Feb 26 - A BMW SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact, damaging rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2024 BMW SUV and a 2025 Nissan sedan, both traveling eastbound. The BMW SUV impacted the left rear bumper of the Nissan sedan, which was struck from behind. The front passenger of the sedan, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The BMW SUV driver, licensed in New York, failed to maintain attention, resulting in the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 25 - Two SUVs collided at an intersection on Mayfair Dr S. Both drivers were distracted, causing a crash that injured a 19-year-old female driver. Impact struck the center front and left rear quarter panels, leaving one occupant in shock with neck injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:08 on Mayfair Dr S involving two station wagons/SUVs. One vehicle was traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The impact was to the center front end of the southbound SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the westbound SUV. A 19-year-old female driver, occupant of the westbound vehicle, sustained neck injuries and was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and experienced shock. The report explicitly notes driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 24 - A sedan turned right on Ralph Ave. A motorscooter hit its back end. The rider took neck injuries and whiplash. The driver walked away. Urban turns stay deadly for those outside steel.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Ralph Ave in Brooklyn was struck by a motorscooter traveling straight. The motorscooter's left front bumper hit the sedan's center back end. The 29-year-old scooter rider suffered neck trauma and whiplash, with injury severity level 3. He was not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was unhurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. No helmet use or victim fault is noted. The crash, at 7:19 pm in zip code 11234, shows the danger when turning vehicles cross paths with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 24 - Two SUVs collided on Stanley Avenue. One driver suffered full-body trauma and shock. Police cited following too closely and passing too closely. Impact crushed doors and front end.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. One SUV was going straight, the other making a left turn. The crash struck the right side doors of the first SUV and demolished the front end of the second. The 55-year-old male driver of the first SUV was injured, suffering trauma to his entire body and shock. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as driver errors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 23 - Two women were injured in a rear-end crash on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Both occupants of the lead sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:05 AM on Farragut Road near Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided when the trailing vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead sedan. The lead vehicle carried two female occupants, a 44-year-old driver and a 47-year-old right rear passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. The driver complained of whiplash, and both occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor cited by police was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The trailing vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 20 - A 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and seriously injured in a Brooklyn crash. The impact damaged the motorcycle’s left front bumper. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver impairment in the collision.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was traveling northwest on Avenue K in Brooklyn at 1:32 AM when the crash occurred. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm injury, classified as severe. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment. The driver was licensed and operating the motorcycle straight ahead prior to impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores the dangers of impaired driving and its role in serious motorcycle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 19 - A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound motorbike on Glenwood Rd. The motorbike driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn at 7:20 PM. A 2004 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound motorbike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the motorbike. The motorbike driver, a 29-year-old male with a learner's permit, sustained a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.

• BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18

Feb 14 - SUV swung a bad U-turn on Farragut. Smashed into a sedan. Three inside the SUV hurt—head and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn, ignored traffic control. Pain, shock, no escape.

According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn struck a sedan traveling straight at 22:22. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as key factors. Three SUV occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male passenger with head trauma, a 32-year-old female driver with chest injuries, and a 25-year-old female passenger with head injuries. All wore lap belts and harnesses, none were ejected. Each reported pain, nausea, and shock. The police report highlights driver errors—improper turning and ignoring traffic control—as causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 14 - A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 13 - A bus and sedan collided on Avenue S. A 23-year-old bus passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Defective headlights contributed. The crash shows how equipment failure puts lives at risk.

According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided at 19:47 on Avenue S in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling north. The bus was stopped in traffic when the sedan struck its left front quarter panel. A 23-year-old male passenger on the bus was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Headlights Defective' as a contributing factor, pointing to equipment failure as a key cause. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash highlights the danger posed by defective vehicle equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 13 - A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 6 - Two SUVs collided on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:06 p.m. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Impact damaged left rear and right front quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:06 on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn involving two station wagon/SUV vehicles. One SUV was parked westbound when struck on its left rear quarter panel by another SUV making a right turn westbound. The driver of the moving SUV, a 52-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, with contusions and bruises reported. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels at the points of impact. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 3 - Two vehicles crashed at night in Brooklyn. An SUV traveling south struck a sedan making a right turn eastbound. The sedan’s driver hit the SUV’s right front bumper. A front passenger in the SUV suffered knee and leg injuries, left in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 near 2148 Ralph Ave in Brooklyn. A 2008 Chevrolet SUV traveling south collided with a 2007 Honda sedan making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors beyond that. The SUV carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan had one occupant, the licensed male driver. The report does not list victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks at intersections involving turning vehicles and through traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 31 - A taxi struck a 27-year-old man at Avenue J and Flatbush. The pedestrian suffered knee, leg, and foot injuries. He was conscious. The crash marked another night of danger for Brooklyn’s walkers.

According to the police report, a taxi hit a 27-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection of Avenue J and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:40 PM. The man was in the roadway and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions and a moderate injury severity. He remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians at Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05