Bushwick Bleeds: City Stalls, People Die

A 23-year-old man riding a moped was ejected after an improper turn on Cypress Avenue. He suffered abrasions and abdomen-pelvis injuries. The moped showed no damage. The driver was unlicensed and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Cypress Avenue. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and traveling north, going straight ahead before impact. The moped sustained no damage despite the driver’s injuries, which included abrasions and trauma to the abdomen and pelvis. The driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped, with the other vehicle striking the left front bumper. No other vehicles or persons were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Myrtle Avenue late at night. One struck the other from behind at unsafe speed. A 34-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged at center impact points. Driver errors included unsafe speed and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling west on Myrtle Avenue collided. The second SUV struck the first from behind, impacting the center back end of the lead vehicle. A 34-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of the lead SUV was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Unsafe Speed" and "Other Vehicular" factors contributing to the crash. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the striking vehicle was going straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center impact points. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus made a left turn on Wilson Avenue. It struck a 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and turned improperly. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Wilson Avenue with the signal. A bus traveling south made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. The impact was to the center front end of the bus. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The bus driver was licensed and had seven occupants in the vehicle. There was no damage reported to the bus. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Central Avenue late at night. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit her with the front center of the vehicle. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Central Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a 15-year-old girl crossing Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inexperienced and distracted. The impact hit the moped’s front center. The girl remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The moped's point of impact was its center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or safety equipment were involved. The driver’s errors—lack of experience and distraction—were key in causing the crash. The victim was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old girl was injured while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Myrtle Avenue. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The SUV involved showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Myrtle Avenue after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV traveling west, with no damage reported and no occupants inside. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when visibility is obstructed by parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 Ford SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors. The bicyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Ford SUV traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck him on the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver and passenger, both 32, were ejected. Both suffered head injuries and abrasions. The driver was cited for other vehicular factors. No helmets were worn.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Flushing Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcycle driver and passenger, both 32 years old, were ejected from the vehicle. Both sustained head injuries and abrasions. The driver was conscious but injured. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error on the motorcycle operator's part. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The impact occurred at the motorcycle's center front end. The passenger was riding or hanging on the outside of the motorcycle when ejected. Both victims suffered serious injuries but survived.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist on Harman Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver was inattentive. The bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Harman Street collided with a bicyclist also heading west. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact, but the vehicle showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but not seriously. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on at Evergreen Avenue. Both drivers were male. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Evergreen Avenue. The driver of one SUV, a 52-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control. Both vehicles struck each other with their front bumpers, indicating a failure to yield or stop. The injured driver was conscious and treated for moderate injury. The other driver held a permit license and was also male. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, with no other driver errors or victim factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Troutman Street when a sedan made a left turn. Both drivers were distracted. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Troutman Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan driver was making a left turn, and the e-bike rider was changing lanes. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle. Neither vehicle sustained damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike, and the sedan had one occupant. The incident left the bicyclist in shock with moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two was struck by a sedan turning right on Cypress Avenue. Both moped riders were ejected and suffered fractures to their legs. The moped driver was unlicensed. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Cypress Avenue collided with a westbound sedan making a right turn. The moped driver, unlicensed and carrying a passenger, was ejected along with the passenger. Both sustained fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped driver and passenger were not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the vulnerability of moped occupants in collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance struck a 15-year-old bicyclist on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The ambulance driver was inattentive and followed too closely. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling southeast on Myrtle Avenue rear-ended a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The ambulance driver contributed to the crash through inattention and following too closely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The ambulance sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors, highlighting the ambulance driver's failure to maintain safe distance and awareness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Menahan Street in Brooklyn. One was parked; the other struck it from behind. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the impact. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Menahan Street near Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was parked when the other, traveling north, struck it on the left side. The crash injured a 28-year-old male rear passenger, who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The parked vehicle had no occupants, and the moving vehicle's driver was licensed. Damage was concentrated on the right front quarter panel and right side doors of the moving sedan and the left side doors and left rear quarter panel of the parked sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling north on Suydam Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on Suydam Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Ford SUV traveling north. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male e-bike driver suffered a head abrasion after colliding with a sedan on Suydam Street. The crash involved disregard of traffic control. The e-bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Suydam Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, suggesting some confusion or error on the part of the e-bike rider. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage, and the e-bike also had no visible damage. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck slammed into the rear of an SUV on Stanhope Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicle occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at night. The pickup truck driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on Stanhope Street rear-ended a slowing SUV. The impact injured both occupants of the SUV, a 52-year-old male driver and a 59-year-old female front passenger, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The pickup truck sustained front-end damage, while the SUV showed no damage. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused injury but no ejections. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man driving an SUV struck an e-bike on Cypress Avenue. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. The e-bike showed no damage. The SUV’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cypress Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. The 52-year-old male SUV driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling west, the SUV south, both going straight ahead. The SUV sustained front-end damage; the e-bike showed no damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights driver errors in traffic control compliance and speed management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened at night. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV and bike collided front to front.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on Willoughby Avenue collided head-on with a northbound SUV. The bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, which was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV was a 2020 model traveling straight ahead, as was the bicyclist. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man stepped from a parked car. A bus passed too close. Metal ripped his arm. Blood spilled on De Kalb Avenue. The bus did not stop. The man stayed behind, awake, bleeding, his arm torn open.

A 31-year-old man exited a parked car on De Kalb Avenue. As he stepped down, a westbound bus passed too close. According to the police report, 'Passing Too Closely' was the contributing factor. The bus struck the man’s arm, causing severe lacerations and heavy bleeding. The bus did not stop. The man remained conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or other vehicle occupants. The police report lists no errors by the victim. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to give space to people outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15