Bushwick Bleeds: City Stalls, People Die

A taxi and an SUV crashed on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision involved disregard of traffic control. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and an SUV traveling south collided on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV was struck on the left front quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The driver errors involved failure to obey traffic controls, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist struck a parked SUV on De Kalb Avenue. The bike hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Alcohol was involved in the crash. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on De Kalb Avenue collided with a parked 2016 Dodge SUV. The bike struck the SUV’s left rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver of the SUV was not present in the vehicle at the time. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles and alcohol-related impairment in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Bushwick Avenue. The crash involved a collision on the right and left side doors of two vehicles traveling south. The rider suffered bruises and contusions to his lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Bushwick Avenue. The collision occurred when the e-bike and another unspecified vehicle, both traveling south, made contact on their side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the incident. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Cypress Avenue just after midnight. Both vehicles struck front quarter panels. Two 22-year-old male passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed to the crash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cypress Avenue at 12:38 a.m. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. Two 22-year-old male passengers were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. One vehicle was parked before the crash, while the other was traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Harman Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a vehicle turning improperly. The cyclist suffered back injuries and was in shock. The impact damaged the bike's left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Harman Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a vehicle turning improperly, which was identified as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered back injuries and was in shock. The bike was traveling east going straight ahead when it was struck on the right front bumper, causing damage to the left front quarter panel. The other vehicle was starting from parking and impacted the bike's left front bumper. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the driver error. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike and was not visibly complaining of injury at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with an SUV making a left turn on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered an eye abrasion. Both drivers were unlicensed. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper with its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Wyckoff Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn southeast. The motorcycle driver, a 56-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained an eye abrasion. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed in New York. The motorcycle was damaged on the right front bumper, and the SUV on the right rear quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling northwest on Bushwick Avenue rear-ended an e-bike going in the same direction. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The box truck impacted the right rear bumper, while the e-bike was hit at the center front end. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed in New Jersey and was driving straight ahead prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl bled from the neck after a truck hit her on Flushing Avenue. The driver, distracted, drove straight. The truck showed no damage. The child did. She stayed conscious. Steel met flesh. The street bore witness.

A 12-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a 2019 Isuzu chassis cab truck on Flushing Avenue. According to the police report, the girl bled from the neck at the intersection but remained conscious. The driver, a 26-year-old man, was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The truck sustained no visible damage, but the child suffered severe bleeding. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck an e-scooter head-on on Myrtle Avenue. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The truck driver ignored traffic controls and sped. Both vehicles damaged at front and right side. The rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Myrtle Avenue collided with an e-scooter traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The truck driver disregarded traffic controls and was driving at an unsafe speed, contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The truck sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman was struck crossing Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit her with its front center while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver errors included improper lane usage and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection or crosswalk. She was struck by a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling eastbound. The sedan impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing injuries to her hip and upper leg and leaving her in shock. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed." A taxi was also involved, parked and struck at its center back end by the sedan. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The collision highlights driver mistakes in lane usage and speed control as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Knickerbocker Avenue at 4:30 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. The collision damaged the left front bumper of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Brakes were defective.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Knickerbocker Avenue. The driver of one SUV, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists defective brakes and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in different directions at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Wilson Avenue. The SUV failed to yield right-of-way, striking her at the front center. She suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Wilson Avenue. The driver of a 2012 Chevrolet SUV traveling north failed to yield the right-of-way, causing a collision at the vehicle's center front. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim faults are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. A six-year-old passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision involved a left-turning SUV and a southbound SUV. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the impact. The child was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other traveled straight south. The crash caused injuries to a six-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The child was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The left-turning SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of the southbound SUV, damaging both vehicles' front and rear ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male driver suffered an eye abrasion in a single-vehicle crash on Knickerbocker Avenue. The SUV struck an object front-center. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male driver operating a 2019 Audi SUV on Knickerbocker Avenue was injured in a crash. The vehicle impacted with its center front end, causing an eye abrasion to the driver. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. There is no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved. The driver held a valid license from Oregon. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi parked on Hart Street took a hard hit on its left side. The sedan struck the taxi’s left doors while traveling west. The taxi driver, 33, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Passenger distraction and pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on Hart Street in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors by a westbound sedan. The taxi driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists passenger distraction and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling straight ahead and impacted the taxi’s left side. No ejections occurred. The taxi driver’s injury severity was moderate. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the taxi driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man was injured while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Bleecker Street. Two SUVs and a sedan were involved in a collision caused by driver inexperience. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Bleecker Street while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The crash involved three vehicles: two Station Wagons/SUVs and one sedan. One SUV was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicles showed damage primarily at their center front and back ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and pick-up truck collided on Wilson Avenue. The female moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles struck each other amid limited visibility. Unsafe speed and obstructed views contributed to the violent impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Wilson Avenue involving a moped and a pick-up truck. The moped driver, a 22-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the moped driver. The pick-up truck, driven by a man with a permit license, struck the right side doors of the truck and the center front end of the moped was damaged. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and unsafe speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a pick-up truck on Beaver Street, Brooklyn. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The truck showed no damage. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Beaver Street in Brooklyn involving a pick-up truck and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The truck, driven by a licensed female driver from Virginia, was traveling south and showed no damage. The bicyclist was also traveling south but was unlicensed. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion after a collision with an SUV. The crash occurred at 5:50 a.m. on Stockholm Street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Stockholm Street was struck by a 2017 SUV traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report lists driver errors including inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bike was hit at the center front end. The crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with the bicyclist as the injured party. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman was hit by an SUV on Wilson Avenue. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted and failed to notice the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Wilson Avenue. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Honda SUV traveling south, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but the primary cause identified is the driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15