Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall

A 32-year-old male e-scooter driver was violently ejected and suffered a severe chest injury in Brooklyn. The crash occurred while traveling north on Washington Avenue. The vehicle’s front center bore the impact, leaving the rider with a fractured, dislocated chest.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured and ejected from his vehicle at 16:30 in Brooklyn near 320 Washington Avenue. The e-scooter was traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained damage consistent with a frontal collision. The rider suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated chest injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any other vehicle or pedestrian involvement. The driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. No failure to yield or other explicit driver errors are noted, but the unspecified contributing factors suggest possible driver error or environmental conditions. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders to severe trauma in collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway crashed into another vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. Three men inside suffered whole-body injuries, concussion, and whiplash. All wore seat belts. The Tesla was demolished. No driver errors were listed by police.

According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was merging when it collided with the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The Tesla carried three male occupants: a 37-year-old driver and two passengers aged 28 and 23. All three were injured, suffering whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. Each occupant was restrained with lap belts and harnesses and was not ejected. The Tesla sustained severe damage, described as demolished. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The injuries reflect the violent impact during the merge. The crash highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the bike’s front end, causing neck contusions. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Washington Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan was parked before the crash and was struck on its left side doors. The bicyclist was traveling straight west when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and sustained injury severity level 3. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The e-scooter driver was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a sedan making a right turn collided with him at Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and traveling north, while the e-scooter was traveling east going straight ahead. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a crash with a sedan on Vanderbilt Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling south when the sedan struck the bike’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was traveling straight ahead while the bicyclist was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck slammed into the back of an SUV traveling west on De Kalb Avenue. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained and shocked. The crash was caused by following too closely and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling west on De Kalb Avenue collided with the center back end of a Ford SUV going straight ahead in the same direction. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 30-year-old woman, were both injured with back pain and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver of the pickup truck was cited for following too closely and unsafe speed. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash caused shock and moderate injury severity to both SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666358, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male driver suffered injuries and lost consciousness while making a left turn on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. Illness contributed to the crash. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver in a 2000 Dodge SUV was making a left turn on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn when he crashed. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The driver was injured and unconscious but remained restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed in South Carolina and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The crash did not involve pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan on De Kalb Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the bike’s center front, damaging its front end.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the bike’s center front end with its left front bumper. The report lists obstruction or debris as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was traveling west, and the sedan was traveling south, both going straight ahead. The bicyclist’s license status was unlicensed. No other driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her. She suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female bicyclist was riding straight on De Kalb Avenue when a 2019 Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a facial contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northwest, while the bicyclist was unlicensed and traveling south.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man was struck by a westbound SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Honda SUV traveling west on Fulton Street struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lexus SUV making a left turn struck a Ford sedan going straight on Myrtle Avenue. Both drivers and a front passenger were injured. The impact hit the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2008 Lexus SUV was making a left turn on Myrtle Avenue when it collided with a 2015 Ford sedan traveling straight east. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front quarter panel. The SUV carried two occupants: a female driver and a 30-year-old female front passenger. The sedan had a male driver aged 29. Both drivers and the front passenger were injured, suffering head injuries, whiplash, and abrasions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No victims were ejected. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight east on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bike showed no damage; the sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Lafayette Avenue when it collided with a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight east. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged, while the bike showed no damage. The cyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face from turning vehicles failing to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One passenger, a 21-year-old woman, suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash involved multiple rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving four vehicles, all traveling east. The crash was caused primarily by drivers following too closely and reacting to uninvolved vehicles. A 21-year-old female passenger was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. She was conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists multiple instances of 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The vehicles involved were mostly SUVs, with damage concentrated at front and rear ends. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of close vehicle spacing and delayed reactions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle overturned on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The 55-year-old male driver was ejected and suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan involved showed no damage. Limited view and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Washington Avenue involving a northbound motorcycle and a sedan starting from parking. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The sedan driver, licensed in Connecticut, was not injured and the vehicle showed no damage. Contributing factors listed include 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular,' indicating driver errors related to limited visibility and vehicle operation. The motorcycle overturned at the point of impact, highlighting the severity of the crash. No victim fault or helmet failure was cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652945, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old male in-line skater was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with an SUV making a right turn on Clinton Avenue. The skater was crossing against the signal. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male in-line skater was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2022 Lincoln SUV making a right turn on Clinton Avenue. The skater was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the skater's action of crossing against the signal. The skater suffered a head injury and concussion. No safety equipment was used by the skater. The SUV sustained no damage. The collision point was the center front end of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, parked with damage on its left side doors, and a sedan traveling east collided. The child suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The boy was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit near a parked SUV with damage to its left side doors and a sedan traveling east with front-end damage. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of abrasions. The vehicles involved were a 2014 SUV and a 2012 sedan. No helmet or signaling issues were noted, and no driver violations were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641432, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Myrtle Avenue. A moving SUV struck a parked SUV’s left rear bumper. The parked SUV’s driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling west on Myrtle Avenue collided with a parked 2006 Ford SUV. The moving vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the parked SUV. The parked SUV’s driver, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The moving SUV’s driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was struck on his right side by a southbound SUV on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV traveling south on De Kalb Avenue collided with an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The cyclist was riding straight ahead and was the sole occupant of his bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Fulton Street collided with a parked 2018 Nissan SUV. The impact struck the left side doors of the SUV, partially ejecting the cyclist. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV was occupied by three people but was stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck by an SUV changing lanes in Brooklyn left the rider bruised and shocked. The moped’s left front bumper took the impact. The driver suffered whole-body contusions but was not ejected. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north was hit on its left front bumper by an SUV also heading north that was changing lanes. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions and shock, with injuries affecting his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to notice the moped during the lane change. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage, and no occupants were in the vehicle at the time. The moped driver was not ejected from the vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving during lane changes in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15