Sunset Park Bleeds: Lower the Speed, Stop the Killing

A 13-year-old girl was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. She was crossing against the signal when hit by a vehicle’s front center. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 3 Avenue near 57 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a vehicle struck her at the center front end. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver, nor does it specify vehicle details or driver errors. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver violations were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south hit the right rear quarter panel of a westbound car making a left turn on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5 Avenue collided with a car making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle. The sedan's driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, sustained a fractured knee and lower leg injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured party was the sedan driver; no information on safety equipment was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on the Gowanus Expressway. Two sedans collided while traveling eastbound. The impact caused whiplash but no ejection. The driver remained conscious and was injured.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on the Gowanus Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The 76-year-old female driver of the lead vehicle sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the trailing vehicle did not maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end, and the trailing vehicle impacted at the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old on an e-bike hit a turning diesel truck at 4th Avenue and 39th Street. Head trauma. Blood on the street. He died there, alone, under the lights. The crash was fast, brutal, final.

A 19-year-old e-bike rider died after colliding with a diesel truck making a right turn at the corner of 4th Avenue and 39th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike struck the truck at 2:30 a.m. The rider suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision with an SUV on 42 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. The sedan driver was incoherent and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 42 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan, driven by a 46-year-old woman, was struck on the right side by the SUV traveling west. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and was incoherent at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The impact damaged the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on the Gowanus Expressway. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Fatigue was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Gowanus Expressway collided. The impact hit the right side doors of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed men. One driver, age 31, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" and "Fatigued/Drowsy" as contributing factors, indicating driver fatigue played a role. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a U-turn in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact was to the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2009 SUV, traveling east and making a U-turn, struck her outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The vehicle's center front end made contact, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's pre-crash action as making a U-turn, which contributed to the collision. No other contributing factors or driver errors were specified. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no blame is assigned. The driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a southbound e-bike on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 41-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2015 Kia sedan was making a right turn on 4 Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The 41-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions across his entire body. The police identified driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the e-bike was struck at its center front end. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured seriously enough to be noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a station wagon SUV turning right on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike hit the SUV’s right rear bumper. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on 4 Avenue collided with a westbound station wagon SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and making a right turn. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speed and vehicle turning movements in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on 6 Avenue near 19 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The bike sustained front-end damage; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on 6 Avenue collided with a sedan traveling east near 19 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The bike's center front end was damaged, while the sedan showed no damage. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors attributed to the sedan operator. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.

A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and a GMC truck collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and distracted, disregarded traffic control. He suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The truck struck the moped’s right side. The driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped and a GMC truck on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling south, while the truck was traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right side doors of the truck. The moped driver was conscious, not ejected, and was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Two passengers suffered chest and head injuries. Both vehicles struck front and right quarter panels. Injured occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. Airbags and seat belts deployed during impact.

According to the police report, a 2008 BMW sedan traveling south and a 2012 Toyota SUV traveling west collided on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan's front center end and the SUV's right front quarter panel were damaged. Two female passengers, aged 35 and 55, were injured—one with chest injuries and whiplash, the other with head contusions and bruises. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts and airbags. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused moderate injuries to the passengers but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman driving a 2003 SUV backed unsafely in Brooklyn. She hit a male pedestrian, causing an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The crash happened near 3 Avenue, zip 11232.

According to the police report, a female driver operating a 2003 Honda SUV was backing southbound near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn when she struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2017 SUV making a left turn on 4 Avenue. The SUV struck the bike on its left side doors. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 4 Avenue was struck by a southbound 2017 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bicyclist and the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing no listed safety equipment contributing to the crash. This collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old female bicyclist was struck on her right side by a Jeep SUV traveling east on 4 Avenue. The collision caused fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling east on 4 Avenue collided with a southbound female bicyclist. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious but was injured seriously. The SUV sustained front-end damage on the center, while the bike was damaged on the right side. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to obey traffic controls, putting vulnerable cyclists at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike hit the SUV's right side doors. The cyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2015 Jeep SUV was making a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The impact occurred on the SUV's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for the SUV or bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a left turn on 3 Avenue and struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider going straight. The rider suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited traffic control disregard by the SUV driver. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2009 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn on 3 Avenue when it collided with a 27-year-old male e-bike rider traveling straight south. The e-bike rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV's left front bumper struck the e-bike's center front end. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but the primary cause was the SUV driver's failure to yield while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on 60 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike on its left side doors. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 SUV traveling south on 60 Street struck him on the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist was going straight west and was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and impacted the bike with the center front end of the vehicle. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck, speeding, rammed a slowing tractor-trailer on the Gowanus Expressway. Steel twisted. The box truck driver, 34, bled from the face but stayed conscious. The crash left shattered glass and a trail of blood on the highway.

A violent crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway when a box truck, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer. According to the police report, 'A box truck, too fast, crushed into a slowing tractor-trailer. Steel folded. The driver, 34, wore his belt. Blood ran down his face. He stayed awake, staring through shattered glass at the wreck he made.' The driver of the box truck suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The tractor-trailer was slowing or stopping when it was hit. The only injury reported was to the box truck driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15