The Law Is Passed. The Blood Still Runs.

A taxi merging westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan traveling straight. The sedan’s female driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:32 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a taxi merging westbound collided with the center back end of a sedan traveling straight ahead. The taxi driver, licensed in New Jersey, was identified as the driver at fault due to "Following Too Closely." The sedan, driven by a 36-year-old licensed female driver from New York, sustained center back end damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers of inadequate spacing during merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided with a moped in Brooklyn’s Ross Street area. The moped rider, a 20-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV was parked at the time, sustaining left side damage from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7 PM on Ross Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling east when he was struck on the right front quarter panel by a parked SUV. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the moped driver’s lack of attention played a role. The moped driver was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV was stationary before the collision. No other contributing factors were listed. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Broadway in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old female bicyclist traveling north was struck on her left front quarter panel by a 2014 Jeep SUV making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed female, failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision. The bicyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the bike. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car’s right front struck a 48-year-old cyclist on Union Avenue. The man wore a helmet. His arm was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. He was thrown, conscious, with deep cuts and broken flesh. Failure to yield shattered the morning.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a bike westbound on Union Avenue near Broadway in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s right front. The collision left the cyclist with severe lacerations to his arm, described as 'deep cuts and broken flesh,' and he was partially ejected from his bike but remained conscious. The report states the driver’s 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The narrative details blood on the street and the cyclist’s helmet use, but helmet use is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash occurred at 8:36 a.m. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which directly led to the cyclist’s injuries, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver showed inexperience and inattention, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 6:30 AM on Lee Ave in Brooklyn, a pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The 24-year-old female pedestrian sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. No vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a parked car on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the center back end of the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Keap Street in Brooklyn at 5:40 p.m. A 2014 BMW sedan, traveling east, rear-ended a parked vehicle. The driver of the sedan, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. The driver was licensed in Delaware. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in speed control leading to a rear-end crash with a stationary vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Williamsburg Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicle occupants suffered injuries to back and neck, enduring shock and pain. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on Williamsburg Street West in Brooklyn when a 2024 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a 2015 sedan also heading west. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV striking the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating failure to maintain safe distance and lack of attention as primary causes. Both occupants of the sedan, a 41-year-old male driver and a 43-year-old female front passenger, were injured with back and neck pain respectively and experienced shock. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck a sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan’s passenger, a 62-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and an oversized vehicle as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 17:10 a van traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with the rear of a sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the van’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end. The van driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The sedan carried two occupants; the middle front seat passenger, a 62-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the van’s part. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors. The collision caused damage to the van’s right front bumper and the sedan’s rear end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi passing on Williamsburg Street West collided with a northbound e-bike. The 33-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. The crash caused significant damage to the taxi’s right side doors and injured the cyclist despite helmet use.

According to the police report, at 20:11 on Williamsburg Street West in Brooklyn, a taxi was passing when it struck a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The taxi’s right front quarter panel impacted the cyclist, damaging the taxi’s right side doors. The report lists the taxi’s pre-crash action as 'Passing' and the e-bike traveling straight ahead. No explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield are cited, but the passing maneuver led to the collision. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle passing maneuvers in shared street spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. The sedan’s front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2011 SUV traveling westbound struck the rear center of a 2018 sedan also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s center back end. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV had one occupant, the licensed male driver. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a motorscooter head-on on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old unlicensed, helmetless rider suffered a crushed skull. The driver’s failure to obey traffic control caused a violent, fatal collision that left blood on the street.

According to the police report, at 12:10 a.m., a Jeep SUV traveling west on Union Avenue near Lorimer Street in Brooklyn collided head-on with a northbound motorscooter. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the Jeep driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The Jeep’s left front bumper struck the scooter’s center front end. The 19-year-old male scooter rider was unlicensed and helmetless, suffering severe head injuries described as a crushed skull. The police report places these victim details after noting the driver’s failure to follow traffic control devices. The crash left blood on the street and silence in its wake, underscoring the deadly consequences of driver disregard for traffic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man pedaled north on Union Avenue. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him head-on. His helmet split. Blood spread across the pavement. He was thrown from his bike. He never moved again.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old man was riding his bicycle north on Union Avenue near Lynch Street in Brooklyn when an unlicensed driver operating a 2024 Volkswagen SUV struck him head-on. The report states the crash occurred at 11:26 a.m. The cyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The narrative describes the immediate aftermath: 'His helmet split. Blood spread across the pavement. He was thrown from the bike. He never moved again.' The report does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the unlicensed driver’s actions and improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Brooklyn, a female driver entering a parking spot struck a parked SUV on its left rear quarter panel. The impact caused damage to both vehicles. The driver experienced shock but was not ejected. Police cited driver inexperience as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 700 Broadway at 20:11. A 27-year-old female driver operating a 2016 GMC SUV was entering a parked position when her vehicle collided with a stationary 2015 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver was licensed and had two occupants in her vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was not ejected and suffered unspecified injuries, experiencing shock at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old bicyclist suffered elbow and lower arm bruises after a crash on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The victim, a 67-year-old male bicyclist, was riding northbound when the collision happened. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old girl suffered full-body bruising after a southbound SUV struck her outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The child was conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in city streets.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 SUV traveling south on Ross Street in Brooklyn struck her outside an intersection. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the driver was passing at the time. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The child sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians, especially young children, in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver made a left turn and struck a sedan going straight on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. Five occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash damaged both vehicles’ quarter panels, highlighting driver inattention and close following.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:45 PM. A sedan carrying five occupants was making a left turn when it was struck on the left rear bumper by an SUV traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was cited for driver inattention and distraction. The sedan’s occupants, including the 34-year-old female driver and four passengers aged 1 to 46, all sustained neck injuries and whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses or child restraints. The report notes the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention and following too closely as key contributing factors. Vehicle damage was recorded on the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tanker truck making a left turn struck the left side of a sedan traveling straight on Kent Avenue. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and shock, with alcohol involvement noted. The tanker’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left doors.

According to the police report, at 8:40 a.m. on Kent Avenue, a tanker truck traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling southwest straight ahead. The point of impact was the tanker’s right front quarter panel striking the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The tanker driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the left turn maneuver. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision caused damage primarily to the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the tanker.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit her while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred on Broadway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with no driver errors explicitly noted in the report.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 1998 Honda sedan traveling west on Broadway in Brooklyn struck her outside an intersection at approximately 8:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, and the impact occurred at the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not list any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated areas, though no explicit driver fault is recorded in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk on Wythe Avenue. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision, leaving the child injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:15 AM. An 11-year-old boy was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2017 Mazda SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from the scene. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically distraction and improper turning maneuvers, in intersections involving vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 88-year-old man driving an SUV suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a crash while making a left turn in Brooklyn. The police report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 in Brooklyn near Wallabout Street. The driver, an 88-year-old male occupant of a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling north, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage. The driver was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to the hip and upper leg area, and was conscious at the time of the report. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15