Six Dead, Hundreds Broken—But the Street Never Changes

Nov 17 - A pedestrian suffered back abrasions and shock after a sedan made a left turn on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was off the roadway when hit. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hegeman Avenue made a left turn and struck a pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian, a male, sustained back abrasions and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's location off the roadway suggests the collision occurred near but not in the street. No safety equipment or signals were noted. The driver was alone in the sedan at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - Two sedans crashed on New Lots Avenue. A 42-year-old woman was trapped, semiconscious, with head injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement. The impact crushed the left side doors. Emergency crews responded fast.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old female driver was trapped in her car, semiconscious, with head injuries. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The crash crushed the left side doors and damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Emergency responders found the injured driver restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - Two sedans crashed on Hinsdale Street at 7:40 p.m. A 71-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hinsdale Street. One vehicle was traveling south, the other east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the southbound sedan. A 71-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the southbound sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - A 28-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue struck her. The impact hit the center front end of the vehicle. She suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian. The collision impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not specify the pedestrian's location or actions prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - A 31-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The driver was going straight. The pedestrian’s confusion contributed to the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Jeep sedan traveling southwest on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and was confused, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The sedan struck her on the right front quarter panel while going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report attributes the crash to pedestrian error and confusion. There is no mention of driver errors or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - A 38-year-old man driving a parked SUV suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The SUV was struck on its left rear bumper by a northbound tractor truck making a left turn. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver of a 2001 SUV was injured when a 2023 tractor truck made a left turn and collided with the parked SUV's left rear bumper on Logan Street. The SUV driver suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The truck driver was licensed and traveling north at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the tractor truck and the left rear bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing Ashford Street with the signal. The driver, making a left turn in a pick-up truck, hit her with the front center of the vehicle. She suffered back injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Ashford Street in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2010 Ford pick-up truck, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified in the report. The vehicle showed no damage. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian were listed as unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 26 - Two sedans slammed together in Brooklyn. Both drivers hurt, bodies rattled, nerves shot. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. No one ejected. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on New Lots Avenue at Hinsdale Street in Brooklyn at 11:30 p.m. Both drivers, a 26-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, suffered injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both were restrained and not ejected. The vehicles sustained front-end and side damage. No other factors or victim errors were noted. The crash involved licensed drivers traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - A motorbike and sedan collided on Wortman Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 54-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. Both drivers showed signs of inattention and distraction at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west and a sedan traveling north collided on Wortman Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 54-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcyclist was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorbike and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 17 - A 23-year-old male e-bike rider crashed into the left side of a southbound SUV on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV had two occupants.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike driver traveling west on Dumont Avenue collided with the left side doors of a southbound 2009 Toyota SUV. The e-bike rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV was occupied by two people and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or violations were explicitly noted for the SUV driver. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - Two sedans collided on Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers injured. Impact crushed front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list causes as unspecified.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Wortman Avenue at Essex Street in Brooklyn. A male driver making a left turn struck a female driver heading straight. Both drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, one to the head. The report states both wore lap belts and harnesses. The front ends of both cars were damaged. Police list contributing factors as 'unspecified' for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors like failure to yield or speeding are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A man rode his Harley down Hinsdale Street. He hit a parked Honda. He flew from the bike. His head struck the pavement. He died there, under the streetlights. The engine cooled. The night held its breath.

A 59-year-old man, unlicensed and without a helmet, was killed when he crashed his Harley-Davidson motorcycle into a parked Honda sedan on Hinsdale Street near midnight. According to the police report, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The man was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - A Jeep sedan made a right turn and struck a southbound e-scooter going straight. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper lane usage by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, a 2014 Jeep sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue made a right turn and collided with a southbound e-scooter going straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was not noted to have any contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the e-scooter was damaged on its left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 10 - An e-bike rider was partially ejected after colliding head-on with a sedan on Vermont Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on Vermont Street collided head-on with a westbound sedan. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, which had no occupants, showed no damage. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim fault. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash and was not using any safety equipment. The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 5 - A 60-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn and struck him. The rider suffered back abrasions. The sedan hit the bike’s front center, damaging its right bumper and the car’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn collided with an e-bike traveling west on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his back. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver of the sedan. The e-bike was struck on its center front end, while the sedan’s left front quarter panel and side doors were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 1 - A sedan turning right struck a dirtbike going straight on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The dirtbike driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The crash left him injured but conscious. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a dirtbike traveling straight ahead on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The dirtbike driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, sustained hip and upper leg abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan's left front bumper and the dirtbike's center front end were damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The dirtbike driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling northwest, while the dirtbike was heading east.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - An e-bike struck a female pedestrian crossing Cleveland Street in Brooklyn. The rider failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Cleveland Street collided with a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The e-bike's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The victim was conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian fault appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 27 - A 23-year-old man on an e-scooter collided with a box truck on Jerome Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered back abrasions and was semiconscious. The truck showed no damage. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a box truck traveling north on Jerome Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider was semiconscious and suffered abrasions to his back. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the rider but does not identify any driver errors by the truck operator. The box truck sustained no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The e-scooter rider was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in collisions with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A sedan slammed into a slowing motorcycle on Schenck Avenue. The rider, 35, lost part of his leg. He wore a helmet. Alcohol hung in the air. A parked SUV was scraped. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

A sedan struck a motorcycle from behind on Schenck Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old motorcycle rider, who wore a helmet, suffered a traumatic leg amputation but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan hit the motorcycle as it slowed, then scraped a parked SUV. The data lists no errors for the motorcycle rider. The report notes the rider’s helmet use only after citing alcohol as a factor. The crash left one person severely injured and exposed the lethal mix of speed and impairment on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A sedan hit a westbound motorcycle at Linden and Schenck. The rider, 35, flew off. No helmet. He lost a leg. Blood pooled on the street. Alcohol shadowed the crash. The night held its breath.

A sedan collided with a motorcycle at the corner of Linden Boulevard and Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered an amputation. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider, 35, flew off. No helmet. Conscious. Bleeding. One leg gone. The street drank deep. Alcohol lingered in the dark.' The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary danger stemmed from alcohol involvement. The crash left the rider conscious but gravely injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19