Bushwick Bleeds: City Stalls, People Die

A moped crashed on Central Avenue at Noll Street. The driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The street stayed open. The city’s danger for riders remains plain.

A moped traveling south on Central Avenue at Noll Street in Brooklyn was involved in a crash. The 38-year-old male driver suffered a fractured lower leg and dislocation. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The moped struck the left side doors, sustaining damage. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were parked. Alcohol played a role. Two men, one 65, one 32, were involved. One driver was incoherent. Injuries were reported. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met metal. No pedestrians hurt.

Two vehicles, a sedan and a pickup, collided on Wilson Avenue near Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were parked at the time of the crash. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Four men, ages 32 and 65, were involved. One 65-year-old driver was described as incoherent after the crash. Injuries were reported among the occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a key factor in the crash. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Flushing and Bushwick. Metal slammed metal. Two men hurt—one in the head, one in the leg. Police cite unsafe speed. Airbags burst. The street fell silent. Danger rides with speed in Brooklyn.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of Flushing Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a Ford sedan making a left turn and a Nissan sedan going straight. Two men, ages 36 and 49, suffered injuries—one to the head, one to the lower leg and foot. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Flushing Avenue near Sumner Place. One driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles showed heavy bumper damage. Police cite driver inexperience as a factor. The street fell silent after the impact.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided while making left turns on Flushing Avenue at Sumner Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles suffered significant bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants were listed but did not report injuries. The police report does not specify further details about the crash sequence. Driver inexperience stands out as the key factor in this late-night collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and an SUV collided at Central and Myrtle Avenues. Two men drove. A woman and a man suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. The crash left bodies aching and cars damaged. Streets stayed dangerous. No one walked away unchanged.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at the intersection of Central Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a westbound sedan and a southbound SUV making a left turn. Two people were injured: a 63-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger and a 43-year-old man driving. Both reported whiplash and bodily pain. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the SUV was hit at the center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond the listed driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW sedan hit a woman crossing at Flushing and Stewart. She suffered leg injuries and shock. The crash left pain and confusion. Obstruction or debris played a role. The street turned violent in a heartbeat.

A BMW sedan traveling south on Flushing Avenue at Stewart Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 27-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and pain. Two passengers and the driver in the sedan were listed as uninjured. The police report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were noted in the data. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The collision underscores the danger faced by people on foot when streets are blocked or visibility is compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. Metal hit metal. Three men suffered injuries—shoulders, backs, pain. The crash came from a bad turn. Failure to yield. Sirens cut through Brooklyn night. Streets stayed dangerous. No one walked away unchanged.

Two sedans crashed at Bushwick Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. Three male occupants, ages 33 and 40, were injured. According to the police report, the collision involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' One driver and two passengers suffered injuries to the back and upper arm, with complaints of pain, whiplash, and bruising. Both vehicles were making left turns when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Lap belts were used by the injured. The crash underscores the persistent danger for vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter hit a woman crossing Knickerbocker Avenue at Suydam Street. She suffered a fractured arm. The driver was distracted. The street was busy. The crash left the pedestrian in shock. The scooter kept going straight. No vehicle damage.

A 38-year-old woman was injured when an e-scooter struck her at the intersection of Knickerbocker Avenue and Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her arm and was left in shock. The e-scooter was traveling north and going straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any vehicle damage or helmet use. The data shows the pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive operation of motorized vehicles in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a cyclist at Wyckoff Avenue. The crash left the rider with leg abrasions. Both vehicles moved south. Police cite improper lane use. The cyclist survived. The street saw another wound, another mark in Brooklyn’s tally.

A crash at 91 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both the sedan and the bike were traveling south when the crash occurred. The cyclist was conscious after the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The data shows the cyclist was not ejected. This crash adds to the ongoing danger faced by people on bikes in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 26-year-old man walking along Bushwick Ave at Dekalb Ave. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abdominal injuries. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The car showed no damage.

A sedan struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection of Bushwick Ave and Dekalb Ave. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn when the vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian, who was walking along the highway with traffic. The pedestrian sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was reported conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan had no reported damage. No helmet or signaling issues were cited. The incident highlights the danger posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A crash on Flushing Avenue left a man ejected and hurt. Two cars and a motorcycle tangled. Police cite unsafe speed and bad lane use. One driver fractured his leg. Others walked away shaken but alive. Metal and bodies collided hard.

A collision on Flushing Avenue at Noll Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a motorcycle. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed.' One male motorcycle driver, age 38, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Several other occupants, including passengers and drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The report lists improper lane usage and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Helmet use is noted for the injured motorcycle driver, but only after the driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to control speed and respect lane boundaries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a man working in the street at Knickerbocker Avenue and Jefferson Street. The car’s front end struck his upper arm. He was left bruised but conscious. Driver inexperience and failure to yield played a role.

A sedan traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue struck a 30-year-old man who was working in the roadway at the intersection with Jefferson Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his upper arm and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end made contact with the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the dangers faced by people working on city streets when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by screeching brakes on Wyckoff Avenue. A sedan strikes a 32-year-old man at the intersection with Himrod Street. Blood pools near his face, fractured and distorted. He lies semiconscious, sirens echoing through Brooklyn’s dark streets.

A sedan struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection of Wyckoff Avenue and Himrod Street in Brooklyn at 10:37 p.m. According to the police report, the pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a facial fracture and was found semiconscious at the scene. No additional contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were reported in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air cut by the sound of metal on Myrtle Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. The driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered a concussion. Emergency lights flickered against Bushwick Avenue’s buildings. The street smelled of gasoline and fear.

A single-vehicle crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 60-year-old woman driving a 2018 Toyota SUV was injured and suffered a concussion. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to the center front end, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. No other occupants or vehicles were involved, and no pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The driver was conscious when first responders arrived. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossing Dekalb Avenue at St Nicholas Avenue was hit by a northbound sedan. The crash shattered the quiet early morning. She suffered a fractured leg and lay conscious on the street, pain etched on her face as sirens approached.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Dekalb Avenue at St Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states she was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling north struck her, causing a leg fracture and dislocation. The police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal and shouts on Suydam Street. An SUV’s front end collides with a moped’s rear quarter. A 29-year-old moped driver, conscious but hurt, sits on the pavement, her leg bleeding. Sirens echo through Bushwick’s dark streets.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Suydam Street collided with a moped making a left turn at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred just before midnight. The 29-year-old woman driving the moped suffered a knee and lower leg injury, described as an abrasion, and was reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted but not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the rear of a slowing bus on Wilson Avenue, injuring a female passenger with back trauma and whiplash. The crash occurred at night. Driver inattention distracted the sedan operator, causing a center-front collision with the bus’s center back.

According to the police report, at 10:30 p.m. on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2008 sedan traveling south rear-ended a 2021 bus also heading south and slowing to stop. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end colliding with the bus’s center back end. The bus had three occupants, and the sedan had one driver. A 36-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving leading to rear-end crashes involving vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck an e-scooter in Brooklyn, injuring the 43-year-old scooter driver. The collision impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the scooter’s right side doors. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:00 in Brooklyn near 408 Harman Street. A sedan traveling west struck an e-scooter also moving west. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the scooter’s right side doors. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained back injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the sedan driver’s contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The scooter driver was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors that compromised the safety of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.

A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 84-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn on St Nicholas Ave. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian’s upper arm and causing shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on St Nicholas Ave near Bleecker St in Brooklyn at 12:20. An 84-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal when a vehicle traveling northwest made a right turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm injury, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions. This collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14