Six Dead, Hundreds Broken—But the Street Never Changes

Aug 18 - A 22-year-old man was hit while crossing Livonia Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The sedan struck him in the neck, causing abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Livonia Avenue and Warwick Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a sedan struck him in the center front end. The impact caused neck injuries and abrasions. The driver’s contributing factor was failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The sedan was previously parked and then involved in the collision while another vehicle was traveling south. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557505 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - Two sedans crashed at Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were female and licensed. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Impact hit the front center of one car and right side doors of the other. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, traveling south, struck the second vehicle on its right side doors while it was traveling west. The driver of the first sedan sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s condition but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No occupants were ejected from either vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the first sedan and the right side doors of the second.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - Cargo van hit sedan on Dumont Avenue. Woman driving sedan suffered shoulder and arm injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Both vehicles damaged. Brooklyn street danger, plain and simple.

According to the police report, a cargo van and a sedan collided on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The cargo van struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The 33-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, suffering trauma to her shoulder and upper arm, along with whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants on Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - Two young riders on an e-scooter crashed on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The driver suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding. The passenger fractured a knee and suffered dislocation. Both were in shock. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver and a 19-year-old female passenger were injured while riding an e-scooter southbound on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand with minor bleeding. The passenger suffered a fractured knee and dislocation. Both were not ejected and experienced shock. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for the crash. The vehicle involved was an e-scooter with two occupants. No safety equipment was noted for either rider. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the e-scooter. The report does not specify other vehicles or external causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Linden Boulevard. Both drivers were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms. The front passenger was also hurt. Both vehicles showed left-side damage. The crash involved multiple vehicular factors. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard. The drivers of both vehicles, a 36-year-old man and a 22-year-old front passenger, sustained abrasions to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors for both vehicles, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The point of impact was the left front end and left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left front bumper and left side doors. No ejections occurred. The report lists no pedestrian involvement or helmet use. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - Two SUVs slammed together at Linden Boulevard and Atkins Avenue. One driver hurt. Signals failed. Metal twisted. Streets did not protect.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men with valid New York licenses, each traveling straight. The crash struck the right side doors of one SUV and the front center end of the other. One driver, age 41, suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left one person injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A sedan traveling west struck two pedestrians off the roadway in Brooklyn. A 5-year-old girl suffered full-body injuries and shock. A 28-year-old man sustained abrasions to his arm. The driver held a learner's permit and showed inexperience.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan driven by a woman with a learner's permit struck two pedestrians not in the roadway near 811 Cleveland Street, Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. A 5-year-old female pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. A 28-year-old male pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A sedan traveling east struck a northbound bicyclist on New Lots Avenue. The 22-year-old rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s right front bumper were damaged. The cyclist was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a sedan going straight ahead eastbound collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead northbound on New Lots Avenue. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors or helmet use. The sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - Two sedans collided at Pennsylvania and Hegeman in Brooklyn. One car made a U-turn, striking a southbound sedan. Both men inside suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan made a U-turn on Pennsylvania Avenue at Hegeman Avenue and struck a southbound sedan. The crash left both occupants, a 35-year-old driver and a 38-year-old front passenger, injured with whiplash and neck or back trauma. Both men were conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to a driver ignoring signals or rules. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - Two vehicles crashed on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and bruises. The SUV was making a left turn; the sedan was making a right turn. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a 2017 Infiniti sedan making a right turn on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The 51-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage at the left front bumpers. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a facial contusion in a Brooklyn crash. An SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The driver was conscious and restrained. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2005 SUV traveling west and a 2020 sedan traveling south. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with a facial contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left side door damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A sedan hit a 33-year-old woman crossing against the signal on Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard. She suffered a neck contusion. The impact came from the car’s left front bumper. She stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old woman was struck by a westbound sedan while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, specifically noting the pedestrian crossed against the signal. No driver errors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A 13-year-old boy was struck while crossing Linden Boulevard at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling west straight ahead. The boy suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling west, going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered a contusion bruise to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian’s confusion contributed to the crash. The driver was not cited for any violations. The injury severity was moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - A sedan traveling east on Mother Gaston Boulevard hit a 40-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed by the driver caused the crash at the intersection with Linden Boulevard.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead at unsafe speed struck a pedestrian crossing Mother Gaston Boulevard with the signal. The 40-year-old female pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The collision occurred at the intersection with Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A sedan making a left turn on Linden Boulevard struck an obstruction. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Limited view contributed to the crash and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn was making a left turn when the driver’s view was obstructed. The collision caused injuries to the driver, a 22-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 23-year-old female. Both occupants sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the left turn maneuver. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - A 15-year-old boy crashed his motorcycle on Linden and Mother Gaston. He struck hard, front-first. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, broken and bleeding, as darkness fell over Brooklyn.

A 15-year-old boy riding a motorcycle was severely injured in a crash at Linden Boulevard and Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy hit hard, front-first, and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. He was conscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police report, but no helmet use was cited as a contributing factor. The crash left the teenager broken and bleeding on the asphalt as night closed in.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 16 - Two sedans collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was passing too closely and following too closely. The front passenger in the struck vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles traveled north at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided when one vehicle was passing and following too closely. The point of impact was the center back end of the leading vehicle and the center front end of the passing vehicle. The front passenger in the struck sedan, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - A 66-year-old man was hit while crossing Vermont Street at a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Vermont Street and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a northbound SUV struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - Two vehicles crashed on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan head-on. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2010 Hyundai SUV and a 2018 Kia sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the sedan's center front end. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 4 - A 20-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a bus stopped in traffic on Fountain Avenue. The e-bike was making a right turn when it hit the bus’s front end. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a bus stopped in traffic on Fountain Avenue. The e-bike was making a right turn when it struck the bus’s center front end. The rider was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus was occupied by two males and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19