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

A taxi changing lanes struck a southbound motorcycle on Adams Street. The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The impact hit the motorcycle’s left front and the taxi’s right side. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a taxi driver was changing lanes improperly when he collided with a southbound motorcycle on Adams Street. The motorcycle was struck on its left front bumper by the taxi’s right side doors. The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists the taxi driver’s error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No other contributing factors were specified. The motorcyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north collided on Clinton Street. The rear passenger in the second vehicle, a 72-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. The crash was caused by one driver following too closely. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Clinton Street collided. The impact occurred when the front of the first vehicle struck the rear of the second. A 72-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat of the second sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The first vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the second had damage to the left rear bumper. The driver errors identified were related to maintaining unsafe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old boy was hit at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pick-up truck struck him on the right front quarter panel. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and speeding.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Cadman Plaza West struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and unsafe speed. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Cadillac SUV tore north on Cadman Plaza West. The driver lost control. Steel slammed forward. The driver, 60, trapped and incoherent. In the back, a 76-year-old woman crushed. No belts. No warning. One dead, one broken. Silence followed.

A Cadillac SUV sped north on Cadman Plaza West near Furman Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed. The 60-year-old male driver was trapped and incoherent, suffering crush injuries. In the right rear seat, a 76-year-old woman was also trapped and killed, her body crushed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. Neither occupant wore safety equipment, as noted after the driver errors. The crash left one dead and one injured. The scene was steel, silence, and loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. A 7-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered a bruised elbow. The collision damaged the right front bumpers of both vehicles. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV and a 2005 sedan collided on Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted each other at their right front bumpers. A 7-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' right front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Range Rover SUV struck a GMC sedan from behind on Joralemon Street. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and head or neck injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both occupants wore seat belts and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2020 Range Rover SUV traveling east on Joralemon Street rear-ended a 2006 GMC sedan also traveling east. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the sedan struck its center back end with its left front bumper. The crash injured both drivers: a 48-year-old man driving the SUV and a 49-year-old female front passenger in the sedan. Both suffered whiplash and head or neck injuries but were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a motorcycle from behind on Middagh Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, helmeted, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the motorcycle’s rear. The crash happened at night, with both vehicles traveling southwest.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a motorcycle on Middagh Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s center back end with its right front bumper. The contributing factor listed is "Following Too Closely," indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southwest at the time of impact. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck an object or vehicle, causing injury to the right rear passenger. The passenger suffered whole-body pain and shock but was not ejected. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of a 2022 Toyota sedan was injured during a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead when it impacted with its right front bumper. The passenger, secured by a lap belt, suffered injuries to her entire body and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash played a role. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Cadman Plaza West collided. The driver of one vehicle, a 41-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. No occupants were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was injured crossing Clark Street in Brooklyn. An SUV backing east on Monroe Place struck him from behind. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Clark Street outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The crash occurred when a 2018 SUV was backing east on Monroe Place and struck the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error during the backing maneuver. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report does not assign fault to him. No safety equipment or other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV crashed on Court Street. The SUV driver and a 55-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The passenger was not ejected but went into shock. Damage hit front quarter panels.

According to the police report, a 2007 GMC sedan and a 2007 Mazda SUV collided on Court Street. The sedan was starting from parking, and the SUV was going straight ahead, both traveling south. The collision impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. A 55-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' front quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan stopped in traffic on Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. The sedan’s right rear bumper took the hit. A 42-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Cadman Plaza West rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear bumper. The taxi driver was slowing or stopping, but failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the collision. A 42-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger position, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused injury but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15