Bed-Stuy Bleeds: Machines Kill, City Stalls

A 34-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries when a sedan making a right turn hit her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing a fractured and dislocated lower limb.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Nostrand Avenue was making a right turn at 12:32 when it struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which suffered damage consistent with the collision. The driver was licensed and operating a 1986 Mercedes sedan alone. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and not cited for any contributing behavior. This crash highlights the critical role of driver errors in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Tompkins Avenue collided head-on with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was injured but conscious. The crash involved a driver disregarding traffic control, causing serious harm to the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on Tompkins Avenue near Halsey Street in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight south when it struck the bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. This driver error led directly to the collision and injury of the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures after a sedan traveling east struck him at an intersection. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Gates Avenue struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle impacted him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead with no reported damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The police report explicitly identifies the driver’s inattention and unsafe speed as causes, emphasizing systemic dangers posed by distracted driving and speeding in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old female pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being hit by an SUV making a right turn on Fulton Street. The impact occurred away from an intersection as the pedestrian crossed without a signal. The driver was licensed and traveling west.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2007 SUV, traveling west on Fulton Street, made a right turn and struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection and without a signal. The victim sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian's crossing without a signal is noted as an unspecified contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block or outside designated crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-scooter rider on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The crash resulted from driver inattention and improper lane usage, leaving the rider fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling westbound collided with an eastbound e-scooter driven by a 52-year-old man. The rider was ejected from the scooter and sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors on the sedan driver's part. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed but no driver errors by him are noted. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, and despite the severity of the rider's injuries, the sedan reportedly sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper lane use to vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man, 49, crossed Bedford at Lafayette before dawn. A northbound car hit him head-on. His head struck hard. He died there, beneath cold streetlights. No name, no reason. Just silence and broken glass in the dark.

A 49-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bedford Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 3:07 a.m., when a northbound car struck the pedestrian head-on as he crossed the intersection. The report states the victim suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The narrative describes, 'A man, 49, crossing alone before dawn. A northbound car crushed him head-on. His head struck. He died there, beneath cold streetlights.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, offering no further detail on the cause. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a direct collision. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the vehicle and the unresolved danger at this Brooklyn intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn when a driver made an improper right turn. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 59-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:34 on Nostrand Avenue near Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans traveling southeast and south. One driver was making a right turn improperly when the vehicles collided, impacting the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The 59-year-old female driver of the turning sedan sustained back injuries and contusions, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered severe body injuries after a sedan hit her while crossing Lafayette Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, traveling eastbound, struck her with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 Honda sedan traveling east on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:42 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the sedan's center front end made impact. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors are explicitly cited. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body and remained conscious after the collision. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside designated crossing areas, emphasizing systemic risk rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old bicyclist suffered a shoulder abrasion after a sedan driver’s improper lane usage in Brooklyn. The collision caused upper arm injury but no ejection. Police report cites driver error as the primary cause, with no victim fault noted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Monroe Street near Throop Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:25 p.m. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling northeast, were involved. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained an upper arm shoulder abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No damage was recorded on either vehicle, and the bicyclist was not ejected. The data clearly points to the sedan driver’s improper lane use as the cause of injury, with no fault attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman crossing Nostrand Avenue was struck by a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The impact caused back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in intersections.

According to the police report, a 2016 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue when it struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, causing back injuries and shock to the pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old bicyclist suffered a bruised elbow and shock after an SUV distracted by driver inattention made a U-turn on Fulton Street. The bike struck the SUV’s front center, causing injury but no vehicle damage. The cyclist was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street near Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:08 p.m. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was traveling west going straight ahead when he collided with a Station Wagon/SUV making a U-turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock. The bike impacted the center front end of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not reported to have contributed to the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after a collision with an eastbound SUV on Classon Avenue. The SUV struck the bike head-on, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The driver was licensed and proceeding straight.

According to the police report, at 2:13 AM on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, a 33-year-old female bicyclist was struck by a 2008 Mercedes SUV traveling eastbound. The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her knee and lower leg. The SUV driver, a licensed female motorist, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver error. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists in collisions with larger vehicles, with severe injuries resulting from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

E-bike and e-scooter slammed together on Flushing Avenue, metal tangled, debris scattered. A 28-year-old man bled onto the street, flesh torn below the knee. The machines lay crumpled. Silence pressed down, broken only by pain.

According to the police report, an e-bike and an e-scooter collided near 429 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:30 p.m. The crash occurred amid scattered debris, which the report lists as 'Obstruction/Debris' under contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight—one southbound, one westbound—when they struck each other. The impact left a 28-year-old man, identified as an e-bike driver, with severe lacerations to his lower leg and knee. The narrative describes blood pooling from his wounds as he lay conscious on the street, machines crumpled around him. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, but notes the absence of a helmet after driver errors and environmental hazards. The collision underscores the danger posed by roadway obstructions and debris, which directly contributed to the violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling west rear-ended a stopped SUV on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 71-year-old man, suffered a neck injury from the impact. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:40 AM on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a van traveling west struck the rear of a stopped SUV. The SUV's 71-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the van driver, along with following too closely. The van's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV was hit at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver without any ejection or loss of consciousness. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe following distance—as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan and was caused by improper lane usage and passenger distraction, according to the police report.

At 12:45 PM in Brooklyn on Flushing Avenue near Skillman Street, a collision occurred involving a sedan and an e-bike. According to the police report, the e-bike driver, a 26-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error. Additionally, 'Passenger Distraction' was noted as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and was traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The sedan, also traveling north and slowing or stopping, sustained damage to its right side doors, the same point of impact as the e-bike. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike driver beyond the unlicensed status and focuses on the sedan driver's errors and passenger distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north struck a Razor scooter also heading north on Park Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The crash involved other vehicular factors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on Park Avenue involving a 2020 Kawasaki motorcycle and a Razor scooter, both traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 62-year-old male occupant, was injured with internal complaints and hip-upper leg injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The motorcycle impacted the left front bumper area, while the Razor scooter had no damage reported. Contributing factors cited include 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' indicating driver error and confusion played a role. The motorcycle driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before the collision. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male motorcyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash, caused by driver inattention and distraction, left the rider conscious and helmeted but injured. The motorcycle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:51 PM on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver wearing a helmet. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to the face but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The motorcycle, a 2024 Yamaha, was traveling north and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle, which sustained no damage. The motorcyclist's helmet likely mitigated injury severity, but the primary cause remains driver error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved an e-bike and another vehicle. Police cited improper passing or lane usage by the driver as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 15-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike, who was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The collision involved two vehicles: one unspecified vehicle traveling south and the e-bike starting from parking and traveling southwest. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the unspecified vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the e-bike. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane control led to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers in lane usage enforcement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Bedford Avenue was struck by a 2016 Chevrolet sedan traveling east. The sedan impacted the bicyclist at the right front bumper, causing the bicyclist to be ejected. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted as a contributing factor for the bicyclist. The sedan sustained other damage, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash. No helmet use or crossing signal issues were reported as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Franklin Avenue struck a 19-year-old bicyclist changing lanes. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage by the vehicle as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:15 on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight south when it collided with a bicyclist who was changing lanes. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the vehicle driver's contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front quarter panel, while the bike sustained no damage. The police report highlights driver error in lane usage as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15