Williamsburg Bleeds—And City Hall Lets It Happen

A sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue struck a bicyclist slowing down near Marcy Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and whiplash. The driver’s close passing caused the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue passed too closely to a 32-year-old female bicyclist who was slowing or stopping near Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision impacted the sedan’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The bicyclist wore no helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man riding a motorcycle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was injured in a crash. The driver, unlicensed and helmeted, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The collision involved a vehicle changing lanes. Following too closely was a factor.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with a vehicle that was changing lanes. The motorcyclist, who was the sole occupant and wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle, which sustained no damage. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a 15-year-old e-biker traveling east on Borinquen Place in Brooklyn. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at the moment of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Borinquen Place in Brooklyn collided with an eastbound e-bike driven by a 15-year-old boy. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the e-bike on its right side doors, impacting the center front end of the bike. The e-biker was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning led to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on Broadway in Brooklyn. The crash involved disregarding traffic control and unsafe speed. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm despite wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Broadway in Brooklyn crashed, ejecting its 46-year-old male driver. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The driver was conscious but injured, and the crash resulted in significant bodily harm. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a sedan crashed on Driggs Avenue. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver sped unsafely. The sedan driver ignored traffic controls. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage hit the front quarters of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and a sedan traveling south collided on Driggs Avenue. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, disregarded traffic controls. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was driving at unsafe speed. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious and were not ejected. Each was restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The taxi sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan changing lanes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was changing lanes westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a motorcycle traveling in the same direction collided with its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had two occupants, and its driver was licensed and male. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn near South 4 Street. The SUV was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The moped rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.

A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the collision. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was starting from a parked position when the collision happened, impacting the right front bumper of the e-bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent. Alcohol involvement was noted. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear. The driver wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Berry Street collided with a parked SUV’s right rear bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and sustained damage to its center back end. The sedan’s front center end was damaged. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving and the risks posed to vehicle occupants even in collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan as it started from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the SUV’s front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a 1989 Toyota sedan that was starting from parking on Broadway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants: a 34-year-old male driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injured occupants. The SUV’s driver was alone and licensed in New York. Damage included the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on South 5 Street in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The impact damaged the rear and front ends of the vehicles. The driver was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on South 5 Street near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. He was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles involved were a 2023 Hyundai SUV and a 2020 Ford SUV. The Hyundai was parked before the crash and was hit on its left rear bumper, while the Ford was traveling south and struck the Hyundai with its right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. Both SUV occupants suffered neck and head injuries. The truck showed no damage. Defective brakes on the SUV contributed to the collision. Both victims were conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Marcy Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV. The SUV had two occupants: a 22-year-old male driver and a 55-year-old female front passenger. Both sustained injuries described as whiplash affecting the neck and head. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage, while the SUV sustained damage to the center back end. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the victims. The collision resulted from mechanical failure rather than driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man driving a sedan on Marcy Avenue struck multiple parked cars. The impact hit the right side doors. The driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Alcohol involvement was a key factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver traveling south on Marcy Avenue collided with several parked sedans. The point of impact was the right side doors of his vehicle. The driver was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt. Multiple parked vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers and back ends. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and the resulting collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda sedan struck a 14-year-old boy in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The car’s bumper tore his leg. Blood pooled on Broadway. The driver, distracted, did not stop. The boy stayed awake, bleeding in the cold street.

A 14-year-old boy was hit by a Honda sedan at the corner of Broadway and 282 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was crossing the intersection when the car’s left front bumper struck his lower leg, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 28-year-old woman, was not injured and did not remain at the scene. The boy was conscious after the crash. The police report highlights driver distraction as the primary error. No other contributing factors are listed before the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a left turn on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. It struck a northbound e-scooter. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after being struck by a 2015 Kia SUV making a left turn on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The e-scooter driver was also noted for unsafe lane changing. The SUV's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end were damaged. The injured rider was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was reported for the e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old e-bike driver and a 63-year-old sedan passenger were injured in a collision on South 4 Street, Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The sedan’s right side was struck. Both sustained moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between an e-bike and a sedan traveling north on South 4 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 20-year-old male, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He wore a helmet. The sedan carried two occupants; a 63-year-old female passenger sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both parties, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian was involved. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist riding west on Berry Street. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cite bicyclist confusion and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan collided with a westbound bicyclist on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the bicyclist’s error and confusion, along with disregard for traffic control, as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the bicyclist with its right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet only specified for motorcycle use, which was not noted as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man on a moped was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the moped’s left front bumper. The rider suffered back pain and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on North 4 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2019 Buick SUV and a Vitacci sport moped. The moped driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. The SUV struck the moped on its left front bumper. Police identified driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The moped rider was wearing a helmet. The crash caused no vehicle damage to the moped and minor damage to the SUV’s left front bumper. The moped was traveling east, the SUV south, both going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions in a crash with a sedan on Manhattan Avenue. Both vehicles struck front center. The cyclist wore a helmet. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle, both traveling north. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained facial abrasions. He was conscious at the scene and wore a helmet. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The sedan was a 2014 Toyota with a licensed male driver. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused injury to the vulnerable road user, the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15