No More Waiting: End the Bloodshed on Prospect Heights Streets

A Nissan SUV struck a northbound moped from behind on Washington Avenue. The moped rider, helmeted and unlicensed, suffered a shattered pelvis. The SUV’s bumper split. The street fell silent. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A Nissan SUV rear-ended a northbound moped on Washington Avenue. The moped rider, a 50-year-old man, was helmeted but unlicensed. He sustained severe crush injuries to his pelvis and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'A Nissan SUV crushed into the rear of a northbound moped. The rider, 50, unlicensed but helmeted, lay conscious with a shattered pelvis.' The SUV’s bumper split from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped rider’s helmet use is noted, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s inattention. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision on Washington Avenue. The crash involved improper lane usage. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The scooter's left front bumper and another vehicle's right front quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Washington Avenue. He sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane handling. The e-scooter was traveling north and struck another vehicle's right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred. The crash caused damage to both vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and SUV collided on Flatbush Avenue. The unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling south. The SUV was struck on the right side. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Jeep SUV and a moped. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was struck on its right side doors. Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor for the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The crash resulted from improper lane usage by one or both drivers, leading to the moped driver's severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl was injured when a bike traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue struck her. The impact caused abrasions and injury to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue collided with a 7-year-old female pedestrian. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bike's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian's exact location in the roadway was unknown, and no safety equipment was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a rear-end collision on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved two bikes traveling north. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Driver errors included following too closely and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving two bicycles traveling north. The 19-year-old female bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as following too closely and failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact point was the left rear quarter panel of one bike and the left front bumper of the other. The bicyclist remained conscious despite the injuries. No other vehicle occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Bergen Street. He suffered a concussion and arm injuries after reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Bergen Street was injured when he reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's response to another vehicle triggered the incident. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. No damage was reported to the bicycle. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not indicate any failure to yield or other driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Saint Johns Place hit a parked sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. No ejection occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver in a 2022 EDV sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn when his vehicle struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2022 Honda sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash. Damage was limited to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the parked sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and following too closely.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Vanderbilt Avenue and Dean Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling west, struck her with its right front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as following too closely. The pedestrian's actions are unknown. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was alone in the vehicle and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened late at night. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a parked vehicle. The front passenger, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the parked sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No ejections occurred. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash occurred at 11 p.m. in Brooklyn's 11217 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the bike’s center back end. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan struck the bike at its center back end, causing the injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Vanderbilt Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and failure to yield. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue was injured due to improper passing or lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash involved two vehicles: the bicyclist going straight ahead and another vehicle making a right turn, both traveling south. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The incident highlights driver errors that led to the bicyclist's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by a 27-year-old woman struck parked vehicles on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a 30-year-old female passenger suffered neck and face injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn collided with parked vehicles. The crash involved three sedans, with the moving vehicle impacting the left front bumper and overturning. The driver and a 30-year-old female passenger in the rear seat were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and face. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumpers and quarter panels of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and an SUV collided on Washington Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles struck front quarters. The moped driver wore a helmet. The crash left the driver fractured and dislocated, conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east and an SUV heading north collided on Washington Avenue. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the moped and the right front bumper of the SUV. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on Saint Marks Avenue. The 29-year-old cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2018 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn on Saint Marks Avenue when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man was struck while crossing Classon Avenue with the signal. The impact hit his hip and upper leg, causing bruising. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle was traveling straight and hit the pedestrian front center.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Classon Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No details on the vehicle type or driver were provided. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel crushed flesh on Vanderbilt Avenue. An Audi SUV hit hard. The driver died, buckled in. His passenger, trapped, survived with crush wounds. Distraction ruled the wheel. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the spot.

A 2021 Audi SUV traveling west on Vanderbilt Avenue near Pacific Street crashed front-first. The 70-year-old male driver died at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. His 60-year-old female passenger, also buckled in, suffered crush injuries but survived. According to the police report, 'Distraction at the wheel' was a contributing factor. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV was demolished. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by silence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Carlton Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, unlicensed and speeding, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight. The crash caused center front and left quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and ejected in a collision with a sedan on Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was traveling east, the sedan north, both going straight ahead. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and speeding, identified as contributing factors. The motorcyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and not cited for errors. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's left front quarter panel. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The motorcyclist's unsafe speed and unlicensed status were key driver errors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right on Vanderbilt Avenue hit two women crossing with the signal. Both suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both pedestrians were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 28, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower limbs and back, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman crossing Park Place with the signal was hit by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle passed too closely, causing a head abrasion. Glare impaired the driver's vision. The pedestrian was injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Park Place in Brooklyn with the signal. The crash involved a 2019 Ford SUV traveling eastbound and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The driver's error of passing too closely created a dangerous situation that led to the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the back of an SUV on Atlantic Avenue. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 2:55 a.m. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi rear-ended a station wagon/SUV on Atlantic Avenue. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead when the taxi hit the center back end of the SUV, damaging both vehicles' front and rear ends. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors that led to the impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15