Bushwick Bleeds: City Stalls, People Die

A 12-year-old girl suffered full-body injuries and shock after a vehicle disregarded traffic control and failed to yield while making a right turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The vehicle, traveling south and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian without damaging the vehicle. The report explicitly cites driver errors—traffic control disregarded and failure to yield—as the primary contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old unlicensed driver injured his arm in a collision with a parked sedan in Queens. The crash occurred early morning as the inexperienced driver, distracted and inexperienced, struck the parked vehicle’s rear bumper with his left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 6:49 AM in Queens near 291 Saint Nicholas. The 15-year-old male driver, unlicensed and alone in his 2000 Buick sedan, was traveling north when he collided with a parked 2020 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Buick against the left rear bumper of the parked Toyota. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The young driver sustained an abrasion injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper of the moving car and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The crash underscores risks posed by unlicensed, inexperienced drivers operating vehicles unsafely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A crash involving multiple vehicles left one driver injured in Brooklyn. The driver suffered back pain and nausea after the impact. The scene was chaotic, with vehicles damaged and emergency responders on site.

On December 28, 2023, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Jefferson Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 34-year-old male, was injured, suffering from back pain and nausea. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was used. The vehicles involved included a pick-up truck making a left turn and several sedans parked or going straight. The impact caused significant damage to the vehicles, particularly on the right front bumper of the truck and the left side doors of one sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. Two SUVs were involved. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. Two SUVs traveling west were involved. One SUV was parked before the crash and was hit on its left rear bumper. The other SUV was going straight ahead and showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver made an improper left turn into a flatbed truck traveling south on Bushwick Avenue. The moped struck the truck’s right side doors. The 18-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. No helmet was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west, made an improper left turn into the path of a southbound flatbed truck. The moped struck the truck’s right side doors, causing the rider to be ejected. The 18-year-old male moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The flatbed truck was going straight ahead with no occupants. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered head and shoulder injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes. Both occupants were restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 35-year-old woman, sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The 42-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with improper passing or lane usage. The driver of the other vehicle had unspecified contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two motor scooters traveling south collided head-on on Wilson Avenue. One scooter carried two men; the other had one. A 28-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two motor scooters collided while traveling south on Wilson Avenue. The crash involved a scooter with two occupants and another with a single rider. A 28-year-old female passenger was ejected from the scooter and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The impact occurred at the center front end of one scooter and the left front bumper of the other. No safety equipment was reported for the injured passenger. The collision resulted in significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck the right side of a parked sedan on Hart Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered a head injury and shock. The sedan showed no damage. Improper lane usage caused the crash. The moped driver was unhelmeted and injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Hart Street collided with the right side doors of a parked sedan. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, sustained a head injury and was in shock. The sedan, occupied by two people, showed no damage and was stationary before impact. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The moped driver was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane use around parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered chest abrasions but was conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling east on Wilson Avenue collided with a 2012 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Cypress Avenue. A 22-year-old female driver and a 4-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to the hip and entire body. The driver was distracted and disregarded traffic control. Both occupants were restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cypress Avenue. The 22-year-old female driver was injured in the hip and upper leg and suffered whiplash. A 4-year-old passenger in the same vehicle also suffered whiplash and injuries to the entire body. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained, with the driver using a lap belt and harness and the child in a child restraint. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregarding traffic control. The collision involved impact to the left side doors of the female driver's vehicle and the center front end of the other sedan. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling east on Myrtle Avenue collided. The right front quarter panel of one struck the left front bumper of the other. A 32-year-old female passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling east on Myrtle Avenue. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A 32-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention and distraction, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 54-year-old bicyclist on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered head abrasions. The driver was distracted. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist was unhelmeted and injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained head abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the unlicensed male bicyclist were both traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The cyclist was injured but conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver, unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected after a collision with a Jeep SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The SUV struck the moped’s left side while both vehicles traveled opposite directions. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided with a southbound Jeep SUV. The SUV struck the moped’s left side doors, causing the moped driver to be ejected. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the moped’s left front quarter panel was damaged. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was injured with a head abrasion. The collision involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side panels. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the Virginia-registered Jeep SUV, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and was injured but not ejected. The crash occurred as one vehicle was making a left turn and the other was parked. The report lists driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Nissan SUV was damaged on its left rear quarter panel, while the Jeep SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male e-scooter rider was partially ejected and suffered a head abrasion in a collision with an SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The SUV driver was distracted and speeding. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male riding an e-scooter was partially ejected and sustained a head abrasion after colliding head-on with a 2022 Ford SUV traveling north on Bushwick Avenue. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was distracted and speeding, leading to the crash. The e-scooter rider was injured but remained conscious. The collision caused center front-end damage to the SUV and right front bumper damage to the e-scooter. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and speeding in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2006 Nissan SUV made a right turn on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. It struck two female pedestrians crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused bruises and abrasions.

According to the police report, a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling east on De Kalb Avenue made a right turn and struck two pedestrians crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both victims, a 19-year-old woman and a 43-year-old woman, sustained injuries to their knees and lower legs, including contusions and abrasions. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. Both pedestrians were conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and uninjured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left on De Kalb Avenue hit a 51-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The crash left her in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on De Kalb Avenue made a left turn and struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man riding an unlicensed e-scooter was ejected after hitting a defective pavement patch on Wyckoff Avenue. He suffered head injuries and contusions. Unsafe speed caused the crash. The scooter showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after a crash on Wyckoff Avenue. The report lists unsafe speed and defective pavement as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The rider suffered head injuries and contusions and was in shock. The report does not mention any helmet use or signals. Unsafe speed and pavement defects were the primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after emerging from near a parked SUV on Melrose Street. The vehicle was entering a parked position. The pedestrian was conscious and had abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Melrose Street. The involved vehicle, a 2012 Mazda SUV, was entering a parked position at the time of the crash. The pedestrian sustained hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no driver errors or violations were noted. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, 24, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was turning left. The crash involved passing too closely. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn. The moped was traveling north, and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s point of impact was its left front quarter panel, while the moped’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15