Williamsburg Bleeds—And City Hall Lets It Happen

A sedan traveling south on Driggs Avenue struck a 22-year-old male bicyclist. The bike rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver passed too closely, hitting the bike’s front center and the sedan’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle, both traveling south on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn, collided when the sedan passed too closely to the bicyclist. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s point of impact was the right side doors, while the bike was struck at its center front end. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on South 5 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. Both suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Defective brakes and other vehicular factors contributed. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while stopped in traffic on South 5 Street, Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 37-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" factors for both drivers and notes defective brakes as a contributing cause. The impact points were the left rear bumper of one SUV and the center front end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision resulted in moderate injuries to both drivers but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle carrying two young riders slid on a slick Metropolitan Avenue. The passenger was thrown from the bike, suffering back abrasions. The driver remained on the bike with shoulder injuries. Both reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, losing control on slippery pavement.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver and a 21-year-old female passenger were injured on a motorcycle traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue. The passenger was ejected and suffered back abrasions; the driver sustained shoulder abrasions but was not ejected. The crash was caused by the driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and slippery pavement conditions. Both occupants were not using any safety equipment. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No damage was recorded on the motorcycle, which was going straight ahead at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a head abrasion in a crash on Kent Avenue. The collision involved a bike traveling south and an e-bike traveling west. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bike and an e-bike. The 34-year-old e-bike driver, wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a head abrasion. The bike was traveling south, and the e-bike was traveling west. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bike showed no damage, while the e-bike had damage to its left front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver and passenger suffered injuries in a Brooklyn crash on South 5 Street. The SUV struck multiple parked vehicles at unsafe speed. Both occupants reported pain and nausea, sustaining head and full-body injuries. Shock was noted at the scene.

According to the police report, a female driver of a 2020 Dodge SUV was traveling north on South 5 Street in Brooklyn when she collided with several parked vehicles. The crash involved multiple parked sedans and SUVs, all damaged at their center back ends or front ends. The driver and a female passenger, both 33 years old, were injured. The driver suffered injuries to her entire body, while the passenger sustained head injuries. Both reported complaints of pain or nausea and were in shock. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on South 4 Street in Brooklyn. The 41-year-old woman was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was semiconscious at the scene. The ambulance showed no damage.

According to the police report, an ambulance making a right turn on South 4 Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation. She was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the ambulance driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist also had a contributing factor noted as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The ambulance showed no damage, and the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 31-year-old female bicyclist on Roebling Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and used improper lane passing. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Roebling Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 31-year-old female cyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver's errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left side doors. The cyclist remained conscious after the collision but was injured and partially ejected from her bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver, starting from parking, struck another vehicle on Berry Street, Brooklyn. The front passenger, an 82-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was fatigued. Airbags deployed; the passenger remained conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a sedan driver in Brooklyn was starting from a parking spot when the vehicle collided with another car. The front passenger, an 82-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s contributing factor as fatigued or drowsy. The passenger was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. Safety equipment including airbags and lap belts were in use. The collision caused damage to the front center of the sedan and the rear left bumper of the other vehicle. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Lexus sedan parked on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left side doors were damaged. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female driver of a Ford SUV collided with a parked Lexus sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling south and impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left side doors. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was occupied by three people, but no injuries to them are reported. The SUV had two occupants. The crash occurred at 3:10 p.m. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the collision with the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi, parked on Hooper Street in Brooklyn, collided with a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on Hooper Street when it struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The taxi was damaged on its right rear quarter panel, and the bike had damage to its center front end. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The bicyclist’s injuries highlight the impact of the collision with the parked taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured on Union Avenue. The crash involved a bike making a right turn and an e-bike. The rider suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, remaining semiconscious after impact to the left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Union Avenue involving a bike and an e-bike. The 42-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The bike was making a right turn when the crash happened, impacting the left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not ejected but was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors. The e-bike had no occupants and no listed driver information. The incident highlights the dangers bicyclists face even when using helmets and following traffic movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old bicyclist was injured when a Jeep SUV pulled from parking and hit him on Powers Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV was starting from parking when it struck a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Powers Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV's left front bumper impacted the right side doors of the bicycle, causing damage to the bike but no damage to the SUV. The bicyclist was injured but remained conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 24-year-old female bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue near Havemeyer Street. The cyclist suffered a neck abrasion but remained conscious. The driver was stopped in traffic. Limited view and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2017 Audi sedan struck her on Metropolitan Avenue. The bicyclist sustained a neck abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The sedan was stopped in traffic before the collision. Contributing factors included the driver's inattention and distraction, as well as an obstructed or limited view. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front bumper. The driver held a valid New York license, and the bicyclist was licensed in California.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV made a left turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. It struck a 38-year-old e-bike rider going straight. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed signs of distraction and turned improperly. The rider was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV made an improper left turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred at 9:02 a.m. The e-bike rider was traveling straight south when the SUV struck him on the left front quarter panel. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with improper turning, as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was wearing no safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman was struck by a sedan on Berry Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, driven aggressively, hit her in the lower leg and foot. She suffered bruises and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on Berry Street in Brooklyn struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old bicyclist was struck on Hope Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was parked before impact. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Confusion by the bicyclist contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed; the cyclist was not.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Hope Street collided with a parked sedan that was struck on its left side doors. The bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder, classified as a severe injury. The report lists the bicyclist's confusion as the contributing factor, described as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was the sole occupant of the bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by rider error and confusion in traffic interactions, with no driver errors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered neck injuries. The driver was in shock and complained of pain. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Berry Street collided with the left rear quarter panel of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male driver, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries with a severity level of 3. He was reported to be in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Havemeyer Street. She was crossing with the signal. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Havemeyer Street with the signal. The crash involved a 2008 SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with outside car distraction. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Grand Street in Brooklyn. The impact hit her abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver, heading east, hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper. The victim was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling east with two occupants, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted on the left side doors. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy was struck by a westbound sedan on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Grand Street near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound Honda sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15