Six Dead, Hundreds Broken—But the Street Never Changes

Sep 9 - Two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. A passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver had arm abrasions. Both wore lap belts. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. One car was making a left turn, the other was heading straight. Both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The front passenger, a 32-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver, a 37-year-old woman, had abrasions on her arm. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The impact struck the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - Sedan struck on left side during unsafe lane change on Pennsylvania Avenue. Thirty-year-old driver suffers back injury. Impact leaves both cars damaged. Police cite unsafe lane changing as cause.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when one driver changed lanes unsafely and struck the left side doors of another southbound sedan. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash damaged the left side doors of the struck sedan and the right front bumper of the lane-changing vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - A sedan hit an SUV on Linden Boulevard. The front passenger, a 76-year-old man, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The man was conscious and restrained after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with an SUV at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured the sedan's front passenger, a 76-year-old man, who suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A BMW SUV struck a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two passengers, ages 15 and 2, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV traveling south on Van Siclen Avenue collided with a 2019 Toyota sedan making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end against the sedan's right side doors. Two passengers in the sedan, a 15-year-old male and a 2-year-old female, were injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and child restraints. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the turning sedan. Both drivers were licensed. The injuries occurred despite proper use of safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 21 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Williams Avenue. The bike struck the right rear quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The rider suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on Williams Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The point of impact was the bike's right rear quarter panel and the vehicle's center front end. The 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. Both vehicles showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No safety equipment status was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.

A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A 19-year-old unlicensed e-scooter driver collided with a sedan turning left on Linden Boulevard. The scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan sustained front bumper damage. The e-scooter showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male riding an e-scooter eastbound on Linden Boulevard collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn. The e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged, while the e-scooter showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash. The sedan driver was licensed. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A sedan struck a 17-year-old bicyclist on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved driver errors and bicyclist confusion. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Dumont Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 17-year-old bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating errors by both the bicyclist and the sedan driver. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the bike was struck at its center back end. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing stoppers only. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - A motorcycle struck a woman crossing New Lots Avenue. Both driver and pedestrian suffered upper body and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as causes.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old unlicensed male motorcycle driver was heading west on New Lots Avenue when he hit a 53-year-old female pedestrian at Ashford Street. Both were injured: the pedestrian suffered abrasions and shoulder injuries; the driver had abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. Both remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 30 - A motorcycle struck a sedan making a U-turn on Pennsylvania Avenue. The sedan driver, 52, suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash hit the sedan’s right front, the bike’s center. No helmet reported.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound motorcycle going straight struck its right front bumper. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. No helmet or other safety equipment was reported for the motorcycle rider. The crash shows the risk of turning maneuvers and the vulnerability of those involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - E-bike and sedan slammed together on New Lots Avenue. The 62-year-old rider took a blow to the head. He stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound on New Lots Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The e-bike struck the sedan's center front end; the sedan hit with its left front bumper. The e-bike rider suffered head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-bike rider wore no safety equipment. Only the e-bike rider was injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - Two sedans crashed on Linden Boulevard. One driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a back bruise. Police cite driver distraction. The right side of a turning car took the hit. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard near Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan was making a right turn when it was struck on the right side doors by another sedan. A 31-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a back contusion. She remained conscious and was restrained by a harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A BMW sedan struck a 62-year-old male bicyclist merging east on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and speeding. The bicyclist was unlicensed and unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling south on Ashford Street collided head-on with a bicyclist merging east. The bicyclist, a 62-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The sedan's front center end and the bike's front center end were damaged. The driver of the sedan was licensed and female. The crash highlights driver errors of unsafe speed and distraction, which led to the collision with the merging bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. Three people were injured, including the motorcycle driver with a head fracture. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. Injuries ranged from whiplash to severe fractures.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east and a sedan making a left turn westbound collided on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a head fracture and other serious injuries. The sedan driver, 51, and a 9-year-old front-seat passenger were also injured, reporting whiplash and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were cited for failure to yield right-of-way, a critical factor in the crash. The motorcycle struck the sedan's right front quarter panel, causing center front end damage to both vehicles. No occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected in a crash on Livonia Avenue. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front center. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 41-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the e-bike at the center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the bicyclist. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - A sedan and a passenger PSD collided on Snediker Avenue. A 3-year-old boy in the sedan suffered leg injuries. Both drivers were licensed and headed straight. No driver errors listed. The child was conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 Dodge sedan and a 2022 Ford passenger PSD crashed while traveling west on Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan's right front quarter hit the PSD's left front bumper. A 3-year-old boy in the sedan, seated in the left rear and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were driving straight. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Fountain Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Fountain Avenue made a left turn and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old woman, sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor from the driver. The vehicle, a 2016 Hyundai sedan, showed no damage and had one licensed female driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - Two sedans crashed at Rockaway Avenue. Both drivers were women. One driver suffered bruises and leg injuries. Both vehicles hit front and side. Police cited driver distraction as cause. No ejections. Injuries limited but serious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Rockaway Avenue. Both drivers were female and licensed. The Jeep, traveling east, struck the BMW on its right side doors. The BMW was traveling north. The driver of the Jeep suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. Damage was centered on the front end of the Jeep and the right front bumper of the BMW. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - Pickup truck struck sedan’s rear on Rockaway Avenue. Female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both vehicles damaged. Impact left driver hurt, shaken.

According to the police report, a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 28-year-old female driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, showing the pickup truck driver failed to maintain distance. Both vehicles were heading south when the truck’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s center back end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A moped struck the right side of a parked sedan on Dumont Avenue near midnight. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Unsafe speed by the moped rider caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Dumont Avenue collided with the right side doors of a parked 2015 Chevrolet sedan. The moped driver, a 17-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan was occupied by four people but was stationary at the time of impact. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19