepen.

At 4:58 a.m. on Utica Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 41-year-old moped rider severely injured. According to the police report, a moped traveling north struck the right front bumper of a station wagon/SUV that was making a left turn. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body and was found semiconscious at the scene. The narrative describes the rider as 'broken in the dawn,' with blood marking the street. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls at New York City intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike driver traveling south on Rockaway Parkway was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury. The crash caused a fracture and dislocation. The driver was conscious but seriously hurt, with impact centered on the bike’s rear. No driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-bike driver was involved in a crash on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn around 6 p.m. The driver was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, with the point of impact recorded as the center back end of the e-bike. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a severe injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to the shoulder and upper arm. The report notes the driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior were listed in the police data. The crash resulted in serious injury to the vulnerable road user without any noted fault on the victim’s part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A defective accelerator in a Brooklyn pick-up truck led to a collision with multiple parked sedans. The truck driver, 54, suffered a back contusion but was not ejected. The crash unfolded during a right turn late at night, exposing systemic vehicle hazards.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 in Brooklyn near East 54 Street. The driver of a 1998 Dodge pick-up truck, a 54-year-old male, was making a right turn when the vehicle's defective accelerator contributed to the collision. The truck struck several parked sedans, damaging their right front and rear panels. The driver sustained a back contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting a mechanical failure rather than driver error. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle malfunctions in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman driving a sedan in Brooklyn sustained a neck injury and shock after a collision. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 42 Street near Farragut Road in Brooklyn at 18:30. The sole injured party was a 64-year-old female driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north. The vehicle was struck on the left front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected but suffered a neck injury and shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash details focus on the driver’s injury and the vehicle damage, with no indication of victim fault or external contributing conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Foster Avenue, injuring the SUV driver. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving the driver in shock. Defective brakes on the sedan contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Foster Avenue when a 2021 Dodge sedan traveling northeast struck the center back end of a 2011 Ford SUV that was stopped in traffic. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies defective brakes on the sedan as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn at night. Both drivers were women, one traveling south straight ahead, the other making a right turn. The impact injured a 20-year-old female driver, causing bruises and arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Highway near Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:19 p.m. Two sedans were involved: a southbound 2013 Honda traveling straight ahead and a northbound 2015 Subaru making a right turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The 20-year-old female driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim errors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, particularly involving turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossed Rogers Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her, crushing her arm. She stood bleeding beneath the streetlight. The street fell silent. The night did not move. Shock and injury marked the intersection.

At the corner of Rogers Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn, a 40-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle while crossing with the signal, according to the police report. The report states, 'A woman, 40, crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck her. Her arm crushed.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her arm and was described as being in shock, standing beneath the streetlight, bleeding and still. The police report notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection. No driver contributing factors are listed in the report, but the narrative makes clear that the victim was lawfully crossing when struck. The vehicle type and other driver details remain unspecified in the report. The focus remains on the impact and the harm suffered by the pedestrian in a space where she had the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock after a sedan making a left turn hit her at a marked crosswalk. The driver’s tinted windows and limited view contributed to the collision, obscuring the pedestrian’s presence at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lenox Road was making a left turn when it struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report cites the driver’s tinted windows and obstructed or limited view as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Nissan sedan with one occupant. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted, but no contributing factors were attributed to her behavior. The driver’s failure to see the pedestrian due to tinted windows and limited visibility created the conditions for this serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the right side of an eastbound SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash resulted from a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, according to police.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 10:30 on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 Audi sedan traveling north struck the right side doors of a 2011 Land Rover SUV traveling east. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in responding to external traffic conditions. Both drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred. Damage was centered on the front end of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the driver’s reaction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south on Albany Avenue struck a 6-year-old boy, causing knee and lower leg abrasions. The child was conscious but injured. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a moped was traveling straight ahead southbound on Albany Avenue near Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 19:05 when it struck a 6-year-old male pedestrian. The child sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The moped showed no vehicle damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'Other.' The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision. No driver license or registration details were provided. The report focuses on the incident's facts without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Lenox Road in Brooklyn. One driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead when impact occurred at the front quarter panel and center front end.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sport utility vehicles traveling on Lenox Road in Brooklyn around 10:00 AM. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and driving straight ahead when the collision occurred. The impact points were the left front quarter panel of the 2024 Mazda SUV and the center front end of the 2004 Lincoln SUV. One driver, age 36, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for this driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of SUV collisions in Brooklyn's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Nostrand Avenue. The driver’s distraction and failure to yield right-of-way triggered impact. One passenger was conscious with bruises; another was in shock with pain and nausea complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:43 a.m. on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a 2015 Mazda SUV traveling west and a 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling south. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. Two male passengers in the Mazda SUV were injured: a 23-year-old right rear passenger sustained a head contusion and was conscious, while a 26-year-old front passenger experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The injured passengers were not ejected; one wore an airbag and lap belt, the other had no safety equipment. Vehicle damage included left front bumper damage to the Mazda and right front quarter panel damage to the sedan. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a parked vehicle on East 96 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of the moving car suffered shock but no specified injury. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause, highlighting driver error in a quiet residential area.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 96 Street in Brooklyn at 7:00 p.m. A sedan traveling east collided with a parked sedan, impacting the left rear quarter panel of the stationary vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan, a 43-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She experienced shock but no specific bodily injury was reported. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error in lane management. The parked vehicle was registered in New Jersey, and the moving vehicle was registered in New York. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the dangers posed by improper lane usage even in non-traffic situations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15