Bushwick Bleeds: City Stalls, People Die

A motorcycle collided head-on with a sedan on Wyckoff Avenue. The female motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard, highlighting dangerous driver errors.

According to the police report, at 18:35 on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn, a motorcycle traveling west collided with a sedan traveling east. The motorcyclist, a 28-year-old female wearing a helmet, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained head injuries and minor bleeding. The motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end were damaged at the point of impact. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with traffic control disregard. These driver errors directly led to the collision and the motorcyclist's severe injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, but failed to maintain proper attention or obey traffic controls, creating a hazardous situation that resulted in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Scott Avenue in Brooklyn injured seven occupants, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV traveling north and east, respectively. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:56 on Scott Avenue, Brooklyn, involving a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver held a permit and was cited for driver inexperience, a key contributing factor to the crash. Seven occupants in the vehicles were injured, all conscious and wearing lap belts, with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its right rear bumper. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, highlighting the role of driver error in this multi-injury collision. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after a collision with a southbound SUV on Cypress Avenue. The SUV struck the cyclist’s left rear quarter panel. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash and serious injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cypress Avenue involving a 2023 SUV traveling south and a westbound bicycle. The SUV impacted the bicyclist on its left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. The impact and resulting injury highlight the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV struck him from behind on Harman Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as both traveled westbound. Police cited the SUV driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash happened around 7:30 PM on Harman Street in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a bike, both traveling westbound. The SUV struck the bicyclist at the left rear bumper. The police report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely," indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the bicyclist. There is no damage reported to either vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman crossing Evergreen Avenue with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The cyclist disregarded traffic control and traveled at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered injuries and shock, highlighting the dangers of ignoring traffic rules at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Evergreen Avenue near Troutman Street. A 36-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a cyclist. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the cyclist. The pedestrian was injured and experienced shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident underscores the critical role of driver errors—specifically failure to obey traffic signals and excessive speed—in causing harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with a northbound bicyclist on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and leg injuries. Both drivers suffered shock and abrasions. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue was struck on his right side doors by a westbound 2023 Toyota taxi. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. Additionally, the bicyclist's confusion or error is noted but does not assign blame. Both drivers experienced shock. The impact damaged the taxi's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The crash highlights critical driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock. The sedan driver’s improper lane usage and close following triggered the crash, causing visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 14:10 on Bleecker Street near Cypress Avenue in Brooklyn, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan also heading south. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely,' directly contributing to the collision. The motorcycle’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights dangerous driver actions on city streets that put vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV collided with a moped traveling south on Myrtle Avenue. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue involving a 2023 SUV traveling east and a moped traveling south. The SUV's left front bumper struck the moped's right front bumper. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male occupant wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No contributing factors were assigned to the moped driver. The collision resulted in vehicle damage to the SUV's left front bumper, while the moped showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn collision. The sedan struck him at Myrtle Avenue near Harman Street. He suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and entering a parked position.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2011 Ford sedan on Myrtle Avenue near Harman Street in Brooklyn at 18:20. The pedestrian was riding or walking along the highway with traffic at an intersection when the sedan, traveling north and entering a parked position, struck him at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The impact and ejection highlight the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers in busy urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman crossing Evergreen Avenue was struck by a northbound SUV. The driver’s inattention caused a center front impact. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision’s severity.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Evergreen Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred at 3:09 AM when a northbound 2014 Nissan SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained head abrasions classified as injury severity 3. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage despite the impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which directly resulted in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted and inexperienced SUV driver struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider traveling south on Starr Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered an elbow and lower arm injury with minor bleeding. The collision caused shock but no ejection or vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Starr Street in Brooklyn at 14:56. The collision involved a 2010 SUV traveling south and a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV struck the e-bike at the center front end, while the e-bike was impacted at the center back end. No vehicle damage was reported. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was wearing no safety equipment. The report focuses on the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention and lack of experience as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn collided with a westbound motorcyclist going straight. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash caused shock and serious injury, highlighting driver inattention dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:55 AM on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The motorcyclist was reported to be in shock and suffered injury severity level 3. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the motorcycle was hit on its center front end. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, especially during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on Stockholm Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was struck on its right side while the moped traveled east. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:02 PM on Stockholm Street near Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was parked and then struck on its right side doors. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain awareness. The moped driver was not cited with any contributing factors. The sedan had two occupants and suffered damage to its right rear quarter panel. The moped's left front bumper was damaged. The report does not attribute fault to the moped driver or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan carried a rear-seat passenger who suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Bushwick Avenue, a 2017 Lincoln SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2020 BMW sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan carried a 25-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat, restrained by a lap belt, who sustained back injuries and was in shock following the crash. The report identifies the SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in multi-vehicle rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 PM on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling northbound when a vehicle registered in Mississippi attempted a left turn southbound. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by the driver of the turning vehicle. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The motorcycle driver was conscious but severely injured. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in violent impacts and severe injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck the rear of a stopped Ford SUV on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the Ford suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited the BMW driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 16:59 on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2013 BMW SUV traveling west rear-ended a 2017 Ford SUV that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the center back end of the Ford. The front passenger in the Ford, a 62-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the BMW driver's failure to maintain a safe distance behind the stopped vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles westbound. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Arion Place. The sedan’s driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as causes. The crash caused right-side damage to the sedan and rear damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, at 6:43 AM on Arion Place, a 31-year-old female sedan driver traveling south collided with a parked SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the right side doors and sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The parked SUV was hit on its left rear bumper, damaging its center back end. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior by other parties. This crash highlights driver errors involving speed and failure to obey traffic controls leading to serious occupant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted SUV driver hit her while entering a parked position on Bushwick Avenue. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:11 on Bushwick Avenue involving a 2015 Nissan SUV and a 2013 Infiniti sedan. The pedestrian, a 27-year-old female, was injured when the SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck her on the left side doors while entering a parked position. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The sedan, driven by a male with a permit license, was traveling straight ahead and impacted on the right side doors but was not the primary cause of the pedestrian injury. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor leading to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control led to a head injury. The pedestrian suffered abrasions but remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn around 10 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a bicyclist. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions but remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to maintain attention and disregard for traffic signals as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior was noted as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman crossing Wyckoff Avenue was struck by a southbound bus making a left turn. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries, left in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Wyckoff Avenue at an intersection when a southbound bus made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, explicitly attributing fault to the bus driver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The bus, a 2011 Starcraft with one male licensed driver, sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15