East New York Bleeds: Lives Lost While City Delays

A 44-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered severe facial injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash occurred on Pitkin Avenue at night. Police report lists no driver errors or victim contributing factors. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, the crash involved a single bicyclist on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:55 p.m. The 44-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her face, including fractures and dislocations. The report indicates she was the driver of the bike and does not list any contributing factors such as driver errors or victim behaviors. The crash narrative and contributing factors fields are empty, and no other vehicles or drivers are implicated. The bicyclist’s injury severity is classified as level 3, indicating serious injury. The report focuses on the impact and injury but does not attribute fault or note any systemic danger factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man driving a sedan suffered head injuries and shock after a crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was not ejected and airbags deployed. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Atlantic Avenue near Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:47 AM. The driver, the sole occupant of a 2009 Honda sedan traveling north, sustained head injuries and was in shock with minor bleeding. The vehicle's center front end was damaged, and the airbags deployed. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. This incident highlights the dangers drivers face even without collisions involving other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV, parked on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn, was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a sedan traveling west. The impact caused head injuries and concussions to the sedan’s driver and front-seat passenger, both semiconscious or in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:49 on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2014 Jeep SUV was parked when a 2012 Acura sedan traveling west struck its left rear quarter panel with the sedan’s right front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a male, and front-seat passenger, a female, both suffered head injuries and concussions. The driver was in shock, and the passenger was semiconscious. Both occupants were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors for both injured occupants as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers of impacts involving parked vehicles and moving traffic in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Jamaica Avenue struck a 31-year-old man emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip abrasions. The driver was speeding and turning improperly during a police pursuit, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:33 p.m. A sedan involved in a police pursuit was traveling north when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his upper leg and hip, described as abrasions, and remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed and improper turning as contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s location and action were noted, but no contributing factors were attributed to him. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers engaging in high-speed maneuvers and improper turns during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after a GMC sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain early in the morning.

According to the police report, a GMC sedan traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue collided with a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn around 5:23 a.m. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the critical danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a head injury and shock after a collision caused by driver inattention. The crash involved two sedans on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn, with impact to the center front and back ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans traveling northbound. The injured party was a 79-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt, who sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Honda sedan struck the rear of the Jeep sedan, damaging the center front end of the Honda and the center back end of the Jeep. The Jeep was parked at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which caused serious injury to a vulnerable elderly driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Nine occupants, including children and adults, suffered whiplash and body injuries. Drivers were licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified. Impact damaged center front ends, leaving all conscious but injured.

According to the police report, at 19:11 on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans traveling west collided. The first vehicle, a 2023 Volkswagen sedan driven by a licensed female, sustained center front end damage. The second vehicle, a 2018 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male, also suffered center front end damage with impact at the right front bumper. A third 2023 Honda sedan traveling north was involved with front end damage as well. Nine occupants, including drivers and passengers ranging from infants to adults, were injured with complaints of whiplash and injuries to the back, neck, and entire body. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly cited. The collision's severity caused multiple injuries but no details indicate victim fault or behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on at a Brooklyn intersection. Both drivers, a 36-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting dangerous vehicular errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:20 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles traveling north and east. Both drivers were licensed New York residents. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound SUV and the right front bumper of the eastbound SUV. Both drivers were injured with back pain and shock, wearing lap belts and not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles, underscoring the systemic dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An eastbound e-scooter collided with an unspecified vehicle on Atlantic Avenue. The 23-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected, suffering facial contusions. The crash caused no damage to the other vehicle, highlighting a violent impact focused on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:57 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling eastbound when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the left front bumper of an unspecified vehicle also traveling eastbound. The e-scooter driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a contusion and bruising to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only 'Unspecified' factors for the injured rider. The other vehicle involved showed no damage and had no occupants. The violent impact and ejection underscore the vulnerability of the e-scooter rider in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a halted taxi on Bradford Street, folding metal violently. A 25-year-old woman in the back seat, belted, suffered crushing injuries. Shock held her still as the street fell silent, the impact brutal and unforgiving.

According to the police report, at 2:06 p.m. on Bradford Street near Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling east struck a halted taxi from behind. The impact occurred at the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the sedan, crumpling metal severely. A 25-year-old woman, seated in the left rear passenger seat of the taxi and wearing a lap belt, sustained crushing injuries to her entire body and remained still, held by shock. The report lists no specific driver errors but the collision’s nature—a sedan hitting a stopped vehicle from behind—indicates a failure to prevent rear-end collisions. Both vehicles were traveling east, with the taxi stopped and the sedan moving straight ahead. No contributing factors were specified for either driver. The focus is on the violent impact and the severe harm inflicted on the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east on Atlantic Avenue struck another vehicle from behind. The impact injured a 70-year-old female passenger in the taxi, causing back injuries and shock. The collision damaged the center back end of the taxi and the front of the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2016 taxi traveling eastbound on Atlantic Avenue collided with the rear of another vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the other vehicle. The taxi had two occupants, including a 70-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered back injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver of the taxi was licensed and male. The collision caused injury to the passenger and vehicle damage but the report does not attribute fault to the passenger or provide any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Two rear-seat passengers in the sedan suffered head contusions. The crash resulted from the pick-up driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact and injury.

According to the police report, at 8:00 p.m. on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn, a pick-up truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan also moving east. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the pick-up truck. The report cites the pick-up driver’s contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating a failure to maintain control or proper distance. Two rear-seat passengers in the sedan, a 28-year-old male and a 27-year-old female, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained head contusions classified as injury severity 3. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The injuries and collision dynamics highlight the systemic danger posed by driver errors in multi-vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male SUV driver in Brooklyn suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after disregarding traffic controls. The vehicle struck an object on its right side doors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Miller Avenue near Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:19. The driver, a 38-year-old male, was operating a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling southbound. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end and right side doors. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. He sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3, with contusions and bruises noted. The driver was conscious and the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The data highlights driver error in disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Pennsylvania Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock. The BMW driver was making a left turn when impact occurred at the left front bumper, striking the Honda going straight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:24 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A BMW sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east, was making a left turn when it collided with a Honda sedan traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW and the center front end of the Honda. The Honda carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 16-year-old female, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the BMW driver's left turn maneuver directly preceded the collision, indicating a failure to safely yield or properly judge the oncoming vehicle's path. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A backing SUV collided with a westbound SUV on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering concussions and bodily injuries. The crash involved unsafe backing, causing front-end damage to one vehicle and injuries to its occupants.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:21 PM. A 2016 Chevrolet SUV was backing unsafely when it struck a 2008 Ford SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the backing vehicle and the center front end of the struck vehicle. The Ford SUV sustained front-end damage. Both drivers, males aged 57 and 62, were injured with concussions and bodily injuries to the chest and lower leg areas. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the backing vehicle. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman driving a 2024 SUV in Brooklyn suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver was restrained and not ejected, sustaining bruises and contusions.

At 3:00 AM in Brooklyn near 2800 Atlantic Avenue, a 46-year-old female driver operating a 2024 Toyota SUV was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The vehicle impacted with its center front end, causing damage and resulting in the driver sustaining injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause. The driver complained of contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at level 3. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:20 a.m. Both drivers suffered concussions and head or neck injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors as causes. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Logan Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling north and east collided, with impact points on the right front bumper and center front end. The 31-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan sustained a concussion and neck injury, with failure to yield right-of-way cited twice as a contributing factor. The 63-year-old male driver of the northbound sedan suffered a concussion and head injury, with other vehicular errors noted. Both drivers were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular mistakes—as primary causes, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three men suffered upper arm shoulder injuries and whiplash in a Brooklyn crash. The collision involved two sedans and was caused by unsafe speed. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts, avoiding ejection despite the forceful impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn on Sutter Avenue around 3:00 AM. The collision involved multiple sedans, with three male occupants injured. The driver, front passenger, and rear passenger all sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries along with complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and wearing lap belts, preventing ejection. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The vehicles were traveling west and south, with impacts noted on various parts of the vehicles, including the right side doors and front bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV and Chevrolet sedan collided head-on in Brooklyn, injuring both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured suffered head and facial injuries, experiencing shock and bleeding. Police cited other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling north collided at the center front ends near Williams Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 25-year-old female and a 21-year-old male passenger, were injured. The driver suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding, while the passenger sustained head injuries and complained of pain or nausea. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a collision with a southbound SUV on Warwick Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the cyclist’s left side doors, leaving the rider conscious but injured. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2009 Kia SUV traveling south on Warwick Street collided with him. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the bicycle, causing contusions and injuries to the bicyclist's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the bicyclist, who was unlicensed, was also going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The focus remains on the collision impact and resulting injuries to the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15