Brooklyn Bleeds While Albany Sleeps: Demand Safer Streets Now

Two vehicles collided on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue, injuring a driver and rear passenger. The crash involved aggressive driving and following too closely. Both victims suffered moderate injuries, including whiplash and leg contusions, while restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:05 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2022 Tesla sedan and a 2014 Audi SUV, both traveling westbound. The Tesla struck the rear of the Audi, causing damage to the Tesla's left front bumper and the Audi's center back end. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Tesla driver, a 38-year-old male, and a 24-year-old female rear passenger were injured. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The driver suffered whiplash, and the passenger sustained contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old bicyclist suffered a shoulder injury when a vehicle disregarded traffic control on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn. The driver made a left turn, striking the cyclist who was traveling southeast. The impact caused bruising and upper arm injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hoyt Street near Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn at 11:30 AM. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury. The report states the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The vehicle involved was making a left turn and struck the bicyclist at the center front end, causing damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was reported on the bicyclist. The other vehicle involved showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead. Driver error in disregarding traffic control was the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver rear-ended a car, then tried to run down the man who got out. The victim clung to the hood, thrown off after 330 feet. He hit the pavement, battered. The driver fled. Police seek him. The street stayed dangerous.

According to NY Daily News (published February 19, 2025), Jacob Angstadt, 27, rear-ended a 34-year-old man on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Tillary Street. When the victim exited to take a photo, Angstadt "became enraged, hit the gas pedal and sped toward him." The victim leapt onto the hood and was carried nearly 330 feet before being thrown onto the roadway, suffering serious injuries. Angstadt fled the scene. Police released his photo and asked for public help. The incident highlights the lethal risk of aggressive driving and the vulnerability of people outside vehicles. The case remains open as authorities search for the driver.

• Driver Rams, Drags Man On Expressway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-19

A westbound SUV and bus collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV driver as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillary Street near Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn at 14:50. The collision involved a westbound Ford SUV and a westbound New Flyer bus. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor linked to the SUV driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels—right front on the SUV and left front on the bus. The SUV driver’s improper lane usage directly contributed to the crash, highlighting a critical driver error in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A diesel tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured both sedan occupants, causing neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 8:42 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2020 diesel tractor truck traveling east rear-ended a 2025 sedan also traveling east. The collision point was the center front end of the truck striking the center back end of the sedan. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both sedan occupants, a 40-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female right rear passenger, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The truck driver was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining safe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Four vehicles collided in a chain reaction on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. Multiple drivers failed to maintain safe distances, leading to rear-end impacts. A 43-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:48 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp involving four vehicles traveling eastbound. The primary contributing factor was repeated failure to maintain safe following distances, cited as 'Following Too Closely' multiple times. One driver also reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, compounding the chain reaction. A 43-year-old female driver, an occupant in one of the vehicles, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicles involved included sedans and SUVs, all sustaining center front or center back-end damage consistent with rear-end collisions. The report highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Adams Street in Brooklyn during right turns. A 41-year-old female SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage, causing damage to both vehicles’ side doors and serious occupant injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 AM on Adams Street in Brooklyn. A 41-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles, an SUV and a sedan, were making right turns when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management during the maneuver. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash caused significant damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 55-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection when the impact occurred. The driver caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 14:10 on Nevins Street near Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2021 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no contributing factors attributed to her actions. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a speeding e-bike. She suffered severe lacerations but remained conscious. The unlicensed rider fled. The e-bike showed no damage. The street held its silence.

A woman, age 43, was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue near Nevins Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The report states she was 'crossing with the light' when a speeding e-bike struck her, causing 'severe lacerations' to her entire body. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-bike operator, described as unlicensed, did not stop at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no visible damage. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the primary focus remains on the rider’s speed, improper lane usage, and lack of a valid license. The crash underscores the dangers posed by reckless operation and systemic failures to control unlicensed riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female driver suffered neck injuries and shock after her SUV rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Atlantic Avenue. The collision caused bruising and left the driver shaken. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:45 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 59-year-old female driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with a neck contusion and experienced shock. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The SUV, traveling east, struck the center back end of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center back end. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing proper safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe distance in traffic, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 10-year-old girl suffered knee and leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on MetroTech Roadway in Brooklyn at 11:35 AM. A Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck a 10-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as the causes, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian. The driver was alone in the vehicle, which was damaged but details are limited to 'other.' This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver errors in yielding and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A chain-reaction collision on Adams Street in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old male driver with a concussion and head injury. The crash involved multiple vehicles stopped in traffic. Following too closely caused the impact, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Adams Street in Brooklyn. Multiple vehicles traveling south were stopped in traffic when the collision happened. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor leading to the crash. A 48-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and conscious after the incident, suffered a head injury and concussion. The vehicles involved included a 2024 BMW sedan, a 2012 Nissan sedan, and a 2022 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was primarily at the center back end and rear bumpers, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. The driver errors cited focus on the failure to maintain safe distance, which triggered the chain-reaction crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777565, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles traveling southbound, impact on right front quarter panel and left side doors.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue Extension collided. The driver of the 2004 Honda SUV, holding a permit license, struck the 2016 Lincoln SUV from behind. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the left side doors of the Lincoln. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. A 41-year-old female front passenger in the Honda was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance between vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck an 18-year-old pedestrian crossing Jay Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 2017 Mercedes sedan was making a left turn on Jay Street in Brooklyn at 7:12 p.m. when it struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from the scene. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles merging westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided late at night. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited following too closely and unsafe lane changing.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:37 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2004 BMW SUV and a 2018 Audi sedan, both traveling westbound and merging. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male, sustained a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as a distorted dislocation. The police report identifies the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of close following distances and unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus making a right turn struck its own passenger in Brooklyn. Driver inattention and limited view caused impact to the right rear quarter panel. The 36-year-old female occupant suffered upper arm injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2021 bus traveling west on Gold Street in Brooklyn was making a right turn when the crash occurred at 5:30 p.m. The vehicle's right rear quarter panel was the point of impact. The bus driver, a licensed male, was cited for driver inattention and distraction, with limited view contributing to the crash. The injured party was a 36-year-old female passenger seated in the rear of the bus. She was not ejected but suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and obstructed view—as the primary causes. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus struck a stopped taxi on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi also heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the taxi. The taxi driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the taxi. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 near 323 Dean Street in Brooklyn. A van traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the van's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the van driver. The cyclist was wearing pads but no other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2013 vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A licensed female SUV driver made a right turn on Smith Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound unlicensed male e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Dean Street in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. A licensed female driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when she collided with a northbound male e-bike rider who was passing improperly. The e-bike driver, unlicensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike's center front end was impacted. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider but highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to lane usage and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus turned, steel and glass sweeping the corner. An e-bike rider, seventy-four, thrown down. His head struck, life ended. The street stilled. The door bore the mark. Brooklyn night, another life lost to traffic’s violence.

A 74-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the corner of Jay Street and Tillary Street in Brooklyn when a bus struck him while making a right turn, according to the police report. The narrative states the man was 'thrown from the saddle' and suffered fatal head injuries, with 'the door bore the mark' signaling the point of impact on the bus. The police report lists the bus as 'making right turn' and the e-bike as 'going straight ahead.' Both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified' in the report. The victim was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The collision ended with the e-bike rider ejected and killed, underscoring the lethal risk faced by vulnerable road users when large vehicles turn across their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14