Brooklyn Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

Two cars met at Glenwood Road and East 84th. Both drivers ignored traffic control. Metal slammed metal. Two passengers suffered back injuries. Shock followed. The system failed to protect those inside.

On Glenwood Road at East 84th Street in Brooklyn, a sedan and an SUV collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control devices. Two passengers, a 26-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, were injured, suffering back pain and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The data shows both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore basic traffic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi took the hit. A sedan struck from behind. Metal crumpled. A driver suffered neck pain and shock. The crash came fast on E 92 Street. Police blamed following too closely. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed to protect.

A sedan rear-ended a taxi on E 92 Street near Krier Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left the taxi driver, a 39-year-old woman, injured with neck pain and in shock. The report lists no injuries to other occupants. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the sedan struck the taxi's rear. The police report highlights driver error: following too closely. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors. The crash underscores the persistent risk for those inside vehicles on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 77-year-old woman crossing Avenue J with the signal was hit. She suffered a hip injury and abrasions. The crash happened at East 94th Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s actions remain unknown. The street claimed another vulnerable body.

A 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue J at East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck. She sustained a hip and upper leg injury, along with abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or name any contributing driver errors. No helmet or signaling issues are listed. The data highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians, especially seniors, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars met at Rockaway Parkway and Shore Parkway. Metal struck metal. Four people hurt. Legs, chest, head—bruised and battered. The night was quiet. No clear cause. The system failed to protect. The road took its toll.

Two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—collided at the intersection of Rockaway Parkway and Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Injuries included leg contusions, chest trauma, and a concussion. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. Airbags deployed in some seats. The crash highlights the persistent danger on city roads, where even routine trips can end in injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left on Glenwood Road. A motorcycle tried to pass. Metal hit metal. The rider flew from his bike. Blood on the street. One man injured. Police say lane use was improper. Brooklyn night, sirens wail.

A crash on Glenwood Road at East 82nd Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn when the motorcycle, traveling east and attempting to pass, collided with the car. The impact ejected the 41-year-old male motorcyclist, who suffered severe lacerations and injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other serious injuries were reported. The sedan’s driver and passenger were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The motorcyclist was unlicensed at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A ten-year-old boy on a bike took a hit from an SUV at Flatlands Avenue and East 81st Street. The child suffered a chest injury. Police cite driver inexperience. The street saw impact. The system failed to protect the young rider.

A crash on Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn left a ten-year-old bicyclist injured. According to the police report, the child was struck by a Nissan SUV while both vehicles were going straight. The boy suffered a chest contusion. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the bike’s center front end. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the child was not wearing safety equipment, but only after citing driver inexperience as the primary factor. The collision highlights the danger faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a woman crossing Seaview Avenue with the signal. She suffered an arm injury. Police cite driver inattention. The crash happened at an intersection in Brooklyn. The car’s left front bumper hit her.

A 34-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Seaview Avenue at E 93rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. She sustained an abrasion and injury to her shoulder and upper arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or equipment issues. The crash underscores the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck hit a parked sedan on East 85th Street. One woman in the sedan suffered a neck injury and lost consciousness. Three others were involved. The crash left the sedan damaged at the rear. No driver errors were listed.

A box truck traveling southeast struck a parked sedan at 1360 East 85th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, four people were involved. A 35-year-old woman in the sedan was injured, suffering neck trauma and losing consciousness. Three others, including a 41-year-old man, a 35-year-old woman, and an infant, were listed as occupants but had unspecified injuries. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end. The police report does not specify any contributing driver errors or factors. Both drivers were licensed. No helmet or signal issues were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed front to front on Foster Avenue. One driver, a woman, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. Police list all causes as unspecified.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was knocked unconscious and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, including a 55-year-old male driver and two passengers, were also injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision, with damage to the left front bumpers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Safety equipment is noted for both drivers, but no helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The police report provides no further narrative or explanation for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Avenue P in Brooklyn. A five-year-old girl and two adults were injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed busy. Danger did not pause.

Two sedans collided at Avenue P and Hendrickson Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. A five-year-old girl riding in the rear seat was hurt. Two drivers, a 46-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, also suffered injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal bent and people shaken. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a minibike collided on Avenue T at East 66th Street. The impact broke the minibike rider’s leg. Passengers in both vehicles escaped serious harm. The street stayed quiet, but the crash left one child hurt and shaken.

A sedan and a minibike collided at Avenue T and East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left a 12-year-old male minibike rider with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. He was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan carried an 18-year-old male driver and a 17-year-old male passenger, both uninjured. Three other occupants, including a 51-year-old woman and two children, were listed but not seriously hurt. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the center front end of the minibike and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. No driver errors or violations were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into an SUV at Utica and Fillmore. Two people, a woman and a child, suffered back injuries. Police cited driver inattention. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. The street stayed open. The danger remained.

Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan were both going straight when they crashed. The impact left a 46-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl with back injuries and whiplash. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was struck on the left side doors, while the sedan sustained damage to its front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by passengers when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and a sedan crashed at Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue. One man, unlicensed, was knocked unconscious with leg injuries. Both drivers were making left turns. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.

A crash involving a moped and a sedan occurred at Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man without a license, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was found unconscious. The sedan was driven by a 66-year-old woman, who was licensed and reported no injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The report does not mention any other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans slammed together at Avenue O and Schenectady Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One struck in the legs, the other across the body. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Brooklyn streets, again, bear the scars.

Two sedans crashed at Avenue O and Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured—one suffered whiplash and leg injuries, the other whiplash and injuries to the entire body. Two other occupants were involved but their injuries were not specified. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash left visible damage to the front and side of the cars. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data underscores the dangers of speed and distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue. One driver struck the rear of another car. A man suffered neck and internal injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left shock and pain in its wake.

Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue T in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when one sedan struck the center back end of the other. A 46-year-old man driving one car suffered neck and internal injuries and was in shock. Another 46-year-old male occupant was also involved, with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage, with one hit in the right rear bumper and the other in the center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.

A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Belt Parkway. Pavement was slick. One woman, riding the motorcycle, was ejected and injured. She suffered abrasions to her shoulder and arm. Three others were involved. No other injuries reported.

A crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan. According to the police report, the pavement was slippery at the time of the collision. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious at the scene. Three other occupants, including the sedan driver and two passengers, were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor for all parties. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorcycle was damaged at the left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus and a moped collided on Avenue L in Brooklyn. Four men were injured. The crash left one with a fractured leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The street turned hard and cold for the vulnerable.

A bus and a moped crashed on Avenue L at East 98th Street in Brooklyn. Four men were injured: the 23-year-old moped driver suffered neck pain, his 17-year-old passenger sustained a fractured leg, a 21-year-old bus passenger complained of pain, and the 65-year-old bus driver was also hurt. According to the police report, the collision involved a 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The moped’s front end and the bus’s right front quarter took the hit. Helmets were used by the moped’s occupants, as noted in the report. The crash underscores the danger when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash in Brooklyn. SUV hits parked car on Seaview Avenue. One woman suffers abdominal injuries. Two men listed with unspecified harm. Police cite animal action as cause. Metal and flesh meet in the dark. The street stays silent.

A crash occurred on Seaview Avenue near East 103rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a parked SUV. The impact injured a 37-year-old woman, the driver, who suffered abrasions and abdominal trauma. Two male occupants, ages 41 and 58, were also involved and listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Animals Action' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the injured or their use of safety equipment as a cause. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at Avenue N and East 94th. Metal struck metal. A front-seat passenger suffered a leg injury and shock. Four others escaped with minor or no injuries. The street fell silent after the impact. The cause remains unclear.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided at Avenue N and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 53-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury, and was in shock. Four other occupants, including both drivers, reported minor or unspecified injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, noting only 'Unspecified' for all involved. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The cause of the crash remains undetermined in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14