No More Waiting: End the Bloodshed on Prospect Heights Streets

A sedan driver suffered head injuries after colliding with two parked vehicles on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the front and left sides of the vehicles. The driver was conscious but sustained a contusion and bruising to the head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:30 a.m. A 29-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle struck two parked sedans. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the collision led to the crash. The sedan's center front end and left front bumper impacted the parked vehicles, causing damage to the left rear quarter panel of one parked car as well. The driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruise but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A helmeted bicyclist suffered a concussion after an SUV passed too closely and struck him while making a right turn in Brooklyn. The collision caused head injuries and vehicle damage, highlighting driver errors in lane usage and passing distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 620 Vanderbilt Avenue at 13:57. A bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2017 Hyundai SUV, also traveling east and previously parked, made a right turn and struck the bike. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and head injury while wearing a helmet. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The SUV's right front bumper and quarter panel collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed, but the incident underscores critical driver errors in maintaining safe passing distance and lane discipline, directly causing the bicyclist's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling straight on Atlantic Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including whiplash. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 5:30 p.m. A 2017 SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2006 sedan also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's right rear bumper. The sedan carried one occupant, a 31-year-old female front passenger, who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were reported with damage to their right sides. The contributing factors listed for the crash were "Other Vehicular," indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-scooter driver suffered severe leg injuries after being ejected in a crash caused by improper lane usage and driver distraction. The collision occurred on Eastern Parkway, highlighting dangers from inattentive vehicle maneuvers and risky passing behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eastern Parkway at 17:46 involving an e-scooter driver and another vehicle traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was ejected from his vehicle. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors to the crash. The other vehicle was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the center back end of the e-scooter. The injured driver was wearing a helmet, classified as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist),' but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper lane changes and distracted driving in NYC traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions after a collision with a 2024 Ford SUV making a left turn on Bergen Street. The SUV’s improper lane usage caused the impact, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on Bergen Street involving a westbound bicyclist and a 2024 Ford SUV. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the bicyclist traveling straight west. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to properly navigate the turn and lane. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his bike. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The impact point was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end, underscoring the SUV driver’s error in executing the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:50 p.m. The crash involved a 2018 Honda sedan and a 2021 Jeep SUV, both traveling eastbound. The Jeep SUV struck the Honda sedan from behind, impacting the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3 and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver licensed in New York and the sedan driver licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old male driver struck a parked bike on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left side doors took the impact. According to the police report, driver inexperience and distraction caused the crash. The driver suffered shock but no severe injury.

At 8:30 AM on Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, a 34-year-old male driver operating a 2018 Honda SUV collided with a parked bike. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling south when it struck the bike, impacting the vehicle’s left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock but no specified bodily injury. The bike sustained no damage. The driver held a valid New York license. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience and distraction in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike rider was violently ejected after a collision with an SUV on Atlantic Avenue. The impact struck the bike’s left side and the SUV’s front right. The rider suffered serious leg injuries and shock, while driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 41-year-old male e-bike rider, traveling north and making a right turn, was struck on the left side doors by a Nissan SUV traveling east and going straight. The e-bike rider was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. He was reported to be in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the e-bike and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorbike traveling north struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at a Classon Avenue intersection. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The motorbike showed no damage. Unsafe speed by the motorbike was noted as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north on Classon Avenue struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The motorbike had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the motorbike operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was not assigned any contributing fault. This crash highlights the dangers posed by motorbike speed in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Mercedes swung right on Clermont Avenue. An unlicensed driver hit a woman crossing. Her hip shattered, blood pooling from deep wounds. She lay on the pavement, limbs twisted, eyes fixed on the unreachable sky above.

According to the police report, a Mercedes sedan making a right turn on Clermont Avenue struck a 35-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection. The report states the driver was unlicensed and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact broke the woman’s hip and caused severe lacerations, leaving her conscious but immobilized on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The collision occurred when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, who was in the crosswalk. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian error contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the unlicensed driver’s actions and the systemic danger posed by drivers who disregard basic traffic laws.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.

According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old female bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a crash on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were key factors in the collision, resulting in serious injury to the cyclist.

At 14:05 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle and was not ejected during the incident. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead before the point of impact, which was categorized as 'Other.' No other vehicle details or driver information were specified. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling north on 7 Avenue collided, striking each other’s side panels. Both vehicles carried passengers who suffered contusions and bruises. Injuries included shoulder, upper arm, and back trauma. The crash caused significant damage to the left and right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:14 on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans, a 2022 Ford and a 2005 Toyota, were both traveling straight north when they collided. The Ford was impacted on its left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors. The Toyota sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. Both vehicles carried occupants: the Ford had two passengers, a 33-year-old male and a 62-year-old female, both injured with contusions and bruises to the shoulder, upper arm, and back. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision’s impact on the side panels suggests a possible failure to maintain lane or safe distance, but no explicit driver errors are cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:10 on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling south collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm injury classified as severe. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of each vehicle. The sedan involved was a 2015 Kia. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep rear-ended a diesel truck on Atlantic Avenue. The SUV’s front crumpled. The truck barely moved. An 88-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died inside the wreck. She never made it out. Impact was sudden. Death was total.

A Jeep SUV struck the rear of a diesel tractor truck on Atlantic Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A Jeep rear-ended a diesel truck. The SUV’s front folded. The truck barely moved. An 88-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died. Her body shattered inside the car. She never got out.' The crash killed the elderly front-seat passenger. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver errors by the truck operator are listed. The force of the collision left the SUV destroyed at the front, while the truck sustained rear-end damage but remained largely unmoved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Prospect Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. No ejections. Impact was on left and right front bumpers. Both drivers licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Prospect Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when their vehicles struck each other front-side—one on the left front bumper, the other on the right front bumper. The male driver, age 42, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. Airbags deployed in his vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles without other noted violations. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck the cyclist head-on. Limited view and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle contributed. The cyclist suffered facial bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2020 Honda SUV on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the bicyclist traveling straight north. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions but remained conscious. Contributing factors included the SUV driver's limited or obstructed view and the bicyclist's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The report lists no other driver errors or victim faults. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 82-year-old sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck his vehicle from behind on Lincoln Place. The SUV was starting from a parked position when the collision occurred. Driver inexperience was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, an SUV starting from a parked position rear-ended a sedan traveling west on Lincoln Place. The sedan's 82-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the sedan's center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning left struck an SUV going straight on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s front right quarter panel hit the sedan’s left front bumper. A 25-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan was making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue when it collided with a 2017 SUV traveling straight east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The front passenger in the SUV, a 25-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Nissan SUV struck a moped on Dean Street late at night. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. Unsafe speed by one vehicle contributed to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling east on Dean Street collided head-on with a southbound 2023 Zhongneng moped. The moped driver, a 51-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash involved two vehicles going straight ahead before impact, with the SUV striking the moped at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14