No More Excuses: Seven Dead, Hundreds Hurt, Still No Action

A cyclist hit a 70-year-old man on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The man emerged from behind a parked car. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and the cyclist hurt. Both suffered. The street stayed dangerous. The city watched.

A 20-year-old cyclist traveling north on Grand Street collided with a 70-year-old pedestrian who emerged from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the pedestrian were injured. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion, while the cyclist reported pain in the hip and upper leg. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The crash did not involve any motor vehicles. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets, especially when visibility is limited by parked cars. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Humboldt Street near Boerum. One passenger, a man, took a blow to the face. Shock followed. Police list driver inattention as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous. The city kept moving.

Two sedans collided on Humboldt Street at Boerum Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. A 45-year-old male passenger suffered a facial injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was seated in the left rear and wore a lap belt. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the leg. Police cited unsafe lane changing. The car showed no damage. The bike took the blow on its right side.

A crash on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a contusion and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling straight while the cyclist was making a right turn. The sedan struck the bike on its right side. Police listed 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in Florida, showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on the right rear quarter panel. No other injuries were reported. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars slammed together at Montrose and Lorimer. One passenger broke his leg. Another driver suffered pain. The crash tore metal and left bodies hurt. Police blamed unsafe speed. The street stayed dangerous. The night ended in sirens.

Two vehicles, a Ford sedan and a Jeep SUV, crashed at Montrose Avenue and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' One passenger, a 46-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg. A 29-year-old female driver reported pain and nausea. The crash left the left side of the sedan and the front of the SUV damaged. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors are cited. Helmets and turn signals are not mentioned as factors. The toll: two injured, metal twisted, speed unchecked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist rode north on Lorimer. An improper turn struck him. He hit hard. Bruises covered his body. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet. The system failed him.

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding north on Lorimer Street at Grand Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered contusions across his entire body but remained conscious. The police report does not specify any errors by the cyclist. The only listed safety equipment was a helmet, noted after the driver error. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger of improper turns for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit an e-bike at Humboldt and Meserole. The e-bike rider, a 36-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The SUV’s left front bumper took the impact. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A collision occurred at Humboldt Street and Meserole Street in Brooklyn involving a Nissan SUV and an e-bike. The crash left a 36-year-old woman riding the e-bike injured, with abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling south and the e-bike was heading west when the vehicles collided. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No injuries were specified for the SUV driver or occupant. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an e-bike at Grand Street and Graham Avenue. The e-bike rider suffered a head injury. Police cite unsafe speed and obstructed view. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt.

A crash at Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both unsafe speed and view obstructed or limited contributed to the collision. The sedan, driven by a 29-year-old woman, was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. No further details about the extent of injuries or additional circumstances were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck a cyclist on Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, suffered arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention. The SUV’s right side was hit. The cyclist’s bike showed no damage. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.

A crash on Manhattan Ave at Withers St in Brooklyn involved a Ford SUV and a cyclist. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling north and the cyclist was heading west when the collision occurred. The 24-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his arm. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The incident highlights the ongoing risk faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Morning light on Metropolitan Avenue. A concrete mixer slams into the back of a sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old woman, is left in shock, clutching her chest. Sirens echo as traffic halts, metal and glass scattered across the street.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue struck the rear of a sedan, also headed east. The impact left the sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old woman, injured and in shock, with chest pain reported at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The concrete mixer’s front end collided with the sedan’s rear, causing visible damage to both vehicles. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a collision on Meeker Avenue near Vandervoort Avenue. The crash left the sedan’s right rear bumper damaged. Emergency responders found the driver complaining of whiplash, shaken but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Meeker Avenue near Vandervoort Avenue was involved in a crash that resulted in injury to the 35-year-old male driver. The report states the driver sustained back injuries and was in shock, with whiplash as a primary complaint. The sedan suffered damage to its right rear bumper. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on the cause. No other vehicle information or injuries were documented. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided late at night on White Street near Varet Street in Brooklyn. Metal scraped and bumpers crumpled under harsh streetlights. A 33-year-old driver was left in shock, injury details unclear. The air was tense, sirens echoing through the block.

According to the police report, two sedans were involved in a crash on White Street at Varet Street in Brooklyn. The collision occurred as one vehicle was starting from parking and the other was parked. A 33-year-old male driver was reported in shock, with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to properly check surroundings or yield while reversing. No other driver errors or equipment issues were cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old man crossing Metropolitan Avenue at Morgan Avenue was hit by an SUV’s left front bumper. The crash left him conscious but bruised and bleeding from the head. Sirens echoed as bystanders watched the injured man sit stunned on the pavement.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northeast on Metropolitan Avenue struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed at the intersection with Morgan Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Afternoon sun strikes Metropolitan Avenue. A moped’s front end is smashed, plastic shards scattered. The driver’s leg and foot are bruised and twisted. Blood stains the asphalt. Two men and a child remain unnamed, their injuries unknown. The car is untouched.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Metropolitan Avenue near Catherine Street in Brooklyn involving a moped and another vehicle. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered contusions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report notes that two men and a child were present, but their injuries are not specified. The moped sustained significant front-end damage, while the car involved showed no damage. Police cite 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. These driver errors are listed as primary causes in the report. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.

According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.

A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head injury and partial ejection when an SUV making a left turn hit her bike head-on. The crash, marked by driver inattention, left the cyclist bruised but conscious in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:25 PM on Gardner Ave in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old female bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper against the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to adequately observe or yield to the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's front end, while the SUV showed no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV executing an improper U-turn struck a moped traveling east on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash highlights dangerous turning maneuvers and severe rider harm in NYC streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:41 on Grand Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making an improper U-turn when the vehicle's left rear quarter panel collided with the center front end of a moped traveling straight ahead eastbound. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, pointing to the SUV driver's error. The moped driver was not noted for any contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by improper turning maneuvers by motor vehicles, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Jackson Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:22 p.m. on Jackson Street near Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: a 2008 Volvo making a left turn and a 2022 BMW traveling straight north. The point of impact was the center front end of the Volvo and the right front quarter panel of the BMW. The Volvo driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and bodily injuries to his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Volvo driver’s distraction is specifically noted. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at dawn. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction caused the crash. A front-seat passenger suffered facial contusions, restrained by a lap belt. The impact struck the right rear and left front bumpers of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two SUVs traveling east. One driver was changing lanes unsafely while distracted, leading to a collision. The first vehicle, a 2013 Hyundai SUV, was struck on its right rear bumper, and the second, a 2023 Mercedes SUV, was impacted on its left front bumper. The front passenger in the Mercedes, a 20-year-old male, sustained facial contusions but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver errors directly caused the crash, resulting in injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two drivers collided on Meeker Avenue late at night. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The crash involved a sport utility vehicle and a box truck, each making improper turns. The impact caused bodily harm but no ejections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:15 on Meeker Avenue involving a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling north making a right turn and a 2016 box truck traveling east making a left turn. Both drivers were cited for 'Turning Improperly,' which contributed to the collision. The SUV was struck on its left front quarter panel, sustaining damage to its left front bumper, while the box truck showed no damage. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old male, and a 39-year-old female front passenger were both injured, suffering knee, lower leg, foot, and full-body injuries respectively, and experienced shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors in turning as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14