Bushwick Bleeds: City Stalls, People Die

A distracted driver backing a vehicle struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on Central Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions but remained conscious. The crash involved a rear impact on the cyclist’s bike, which was parked at the time.

According to the police report, a vehicle backing on Central Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a parked bicycle ridden by a 26-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle struck the bike at the center back end, damaging the vehicle's rear and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The sedan made an improper left turn, striking the cyclist traveling west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver’s error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to execute the turn safely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front bumper were damaged. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on Troutman Street. The rider was semiconscious and injured internally. The sedan was stationary at impact. Illness was noted as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound on Troutman Street collided with a parked sedan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries and internal complaints. The sedan was parked at the time of impact, which occurred at its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The report lists illness as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. No failure to yield or other driver faults were recorded. The bicyclist’s injury severity was serious, and he was semiconscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman bicyclist was hit by an SUV starting from parking. She was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV starting from parking struck a bicyclist traveling west on Stanhope Street. The 29-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was hit on the left side doors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old female passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV was hit on its right side by a sedan traveling west. Driver distraction caused the collision. The passenger was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound SUV and a westbound sedan. The SUV was struck on its right side doors by the sedan's front end. A 21-year-old female passenger in the SUV sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter and SUV collided on Bushwick Avenue. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Both vehicles made left turns. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, an e-scooter and a 2013 Chevrolet SUV collided on Bushwick Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact on its left front quarter panel, while the e-scooter was impacted on its right front quarter panel. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions between motorized vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck an eastbound e-bike on Willoughby Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed signs of inattention and unsafe speed. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead on Willoughby Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end were damaged. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and female. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe turning maneuvers in mixed traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A crash on De Kalb Avenue injured a 42-year-old male passenger. Two SUVs and a pick-up truck collided. The injured occupant suffered shock and unknown injuries. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash involved multiple vehicles on De Kalb Avenue, including two SUVs and a pick-up truck. A 42-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured and experienced shock. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pick-up truck was making a right turn at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the truck and involved the left front bumper of one SUV and the center back end of another vehicle. The injured passenger was not ejected and had no visible complaints. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man on an unlicensed e-bike collided with a sedan on Knickerbocker Avenue. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed and traveling westbound, collided with a northbound sedan on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The e-bike driver sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the e-bike and the sedan’s right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV struck him from behind on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the bike’s center back end and the SUV’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue was rear-ended by a northbound SUV. The collision occurred when the SUV, driven without occupants, struck the bike’s center back end with its left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted. The driver errors identified focus on the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and aggressive behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and aggressive driving near vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2017 Dodge SUV. The crash happened on Knickerbocker Avenue. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end, causing minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Knickerbocker Avenue involving a 2017 Dodge SUV and an e-scooter traveling north. The SUV, traveling east, struck the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The injured party was a 21-year-old male passenger on the e-scooter, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Flushing Avenue. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The moped rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn on Flushing Avenue when it collided with a moped traveling straight east. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The taxi's left front bumper struck the center front end of the moped. The moped rider was wearing a helmet. The taxi driver was licensed in New York and traveling west. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Bushwick Avenue. The bike struck a sedan while both traveled south. The bicyclist suffered back contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bushwick Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained back contusions, classified as injury severity 3. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash happened. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked commercial vehicle on Bushwick Avenue. The impact hit the center back end of the commercial vehicle and the front center of the sedan. A 46-year-old male occupant suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bushwick Avenue collided with a parked commercial vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the commercial vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. A 46-year-old male occupant in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter in Brooklyn was partially ejected and injured. The crash happened on Bushwick Avenue. The driver suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The rider was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle, damaging the right side doors. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3, indicating serious but non-fatal injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15