No Deaths, Just Broken Bodies: Brooklyn’s Streets Still Bleed

A sedan collided head-on with an e-bike on Flatbush Avenue, ejecting the 21-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered lower arm injuries and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s disregard for traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 19:21 on Flatbush Avenue, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north struck an e-bike traveling west. The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and also traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, leading to severe injury of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a sedan collided with him at Flatbush Avenue. The cyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock. The crash occurred as the bicyclist changed lanes, leading to impact with the sedan’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured in a collision with a 2024 BMW sedan at 21:58 in Brooklyn near 450 Flatbush Avenue. The bicyclist was changing lanes traveling north when the sedan, also traveling north and going straight ahead, struck him with its left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The police report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors, indicating the bicyclist’s lane change played a role in the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision point was the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female e-scooter driver struck a male cyclist from behind on East Drive in Brooklyn. The collision caused facial abrasions to the e-scooter rider. Police cited following too closely as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:37 on East Drive in Brooklyn. A female e-scooter driver traveling north collided with a male cyclist also traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter striking the center back end of the bike. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the e-scooter driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Both vehicles showed no damage, and the e-scooter driver was not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers of close vehicle proximity on shared paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two occupants suffered injuries in a multi-sedan crash on Flatbush Avenue. The driver and front passenger endured shock and bodily harm. A defective accelerator was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting vehicle malfunction in the collision’s cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:34. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The driver of the moving sedan, a 41-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The front passenger, a 28-year-old female, was also injured and in shock, with chest injuries noted. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts. The report identifies a defective accelerator as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a vehicle malfunction played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two bicyclists collided head-on on East Drive in Brooklyn. A 12-year-old boy suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on East Drive collided head-on at around 4 p.m. in Brooklyn. The 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both bicyclists were riding straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of their bikes. The injured bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were listed. The collision highlights the dangers of right-of-way violations among cyclists in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter driver suffered severe leg injuries after being ejected in a crash caused by improper lane usage and driver distraction. The collision occurred on Eastern Parkway, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle maneuvers and risky passing behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eastern Parkway at 17:46 involving an e-scooter driver and another vehicle traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was ejected from his vehicle. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors to the crash. The other vehicle was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the center back end of the e-scooter. The injured driver was wearing a helmet, classified as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist),' but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper lane changes and distracted driving in NYC traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old man suffered severe whole-body injuries and lost consciousness after being struck by a northbound cyclist on East Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was off intersection, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a bicycle traveling northbound on East Drive in Brooklyn at 18:54. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle. The pedestrian was located off an intersection, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors for both the pedestrian and the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The cyclist was going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report does not indicate any helmet use or crossing signal involvement. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the severe injuries sustained by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A speeding electric sedan hit a parked Jeep on Flatbush. The unbelted driver flew out. A helmeted woman in back was torn at the leg. Both bled on the street, awake and broken. Driver inexperience marked the crash.

An electric sedan struck a parked Jeep near 450 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's driver was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. A woman in the rear seat, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg wounds. Both victims were conscious but badly injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The woman in back wore a helmet, but the crash's force left both bleeding and still. No pedestrians or bystanders were reported hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south hit a bicyclist going east at Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury and bruises. The driver was distracted. The cyclist wore no helmet. The crash left the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury and contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The cyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike rider was ejected and injured at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old man suffered abrasions and knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The rider was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected while traveling south near Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the rider's response to another vehicle not directly involved in the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The rider was not using any safety equipment at the time. The crash occurred while the rider was going straight ahead, and the point of impact was classified as "Other." The rider remained conscious despite the injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan cut across Flatbush. The scooter hit hard. The rider flew, smashed down, leg torn and bleeding. He lay conscious, broken on the street. Driver errors stacked up. The city kept moving. Blood marked the morning.

A crash unfolded near 450 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan made an improper turn across the lane. A motorscooter, heading straight, struck the car. The scooter rider, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his leg. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The scooter rider wore no helmet or protective gear, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and seriously injured on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, struck the cyclist while starting from parking. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved an unlicensed driver who was starting from a parking spot and struck the bicyclist, who was traveling straight south. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Flatbush Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s front center, causing severe injury to the unlicensed rider.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a southbound motorcycle going straight. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his entire body. He was conscious but seriously injured. The report lists the contributing factor as "Turning Improperly" by the sedan driver. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old male SUV driver slammed into the rear of a bus on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and improper lane usage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of a 2019 SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a bus traveling south on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors contributing to the crash. The bus had one occupant and was impacted on its right front bumper. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on Eastern Parkway near Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Eastern Parkway collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the taxi driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred near Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn's 35th council district. The bicyclist remained conscious after the collision but suffered internal complaints and moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 33-year-old woman crossing Prospect Park West was struck by a southbound moped. The driver, 42, unlicensed and inexperienced, suffered bruises to his arm. The pedestrian sustained knee and lower leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old unlicensed moped driver traveling south on Prospect Park West collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for both parties. The moped's center front end struck the pedestrian. The driver was not ejected but was injured. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers operating mopeds in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old male e-bike rider collided with two young female pedestrians crossing Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. All three suffered abrasions and injuries to limbs. The rider was ejected but wore a helmet. The driver was unlicensed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on Prospect Park West struck two female pedestrians, ages 5 and 7, who were crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both pedestrians sustained abrasions and injuries to their legs and bodies. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, despite wearing a helmet. The report notes the driver was unlicensed. The vehicle sustained no damage. Contributing factors are unspecified, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a key error. The pedestrians were not at an intersection and were crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 74-year-old motorcyclist struck the rear of a taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a taxi also moving north. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The taxi and motorcycle both had front and rear-end damage respectively. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Parkside Avenue. The bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and was in shock. Both vehicles struck each other front-left. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south and a bicycle traveling west collided head-on on Parkside Avenue. The bicyclist, a 62-year-old man, was ejected and sustained upper arm injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan was driven by a licensed female driver. Both vehicles impacted at their left front bumpers. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or violations were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped making a right turn struck a parked sedan on 11 Street in Brooklyn. Two occupants on the moped suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan bore damage on its right side doors. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two occupants was making a right turn on 11 Street in Brooklyn when it collided with a parked sedan. The moped's front center impacted the sedan's right side doors. Both the moped driver, a 43-year-old man, and a 66-year-old female passenger sustained contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14