Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall

A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south struck him on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was bruised but not ejected. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists the pedestrian’s actions as 'Other Actions in Roadway' but does not specify any driver contributing factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the sedan. No helmet use or crossing signal violations were noted as contributing factors. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian, focusing instead on the collision details and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver slowed and struck the rear of an SUV on Classon Ave in Brooklyn. Two elderly passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Obstruction and debris contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic road hazards and driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Classon Ave in Brooklyn at 15:10. A sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling north slowed or stopped and impacted the center back end of a northbound SUV. The SUV carried three occupants, including two elderly passengers aged 82 and 83, both injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the sedan driver and the presence of obstruction or debris on the roadway were key elements leading to the collision. Both injured passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The report notes no ejections. This collision underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a westbound bicyclist on Waverly Ave in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered serious arm injuries. The crash involved multiple traffic control violations by the bicyclist, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2024 sedan on Waverly Ave near Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 3:00 PM. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, indicating the bicyclist failed to obey traffic controls. The sedan, driven by a female driver traveling straight south, impacted the bicyclist on the right side doors with its center front end. The vehicle sustained some damage, while the bike showed no damage. The police report highlights the bicyclist's disregard for traffic control as a key cause, with no mention of helmet use or other victim behaviors. Driver errors by the sedan were not indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked sedan lunged from the curb on Myrtle Avenue. Its front quarter caught a 32-year-old cyclist. Flesh tore. Blood spilled. The man flew, conscious, his arm mangled. The bike stood untouched. The street fell silent. Metal met bone.

A 32-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a parked sedan pulling out near 449 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the collision occurred when the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the cyclist, resulting in a severe arm injury described as an amputation. The cyclist was ejected from his bike but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, both attributed to the sedan driver’s actions. The bike itself was left undamaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by vehicles reentering traffic without regard for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash after a bus made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The bus showed no damage despite impact to its right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 515 Washington Ave in Brooklyn at 3:55 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound bus made a right turn and struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2015 BLUI-TRUCK/BUS. The report lists no explicit contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error, only unspecified factors. The bus sustained no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at intersections during vehicle turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a moped struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. She was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred. The moped showed no visible damage despite the collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fulton Street and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn around 7:30 p.m. She was crossing with the signal when struck by a moped. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of the moped, which surprisingly showed no visible damage. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report, and contributing factors for the pedestrian were marked as unspecified. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally, with the moped operator's actions remaining unclear but resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the bike’s center front end during eastbound travel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:07 on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling eastbound struck a bicyclist going northbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with an injury severity rating of 3. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure to avoid the bicyclist in the intersection area. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man on a bike was struck and crushed by an SUV on Vanderbilt Avenue. The driver fell asleep. The cyclist’s head hit hard. He lay unconscious, his bicycle shattered in the gutter. The street fell silent, danger unmasked.

A 64-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe head injuries and was rendered unconscious after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV on Vanderbilt Avenue near Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'One driver asleep. His head struck. He lay unconscious. The bicycle lay broken in the gutter.' The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver lost control due to fatigue. The crash involved two SUVs, with the Honda SUV moving straight ahead when it struck the cyclist. The police report details the cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error; the only cited cause is the driver’s failure to remain alert. The narrative underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive or impaired drivers behind the wheel of large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver made a left turn without yielding, striking a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver was unlicensed and caused the crash by failing to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 14:42. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford box truck, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor and notes the driver was unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights driver error—specifically the unlicensed truck driver's failure to yield—without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected after colliding with a sedan on Classon Avenue. The driver was incoherent at the scene. Police cited illness and traffic control disregard as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Classon Avenue involving a 2023 ZNEN moped and a 2023 Toyota sedan. The moped driver, a 41-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained a severe head injury. The driver was incoherent at the scene, and police noted 'Illness' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The moped was traveling west and impacted the sedan's right front quarter panel, which was traveling north. The sedan showed no damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The sedan driver held a permit license. The crash highlights driver errors related to disregarding traffic controls and the impact of medical conditions on vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way amid obstructed views. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:26 on De Kalb Avenue near Hall Street in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was hit by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3. The driver, a licensed male, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report places responsibility on the driver's failure to yield and limited visibility, without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg abrasion. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Greene Avenue and Grand Avenue in Brooklyn around 1:07 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck him at the center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and exhibited aggressive driving, causing the pedestrian to fall into shock with complaints of pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Lexus sedan. This incident highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and aggressive behavior, as central causes of harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Multiple occupants suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Drivers and passengers were conscious but injured, highlighting dangerous driver errors in city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:08 AM on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans, one traveling east and the other initially parked. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The impact points were the center front ends of both vehicles. Five occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers, all conscious but suffering whiplash and injuries to the neck or entire body. None were ejected from their vehicles. The injured included a 42-year-old female driver and a 24-year-old male driver, along with passengers aged 45, 53, and 55. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped from behind on Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled northbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:59 PM on Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn. A sedan and a moped were both traveling northbound when the sedan collided with the moped’s right rear bumper. The moped driver, a 42-year-old man, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies the sedan driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," listed twice as contributing factors, indicating failure to maintain a safe distance. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The point of impact on the sedan was the center back end, confirming a rear-end collision. This crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and the systemic risk it poses to vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper passing by the e-scooter. The rider suffered upper arm abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 18:25. A female e-scooter driver, aged 50, was injured and ejected from her vehicle after colliding with a sedan traveling east. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the e-scooter was passing improperly. The e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The sedan, also driven by a licensed female driver, sustained no damage and was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior beyond the improper passing by the e-scooter driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. Both bike and car traveled east on Lafayette Avenue. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted but details remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:30 PM involving a bicyclist and a 2018 Toyota car. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report notes vehicle damage categorized as 'Other' but does not specify the exact nature or point of impact on the car. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or other contributing factors were explicitly cited in the report. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The data focuses on the crash dynamics and injuries without assigning fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:37 on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The motorcycle, traveling south, collided with a southbound BMW sedan. The sedan's right front bumper impacted the motorcycle's undercarriage on the left side doors. Both drivers were reported to be distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as a contributing factor for the motorcycle driver and the sedan driver. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, while the sedan driver was licensed. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Park Avenue in slippery conditions. The front passenger of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling west. The crash involved a rear-end impact amid hazardous pavement.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Park Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The striking vehicle was slowing or stopping, while the struck vehicle was stopped in traffic. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. The front passenger of the struck vehicle, a 34-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. No other driver errors were specified beyond the slippery pavement contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV traveling east in Brooklyn. The rider, a 47-year-old woman, was in shock and sustained bruises. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a likely impact on the scooter’s roof.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:38 near 129 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling straight ahead eastbound, showed no damage, while the e-scooter had damage to its roof. The e-scooter driver was in shock and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The collision’s impact on the scooter’s roof suggests a dangerous interaction between the SUV and the e-scooter rider. No safety equipment was reported on the e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15