Williamsburg Bleeds—And City Hall Lets It Happen

A motorcycle rider was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan turning right on Kent Avenue. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Failure to yield and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female motorcycle driver was partially ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with contusions after a collision with a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle was traveling straight east when the sedan made a right turn. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorcycle had damage to its right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver failed to yield, causing the crash and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Grand Street near Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the cyclist while both traveled straight. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and cyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Street near Kent Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver inattention or distraction and pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling west, struck the bicycle, which was traveling south. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s error of inattention and the bicyclist’s confusion combined to cause the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck two parked sedans on Hooper Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver and another driver were injured, suffering abrasions and abdominal trauma. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers wore lap belts and remained conscious or in shock.

According to the police report, a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling north on Hooper Street collided with two parked sedans. The SUV's left front bumper impacted the right front bumper of one sedan and the center back end of another. Two drivers were injured: a 38-year-old female SUV driver with knee and lower leg abrasions, and a 59-year-old male sedan driver with abdominal and pelvic injuries. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused moderate injuries but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bedford Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, hit her with the vehicle's front center. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bedford Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a right turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and did not have any listed safety equipment. The crash occurred in Brooklyn near North 4 Street. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and distraction led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a crash with an SUV in Brooklyn. The collision occurred at South 4 Street. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female bicyclist traveling west was partially ejected after a collision with a westbound SUV at South 4 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The report does not specify further contributing factors or actions by the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after a pick-up truck failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn involving a pick-up truck and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver of the pick-up truck. The bicyclist was traveling west going straight ahead and was not wearing any safety equipment. The pick-up truck was parked before the crash and struck the bicyclist on its left rear quarter panel. Neither vehicle sustained damage, and the bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn into her path on Grand Street. She suffered back contusions but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. Both drivers traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist traveling westbound on Grand Street was struck by a male driver in an SUV making a right turn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained back injuries classified as contusions. The report lists "Other Vehicular" factors for the bicyclist and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Other Vehicular" for the crash. The SUV's right front quarter panel made contact with the bike's center front end. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The report does not indicate any driver license issues for the SUV driver. The crash highlights a failure to safely navigate a right turn into a bicyclist's path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. She was semiconscious and diagnosed with a concussion.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected after being struck by a northbound SUV on Metropolitan Avenue near Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the bicyclist with its right front bumper while both were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight. The crash caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected during a crash on Rodney Street. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was conscious and bruised. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured on Rodney Street. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the left front bumper. Despite the crash, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old e-scooter rider crashed into a turning SUV on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion. Driver distraction was cited as the cause. The SUV was damaged on its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after colliding with a 2011 Honda SUV making a right turn on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider was partially ejected and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The SUV was damaged on its right rear quarter panel, and the e-scooter was damaged on its left front bumper. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped on Richardson Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The crash involved a malfunctioning traffic control device. Both vehicles were traveling straight at impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male moped driver was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Richardson Street, Brooklyn. The moped driver sustained abrasions to his face and remained conscious. The sedan, carrying two occupants, struck the moped with its center front end while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report cites a contributing factor as a traffic control device that was improper or non-working. No other driver errors were specified. The moped driver’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused damage to the front center of the sedan and the left front bumper of the moped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Driggs Avenue. The bike struck the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The crash involved traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2018 Hyundai SUV on Driggs Avenue. The bicyclist was traveling south and struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV, which was traveling west. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and notes the bicyclist’s brakes were defective. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ left front and right rear quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a parked Ford at 4:40 a.m. on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the center back end of the Ford and the right front bumper of the SUV. A 29-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered full-body injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 2016 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kent Avenue collided with a parked 2020 Ford. The point of impact was the center back end of the Ford and the right front bumper of the Jeep. The crash injured a 29-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear of the SUV, who suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The Jeep driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not reported to be using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old female bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after an SUV struck her while she made a right turn. She was partially ejected and suffered back abrasions. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2022 SUV in Brooklyn near Grand Street. The bicyclist was making a right turn when the SUV, traveling straight north, struck her with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained back abrasions, experiencing shock at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman was struck on Roebling Street while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its front center. She suffered a bruise to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and turned improperly.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Roebling Street made a left turn and struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl crossing Kent Avenue was hit by a northbound motorscooter. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and improperly used the lane. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling north on Kent Avenue struck a 15-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper lane use in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the bike. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Wythe Avenue was injured in a collision caused by driver inattention or distraction. The bicyclist sustained a contusion to the hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash damaged the left front bumper of the bike. The report lists driver inattention as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl was struck while crossing Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn when a westbound sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The girl sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter traveling east struck a parked sedan on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The female e-scooter driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and lower leg trauma. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, an e-scooter driver traveling east on Union Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the e-scooter and the left side doors of the sedan. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when a 2022 SUV made a U-turn and struck him on Broadway near Berry Street. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The driver was distracted and made an improper lane usage error.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Broadway was struck by a 2022 Lexus SUV making a U-turn southbound near Berry Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the left side doors, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver distraction and improper maneuvering as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15