Williamsburg Bleeds—And City Hall Lets It Happen

A 5-year-old boy suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a distracted driver struck him while he was getting on or off a vehicle near Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact came from the car’s front center, leaving the child injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 420 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:47 p.m. A 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Honda SUV traveling north struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The child was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus when the collision happened. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact, indicating a failure to maintain attention to the roadway and surroundings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman suffered facial injuries and shock after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's left front bumper struck her, causing pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:35 on Montrose Avenue near Union Avenue in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2022 Kia sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield right-of-way led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Havemeyer Street when both drivers were inattentive. A 22-year-old female sedan driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, plus whiplash. Both drivers’ distractions caused the collision, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention in NYC traffic.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Havemeyer Street involving a taxi and a sedan, both traveling straight ahead. The sedan, driven by a 22-year-old female, sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and complained of whiplash. She was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the taxi hit with its center front end. Both vehicles had damage to their left front bumpers. The crash happened at 1:06 AM. The report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with an eastbound e-bike on Bedford Avenue at night. The e-bike driver suffered full-body contusions. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause, highlighting systemic dangers for vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 9 PM on Bedford Avenue involving a sedan traveling north and an e-bike traveling east. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, failed to yield the right-of-way, which is listed twice as a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained injuries to his entire body, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior or helmet use, were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors to vulnerable road users like e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east on Grand Street struck a parked sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The impact injured a 33-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing contusions to her elbow and lower arm. The bus sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2021 New Flyer bus was traveling eastbound on Grand Street in Brooklyn when it collided with a parked 2016 Hyundai sedan. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the bus. The sedan had one occupant, a 33-year-old female passenger, who sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but no driver errors were explicitly cited. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ rear quarter panels, highlighting risks posed by vehicle proximity and movement near parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a parked SUV from behind on Roebling Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 16-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing whiplash and whole-body pain. Driver distraction and passing too closely contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:37 AM on Roebling Street in Brooklyn, a box truck traveling west rear-ended a parked SUV. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 16-year-old female occupant in the SUV suffered injuries described as whiplash and entire body pain, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The SUV was stationary at the time of the crash. The data highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distance and attention, leading to the injury of a vulnerable passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Acura sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal at the time of impact. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as driver inattention or distraction. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The collision occurred in Brooklyn near North 4 Place at 9:38 AM. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were cited in the report. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a collision with an SUV making a right turn. The impact partially ejected the cyclist, who was wearing a helmet. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 on South 4 Street involving a 2007 Nissan SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV driver was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the bicyclist on the left front bumper and causing center front end damage to the SUV. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained upper arm injuries, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The bicyclist was traveling westbound, while the SUV was heading eastbound. No other contributing victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash caused facial contusions and bruising. According to the police report, driver inexperience was a key factor in the collision that damaged the bike’s front end.

At 12:28 PM on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was involved in a crash resulting in ejection and facial injuries. According to the police report, the bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The injuries included contusions and bruises to the face, with an injury severity rated at 3. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced operators on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man was struck on Berry Street by a moped traveling north. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The moped driver was unlicensed and driving at unsafe speed with aggressive behavior.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Berry Street in Brooklyn struck a 39-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped driver was unlicensed and driving with unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which also sustained damage there. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Marcy Avenue. One driver hit the other's right side doors. Both drivers suffered internal injuries to neck and head. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield. Both drivers conscious, restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Marcy Avenue. The first vehicle, traveling east, struck the right side doors of the second vehicle, which was traveling south. Both drivers were injured: a 31-year-old man suffered neck injuries, and a 42-year-old woman sustained head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle. The crash caused center front end damage to the first sedan and right side door damage to the second.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A passenger hanging outside a vehicle on Metropolitan Avenue suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver, making a left turn, struck him with the right front quarter panel. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a vehicle making a left turn on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn struck a passenger hanging outside the vehicle. The passenger, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The passenger was riding outside the vehicle without safety equipment. The crash caused moderate injury but no loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck the back of a stopped Mazda SUV on Meeker Avenue. Three occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Alcohol involvement and unsafe speed contributed. All were conscious and restrained. Damage centered on the rear and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW SUV traveling west rear-ended a 2019 Mazda SUV stopped in traffic on Meeker Avenue. The impact was to the center back end of the Mazda and the center front end of the BMW. Three occupants in the Mazda suffered neck injuries diagnosed as whiplash. The driver and two passengers, ages 25 to 31, were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No ejections occurred. The BMW driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The Mazda had five occupants, with three injured. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and unsafe speed leading to a rear-end collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi made a right turn at high speed and crashed into a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The parked vehicle sustained damage to its center back end.

According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla taxi was making a right turn in Brooklyn when it collided with a parked vehicle. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The parked vehicle was damaged at the center back end. The taxi driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and moped collided on Hope Street in Brooklyn. Both moped occupants, a driver and front passenger, were ejected and suffered serious head and back injuries. The crash involved obstructed views and unsafe speed. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Hope Street struck a moped traveling north. The moped driver and front passenger, both 29-year-old men, were ejected from the vehicle. The driver wore a helmet; the passenger did not use any safety equipment. Both suffered serious injuries—head and back trauma—and were in shock. The report lists contributing factors as "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Unsafe Speed". The sedan’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end were damaged. The driver of the sedan was a licensed female from Connecticut. The crash highlights dangers from limited visibility and excessive speed, with no fault attributed to the injured moped occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a westbound e-bike on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old bicyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a driver error contributing to the crash. The sedan and e-bike both had front right bumper impacts. The bicyclist was riding without safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved a sedan traveling north and an e-bike traveling west, both going straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman riding an e-scooter collided head-on with a cyclist on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a bicycle on Union Avenue, Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered facial injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The crash involved two vehicles traveling straight ahead in perpendicular directions, resulting in a center front-end impact on both. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was licensed in New York but wore no safety equipment. The cyclist's license status was not reported. The crash highlights confusion between vulnerable road users rather than driver recklessness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was hit by a sedan making an improper U-turn in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s left front bumper with its right side doors. The rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west was struck on its left front bumper by a sedan making an improper U-turn traveling north on Broadway in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old moped driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment was noted. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged in the collision. The report does not assign fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver, 31, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male sedan driver collided with a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan impacted the truck's center front end with its left rear bumper. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene. The report lists unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound and going straight ahead before the crash. The sedan had two occupants, and the truck had one. The sedan driver was licensed and not ejected from the vehicle. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and an SUV collided while parked on North 12 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 44-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the motorcycle and the center front end of the SUV.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle collided on North 12 Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. The motorcycle, driven by a 44-year-old man, sustained damage to its center back end. The SUV, driven by a 33-year-old woman, was damaged at its center front end. Both drivers were injured with unspecified injuries and experienced shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. No ejections occurred, and no safety equipment details were noted. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15