Brooklyn Heights Bleeds: Two Dead, Dozens Broken, City Leaders Shrug

A sedan and tractor truck crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear bumper and the truck’s left front bumper. Driver error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2017 sedan and a 2005 tractor truck diesel, both traveling west. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash involved impact to the left rear bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike on Cadman Plaza West. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The impact hit the bike’s center front end. The boy was off the roadway.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on Cadman Plaza West struck a 4-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The child sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding e-bike operators in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man driving a sedan on Hicks Street was partially ejected and suffered head injuries. The crash involved two parked sedans and one moving sedan. The driver lost consciousness and sustained whiplash and head trauma.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver was partially ejected from his sedan on Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved three sedans: one moving westbound, and two parked facing north. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated as serious. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back ends of the parked vehicles. The report does not assign fault or blame to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage by the truck driver. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a 2023 box truck traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with the left rear quarter panel of a 2015 sedan also traveling westbound. The truck driver was cited for improper passing or lane usage. A 35-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the truck and the left rear bumper of the sedan. No ejections were reported. The report lists no contributing factors from the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured in a crash with an SUV on Cadman Plaza West. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Cadman Plaza West collided with a northbound 2020 Toyota SUV. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, the bicyclist was noted to be 'Listening/Using Headphones' at the time, which may have affected his awareness. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The sedan driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan’s right front bumper and causing damage to the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unsafe speed and following too closely, both attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died, still belted in. No skid marks. No swerve. Just impact, metal, and silence on a sunlit afternoon.

A van struck the rear of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, westbound. The van’s driver, a 48-year-old man, lost consciousness and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A van struck the back of a Toyota SUV. The van’s driver, 48, lost consciousness and died belted in. No skid marks. No swerve.' The listed contributing factor is 'Lost Consciousness.' No driver errors such as speeding or distraction are cited in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the van’s front and the SUV’s rear damaged, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male motorcyclist struck a parked sedan on Willow Street in Brooklyn. He was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Willow Street collided with a parked sedan. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle's right front quarter panel struck the sedan's left rear bumper. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van turning left on State Street struck a 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and keep right. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a van traveling north on State Street made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious. The report lists the driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Failure to Keep Right. The impact occurred at the van's left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan made a left turn on Front Street. Two women crossing with the signal were struck. Both suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left both conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling southeast on Front Street made a left turn and struck two female pedestrians, ages 24 and 29, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and bruises to their arms and shoulders and were conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed. The pedestrians were not at fault and were following traffic signals when the driver turned into their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper turning and unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver. The passenger was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver was cited for turning improperly and unsafe lane changing. The box truck hit the sedan’s center back end. A 34-year-old male passenger in the sedan’s right rear seat was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck showed no damage. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man was struck while crossing State Street with the signal. The driver of a pick-up truck was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing State Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a pick-up truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and two SUVs collided on Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. The front seat passenger was partially ejected and suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cadman Plaza West involving a sedan and two SUVs, all traveling north and making left turns. The front seat passenger in one vehicle was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and whiplash. The occupant was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends, indicating impact during the left turn maneuvers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a taxi backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to notice her, causing bruises and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage after impact.

According to the police report, a taxi was backing east on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be crossing unexpectedly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs crashed in Brooklyn at Furman Street. Two drivers suffered neck and head injuries, both conscious and wearing seat belts. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. One driver was unlicensed. Impact struck left and right side doors and front bumper.

According to the police report, three SUVs collided near 60 Furman Street in Brooklyn. Two male drivers, ages 37 and 33, were injured with neck and head trauma, both conscious and restrained by seat belts. The crash involved a licensed driver traveling west and two eastbound vehicles, one making a left turn. The point of impact included left and right side doors and a left front bumper. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed. The injuries included whiplash and head trauma. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man driving a Ford sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn was injured. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. Injury severity was moderate.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver was operating a 2001 Ford sedan northbound on Fulton Street in Brooklyn when the vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and sustained injuries classified as moderate (severity 3). He was not ejected from the vehicle and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors identified. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Clinton Street in Brooklyn when a northbound sedan making a left turn struck her. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Ford sedan. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck two parked sedans on Joralemon Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The crash caused center-end damage to all vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest was making a left turn on Joralemon Street when it collided with two parked sedans facing west. The driver of the turning vehicle, a 57-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Physical Disability" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The parked vehicles sustained center back-end damage, while the turning sedan had front-end damage. No occupants were reported in the parked cars. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning maneuvers near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Volvo turned right on Tillary Street. The driver looked away. A woman crossed with the light. The car struck her. Her leg broke under the bumper. The street stayed quiet. The driver failed to yield. She lay hurt on the pavement.

A Volvo sedan struck a 27-year-old woman as she crossed Tillary Street at Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman walked with the signal when the car turned right and hit her, shattering her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 56-year-old man, did not report injuries. The car showed no visible damage. The woman suffered crush injuries to her lower leg and foot. She was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn and fail to see people in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A concrete mixer truck changed lanes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and struck a sedan from behind. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered a back contusion. The truck’s driver was distracted, causing the crash. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer truck traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway changed lanes and collided with the rear center of a sedan also traveling east. The sedan’s 26-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a back contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the truck driver. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The truck’s point of impact was its right front bumper, damaging its undercarriage. The sedan’s front end was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15