The Law Is Passed. The Blood Still Runs.

Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. One driver suffered a neck injury. Others, including children, escaped with minor or unspecified harm. The crash followed a pattern: drivers too close, not enough space, metal meeting metal in the dark.

Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved multiple occupants, including children. One driver, a 40-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury and internal complaints. Others, including passengers aged 8, 11, and 13, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage, with one struck in the rear. The data shows a clear driver error: not enough distance between cars. All injured parties were inside the vehicles; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

City Hall forced Citi Bike to cap e-bike speeds at 15 mph. A child was hit weeks before. Injuries on e-bikes outnumber pedal bikes. Officials call it an emergency. The rule moves fast. Riders and workers face new limits.

Gothamist reported on June 5, 2025, that Mayor Adams ordered Citi Bike to limit e-bike speeds to 15 mph, citing an 'emergency threat to life and property.' The city rejected Lyft’s plan to add speedometers, demanding immediate compliance. Deputy Mayor Mastro wrote, 'We have requested that you immediately implement this new 15 mph speed limit for Citi Bike e-bikes, and you declined to do so.' Citi Bike agreed to the mandate, though previously voiced concerns. In 2021, e-bike injuries (1,170) and deaths (9) far outpaced those on pedal bikes (236 injuries, 2 deaths). The order follows a crash where a 3-year-old was struck by an e-bike in South Williamsburg. The city will collect public comments before finalizing the rule. The move highlights rising e-bike use and the city’s struggle to manage micromobility safety.

• City Orders 15 MPH Limit For E-Bikes, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-05

A sedan and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people suffered injuries. One passenger hurt her leg. One driver took a blow to the head. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash left a 19-year-old female passenger with a knee and lower leg injury and a 21-year-old male driver with a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before impact. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, damaging the center front of the SUV and the center back of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the ongoing threat of driver distraction on New York City highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck’s door swung open on Broadway at Graham Avenue. A 22-year-old woman riding a bike hit the door, thrown hard onto the street. She clutched her shoulder, blood on her arm. Sirens echoed as she stayed conscious, shaken but alive.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway at Graham Avenue involving a pick-up truck and a bicyclist. The 22-year-old female cyclist was ejected from her bike after striking the left side doors of a parked Ford pick-up truck, sustaining abrasions and an upper arm injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Passing Too Closely.' No helmet use was noted, but helmet status was not cited as a contributing factor. The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. The incident highlights the persistent danger posed by inattentive actions around parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway as a taxi and van collided. Three people, all conscious, suffered bruises and whiplash. The crash left the vehicles scarred and passengers shaken in the early morning dark.

According to the police report, a taxi and a van traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided, resulting in injuries to three occupants: the taxi driver, a front-seat passenger, and a rear passenger. All sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including contusions and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for all injured parties, indicating that at least one driver failed to maintain adequate distance. 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' is also cited as a factor in the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The impact damaged the left front bumper of both vehicles and the right rear bumper of the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. Three people, all conscious, clutched their necks after a sudden jolt. The air was thick with the sharp scent of rubber and the echo of impact. Emergency crews moved quickly.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp struck the rear of two stopped SUVs. Three occupants—two passengers aged 77 and 75, and a 48-year-old driver—suffered neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver of the sedan. All injured individuals were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The crash underscores the dangers of driver fatigue and distraction, which led directly to these injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 73-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing against the signal. The cyclist, traveling northwest, collided head-on due to driver inattention. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness, bleeding from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Lee Ave near Heyward St in Brooklyn. A cyclist traveling northwest went straight ahead and struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian was injured, suffering a head injury with unconsciousness and minor bleeding. The cyclist's vehicle showed no damage, indicating a direct impact with the pedestrian. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' due to crossing against the signal, but the primary driver error was the cyclist's inattention. The victim was not blamed for the crash; the focus remains on the cyclist's failure to maintain attention, which led to this serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. Both occupants were conscious and restrained, but injuries were serious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 18:40. A BMW SUV traveling west struck the rear of a Chevrolet SUV also traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the center back end of the Chevrolet. The Chevrolet had two occupants: a male driver and a female front passenger, both aged 55. Both occupants were conscious but suffered neck injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at 3. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver errors leading to serious occupant injuries in a rear-end crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.

At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, causing injuries to a 34-year-old male driver. The crash involved following too closely and other vehicular factors. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:37 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors attributed to the drivers. The point of impact was the center back end of one sedan striking the rear of another. A 34-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distance and other vehicular factors as primary causes. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old woman working in the roadway was struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead on Broadway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Broadway in Brooklyn at 11:59 AM. The 37-year-old female pedestrian was working in the roadway when she was struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were cited. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the driver’s license status or jurisdiction was not specified. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn’s roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. One driver followed too closely, striking the left side doors of the lead vehicle. The lead driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. Two sedans were merging westbound when the trailing vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a collision impacting the left side doors of the lead sedan. The lead vehicle's driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The second sedan sustained no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the lead vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance during merging maneuvers on high-speed expressway ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger of the sedan suffered a neck injury and was semiconscious. Both drivers were distracted, causing a violent impact that left one occupant injured and vehicles damaged front and rear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:16 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2018 HINO pickup truck and a 2016 BMW sedan. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, with the pickup truck striking the sedan from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's front passenger, a 44-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and was semiconscious after the collision. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The pickup truck sustained center front end damage, while the sedan had damage to its center back end. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided front-to-back. Four occupants suffered moderate injuries including knee, neck, elbow, and chest trauma. Both drivers and passengers were restrained. Contributing factors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:05 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The first vehicle, a 2014 Toyota sedan, sustained damage to its left front bumper after impacting the rear of a 2016 Nissan sedan, which had front-end damage. Four occupants were injured: the male driver and female front passenger of the Toyota, and the female driver and male front passenger of the Nissan. Injuries included knee-lower leg-foot, neck whiplash, elbow-lower arm-hand, and chest trauma, all classified as moderate severity. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all persons involved, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision dynamics indicate a rear-end impact, but no explicit driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 71-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash exposed critical driver errors and pedestrian confusion contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Clymer Street and Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:35 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the collision indicates failure to yield or inadequate driver attention during the left turn maneuver. No vehicle damage was reported, highlighting the disproportionate harm to the pedestrian. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian beyond noted confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 77-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan turning improperly on Williamsburg St W in Brooklyn. The impact caused a hip and upper leg injury, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious. Driver error was the primary cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Williamsburg St W in Brooklyn struck a 77-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Bedford Ave around 6:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, identified as a 2017 Nissan sedan, impacted him with its center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious at the scene. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver’s improper turn directly caused the collision and subsequent injury, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicle turning violations in pedestrian spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted, inexperienced SUV driver collided with a parked ambulance on Broadway in Brooklyn. The impact injured the driver, causing neck pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear panels. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in urban settings.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2008 SUV, described as a 43-year-old male, was injured after colliding with a parked ambulance. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the ambulance's right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver was not ejected but suffered neck injuries and was in shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The ambulance was also parked before the crash. This incident highlights the role of driver distraction and inexperience in causing collisions, without any noted fault or contributing behavior from other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 52-year-old man was injured crossing Broadway in Brooklyn without a signal. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred near Gerry Street in the late afternoon. Police reports list no driver errors or victim contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway near Gerry Street in Brooklyn at 17:17. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, as noted under 'ped_action'. He sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the vehicle or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on driver license status or vehicle type. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing outside designated signals, with no clear driver fault documented in the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 11-year-old girl suffered severe leg injuries after a van struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver made a right turn with limited visibility, colliding with the pedestrian near Bedford Avenue and Lynch Street. The victim was conscious but fractured.

According to the police report, a 2021 RAM van, operated by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn eastbound on Bedford Avenue near Lynch Street in Brooklyn at 5:58 p.m. The van's right front bumper struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian. The victim sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The van sustained no damage, underscoring the impact was primarily on the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a taxi on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver, impaired by alcohol and speeding, suffered an eye abrasion but was not ejected. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway around 12:50 AM. A sedan traveling southbound collided with the left rear quarter panel of a taxi also heading south. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with an eye abrasion and remained conscious. The report cites alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision, with the sedan sustaining damage to its right front bumper and the taxi to its left rear quarter panel. The driver’s impaired condition and speeding were key errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14