Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall

A car turned right on Vanderbilt Avenue. The driver failed to yield. A 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit. She suffered a bruised hip and leg. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A crash on Vanderbilt Avenue at Fulton Street in Brooklyn left a 31-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, the driver of a 2010 Honda car was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal when the car struck her, causing a contusion to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver’s error put the pedestrian in harm’s way. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to people on foot in New York City’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an e-bike at Myrtle and Washington. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe speed. The crash left the street scarred and the rider hurt. Metal and flesh met in the Brooklyn dawn.

A sedan and an e-bike collided at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 30-year-old male cyclist, who suffered abrasions and a lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report does not list any cyclist error or helmet use as a factor. The impact damaged the front of both vehicles and left the cyclist wounded in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman, 55, died on Fulton Street. An SUV hit her as she crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed her body. She died at the scene. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The driver’s actions remain unclear.

A 55-year-old woman was killed when a Ford SUV struck her on Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing the street, not at an intersection or marked crosswalk, when the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned improperly on Gates Avenue. It struck a cyclist. The cyclist was thrown and hurt. Police list improper turning and passing too closely. The crash left the cyclist with arm injuries. The SUV carried two passengers, both unhurt.

A crash on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn involved a station wagon/SUV and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, was injured and partially ejected, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, the SUV was turning improperly and passing too closely when it struck the cyclist. The SUV had two passengers, ages 10 and 39, who were not injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. No blame is assigned to the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to follow safe turning and passing practices.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck struck a 69-year-old woman crossing Myrtle Avenue at Classon. She was hit in the abdomen and pelvis. The street was slick. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt.

A pick-up truck traveling east on Myrtle Avenue at Classon Avenue struck a 69-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the crash occurred on a slippery pavement. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The truck’s right front bumper was the point of impact. The driver, a 30-year-old man, and a 67-year-old male passenger were not seriously injured. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. No other driver errors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into another stopped sedan on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Metal crumpled. The street bore the mark of carelessness.

Two sedans collided on Washington Avenue at Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one sedan, traveling north, struck another sedan that was stopped in traffic. A 58-year-old woman driving the struck vehicle suffered neck and internal injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any actions by the injured driver that contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the center front of the striking sedan and the rear of the stopped car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air filled with the screech of metal as a moped collided with a car on Washington Ave near Park Ave. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered a hip and leg injury and whiplash. Emergency lights flashed across the asphalt.

According to the police report, a moped and a Nissan car collided on Washington Ave at Park Ave. The moped’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, sustaining trauma to his hip and upper leg, as well as whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating unspecified driver errors played a role in the crash. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal twisted and glass shattered on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided, leaving three men in shock and pain. Emergency responders found injuries to arms and shoulders. The street echoed with the aftermath of a driver losing control.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Park Avenue at Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men—two drivers and a front-seat passenger—sustained injuries to their arms and shoulders. All were reported in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor, indicating that one driver lost alertness before the crash. No other driver errors or contributing factors are specified in the data. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as factors in this collision. The impact left visible damage to the vehicles and sent all occupants to medical care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A parked sedan was struck on its left side doors in Brooklyn. The driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting risks of obstructed sight lines.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 AM near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan was parked when it was struck on the left side doors. The driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both involved vehicles were parked at the time, with the box truck showing no damage. The driver of the sedan was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The data indicates no driver error beyond limited visibility, emphasizing systemic dangers posed by obstructed views in vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided with a van changing lanes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and passing too closely as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 3:00 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Flushing Avenue. A sedan traveling westbound struck the left rear quarter panel of a van that was changing lanes. The van driver, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factors, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the van had no damage. The van driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant in her vehicle. The police report does not mention any victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near midnight, a BMW slammed into the rear of a Tesla. Both vehicles traveled straight. The impact crushed metal and injured occupants, including a young man bleeding from his face. Driver error of following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan struck a Tesla sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near midnight. The BMW driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' a critical driver error that led directly to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The Tesla's center back end was crushed, causing injuries to multiple occupants. A 22-year-old male passenger in the rear seat suffered facial lacerations and remained conscious; he was wearing a lap belt and harness. Other occupants, including the Tesla driver and rear passengers, sustained whiplash and concussion injuries. No contributing factors were attributed to the victims. The crash underscores the dangers of tailgating and driver inattention on New York highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver disregarded traffic control and collided with a northbound bicyclist on Hall Street in Brooklyn. The 56-year-old female cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:35 on Hall Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south was starting from a parking position when it struck a bicyclist traveling northbound. The contributing factor cited is 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, sustained no damage despite the impact occurring at the right front bumper. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left on Washington Avenue and hit a woman on an e-scooter head-on. She crashed to the pavement, blood running from her scalp. She stayed conscious, 29, staring skyward in Brooklyn’s night.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Washington Avenue near Myrtle Avenue made a left turn and struck an eastbound e-scooter head-on. The report states, 'The car struck her head-on. She hit the pavement hard. No helmet. Blood ran from her scalp.' The e-scooter rider, a 29-year-old woman, suffered a severe head injury and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan’s driver’s actions—turning left across the path of the oncoming e-scooter—are central to the collision. The victim was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver errors cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, rendered unconscious. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a GMC bus traveling west on Myrtle Avenue struck a northbound bicyclist at approximately 14:15. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper hitting the bike’s right front quarter panel. The report explicitly identifies the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old woman crossing Vanderbilt Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious despite contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn around 7:00 PM. A 23-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious with contusions and bruises. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the right front bumper. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The incident highlights a critical driver error in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a southbound SUV struck him at Waverly Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious, highlighting the deadly consequences of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Mazda SUV traveling south on Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn struck him with the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed female motorist, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No vehicle damage was reported, indicating a possibly low-speed collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 76-year-old man crossing Lafayette Avenue was struck by a cyclist traveling east. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The crash occurred due to driver inattention, highlighting dangers cyclists pose to vulnerable pedestrians.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Lafayette Avenue struck a 76-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury, was unconscious, and suffered fractures and dislocations. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the bike. There was no damage to the bike, indicating a low-speed collision but with serious injury consequences. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted cyclists to vulnerable pedestrians in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV traveling eastbound. Driver inattention and distraction caused the impact, leaving both drivers injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:31 on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Honda SUV, both traveling eastbound. The sedan struck the rear of the SUV, impacting the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. Both drivers were injured, sustaining head injuries and complaints of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles, and both remained conscious after the crash. The report notes no additional contributing factors related to the victims. The collision underscores the dangers of driver distraction in traffic, resulting in serious injuries to both vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on Washington Avenue collided with a bicyclist heading east at Willoughby Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries, left in shock and pain. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Washington Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling east near Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:31 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck an e-bike on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact occurred on their right and left front quarters, respectively.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda SUV and an e-bike were both traveling northbound on Vanderbilt Avenue near 331 Vanderbilt Ave in Brooklyn at 12:45. The SUV's right front quarter panel collided with the e-bike's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, indicating a collision without clear driver fault noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14