East New York Bleeds While Leaders Stall

A sedan struck another car on Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old girl and a 37-year-old man suffered injuries. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left both victims in shock, one with a head injury, the other with leg pain.

A crash on Alabama Avenue at Newport Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. According to the police report, a 13-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger and a 37-year-old male driver were injured. The girl suffered a head injury and shock. The man reported pain in his leg and shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both injured occupants were using lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit hard on Linden Boulevard. A 70-year-old woman, riding in the back, was hurt. The driver, a 30-year-old man, took a blow to the face. The crash left both shaken. The cause remains unclear. Streets stay dangerous.

A sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard at Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 70-year-old female passenger and the 30-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the driver suffered a facial contusion. The passenger’s injuries were not specified. The report lists no clear contributing factors, stating only 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were documented in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The crash underscores the persistent risks faced by vehicle occupants on city streets, even when the cause is not immediately known.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two drivers slammed together on Linden Boulevard. Both men injured. One complained of pain, the other suffered whiplash. Police say a driver fell asleep. Metal twisted. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard at Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, men aged 31 and 33, were injured. One reported pain and nausea, the other whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a driver who 'fell asleep.' This is the only contributing factor listed. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. Several parked vehicles were also struck. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The crash highlights the danger when a driver loses control behind the wheel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars met at Stanley Avenue. Metal struck metal. One driver was hurt, left unconscious, pain in his back. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The street bore the mark of disregard. The system failed to protect those inside.

A crash on Stanley Avenue at Berriman Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, both vehicles disregarded traffic controls. One driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious with back pain. Three other occupants suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The collision underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules, leaving occupants at risk. The facts are clear: traffic control was not followed, and people were hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV hit an e-scooter at Fountain Avenue. Two young men on the scooter were injured. The SUV’s front quarter panel took damage. The crash left one rider in shock, both partially ejected. The street stayed silent after impact.

A Jeep SUV collided with an e-scooter carrying two young men, ages 17 and 19, on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn while the e-scooter was going straight ahead. Both scooter riders suffered injuries—one to the head, one to the face—and were partially ejected. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter, damaging its front quarter panel. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for all parties. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The SUV driver, age 55, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the danger faced by riders on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Avenue was struck from behind. A one-year-old boy and a seventy-six-year-old woman inside suffered whiplash. The crash left both conscious but hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified.

A crash on Van Siclen Avenue at Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn left two people injured inside a stopped SUV. According to the police report, a one-year-old male passenger and a seventy-six-year-old female driver both suffered whiplash injuries after their vehicle was struck in the center back end while stopped in traffic. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. The child was in a restraint and the driver wore a lap belt and harness, but these are not listed as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers, especially children and the elderly, even when properly restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and a sedan crashed on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. One man, age 29, suffered a leg injury. Both vehicles were parked before the impact. Police list all contributing factors as unspecified. The street bore the brunt.

A crash involving a moped and a sedan occurred on New Lots Avenue at New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were parked before the collision. One 29-year-old man, driving the moped, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Three other men, including both drivers and passengers, were listed as occupants but did not report specific injuries. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on city streets, even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Van Siclen Avenue and Linden Boulevard. One driver suffered whiplash. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. Both vehicles took heavy hits. The cause remains unclear. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Van Siclen Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 48, was injured and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage, with one making a left turn and the other traveling straight. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one driver hurt and both cars damaged. The police report does not specify any driver errors or violations. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorbike and sedan collided on Ashford Street. The unlicensed motorbike driver, eighteen, suffered a leg injury. Four others were involved. No driver errors listed. The street saw impact, metal, and pain. Brooklyn bore the brunt.

A crash involving a motorbike and a sedan occurred at 842 Ashford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the eighteen-year-old motorbike driver, who was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, sustained a knee and lower leg injury described as a contusion. Four other occupants, including a sedan driver and three passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The sedan was starting from parking; the motorbike was going straight. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the report. The police noted the point of impact as the center front end of the motorbike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The collision left one young rider hurt and exposed the ongoing risks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a parked car on Livonia Avenue. One driver suffered arm and shoulder pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided on Livonia Avenue at Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a moving sedan hit a parked sedan. The driver of the moving car, a 39-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked car had no reported injuries. The crash left metal bent and a driver hurt, another reminder of the risks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus hit a 70-year-old man at Livonia Avenue and Cleveland Street. The impact broke his leg. The bus struck with its right front bumper. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. The police listed no clear cause.

A bus traveling west on Livonia Avenue struck a 70-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with Cleveland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper. The driver, a 55-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one person seriously hurt, with the cause remaining unclear in official records.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on in Brooklyn. Three men were hurt. The crash tore into the night on Wortman Avenue. Police blamed driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Shock followed. The street bore the mark of distraction.

Two sedans crashed head-on at Wortman Avenue and Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men—two drivers and a front passenger—were injured. One suffered a shoulder injury, and two were left in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash occurred late at night. Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The toll: three injured, all due to distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a woman crossing at Linden Boulevard and Bradford Street. She suffered abrasions to her entire body. The crash left her conscious but injured. Police listed no clear cause. The car showed no damage. The street stayed dangerous.

A 28-year-old woman was struck by a sedan at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Bradford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was injured across her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists her injury as an abrasion. The sedan, registered in Florida, showed no damage and was reportedly parked before the crash. Police marked the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risk pedestrians face at city intersections, even when vehicles appear undamaged and causes remain unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi slammed into a northbound cyclist at Pennsylvania and Stanley Avenues in Brooklyn. The rider, a 33-year-old man, was thrown from his bike, suffering a head injury and bruising. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived in the late afternoon light.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue collided head-on with a cyclist riding north near Stanley Avenue. The 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike, sustaining a head contusion. The report lists the cyclist as conscious at the scene. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The police report identifies the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or hazardous actions are detailed in the data. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but helmet use is not cited as a contributing factor. No mention is made of signals or right-of-way violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal and glass scattered on Van Siclen Avenue as sirens wailed. Three people, all conscious, suffered neck injuries and bruises. The crash left vehicles dented and battered, the air thick with the sound of emergency crews and shaken voices.

On Van Siclen Avenue near Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision involving multiple vehicles—including a pick-up truck and several sedans—left three people injured. According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver and two female passengers, ages 23 and 24, sustained neck injuries and bruises. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for all injured parties, providing no details on specific driver errors or violations. Vehicle records show actions such as making a right turn, making a U-turn, and going straight ahead immediately before the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants in complex, multi-car collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man on a TAIZHOU e-bike crashed into parked sedans on Williams Ave. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain radiating from his skull. Two women sat nearby in silence. The cars remained still, metal dented and cold.

According to the police report, a man riding a TAIZHOU e-bike collided with parked sedans on Williams Ave near Riverdale Ave in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain. The report states, “A man on a TAIZHOU e-bike struck parked sedans. His head hit hard. He lay in shock, no helmet, pain in his skull.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors are noted in the data. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, as the rider was not wearing one at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck reversed into a sedan near 1916 Linden Blvd. A three-year-old boy in the sedan’s right rear seat suffered a head contusion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. Broken glass and confusion marked the Brooklyn street.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided near 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The crash occurred when the box truck was backing up and struck the sedan’s center front end. A three-year-old boy, riding as a right rear passenger in the sedan, sustained a head injury described as a contusion. The child was conscious after the crash. Police listed 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor in the collision. No other contributing factors were specified for the drivers. The report notes the child was secured with a child restraint, but does not cite this as a factor in the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A late-night crash on Ditmas Avenue sent a 25-year-old driver to the hospital with neck injuries. Two sedans and an SUV collided head-on and side-on, with driver inexperience cited as a key factor in the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 PM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. Three vehicles were involved: a 2014 Kia sedan traveling west, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling east, and a 1997 Toyota sedan making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact included the center front end of the Kia, the left side doors of the Jeep, and the left rear quarter panel of the Toyota. The 25-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured with a neck contusion and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers navigating complex traffic movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 40-year-old woman crossing Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused injuries to her entire body and left her in shock. The driver was making a right turn and failed to pay attention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Georgia Avenue near Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:30 PM. The pedestrian was hit by a northbound Dodge sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and suffered injuries to her entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to notice the pedestrian, leading to this serious collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford pick-up truck traveling south rear-ended a stopped vehicle on Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old female driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper, causing moderate injury.

According to the police report, a Ford pick-up truck was stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Ave near Linden Blvd in Brooklyn when it was struck from behind at the left rear bumper. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 63-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver or the victim, but the collision suggests a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the pick-up truck driver. The impact caused injury severity level 3 to the occupant. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14