East New York Bleeds: Lives Lost While City Delays

An 18-year-old e-bike rider was injured in a collision with an SUV on Jerome Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The SUV struck the bike’s front center, damaging its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when his bike collided with a Nissan SUV traveling north on Jerome Street. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the e-bike. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a Toyota station wagon from behind on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. The station wagon driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the station wagon’s rear. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2006 Jeep SUV with two occupants collided with a 2016 Toyota station wagon carrying one occupant on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the station wagon’s rear with its left front bumper while both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The station wagon’s 40-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper but no damage was noted on the station wagon. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman walking along a Brooklyn highway was struck by a northbound box truck. She suffered hip and upper leg contusions and was left in shock. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The truck showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian’s location and exact actions remain unknown, but the driver’s errors were clear causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Glenmore Avenue. A 19-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved no ejections or fatalities.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Glenmore Avenue. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. A 19-year-old male occupant in the left rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles but did not result in any ejections or fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs and a sedan crashed front-to-front while stopped in traffic. A 77-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Fatigue was cited as a contributing factor for the crash.

According to the police report, three vehicles—a sedan and two SUVs—collided on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicles were stopped in traffic when the collision occurred, impacting with their front ends. The 77-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a parked sedan on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by defective brakes. No one was ejected. Damage was to the right front and left rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue attempted a left turn and collided with a parked 2009 Toyota sedan. The front passenger in the Ford, a 34-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The Ford's right front bumper and the Toyota's left rear bumper sustained damage. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted, but the defective brakes directly contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van backed up. A sedan lunged forward. A man, 33, was struck on Pennsylvania Avenue. Blood spilled from his leg. The street froze. Aggressive driving shattered the calm. Metal bent. Silence followed.

A crash at Pennsylvania Avenue and Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn left a 33-year-old man injured. According to the police report, a van was backing up while a sedan surged ahead. The pedestrian, not at a crosswalk, was hit by the sedan’s front end and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front crumpled from the impact. No other injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data highlights aggressive driving as the key driver error in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck another vehicle making an improper turn on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men inside the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver’s left front bumper hit the other vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue collided with a vehicle making an improper turn. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the other vehicle’s right front bumper. Three male occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. The driver was cited for turning improperly. All occupants were conscious and not ejected. The front passenger wore a lap belt and harness; safety equipment for others is unknown. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities. The report lists the driver’s improper turn as the primary contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was struck while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue at night. The driver made a left turn and disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:15 p.m. The 59-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but was conscious after the crash. The driver failed to yield to the pedestrian crossing legally, causing the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck skimmed a parked SUV on Miller Avenue. Steel scraped steel. A 64-year-old woman sat belted in the front seat. The crash crushed her shoulder. She stayed awake. Pain filled the car. Passing too closely caused the harm.

A box truck struck a parked SUV on Miller Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A box truck skimmed too close. Steel met steel. A woman, 64, sat belted in the parked SUV. The crash crushed her shoulder.' The front passenger, a 64-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. The crash was caused by the box truck 'Passing Too Closely,' as listed in the contributing factors. The injured woman was wearing a lap belt and harness. The data shows no errors by the SUV occupants. The impact damaged the SUV's left rear bumper and scraped the truck's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man driving a sedan on Jerome Street suffered a back injury. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was restrained and not ejected. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Jerome Street in Brooklyn. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a back injury and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved several parked sedans, with damage to multiple vehicles' left panels and rear ends. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was in shock but had no visible complaints. The incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed even in areas with parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck two parked vehicles on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The crash caused front-end damage to the moving SUV and quarter panel damage to the parked cars.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male driver traveling north in a 2020 SUV collided with two parked vehicles on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving SUV impacted the left rear quarter panel of a parked Pennsylvania-registered SUV and the right front quarter panel of a parked Maryland-registered sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. There is no indication of victim fault or additional contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a collision on Pennsylvania Avenue. An SUV making a left turn struck the sedan head-on. The sedan driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female sedan driver was injured when an SUV making a left turn collided with her vehicle traveling straight north on Pennsylvania Avenue. The impact was at the center front ends of both vehicles. The sedan driver sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and the sedan driver was in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver and a young passenger suffered whiplash. The sedan was passing improperly before impact. Both victims were conscious and restrained. Damage focused on the vehicles' bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary when the sedan, also traveling east, attempted an improper passing maneuver and struck the SUV's left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The SUV carried two occupants: a 43-year-old female driver and a 12-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, suffering whiplash but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The sedan had four occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a 77-year-old man pushing a car on Hendrix Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and bruises. The truck hit with its left front bumper during a right turn.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on Hendrix Street in Brooklyn struck a 77-year-old male pedestrian who was pushing or working on a car. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and contusions. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s role was pushing a vehicle at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is noted. The truck was a 2008 Ford with one occupant. The crash caused bodily injury classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided while making right turns on Barbey Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Air bags deployed. The crash caused center and left front-end damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Barbey Street in Brooklyn collided while both were making right turns. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. A 21-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was not ejected. Air bags deployed in the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injured passenger was in shock and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a stopped sedan on Logan Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash caused shock and injury.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Logan Street, Brooklyn. The sedan’s 59-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The box truck showed no damage, indicating impact was absorbed by the sedan’s rear. The sedan’s driver experienced shock and injury severity rated at level 3. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man crossing Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound concrete mixer truck. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The truck’s right front bumper made impact. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer truck traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was reported in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper. The report lists no contributing driver errors or violations. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no driver failures such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded. The truck was operated by a licensed male driver. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car tore down Glenmore Avenue. It ran the signal. It struck a young woman waiting at the corner. Her head hit the pavement. She lay crushed and semiconscious under the streetlights. The night echoed with sirens and broken glass.

A 25-year-old woman was standing at the intersection of Glenmore Avenue and Warwick Street in Brooklyn when a car, traveling west at unsafe speed, disregarded a traffic signal and struck her. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries and was left semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but at the intersection when the collision occurred. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of speeding and ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panel of one car and the front end of the other. Driver inexperience and traffic control disregard contributed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old female driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash while remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the left rear bumper of one sedan and the front center of the other. Contributing factors listed include driver inexperience and traffic control disregarded. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not indicate any victim fault or additional safety equipment issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616358, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15