East New York Bleeds: Lives Lost While City Delays

A 22-year-old man was severely injured after a sedan traveling west struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the vehicle impacted his entire body, leaving him semiconscious with internal injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection around 11:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, and the vehicle impacted him at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with internal complaints. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian's crossing without a signal. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicle occupants or driver details were provided. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements through intersections where pedestrian crossing signals are absent or ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan and van collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited passing too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred, leaving one driver injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 1997 Jeep sedan and a 2011 Ford van, both traveling southbound and going straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' twice as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. The van showed no damage and had one occupant. The sedan driver was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with the left side of a bus on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause, highlighting dangerous passing behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The sedan struck the left side doors of a southbound Ford bus, which sustained no damage. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Passing Too Closely" repeated twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while passing. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected, but suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver and vehicle were not reported injured or damaged. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper passing maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made an improper right turn and disregarded traffic control. The collision occurred at Wyona Street and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:42 on Wyona Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Nissan SUV, traveling north, was making a right turn when it struck a westbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The report cites the driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Turning Improperly." The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, and the cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The collision’s point of impact was the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report highlights driver failure to obey traffic signals and improper turning as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV hit him on Shepherd Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end, causing bruising and contusions. Police cited failure to yield as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 AM on Shepherd Avenue in Brooklyn. A Nissan SUV traveling west struck a 26-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error by the SUV operator. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the e-scooter rider. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. An 88-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious. Police reports show no contributing driver errors or victim factors listed. Impact damaged the right front quarter panel of one vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:03 on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west and north, respectively. The 88-year-old female driver, who was the sole occupant of her vehicle, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The other sedan, a 2012 Lexus registered in New York, had damage to its right front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted in injury but no ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man suffered chest injuries after a vehicle traveling south on Atlantic Avenue struck him head-on. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with visible trauma to his chest.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:14 p.m. The 20-year-old male pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle involved was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the point of impact. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details but highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford van struck a baby boy on Bradford Street. The right front bumper hit. His body torn, bleeding, semiconscious. Not at a crosswalk. The van showed no damage. The child did not cry. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.

According to the police report, a Ford van traveling north on Bradford Street near 165th struck a baby boy in the roadway. The collision occurred at 18:54 in Brooklyn. The report states, 'The right front bumper hit. His whole body torn. He lay bleeding, semiconscious, not at a crosswalk. The van showed no damage. The child did not cry.' The child suffered severe lacerations and was listed as semiconscious, with injuries to his entire body. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. The child was not in a crosswalk at the time of impact, as noted in the report, but the focus remains on the devastating outcome of the collision between a van and a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north collided on Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed no damage. The crash caused injury without ejection, highlighting risks even in low-impact collisions.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling straight ahead northbound on Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn when they collided. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. Both vehicles sustained no visible damage. A 62-year-old male passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat in one of the vehicles was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the passenger's injury but does not identify any driver errors or violations. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash underscores how even minor collisions between vehicles can cause significant injury to occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:16 a.m. A 50-year-old male driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and shock. The crash involved a parked vehicle struck on its right rear quarter panel and another vehicle traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Blake Avenue near Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:16 a.m. Two sedans were involved: one was parked and was struck on its right rear quarter panel, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper. The other sedan was traveling eastbound and impacted the parked vehicle with its center front end. A 50-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, was injured with elbow and lower arm injuries and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks related to parked vehicles and moving traffic on Blake Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite following too closely as the cause. All victims wore lap belts. The crash left drivers and passengers in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:50 PM involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. Three male occupants were injured: a 34-year-old driver and two passengers aged 17 and 22. All were restrained with lap belts and suffered neck injuries with complaints of pain or nausea, and were reported to be in shock. The impact point was the center front end of one vehicle striking the center back end of the other. One driver was unlicensed, further highlighting systemic risk factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The crash underscores dangers from driver inattention and unsafe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan struck an eastbound sedan on Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the right side doors and front ends of both vehicles. A 25-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered a back contusion and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn around 16:35. One vehicle was traveling south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound sedan. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the southbound vehicle and the front end of the eastbound vehicle. A 25-year-old female front passenger in the southbound sedan was injured, sustaining a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound SUVs collided near Vermont Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, women, sustained injuries including back pain and whiplash. The crash involved a merging maneuver and front quarter panel impacts, highlighting driver errors in vehicle positioning and merging execution.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 AM near 301 Vermont Street in Brooklyn. Two female drivers, each operating a station wagon/SUV, were involved. One driver was traveling straight ahead while the other was merging northbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the GMC SUV and the left front bumper of the Toyota SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage to their respective front quarter panels. The driver of the GMC SUV, aged 37, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions, indicating driver error related to merging and vehicle positioning. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man crossing Sutter Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by a right-turning sedan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing upper arm injuries and bruising. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue made a right turn and struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 28-year-old woman and a 29-year-old female passenger, suffered whiplash and back and head injuries. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way and struck right side doors and right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:17 on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. The first vehicle, a 2023 Volkswagen SUV traveling northwest, was making a left turn when it was struck on the right side doors. The second vehicle, a 2002 Toyota SUV traveling south, hit the right front bumper of the first vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and the driver of the Volkswagen was a 28-year-old woman. The passenger, a 29-year-old woman, was seated in the front passenger seat. Both occupants suffered injuries including whiplash, head, and back injuries, and were reported to be in shock. The police report cites failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan traveling west on Elton Street. Driver inattention caused the rear-end impact. The passenger was conscious but experienced whiplash and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Elton Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling westbound. The collision resulted from driver inattention and distraction, identified as the primary contributing factor. The injured party was a 71-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat inside the sedan. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report notes no ejection from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, with visible damage to that area. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered injuries to the entire body and was in shock. The impact damaged the left side doors and left front quarter panel of the vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:03. Two sedans traveling south collided, with one vehicle initially parked and the other going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors and left front bumper, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel and left front quarter panel respectively. A 21-year-old male driver was injured, suffering bodily injury to his entire body and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct evidence of driver error such as failure to yield or reckless behavior. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Liberty Avenue and Miller Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The collision involved a left turn and disregarded traffic control. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue near Miller Avenue in Brooklyn around 1:30 PM. Two sedans collided: one traveling south making a left turn, the other traveling east going straight ahead. The driver of the turning sedan, a 51-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals and executing an improper turn. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the point of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle, moving too fast, crashed into a turning SUV at Pennsylvania and Jamaica. A woman riding outside the bike was thrown hard to the pavement. Her legs torn open. She stayed conscious. The street echoed with the cost of speed.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling at 'unsafe speed' struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred at 6:10 a.m. The report states that a 31-year-old woman, riding on the outside of the motorcycle, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to her legs but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the motorcycle as having 'slammed into an SUV turning left.' The primary contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' No contributing factors are attributed to the victim. The impact and subsequent ejection underscore the dangers posed by excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe injuries when a sedan made a U-turn on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a violent collision that fractured and dislocated the motorcyclist’s body.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:43 AM on Sutter Avenue near Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling west attempted a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle traveling east. The motorcycle rider, a 40-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the sedan driver as the primary contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the motorcycle’s center front end, causing the violent impact. The motorcycle rider was found unconscious and injured, with no additional contributing factors listed. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally but made a critical error in judgment that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15