Williamsburg Bleeds—And City Hall Lets It Happen

A driver backed up unsafely on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An e-bike rider struck the vehicle’s rear. The rider suffered a leg injury and shock. The crash left pain and damage. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.

An e-bike rider was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a vehicle backed unsafely, causing the e-bike to strike the rear of the vehicle. The e-bike rider, a 21-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The rider reported pain and nausea. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to operate safely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit an e-scooter on Berry Street. The scooter rider was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was semiconscious and hurt. Police cited illness as a factor. The crash left both drivers injured, the street marked by impact.

A crash on Berry Street in Brooklyn involved a Ford SUV and an e-scooter. The 33-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The 68-year-old male SUV driver was semiconscious with abdominal and pelvic injuries. According to the police report, 'Illness' was listed as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the e-scooter with its left front bumper. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet. No pedestrians were reported injured. The collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when driver impairment is present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an e-scooter on Driggs Avenue. The e-scooter rider, a 53-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention. Both vehicles moved south. The sedan was entering a parked position. Streets stayed dangerous. Injuries followed.

A crash on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 53-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to the face. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan, registered in Maryland, was entering a parked position while the e-scooter was traveling straight ahead. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was unlicensed. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The police report highlights driver inattention as the main contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Three people hurt. Faces bloodied. Necks snapped. Drivers pushed too fast, blew past signals. Metal twisted. Passengers shaken. The road took its toll. The system failed to slow them.

Two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people suffered injuries: a 32-year-old male driver with pain across his body, a 19-year-old female rear passenger with facial bleeding, and a 24-year-old male rear passenger with whiplash. The crash report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal torn and bodies hurt. The data shows drivers failed to control their speed and ignored traffic signals, leading to harm for those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash on Bedford Ave. Two sedans collide. Alcohol involved. One driver dies. A passenger suffers head injury. Metal and glass scatter. Sirens wail. Streets stained. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.

A deadly crash unfolded on Bedford Avenue at North 11th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two sedans collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. One male driver, age 50, was killed. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury. The report states: “Alcohol Involvement.” No other specific driver errors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives shattered. The system allowed danger to fester on city streets. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact left a front-seat passenger hurt, suffering head trauma and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The road turned violent in a heartbeat.

A rear-end collision unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, a sedan struck another vehicle’s back end while both traveled east. The crash injured a female front passenger, who suffered head trauma and whiplash. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The report does not mention any actions by the injured passenger that contributed to the crash. The force of the impact targeted the center back end of one car and the center front end of the other. The system failed to protect a vulnerable passenger. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV hit a cyclist at Bedford Avenue and North 11th Street. The impact left the cyclist with a concussion and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the bike’s left rear. Streets remain dangerous.

A crash on Bedford Avenue at North 11th Street in Brooklyn involved a northbound SUV and a cyclist. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper struck the left rear of the bicycle. The 44-year-old cyclist suffered a concussion and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was in shock at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. The collision highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Morning light on Ainslie Street. A box truck and a sedan collide head-on. Metal crunches, glass scatters. A young woman in the sedan’s rear seat suffers a head abrasion. Sirens echo. The city keeps moving, but someone is hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan and a box truck, both traveling north, collided at 31 Ainslie Street in Brooklyn. The impact left a 25-year-old female passenger in the sedan with a head abrasion. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating actions by one or both drivers led to the crash. No further details on specific driver errors are provided. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Honda sedan struck two teens on a bike at Driggs Avenue and North 9th Street. Metal crashed. Blood spilled. The unlicensed driver looked away, ignoring traffic controls. The night echoed with shock and pain, leaving young bodies torn and trembling.

According to the police report, a Honda sedan traveling east on Driggs Avenue collided with a bike carrying a 16-year-old boy and girl at North 9th Street in Brooklyn. Both teens were partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to the head and chest, with shock noted in each case. The report states the sedan's driver was unlicensed and had 'looked away,' citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the right side doors of the bike. No safety equipment was used by the victims, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and ignoring traffic controls, especially when an unlicensed driver is behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on S 5 St in Brooklyn when one driver made an unsafe lane change. The front passenger of one vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on S 5 St in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided when one driver committed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' causing the impact. The left front bumper of one sedan struck the right rear bumper of the other. The front passenger in the second vehicle, a 32-year-old female, was injured with back pain and shock, restrained by a harness. The report highlights driver errors as the primary contributing factors, specifically improper passing and unsafe lane changes. Vehicle damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of one car and the right rear quarter panel of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795557, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after disregarding traffic control and failing to yield right-of-way. The collision impacted the moped's front center, leaving the driver in shock and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Metropolitan Ave near Union Ave in Brooklyn at 10:15. The moped driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The moped's front center end was the point of impact. The driver was helmeted but still sustained injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights the driver’s errors in ignoring traffic signals and failing to yield, which directly led to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage. The vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. Both drivers complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 16:12. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided. The first vehicle, a 2022 BMW sedan, was going straight ahead when it struck the rear of a 2014 Honda sedan that was merging. The point of impact was the BMW's center front end and the Honda's center back end, causing damage to the right front bumper of the BMW and the left rear bumper of the Honda. Both drivers, licensed men from New York, suffered injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, each complaining of pain or nausea. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus struck a pedestrian crossing outside a signal and injured a passenger inside. Both suffered bruises and moderate injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in Brooklyn’s streets.

According to the police report, a 2015 New Flyer bus traveling west on S 4 St in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing without a signal. The pedestrian was injured with contusions to his elbow and lower arm. Inside the bus, a 53-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear suffered a head contusion. Both victims were conscious and sustained moderate injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus’s point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted bus drivers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial contusions in a crash on Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a single bicyclist was involved in a crash on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was the driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruise to the face, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The data focuses on the injury and crash details without attributing fault or noting victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound sedan and eastbound taxi collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge. The sedan driver suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. Police cited unsafe lane changing and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:16 on the Williamsburg Bridge involving a westbound 2021 Honda sedan and an eastbound 2019 Nissan taxi. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old male, was injured with chest trauma and internal complaints but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting both vehicles at their center front ends. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The taxi was traveling straight ahead when struck. The report focuses on driver errors leading to the crash, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck making a left turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bleeding, and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2024 Chevrolet pick-up truck was making a left turn eastbound near Division Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:00 AM when it struck two pedestrians, a 37-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy. Both pedestrians were crossing the street with the signal at the intersection. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, causing injuries to the pedestrians’ knees, lower legs, and feet, along with minor bleeding and shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his errors in yielding and turning led directly to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed male driver crashed his SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. Alcohol was involved. The driver suffered severe leg injuries. The vehicle was demolished on impact. No other occupants were reported injured or ejected.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver operating a 2010 Honda SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp crashed at 16:05. The vehicle was demolished upon impact. The driver was unlicensed and alcohol involvement was cited twice as contributing factors. The driver sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors including operating the vehicle while unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash underscores systemic dangers posed by impaired and unlicensed driving on high-speed ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck rolled down Lorimer Street. The driver, alone, lost consciousness at the wheel. The truck did not swerve. The right front bumper struck. The driver died in the cab. The street stayed quiet, darkness holding the scene.

According to the police report, a box truck was traveling south on Lorimer Street near 517 Lorimer St in Brooklyn at 3:08 a.m. when the 51-year-old male driver lost consciousness. The report states, 'The driver, 51, lost consciousness. The right front bumper struck. He died alone in the cab.' The vehicle continued straight ahead, with no swerving reported. The official contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness.' The point of impact and vehicle damage were both at the right front bumper. No other persons or vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The fatal outcome underscores the systemic dangers present when a driver loses control of a large vehicle on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Broadway in Brooklyn after both drivers engaged in improper lane usage. The crash injured a 52-year-old male driver, who suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:15 AM on Broadway in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2018 BMW sedan traveling east and a 2005 Honda SUV traveling west. Both drivers were cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating driver errors that led to the crash. The 52-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, suffering chest injuries and shock, and was not ejected from the vehicle. His airbag deployed, and he was restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers, confirming the point of impact. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver making a U-turn lost consciousness and struck another vehicle. She suffered neck injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old female driver, licensed in New York, was making a U-turn when she lost consciousness due to illness, causing her sedan to collide with another sedan traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the U-turning vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. The injured driver was not ejected but was unconscious and suffered neck injuries, with a complaint of pain or nausea. The contributing factors listed are 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness,' indicating a medical emergency led to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage primarily on their left sides. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the medical condition of the driver directly caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14