No More Waiting: End the Bloodshed on Prospect Heights Streets

A taxi struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on Eastern Parkway near Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Eastern Parkway collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the taxi driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred near Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn's 35th council district. The bicyclist remained conscious after the collision but suffered internal complaints and moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Atlantic Avenue. One driver was distracted. Two rear passengers suffered neck injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The impact caused whiplash. Damage hit the front and rear centers of the vehicles. The crash left two injured.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue. The driver of the first sedan was traveling east, going straight ahead, while the second sedan was stopped in traffic. The collision involved the center front end of the first vehicle and the center back end of the second. Two female rear passengers, both 25 years old, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the passengers and vehicle damage at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman on a moped collided with a parked sedan on Lincoln Place. She was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body. The driver was inexperienced. The sedan showed damage on its left side doors. No helmet reported.

According to the police report, a moped rider traveling west on Lincoln Place struck a parked sedan on its left side doors. The 28-year-old female moped driver was ejected and sustained injuries to her entire body, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary before the crash and had no occupants. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The moped showed no damage despite the rider's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck the left rear bumper of a stopped bus on Vanderbilt Avenue. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old man, lost consciousness and suffered whole-body injuries. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and driver incapacitation.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Vanderbilt Avenue rear-ended a stopped bus at the left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old male occupant, lost consciousness and sustained injuries to his entire body. The bus driver was not injured. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the SUV driver lost consciousness, which contributed to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, and the bus had damage to its left rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old woman was struck while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal. A box truck made an improper right turn. The sedan was going straight. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body contusions. Driver errors included improper passing and turning.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a box truck made an improper right turn. The sedan was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly." The box truck showed no vehicle damage, while the sedan had damage to its left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569138, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bergen Street at Carlton Avenue. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The crash involved an SUV and a taxi traveling west. Driver error involved improper lane usage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bergen Street at the intersection with Carlton Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The crash involved a 2020 Mazda SUV that was stopped in traffic and a 2019 Toyota taxi traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error. The pedestrian suffered abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled south. The lead car was struck from behind. The driver of the front sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No ejections occurred. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Washington Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The front vehicle, a 2010 Nissan sedan, was struck at its center front end by a 2015 Toyota sedan hitting its center back end. The driver of the front sedan, a 32-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The crash resulted in injury to the front vehicle's driver but no further details on the second vehicle's occupants' conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered back contusions after a collision with a northbound sedan on Classon Avenue. The sedan struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Classon Avenue was partially ejected and sustained back injuries after a collision with a northbound sedan. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, damaging the vehicle’s roof. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified. The bicyclist suffered contusions and bruises but was not ejected fully. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind by another sedan traveling east. The front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by a second sedan traveling east. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the stopped vehicle and the front center of the striking vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his vehicle was struck from behind by an SUV. Both vehicles traveled east on Atlantic Avenue. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue involving a 2020 Hyundai sedan and a 2017 Honda SUV. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the sedan's right rear bumper with its right front end. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, and the sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman rode west on Eastern Parkway. She crashed her bike. Alcohol was involved. Her helmet could not save her. Blood pooled on the street. The night was silent. No car. No other vehicle. Just the impact and aftermath.

A 33-year-old woman riding her bike west on Eastern Parkway suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet, but it did not prevent a serious injury. There was no car, no other vehicle, only the cyclist and the pavement. The report states she was incoherent and bleeding heavily from the head. The crash happened in the dark, with no witnesses or other parties involved. The data lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. Helmet use is noted, but the injury was severe despite it.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn hit a 31-year-old female e-bike rider going straight on Washington Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved following too closely and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest was making a right turn on Washington Avenue when it collided with a 31-year-old female e-bike rider traveling straight south. The rider was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The e-bike rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's left front quarter panel were damaged. The crash highlights driver errors involving close following distance and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV made a left turn on Vanderbilt Avenue. It struck a parked SUV on its left rear bumper. The impact injured a 44-year-old female passenger in the turning vehicle. She suffered a head injury and internal complaints. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 2018 Audi SUV traveling north on Vanderbilt Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with a parked 2020 Infiniti SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle against the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. A 44-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the turning SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and internal complaints. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No driver license issues were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved distraction outside the bike and following too closely. The bike showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female bicyclist riding south on Vanderbilt Avenue was ejected and injured in a crash. She sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver errors as 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The bike had no visible damage, with the point of impact at the center front end. No other vehicle details were specified, but the crash involved an unspecified vehicle impacting the bike's right rear bumper. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Underhill Avenue. The SUV driver made a left turn, striking the cyclist head-on. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inexperience was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Underhill Avenue was struck by a 2020 SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Pacific Street. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The sedan was making a left turn. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a motorcycle traveling straight west on Pacific Street. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the motorcycle was struck at its center front end. The motorcyclist remained conscious despite the injuries. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck another vehicle going straight south on Washington Avenue. The front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. No vehicle damage was reported on the struck car.

According to the police report, a 2019 Volkswagen sedan was making a left turn on Washington Avenue when it collided with another vehicle traveling straight south. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the turning sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. The front passenger in the sedan, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factor as "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver was licensed in New York. The other vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Classon Avenue. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered facial contusions. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. Damage hit the front ends of both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Classon Avenue. The drivers, a 34-year-old man and a female driver, both disregarded traffic controls, contributing to the crash. The front passenger, a 30-year-old man, and the male driver of one sedan sustained facial contusions but remained conscious. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The vehicles struck each other at their front ends, with damage focused on the right front bumper of one car and the center front end of the other. Contributing factors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' for the passenger's vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling north hit the right rear passenger of a parked SUV on Grand Avenue. The 59-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash. The passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a van traveling north on Grand Avenue collided with the right front quarter panel of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 59-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the SUV. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The van’s driver was licensed in New Jersey and was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision damaged the left side doors of the van and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 28-year-old cyclist at Eastern Parkway and Underhill Avenue. She flew from her bike. Blood pooled from her head. She lay on the asphalt, conscious, eyes open. The car’s bumper bent. The morning light caught the wreckage.

A sedan struck a 28-year-old woman riding her bike on Eastern Parkway at Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 28-year-old cyclist. She flew from her bike. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The bumper bent. She lay on the asphalt, eyes open, staring up through the morning light.' The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but driver errors are primary. Two sedan occupants and a witness were unhurt. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car’s bumper damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516819, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15