Conduit Boulevard: Where Promises Stall and Bodies Break

An SUV with defective brakes struck a parked sedan on Lincoln Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash exposed mechanical failure as a critical factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lincoln Avenue in Brooklyn around 1:55 p.m. The collision involved a 2017 Ford SUV traveling south that struck a parked 2015 Lexus sedan. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure on the SUV. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV was slowing or stopping before impact, which occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the right front bumper. The parked sedan was hit at its center back end. No driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were reported, highlighting the role of vehicle malfunction in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man suffered head injuries when a sedan making a left turn hit him at an intersection on Linden Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a violent impact that left the pedestrian conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:13 on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Honda sedan. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male scooter driver suffered head injuries and shock after a collision on Crescent Street in Brooklyn. The rider was not wearing a helmet and complained of pain and nausea. The scooter sustained damage to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male scooter driver was injured in a crash on Crescent Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it sustained damage to the left front bumper. The rider was not ejected but suffered head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, but the rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The focus remains on the scooter driver’s injuries and the impact to the vehicle, with no indication of victim fault or additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian in the knee and lower leg. The driver’s improper turning caused the injury and left the victim in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 8:45 PM on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north made an improper left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was left in shock but had no visible complaints at the scene. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver’s error. The sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to execute turns correctly, endangering vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling south struck the left rear bumper of his vehicle. The impact caused whiplash and left the driver conscious but injured. The crash occurred near Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn just after midnight.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 12:55 a.m. near 609 Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old male driver was injured when a 2023 Nissan SUV, traveling south, collided with the left rear bumper of his vehicle, which was parked. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report notes the driver was conscious and not ejected. There are no contributing factors listed for either driver, and no mention of victim error. The collision was caused by the SUV striking the parked vehicle from behind, indicating a failure to maintain control or proper attention by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man pushes a stalled Tesla on Conduit Boulevard. An unlicensed Nissan SUV slams into him from behind. His leg is crushed and torn open, blood steaming on wet pavement. The impact leaves him semiconscious, mangled by steel and speed.

At 4:03 a.m. on Conduit Boulevard near Forbell Street, a man pushing a stalled Tesla was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report identifies the SUV driver as unlicensed and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The collision impacted the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the Tesla. The victim’s leg was crushed, resulting in severe injury and amputation. The man was not at an intersection and was engaged in pushing the vehicle when hit. The police report does not list any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver error and hazardous road conditions as the cause of this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder after a Chevrolet SUV disregarded traffic control on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling west, the bike south, both going straight when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:10 PM. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling west, carrying four occupants, with a licensed male driver. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was traveling south and was ejected from his bike during the collision. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. Neither vehicle showed damage at the point of impact, and no safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male driver suffered head injuries in a late-night crash on Crescent Street. The SUV struck an object with its right front bumper while making a left turn. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the impact.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver operating a 2015 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Crescent Street when the vehicle collided with an object on the right side, damaging the right side doors. The driver sustained head injuries and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected, and the air bag deployed during the collision. No other persons or pedestrians were involved. The crash occurred at 11:26 p.m., highlighting the dangers of excessive speed and distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. One vehicle went straight west; the other made a left turn southbound. Police cited traffic control disregard as a cause. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 71-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved one vehicle traveling straight west and another making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the left side doors of the other. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The injured occupant was the driver of the turning vehicle. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. Both vehicles impacted front center. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations for the sedan driver. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when motor vehicles turn across their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 16-year-old girl, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The taxi driver was distracted and changed lanes unsafely. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Fountain Avenue rear-ended a sedan also heading east. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 16-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the taxi driver’s inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The taxi sustained front-end damage; the sedan showed no damage. The injured passenger was not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors—distraction and unsafe lane change—without faulting the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man riding a bike was injured in Brooklyn near Liberty Avenue. The bicyclist suffered neck pain and shock. The sedan involved was parked. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. Police list unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a parked sedan in Brooklyn near Liberty Avenue. The bicyclist was riding westbound and suffered neck injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with no damage to either vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No ejection occurred. The crash caused bodily injury to the bicyclist but left the sedan and its driver unharmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV hit the sedan’s right front bumper. Driver distraction caused the collision. Both vehicles carried two occupants each.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling east on Euclid Avenue collided with a 2012 Honda sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper against the sedan's right front bumper. The sedan's 19-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW slammed into a turning e-bike on Linden Boulevard. The rider, 54, flew from the seat. Blood pooled. He was awake, torn up, helmet still on. Alcohol hung in the air. The street bore the marks of violence.

A BMW sedan struck a 54-year-old e-bike rider making a left turn on red near Linden Boulevard and Crescent Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A BMW struck an e-bike mid-turn on red. The rider, 54, flew hard from the seat. Helmeted. Awake. Bleeding. His whole body torn. Alcohol lingered in the wreckage.' The crash left the e-bike rider ejected and suffering severe lacerations across his body. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The data does not specify which party was under the influence, but alcohol played a role in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound on Sutter Avenue suffered a severe head injury. He was found unconscious with fractures and dislocations. The scooter showed no damage. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. He was unconscious with a severe head injury, including fractures and dislocations. The vehicle, a Smoosat electric scooter, sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved a single vehicle traveling straight ahead. No other parties were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bus struck the rear of a slowing sedan on Crescent Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 61-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The bus hit with its center front end. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 2023 IC Bus traveling north on Crescent Street rear-ended a 2005 Toyota sedan also heading north but slowing or stopping. The sedan’s 61-year-old female driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt. The bus impacted the sedan’s center back end with its center front end. No specific driver errors were listed in the contributing factors. The sedan driver was not ejected and experienced shock. The report does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or other contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the front of the bus and the rear of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman driving a 2019 Jeep SUV struck a parked box truck on Conduit Boulevard. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the truck’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver in a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south on Conduit Boulevard collided with a parked box truck. The SUV impacted the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The box truck was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on Pitkin Avenue. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered chest injuries. The impact damaged the front of the truck and the rear of the sedan. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on Pitkin Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The truck's center front end struck the sedan's center back end. The truck driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, sustained chest injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan was stationary before impact. No other persons were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on Conduit Boulevard. Two passengers suffered abrasions and contusions. Impact hit right side doors and front bumpers. Drivers failed in lane usage and other vehicular errors. Injured passengers wore seat belts and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Conduit Boulevard involving a taxi, two SUVs, and an unspecified vehicle. Two passengers were injured: a 26-year-old male front passenger with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, and a 52-year-old female rear passenger with a head contusion. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as 'Other Vehicular' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating driver errors in lane management and vehicle operation. The impact points included the right side doors of the taxi and front bumpers of the SUVs. No ejections occurred. The injuries resulted from the collision dynamics and driver mistakes, not passenger actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old woman driving a 2017 SUV suffered neck injuries in a collision on Atlantic Avenue. The SUV struck a parked vehicle while traveling south. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female driver was operating a 2017 SUV southbound on Atlantic Avenue when her vehicle impacted the left front quarter panel of a parked vehicle that was backing up. The driver sustained neck injuries, described as whiplash, but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked vehicle showed no damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15