Crash Count for District 37
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,499
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,582
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 938
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 66
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CD 37
Killed 13
+1
Crush Injuries 11
Whole body 5
Head 3
Chest 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Amputation 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 14
Head 8
+3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 31
Head 11
+6
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Whole body 4
Face 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Eye 1
Neck 1
Concussion 22
Head 12
+7
Neck 4
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 156
Neck 63
+58
Back 42
+37
Head 32
+27
Whole body 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 5
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Contusion/Bruise 170
Lower leg/foot 68
+63
Head 30
+25
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 18
+13
Hip/upper leg 11
+6
Back 10
+5
Face 7
+2
Whole body 5
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 1
Abrasion 159
Lower leg/foot 59
+54
Lower arm/hand 31
+26
Head 18
+13
Face 13
+8
Whole body 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Back 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Eye 4
Neck 3
Pain/Nausea 86
Back 17
+12
Whole body 17
+12
Lower leg/foot 14
+9
Head 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Neck 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 37?

Preventable Speeding in CD 37 School Zones

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Atlantic and Elton: two lives gone on a road we already knew was deadly

Atlantic and Elton: two lives gone on a road we already knew was deadly

District 37: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 6, 2025

Just after 8 PM on Sep 1, at Atlantic Avenue and Elton Street, a man and a woman on a motorcycle were ejected and died after colliding with an SUV making a left turn (NYC Open Data; ABC7).

They were two of 13 people killed on District 37 streets since Jan 1, 2022 (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Sep 1: Two people on a Harley‑Davidson were killed in a collision with a left‑turning SUV at Atlantic Ave and Elton St (NYC Open Data; ABC7).
  • Aug 19: Two SUVs collided; a teen rear passenger was injured (timeline).
  • Aug 15: Left‑turn sedan hit two motorcycle riders (timeline).
  • Jul 27: Moped rider was killed on Jamaica Avenue (timeline).

Speed and steel do not forgive after dark

Crashes do not slow in this district. Year to date: 1,345 crashes, up 15.7% from last year’s 1,162. Deaths climbed from 3 to 5; serious injuries from 10 to 18 (NYC Open Data). The hours when families head home are the worst. Deaths stack up in the evening, including 6 PM through 10 PM in the district’s hourly record (NYC Open Data).

Atlantic Avenue is a known wound. In this period it saw 1 death and 253 injuries tied to crashes in District 37. Central Avenue saw 2 deaths and 47 injuries (NYC Open Data).

Drivers making lefts and rights keep hitting people. Police records show recurring driver failures: failure to yield and disregarding signals appear again and again in the district’s severe crashes (NYC Open Data).

The biggest machines do the deepest harm

Pedestrians in District 37 are most often hit by drivers in sedans and SUVs, but trucks and buses are deadlier: they are tied to 2 pedestrian deaths and 6 serious injuries in the current tally (NYC Open Data). A bus driver hit a pedestrian on Van Sinderen Avenue near Herkimer Street this spring; police cited driver distraction (NYC Open Data).

At Broadway and Somers, a turning bus driver left a man on a bike with severe head bleeding in July (NYC Open Data).

We know what clears the view

Daylighting removes parked cars at corners so people can see and be seen. Council Member Sandy Nurse backs a citywide push to require it: “Universal daylighting is a proven, effective way to make our streets safer for pedestrians, bikers and drivers” (City & State NY). Nurse also co‑sponsors Intro 1138, which would ban standing or parking within 20 feet of crosswalks and force 1,000 hardened daylighting installs per year (NYC Council – Legistar).

On abandoned hulks that block sightlines and crosswalks, the Council voted to make removal faster; Nurse voted yes (NYC Council – Legistar).

District pattern, city fixes

Here the bodies are pedestrians, cyclists, moped riders, passengers, and drivers. The pattern repeats on Bushwick Avenue, Central Avenue, Crescent Street, Hale Avenue, and up and down Atlantic. Evenings cut the deepest. Heavy vehicles add fatal force. It does not stop on its own.

Two citywide moves would help now:

  • Lower the default speed limit on residential streets. Slower speeds cut deaths. New Yorkers have already organized for it; the mechanism exists. Start with a citywide 20 MPH default and build from there (CrashCount: Take Action).
  • Stop repeat speeders with in‑car limiters for the worst offenders. Require intelligent speed assistance for drivers who rack up camera or point violations, as outlined in the Stop Super Speeders push (CrashCount: Take Action).

Accountability

The two people who died at Atlantic and Elton cannot be brought back. The fixes are known. Use them. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Atlantic Avenue and Elton Street?
On Sep 1, 2025, just after 8 PM, a motorcycle and an SUV collided at Atlantic Avenue and Elton Street. The driver and passenger on the motorcycle were ejected and died. Police records list the SUV as making a left turn. Source: NYC Open Data crash record and ABC7 coverage.
How many people have been killed on District 37 streets since 2022?
Thirteen people have been killed between Jan 1, 2022 and Sep 6, 2025, according to District 37 rollups in the provided dataset.
Where are the worst spots?
Atlantic Avenue shows the largest injury burden in the period, with one death and 253 injuries tied to crashes in District 37. Central Avenue shows two deaths and 47 injuries. Source: NYC Open Data crash data for the district period.
When are crashes most deadly here?
Evenings. The district’s hourly distribution shows deaths occurring during 6–10 PM, among other hours. Source: NYC Open Data hourly distribution in the provided analysis.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4), filtered to Council District 37 for 2022-01-01 through 2025-09-06. We counted total crashes, fatalities, injuries, serious injuries, top locations, hourly distributions, and pedestrian injury by vehicle type. Data was accessed Sep 6, 2025. You can view the base dataset here.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

Council Member Sandy Nurse

District 37

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Maritza Davila

District 53

State Senator Julia Salazar

District 18

Other Geographies

District 37 Council District 37 sits in Queens, Precinct 104, AD 53, SD 18.

It contains Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery, Cypress Hills, East New York (North), Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Ocean Hill, Brooklyn CB4, Brooklyn CB5.

See also
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 37

17
Sedan Strikes E-Bike at Unsafe Speed on Euclid

Jul 17 - A sedan slammed into an e-bike on Euclid Avenue near Jamaica. The rider, 39, hit the pavement. Blood pooled on his leg. Metal twisted. The morning air filled with pain and sirens. Unsafe speed left the street scarred.

A sedan collided with an e-bike on Euclid Avenue near Jamaica Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left side doors crumpled, and the e-bike’s front end shattered. The report states, 'A sedan tore into an e-bike at speed. The rider, 39, hit the pavement hard. Blood soaked his leg.' No helmet or signaling issues are listed as contributing factors. The data highlights unsafe speed as the key driver error. The crash left the vulnerable rider injured and the street marked by violence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
SUV Slams Tesla Rear, Driver’s Arm Crushed

Jul 12 - Two SUVs collided on Crescent Street near Atlantic Avenue. A 2003 Honda struck the rear of a Tesla. The Honda driver, a 44-year-old woman, sat conscious, arm crushed, pain sharp in the heat. Metal and glass scattered. Silence followed the impact.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Crescent Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV struck the rear of a Tesla SUV. The Honda’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm but remained conscious and belted. The report states, “A 2003 Honda struck the Tesla’s rear. The driver, 44, sat conscious, arm crushed, seatbelt tight.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal and glass scattered, and the driver’s pain marked the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
SUV Turns, Strikes E-Bike Rider Head-On

Jun 22 - A 58-year-old man rode his e-bike north on Broadway. An SUV turned left and hit him head-on. He flew from the bike. Blood pooled on the street. He died there. The driver was inattentive. The city lights stayed broken above.

A 58-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on Broadway at Conway Street in Brooklyn was killed when a southbound SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and distracted. The report also lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. The police report states, 'He flew from the saddle. Head trauma. Broken lights above. Blood on the street. He died there, alone.' The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Teen E-Biker Slams Parked SUV, Hip Torn

Jun 16 - A 16-year-old on an e-bike crashed into a parked SUV on Jamaica Avenue. His hip split open. Blood on metal. He stayed conscious. The SUV did not move. The street was quiet. The boy could not move.

A 16-year-old riding an e-bike struck the side of a parked SUV near 135 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen's hip split open on impact, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but could not move. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained no damage. The e-bike rider was the only person hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Aggressive Driving Injures Pedestrian on Pennsylvania Avenue

May 24 - A van backed up. A sedan lunged forward. A man, 33, was struck on Pennsylvania Avenue. Blood spilled from his leg. The street froze. Aggressive driving shattered the calm. Metal bent. Silence followed.

A crash at Pennsylvania Avenue and Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn left a 33-year-old man injured. According to the police report, a van was backing up while a sedan surged ahead. The pedestrian, not at a crosswalk, was hit by the sedan’s front end and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front crumpled from the impact. No other injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data highlights aggressive driving as the key driver error in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Bus Clips Man Exiting Parked Car on De Kalb

May 6 - A man stepped from a parked car. A bus passed too close. Metal ripped his arm. Blood spilled on De Kalb Avenue. The bus did not stop. The man stayed behind, awake, bleeding, his arm torn open.

A 31-year-old man exited a parked car on De Kalb Avenue. As he stepped down, a westbound bus passed too close. According to the police report, 'Passing Too Closely' was the contributing factor. The bus struck the man’s arm, causing severe lacerations and heavy bleeding. The bus did not stop. The man remained conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or other vehicle occupants. The police report lists no errors by the victim. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to give space to people outside cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Car Passes Too Close, Hits Teen Pedestrian

Mar 21 - A car sped down Grove Street at dusk. The driver passed too close. The front end struck a 15-year-old boy. His leg split open. Blood pooled. The driver fled. The boy stayed awake, pain sharp and raw.

A 15-year-old boy walking on Grove Street was struck by a car passing too closely. According to the police report, 'the front slammed into a 15-year-old boy. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The driver never stopped.' The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver did not remain after the crash. No mention of helmet or signaling was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue

Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.

A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Box Truck Strikes Woman at Atlantic and Crescent

Oct 26 - A box truck rolled north on Atlantic. A young woman crossed. Steel met flesh. Her skull split. Blood pooled. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound. The street held the mark.

A box truck traveling north on Atlantic Avenue struck a 23-year-old woman at the corner of Crescent Street. According to the police report, 'A box truck rolled north. A young woman crossed against the light. Steel struck skull. Her head split open. Blood pooled at the curb. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations. The truck’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but no contributing factors are assigned to the driver. Other occupants in the truck were not injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Cyclist Thrown After Striking Sedan Door

Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.

A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Cyclist Thrown After Striking Stopped SUV

Sep 3 - A young cyclist hit the back of a stopped SUV on Central Avenue. He flew forward, face first. Blood on the street. The SUV’s brakes were defective. The rider stayed conscious. His face split open. No helmet. The driver was unhurt.

A 24-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the rear of a stopped SUV at Central Avenue and Menahan Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A bike slammed into the rear of a stopped SUV. The rider, 24, flew forward. No helmet. His face split open on impact. The SUV’s brakes were defective. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations and was ejected from his bike. The SUV’s brakes were listed as defective, a critical contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver or occupant. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Scooter Rider Thrown, Face Torn in Bushwick Crash

Aug 11 - A scooter hit a turning sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement. Blood pooled. His face was torn. He lay still, unconscious. Unsafe lane changing and speed led to carnage. The street bore the mark.

A violent crash unfolded on Bushwick Avenue near Conway Street. A motor scooter collided with a sedan making a left turn. The 25-year-old scooter rider was ejected, landing headfirst. He suffered severe facial lacerations and was found unconscious. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, age 30, was not reported injured. The scooter rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and silence, another casualty of reckless maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Barbey Street

Aug 10 - A motorcycle hit the rear of a sedan on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 25, was thrown halfway off. His arm ripped open. Blood marked the street. The bike stood whole. The man did not.

A crash unfolded on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a sedan. The 25-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Blood covered the street. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. Helmet use or signals were not mentioned as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcycle rider injured and the sedan undamaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Sedan Strikes Boy on Rockaway Avenue

Jul 6 - A sedan hit an 11-year-old boy crossing Rockaway Avenue. Blood pooled on his chest. The car did not stop. The boy stood, stunned, bleeding in the street. The driver rolled on. No damage to the car. Only the child left behind.

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Rockaway Avenue near 39th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'An 11-year-old boy crossed against the light. A sedan struck him. Blood bloomed from his chest. He stood, stunned. The car rolled on, untouched.' The boy suffered a chest injury and severe bleeding. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, continued driving and reported no damage to the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The police report notes the boy was crossing against the signal, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the child injured and in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street

Jul 4 - A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.

A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Head-On Sedan Crash Crushes Brooklyn Occupants

Jul 4 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Etna Street. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest. A woman gripped her neck. Both conscious. Both trapped. Lane markings failed. Speed ruled. The street bore the scars.

Two sedans collided head-on on Crescent Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 57-year-old man suffered chest crush injuries and a 56-year-old woman endured neck crush injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. Another driver, age 26, had minor facial bleeding. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These systemic failures set the stage for the violent impact. The police report describes steel screaming and bodies crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by pain and metal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Motorcycle Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton Street

Jun 19 - A motorcycle sped down Fulton. An old man stepped into its path. The machine struck him head-on. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed awake. The street echoed with silence after the crash.

An 83-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a motorcycle near 3154 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling at an unsafe speed and hit the man head-on as he crossed the street. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. Driver errors listed in the data include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash did not occur at an intersection or crosswalk. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the contributing factors. The impact left the street marked by silence and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bushwick Avenue

Jun 18 - A motorcycle hit an SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The rider flew, struck the pavement, his leg torn open. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. Both drivers distracted. The rider lay awake, bleeding, on the street.

A crash on Bushwick Avenue near Weirfield Street left a 26-year-old motorcycle rider severely injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV. The rider was ejected and suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding. The SUV’s front end was damaged. Both drivers were listed as inattentive or distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as the contributing factor for each. The report notes the motorcycle rider wore no safety gear, but only after calling out driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the 27-year-old woman driving the SUV. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, with vulnerable road users paying the price.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn

Jun 15 - A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.

A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider From Behind

Jun 14 - A sedan slammed into a young e-bike rider on Atlantic Avenue. The car hit from behind. The rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The rider lay still, breathing shallow, eyes open to the sky.

A sedan struck a 21-year-old e-bike rider from behind on Atlantic Avenue near Havens Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 21-year-old e-bike rider from behind. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the hot pavement. The car kept going. The rider lay still, eyes open, breathing shallow.' The rider suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. The sedan driver fled, leaving the injured rider on the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19