East New York Bleeds While Leaders Stall

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. A male driver making a left turn hit a female driver going straight. Both drivers were injured, suffering back and head injuries. Both were wearing seat belts. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a male driver making a left turn collided with a sedan driven by a female driver traveling straight on Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver and his front-seat passenger were injured, with back and head injuries respectively. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The vehicles sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old male e-bike driver suffered head abrasions in a collision with a northbound sedan on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles struck front ends. The e-bike rider remained conscious and was not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male operating an e-bike westbound on New Lots Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the e-bike with its left front bumper, while the e-bike impacted the sedan's center front end. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Injuries were limited to abrasions to the head.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion. The crash involved a right-side impact during a right turn. Driver distraction was a key factor. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained.

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15