Williamsburg Bleeds—And City Hall Lets It Happen

A 28-year-old woman suffered severe full-body injuries after a Jeep sedan traveling north hit her while crossing Union Avenue outside an intersection. The impact left her unconscious with internal complaints. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Union Avenue in Brooklyn outside of an intersection when she was struck by a northbound Jeep sedan. The vehicle impacted her with its left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries to her entire body and was found unconscious with internal complaints. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted without assigning blame. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the serious harm caused by vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 53-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver was making a left turn and had tinted windows, impairing visibility. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and South 5th Street in Brooklyn at 10:05 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 Infiniti sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The report cites tinted windows on the vehicle as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and had no reported damage to the vehicle. The collision highlights driver error related to impaired visibility due to tinted windows during a turning maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and a Bobcat collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Unsafe speed by one vehicle was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Williamsburg Bridge at 6:45 involving a motorcycle and a Bobcat vehicle. The motorcycle, traveling east, and the Bobcat, traveling west, collided front-to-front. Both motorcycle occupants, a 31-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female passenger, were ejected from the motorcycle and sustained severe injuries affecting their entire bodies, including fractures, distortions, and dislocations. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both motorcycle occupants were not using any safety equipment. The Bobcat driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage primarily to the center front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 36-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when a sedan made a right turn on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in bruises and arm injuries for the cyclist, who wore a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south made a right turn and struck a bicyclist traveling southeast. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The cyclist suffered shock and bruising but was not at fault. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning created a dangerous situation that led to the bicyclist’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on S 3 St in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved passing too closely by the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on S 3 St near Keap St in Brooklyn around 1:30 AM. A sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the right side doors of an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance from the e-bike. The e-bike rider was conscious and injured but was not cited for any contributing factors. The sedan had damage to its left front bumper, confirming the point of impact. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and not using safety equipment, but these were not listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers passing vulnerable road users too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Roebling Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Neither vehicle showed damage, but the impact caused injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:15 on Roebling Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling west, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man traveling eastbound straight ahead, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain focus. No damage was recorded on either vehicle, and the bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The police report cites driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The SUV showed no damage; the bike’s right side was damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at noon on Berry Street in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike, traveling south, while the SUV was traveling east. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing damage to the bike’s right side doors but no damage to the SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash, specifically noting this twice. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but not fatally. The report highlights systemic danger from distracted driving leading to serious injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old man suffered back abrasions and shock after being struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating low-speed impact. The pedestrian’s confusion contributed to the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 10:20 AM in Brooklyn near Kent Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when he was struck by a 2017 Nissan SUV traveling eastbound. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, highlighting the pedestrian’s actions rather than driver error. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was in shock. No driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The incident underscores the risks pedestrians face even when vehicles are not visibly damaged and drivers are compliant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old man suffered a severe arm fracture while crossing Kent Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection. The police report lists no driver errors or victim contributing factors, highlighting systemic risks at this crossing.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Kent Avenue while crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious after the collision. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to driver error or vehicle type. No driver license or vehicle details were recorded, and no contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The absence of cited driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding underscores the systemic dangers present at this intersection. This incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the need for further investigation into intersection safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An eastbound SUV driver distracted while parked struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both drivers showed inattention, highlighting systemic risks at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep SUV was parked eastbound near 50 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn when the driver, distracted and inattentive, caused a collision with an eastbound e-bike rider. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV's left side doors were impacted, and the e-bike's center front end was damaged. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and inattention, especially involving vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tow truck driver distracted while parked struck a bicyclist traveling west on South 4 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The truck showed no damage; the bike’s front end was hit.

According to the police report, a tow truck was parked on South 4 Street when the driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the tow truck driver. The tow truck showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred around 6:30 PM. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck collided with a bicyclist on Havemeyer Street in Brooklyn at night. The 43-year-old cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 22:13 on Havemeyer Street in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck traveling east struck a southbound bicyclist, impacting the left side doors of the truck and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors linked to the bicyclist, while the truck driver was also cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bicyclist was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. The data highlights driver errors, particularly inattention and distraction, as central causes of this serious collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered chest injuries after an e-scooter struck him head-on. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Kent Avenue and North 6 Street in Brooklyn around 3:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-scooter traveling south struck him with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was in shock following the impact. The e-scooter driver, licensed in Illinois, was operating the vehicle going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the point of impact. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors without indicating any fault or contributing behavior on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. Both drivers and front passengers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:37 a.m. on Nassau Avenue near Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. Two SUVs, a 2016 Toyota and a 2018 Ford, were traveling south and east respectively, both going straight ahead when they collided. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Toyota and the left front bumper of the Ford. Both vehicles had two occupants. The 49-year-old female driver of the Ford and her front passenger, a 28-year-old female, were injured with whiplash and bodily injuries affecting their entire bodies. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock indicate a significant impact despite the absence of cited driver faults.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old bicyclist suffered full-body injuries and partial ejection after a right-turning SUV struck him on South 5 Street. The driver’s inattention and distraction contributed to the crash, leaving the cyclist semiconscious with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on South 5 Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Ford SUV was making a right turn traveling east when it struck a bicyclist also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in semiconsciousness and minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and traveling legally, but failed to maintain attention during the maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning movements in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A parked sedan collided with a bicyclist and passenger on Grand Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and suffered contusions to their arms. The crash involved improper lane usage by the vehicle, causing serious injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 2024 Alfa sedan was parked on Grand Street near Union Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck two bicyclists traveling east. The bicyclist driver and passenger, both 36-year-old females, were ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and bruises to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor by the vehicle, indicating driver error in lane handling. The sedan's right front quarter panel was the point of impact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. Both bicyclists suffered injury severity level 3, with one in shock and the other conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclists. This collision highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle lane use around vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered back contusions. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Lorimer Street near Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. A 39-year-old female bicyclist was traveling northbound when she was struck by a northbound 2024 Chevrolet SUV. The SUV was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on its right side doors, causing the cyclist to be partially ejected and sustain back contusions classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the police data. The incident highlights driver error and systemic danger posed by failure to yield in vehicle-bicycle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle collided head-on with an SUV on Hope Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe leg injuries and unconsciousness. Police cite driver inattention as a key factor. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their front centers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 on Hope Street, Brooklyn, involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, rendering him unconscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure on the part of one or both drivers to maintain focus. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting each other at their center front ends. The motorcycle rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and driving westbound, while the motorcyclist was traveling northbound. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 3-door vehicle from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The 25-year-old sedan driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 1:30 p.m. A Ford sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a 3-door vehicle also moving eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the 3-door. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim or other behaviors. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles' impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 41-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered severe leg fractures when an SUV struck him head-on. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted, causing a violent impact at the intersection on North 7 Street.

According to the police report, at 18:29 on North 7 Street, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2010 Acura SUV traveling east, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was located at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the direct collision with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14