Brooklyn Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

Night crash on Avenue J. SUV and sedan collide. Two passengers hurt. One suffers arm injury, another leg injury. Both in shock. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, danger in the dark.

Two vehicles collided at Avenue J and East 84th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan crashed at 9:55 p.m. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 33, were injured. One suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury, the other a knee and lower leg injury. Both reported pain and shock. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV was starting in traffic, the sedan was traveling east. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and sedan collided on Avenue K. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Both vehicles showed damage. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. The street bore the marks of impact. The city’s danger was plain.

A crash on Avenue K in Brooklyn involved a moped and a sedan, both traveling west. According to the police report, the moped rider, a 34-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a knee and leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped was changing lanes when it struck the sedan’s right side. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The moped rider had no safety equipment. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The report highlights driver errors as key causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Flatbush Avenue and Kings Highway. Both drivers were hurt. Police cite improper lane use and distraction. Metal twisted. Arms and backs bruised. The street stayed open. The danger stayed with it.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 35-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman—suffered injuries to their arms and backs. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risks when drivers lose focus and fail to keep to their lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan reversed on Avenue M. The driver struck a 70-year-old man crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered leg abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger was real.

A 70-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan, backing southbound on Avenue M near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, struck him as he crossed in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver and another occupant of the sedan were not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks pedestrians face from drivers reversing without proper caution and failing to yield, especially at intersections. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two people suffered neck injuries in Brooklyn. A sedan struck an SUV’s rear bumper. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. The crash left victims with whiplash. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.

A crash on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two occupants, a woman driving and a man in the front passenger seat, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The sedan, traveling south, struck the left rear bumper of the parked SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses. Systemic dangers persist when drivers lose focus, putting everyone at risk inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Belt Parkway, a taxi struck an SUV from behind. The SUV driver suffered a head injury. Police cited following too closely. Both vehicles moved straight ahead. The crash left one person hurt, another shaken, and exposed the danger of tailgating.

A crash on Belt Parkway involved a taxi and an SUV, both traveling west. According to the police report, the taxi struck the center back end of the SUV. The 48-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. The 41-year-old male taxi driver was listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The report states, 'According to the police report, following too closely led to the collision.' No other contributing factors were listed. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user inside the struck vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. The street bore the mark of distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Farragut Road in Brooklyn collided. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Another driver, a 54-year-old woman, and a 31-year-old male occupant reported unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both drivers. Vehicle damage included right side doors and a right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a man crossing East 96th Street at Avenue L. The crash left the pedestrian with leg injuries. The driver and a passenger were also hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. The street saw pain and shock in the morning light.

A crash on East 96th Street at Avenue L in Brooklyn involved a sedan striking a 42-year-old man who was crossing the street. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of pain or nausea. The driver, a 23-year-old woman, and a 38-year-old passenger were also injured. The driver was listed as being in shock, with chest pain. The police report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The incident did not occur at an intersection, and no traffic signal was involved. The report makes no mention of helmet or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.

• Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02

A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Avenue with the signal. She suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. The driver failed to yield. The crash left her in shock. The intersection bore the mark of violence.

A sedan traveling north on Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street struck a 68-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the woman suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was left in shock. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The impact point was the left front bumper, damaging the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian was following the signal. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to yield at crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man on an e-scooter crashed on Remsen Avenue. He suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention. The street saw another body hit the pavement. The city’s danger for riders remains plain.

A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured in a crash at 900 Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. The e-scooter’s left front bumper was damaged. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Kimball Street as a sedan struck the right side of a parked SUV. A 33-year-old man behind the wheel suffered back pain and whiplash, conscious but shaken. Emergency crews arrived to a scene marked by twisted doors and broken routine.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kimball Street near Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a sedan and two SUVs. The crash left a 33-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling north, struck the right side doors of a parked SUV, while another SUV was also involved, sustaining damage to its right front bumper. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing danger posed by driver error, specifically the failure to yield, in New York City traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Kings Hwy and E 40 St in Brooklyn. Metal scraped and glass scattered. A 72-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The evening air carried the sharp scent of gasoline and dust.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of Kings Hwy and E 40 St in Brooklyn. The collision left a 72-year-old male driver injured with an abrasion to his arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Additionally, 'Alcohol Involvement' is cited for one driver. These driver errors are central to the incident. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the consequences when traffic controls fail and alcohol is involved behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass rattled on Kings Highway at Avenue K as a sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind. Two rear passengers, a man and a woman, suffered bruises and abrasions. Sirens echoed as emergency crews responded in the late afternoon light.

Two passengers in a sedan were injured when their vehicle, stopped in traffic on Kings Highway at Avenue K, was rear-ended by another car. According to the police report, the crash resulted in a male passenger sustaining contusions and a female passenger suffering abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. These driver errors directly preceded the impact, which struck the right rear bumper of the sedan. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. Both injured passengers were conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal slammed into metal at E 96 St and Avenue L. Three men inside a sedan were hurt, one with head trauma, all conscious but shaken. Police lights flickered on cracked asphalt as emergency crews worked in the late afternoon haze.

Three people were injured in a collision involving a sedan and an SUV at E 96 St and Avenue L in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:16 p.m. and left a 29-year-old male driver, a 25-year-old front passenger, and a 48-year-old rear passenger in the sedan with internal injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. All injured parties were described as conscious at the scene. The SUV sustained damage to the center front end, while the sedan was struck on the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air filled with sirens on E 79 St as a Ford pickup and BMW sedan collided. A 34-year-old front passenger gripped his shoulder, stunned and in shock. Broken glass and twisted metal marked the intersection in Canarsie.

A crash involving a Ford pickup truck and a BMW sedan occurred on E 79 St at Paerdegat 1 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male passenger in the pickup was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder trauma and emotional shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. These driver errors played a direct role in the collision, which took place as both vehicles were traveling straight. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to maintain focus and visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air filled with the sound of metal on metal as a sedan struck the back of a pickup truck on Belt Parkway. Emergency lights flashed. A 25-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash, conscious but shaken amid the chaos.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway collided with the center rear end of a pickup truck, also heading east. The crash left the 25-year-old driver of the sedan injured, with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan failed to maintain a safe distance before impact. 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' is also cited, suggesting sudden changes in traffic ahead. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when driver attention lapses and following distances shrink on busy city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 69-year-old man crossing Avenue J in Brooklyn was hit by a sedan making a right turn. The impact left him conscious but bleeding from a head abrasion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived, the street marked by broken quiet and scattered debris.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue J made a right turn onto E 108 St and struck a 69-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as an abrasion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were detailed in the data, and there is no mention of helmet use or traffic signals as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the vehicle, and the pedestrian was in the intersection at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Arkansas Drive, a sedan crashes into the back of a parked SUV. Metal crunches. An 89-year-old driver slumps unconscious, never to wake. A baby, a toddler, and others sit strapped in, silent. The street stands still in the aftermath.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Arkansas Drive near 56th Drive in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked SUV. The impact left the 89-year-old male driver of the sedan unconscious; he was later pronounced dead. The report states the driver 'lost consciousness' before the crash, which is listed as a contributing factor. The parked SUV, registered in New Jersey, held three occupants, including a baby and a toddler. All SUV occupants remained silent and strapped in after the collision. The SUV was stationary at the time, and the point of impact was the center back end. No other contributing factors or violations are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV’s left bumper caught a 17-year-old boy on Avenue J. Blood pooled on the pavement. The boy lay unconscious, head split, as the driver idled nearby. Distraction behind the wheel turned a Brooklyn street into a scene of violence.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Avenue J near East 51st Street struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the boy was left unconscious on the pavement with severe head lacerations after the impact, which occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper. The driver was operating a 2013 Ford SUV and remained at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The report also notes the pedestrian was 'Riding/Walking Along Highway Against Traffic' and lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor. The primary focus remains on the driver’s inattention, which led to the violent collision and left a teenager gravely injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14