About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 11
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 4
▸ Concussion 5
▸ Whiplash 86
▸ Contusion/Bruise 98
▸ Abrasion 64
▸ Pain/Nausea 29
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Crown Heights (North)
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Honda 4H (TLB7922) – 154 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2020 Black BMW Mp (RUN1724) – 135 times • 4 in last 90d here
- 2016 BMW Sedan (MHA9607) – 128 times • 2 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Atlantic Avenue keeps its toll
Crown Heights (North): Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025
Just after 9 PM on May 25, 2024, a 39‑year‑old pedestrian died on Atlantic Avenue, away from any crosswalk. Two eastbound vehicles — an SUV and a box truck — were in the crash NYC Open Data.
They were one of 9 people killed here since 2022 — pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and others — in Crown Heights (North) NYC Open Data.
Atlantic and Bedford: the street tells on itself
Atlantic Avenue leads the injury rolls and has seen multiple deaths in this area NYC Open Data. Bedford Avenue and Pacific Street also rack up crashes and injuries NYC Open Data.
The harms stack up at rush and after dark. At 5 PM alone, this area logged 118 injuries. At 6 PM, 95 more. The night keeps adding to the count NYC Open Data.
Named failures repeat: inattention, failure to yield, unsafe speed — each recorded in crash reports here over these years NYC Open Data.
The burden on feet — and the big machines
Pedestrians take the hits. SUVs are tied to 68 pedestrian injury cases here, with 1 pedestrian death; trucks are tied to 13, also with 1 pedestrian death NYC Open Data.
One rider died at Atlantic and Kingston after midnight on Mar 16, 2024, on a moped. The record lists “apparent death” and “driver inattention” NYC Open Data.
A motorcyclist was killed before dawn at Atlantic and Classon on Aug 28, 2025, striking a parked dump truck. The bike burned; the driver died at the scene NYC Open Data.
This year is busier. Pain rises with it.
Through this year, crashes in this area are up to 497, from 410 at this point last year — a 21.2% jump. Injuries climbed to 301, from 216 — up 39.4%. Deaths fell from 3 to 1, but the bodies since 2022 still add to 9 NYC Open Data.
The fixes sit on the desk
Daylighting saves lives. A Council bill — Int 1138‑2024 — would ban parking within 20 feet of crosswalks and require DOT to install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections a year NYC Council – Legistar. Our Council Member, Chi A. Ossé, is listed as a co‑sponsor in the record NYC Council – Legistar.
Slow the worst drivers. In Albany, the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) would force repeat violators to use speed‑limiters. State Sen. Zellnor Myrie is recorded as a co‑sponsor — and he missed two committee votes on June 11 and 12, 2025 Open States.
Myrie has said, “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible” Streetsblog NYC.
What about right here?
Start with Atlantic Avenue and its side streets. Cut the hiding spots at corners with daylighting barriers. Harden the turns. Target failure‑to‑yield and distraction where the data shows the hits NYC Open Data.
The names of our officials are on the bills. The deaths are on our streets.
One more body on Atlantic is one too many. Tell City Hall and Albany to move the bills, build the barriers, and slow the fleet. Take one step today at Take Action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
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▸ Where are the worst trouble spots here?
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▸ Which drivers are most tied to pedestrian harm?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- The Dave Colon Challenge: Zellnor Myrie Wants His Own Bike Now, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-16
- File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Brian Cunningham
District 43
Council Member Chi A. Ossé
District 36
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20
▸ Other Geographies
Crown Heights (North) Crown Heights (North) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 77, District 36, AD 43, SD 20, Brooklyn CB8.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Crown Heights (North)
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Driver Distraction on Brooklyn Ave Injures Woman Driver▸Sep 12 - Two southbound drivers collided on Brooklyn Ave near Atlantic. Both were going straight. A 29-year-old woman driver was hurt. Conscious. Head injury. Whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two southbound sedan drivers collided on Brooklyn Ave near Atlantic Ave. Both drivers were going straight. The crash happened in Brooklyn at 6:50 p.m. A 29-year-old woman driving was injured. She was conscious, with a head injury and whiplash. Two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction." Damage marked both front quarter panels. One car also had left-side door damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported.
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Box truck driver hits cyclist on Dean▸Sep 12 - On Dean St near 1359, a box‑truck driver hit a cyclist. Both were eastbound. The 57‑year‑old man was ejected and hurt. A parked sedan was damaged. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a box truck collided with a man on a bicycle on Dean Street near 1359 in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 57, was ejected and suffered a back injury; he was recorded as injured and conscious. A parked Ford sedan also took damage on its right side. According to the police report, both the box truck and the bike were “Going Straight Ahead” eastbound, while the sedan was “Parked.” The report noted the bike’s impact at the “Center Back End” and listed the truck’s damage at the “Roof.” The report recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for involved parties. No other causes were listed.
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Driver backing hits scooter on New York Ave▸Sep 11 - A driver backed on New York Ave near Atlantic. He hit a man on a standing scooter going north. The rider was ejected and hurt, with a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
At New York Ave and Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn, a driver backing a vehicle south collided with a 48-year-old man riding a standing scooter north. The rider was ejected and injured, with a reported fracture and dislocation, and he was conscious. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Records show the backing driver made contact at the vehicle's center rear, while the scooter took impact to the center front. The data identify only one injured person: the scooter rider.
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Driver hits cyclist at Buffalo Avenue, Prospect Place▸Sep 8 - Westbound driver hit a northbound cyclist at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place at 6:02 a.m. The man went down. He was hurt. Police cited “Other Vehicular” by the driver.
A driver in a Toyota sedan traveled west. A bicyclist traveled north. Both went straight. They collided at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place in Brooklyn at 6:02 a.m. The 38-year-old man on the bike was injured with abrasions and was conscious. The 66-year-old woman driving was not reported injured. Damage was recorded to the bike's right rear and the car's front center. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the driver. The report also listed “Other Vehicular” for the bicyclist and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” at the crash level.
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Atlantic Ave right-turn crash injures moped rider▸Sep 2 - Two drivers turned right on Atlantic at Bedford. They collided. A 29-year-old moped rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
A sedan driver and a moped rider collided while turning right on Atlantic Avenue at Bedford Place in Brooklyn. The crash injured the 29-year-old moped rider. He was ejected and conscious, with a contusion to his lower leg. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and making right turns." The sedan showed right-front damage. The moped showed left-side impact. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Sedan; Three Kids Hurt▸Sep 1 - Southbound ambulance driver hit the left rear of an eastbound sedan at Schenectady and Dean in Brooklyn. Five in the car were hurt, including a baby, a 10-year-old, and a teen. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A southbound ambulance driver hit an eastbound sedan at Schenectady Ave and Dean St in Brooklyn. The ambulance’s front end struck the sedan’s left rear quarter. The sedan driver, 34, was injured. Four sedan passengers were injured: a woman, 34; a boy, 14; a girl, 10; and a 1-year-old boy. Reported injuries included head trauma, whiplash, a bruise, and an arm injury. The ambulance driver and an ambulance passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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SUV right turn strikes southbound cyclist▸Aug 23 - A southbound SUV turned right on Utica and hit a southbound cyclist at Pacific. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. The report flags failure to yield. Brooklyn morning. Sirens. Asphalt and fear.
According to the police report, a 2016 Chevy SUV traveling south on Utica Ave made a right turn at Pacific St and struck a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured and reported pain and shock. The SUV driver is listed with Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist’s line also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor, but the turning driver’s failure to yield comes first. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, noted as Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist). The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 77th Precinct, collision ID 4838006.
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Left-turning sedan strikes bicyclist▸Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
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- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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Driver Distraction on Brooklyn Ave Injures Woman Driver▸Sep 12 - Two southbound drivers collided on Brooklyn Ave near Atlantic. Both were going straight. A 29-year-old woman driver was hurt. Conscious. Head injury. Whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two southbound sedan drivers collided on Brooklyn Ave near Atlantic Ave. Both drivers were going straight. The crash happened in Brooklyn at 6:50 p.m. A 29-year-old woman driving was injured. She was conscious, with a head injury and whiplash. Two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction." Damage marked both front quarter panels. One car also had left-side door damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported.
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Box truck driver hits cyclist on Dean▸Sep 12 - On Dean St near 1359, a box‑truck driver hit a cyclist. Both were eastbound. The 57‑year‑old man was ejected and hurt. A parked sedan was damaged. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a box truck collided with a man on a bicycle on Dean Street near 1359 in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 57, was ejected and suffered a back injury; he was recorded as injured and conscious. A parked Ford sedan also took damage on its right side. According to the police report, both the box truck and the bike were “Going Straight Ahead” eastbound, while the sedan was “Parked.” The report noted the bike’s impact at the “Center Back End” and listed the truck’s damage at the “Roof.” The report recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for involved parties. No other causes were listed.
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Driver backing hits scooter on New York Ave▸Sep 11 - A driver backed on New York Ave near Atlantic. He hit a man on a standing scooter going north. The rider was ejected and hurt, with a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
At New York Ave and Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn, a driver backing a vehicle south collided with a 48-year-old man riding a standing scooter north. The rider was ejected and injured, with a reported fracture and dislocation, and he was conscious. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Records show the backing driver made contact at the vehicle's center rear, while the scooter took impact to the center front. The data identify only one injured person: the scooter rider.
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Driver hits cyclist at Buffalo Avenue, Prospect Place▸Sep 8 - Westbound driver hit a northbound cyclist at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place at 6:02 a.m. The man went down. He was hurt. Police cited “Other Vehicular” by the driver.
A driver in a Toyota sedan traveled west. A bicyclist traveled north. Both went straight. They collided at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place in Brooklyn at 6:02 a.m. The 38-year-old man on the bike was injured with abrasions and was conscious. The 66-year-old woman driving was not reported injured. Damage was recorded to the bike's right rear and the car's front center. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the driver. The report also listed “Other Vehicular” for the bicyclist and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” at the crash level.
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Atlantic Ave right-turn crash injures moped rider▸Sep 2 - Two drivers turned right on Atlantic at Bedford. They collided. A 29-year-old moped rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
A sedan driver and a moped rider collided while turning right on Atlantic Avenue at Bedford Place in Brooklyn. The crash injured the 29-year-old moped rider. He was ejected and conscious, with a contusion to his lower leg. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and making right turns." The sedan showed right-front damage. The moped showed left-side impact. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Sedan; Three Kids Hurt▸Sep 1 - Southbound ambulance driver hit the left rear of an eastbound sedan at Schenectady and Dean in Brooklyn. Five in the car were hurt, including a baby, a 10-year-old, and a teen. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A southbound ambulance driver hit an eastbound sedan at Schenectady Ave and Dean St in Brooklyn. The ambulance’s front end struck the sedan’s left rear quarter. The sedan driver, 34, was injured. Four sedan passengers were injured: a woman, 34; a boy, 14; a girl, 10; and a 1-year-old boy. Reported injuries included head trauma, whiplash, a bruise, and an arm injury. The ambulance driver and an ambulance passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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SUV right turn strikes southbound cyclist▸Aug 23 - A southbound SUV turned right on Utica and hit a southbound cyclist at Pacific. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. The report flags failure to yield. Brooklyn morning. Sirens. Asphalt and fear.
According to the police report, a 2016 Chevy SUV traveling south on Utica Ave made a right turn at Pacific St and struck a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured and reported pain and shock. The SUV driver is listed with Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist’s line also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor, but the turning driver’s failure to yield comes first. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, noted as Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist). The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 77th Precinct, collision ID 4838006.
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Left-turning sedan strikes bicyclist▸Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 12 - Two southbound drivers collided on Brooklyn Ave near Atlantic. Both were going straight. A 29-year-old woman driver was hurt. Conscious. Head injury. Whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two southbound sedan drivers collided on Brooklyn Ave near Atlantic Ave. Both drivers were going straight. The crash happened in Brooklyn at 6:50 p.m. A 29-year-old woman driving was injured. She was conscious, with a head injury and whiplash. Two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction." Damage marked both front quarter panels. One car also had left-side door damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported.
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Box truck driver hits cyclist on Dean▸Sep 12 - On Dean St near 1359, a box‑truck driver hit a cyclist. Both were eastbound. The 57‑year‑old man was ejected and hurt. A parked sedan was damaged. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a box truck collided with a man on a bicycle on Dean Street near 1359 in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 57, was ejected and suffered a back injury; he was recorded as injured and conscious. A parked Ford sedan also took damage on its right side. According to the police report, both the box truck and the bike were “Going Straight Ahead” eastbound, while the sedan was “Parked.” The report noted the bike’s impact at the “Center Back End” and listed the truck’s damage at the “Roof.” The report recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for involved parties. No other causes were listed.
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Driver backing hits scooter on New York Ave▸Sep 11 - A driver backed on New York Ave near Atlantic. He hit a man on a standing scooter going north. The rider was ejected and hurt, with a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
At New York Ave and Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn, a driver backing a vehicle south collided with a 48-year-old man riding a standing scooter north. The rider was ejected and injured, with a reported fracture and dislocation, and he was conscious. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Records show the backing driver made contact at the vehicle's center rear, while the scooter took impact to the center front. The data identify only one injured person: the scooter rider.
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Driver hits cyclist at Buffalo Avenue, Prospect Place▸Sep 8 - Westbound driver hit a northbound cyclist at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place at 6:02 a.m. The man went down. He was hurt. Police cited “Other Vehicular” by the driver.
A driver in a Toyota sedan traveled west. A bicyclist traveled north. Both went straight. They collided at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place in Brooklyn at 6:02 a.m. The 38-year-old man on the bike was injured with abrasions and was conscious. The 66-year-old woman driving was not reported injured. Damage was recorded to the bike's right rear and the car's front center. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the driver. The report also listed “Other Vehicular” for the bicyclist and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” at the crash level.
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Atlantic Ave right-turn crash injures moped rider▸Sep 2 - Two drivers turned right on Atlantic at Bedford. They collided. A 29-year-old moped rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
A sedan driver and a moped rider collided while turning right on Atlantic Avenue at Bedford Place in Brooklyn. The crash injured the 29-year-old moped rider. He was ejected and conscious, with a contusion to his lower leg. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and making right turns." The sedan showed right-front damage. The moped showed left-side impact. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Sedan; Three Kids Hurt▸Sep 1 - Southbound ambulance driver hit the left rear of an eastbound sedan at Schenectady and Dean in Brooklyn. Five in the car were hurt, including a baby, a 10-year-old, and a teen. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A southbound ambulance driver hit an eastbound sedan at Schenectady Ave and Dean St in Brooklyn. The ambulance’s front end struck the sedan’s left rear quarter. The sedan driver, 34, was injured. Four sedan passengers were injured: a woman, 34; a boy, 14; a girl, 10; and a 1-year-old boy. Reported injuries included head trauma, whiplash, a bruise, and an arm injury. The ambulance driver and an ambulance passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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SUV right turn strikes southbound cyclist▸Aug 23 - A southbound SUV turned right on Utica and hit a southbound cyclist at Pacific. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. The report flags failure to yield. Brooklyn morning. Sirens. Asphalt and fear.
According to the police report, a 2016 Chevy SUV traveling south on Utica Ave made a right turn at Pacific St and struck a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured and reported pain and shock. The SUV driver is listed with Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist’s line also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor, but the turning driver’s failure to yield comes first. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, noted as Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist). The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 77th Precinct, collision ID 4838006.
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Left-turning sedan strikes bicyclist▸Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 12 - On Dean St near 1359, a box‑truck driver hit a cyclist. Both were eastbound. The 57‑year‑old man was ejected and hurt. A parked sedan was damaged. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a box truck collided with a man on a bicycle on Dean Street near 1359 in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 57, was ejected and suffered a back injury; he was recorded as injured and conscious. A parked Ford sedan also took damage on its right side. According to the police report, both the box truck and the bike were “Going Straight Ahead” eastbound, while the sedan was “Parked.” The report noted the bike’s impact at the “Center Back End” and listed the truck’s damage at the “Roof.” The report recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for involved parties. No other causes were listed.
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Driver backing hits scooter on New York Ave▸Sep 11 - A driver backed on New York Ave near Atlantic. He hit a man on a standing scooter going north. The rider was ejected and hurt, with a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
At New York Ave and Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn, a driver backing a vehicle south collided with a 48-year-old man riding a standing scooter north. The rider was ejected and injured, with a reported fracture and dislocation, and he was conscious. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Records show the backing driver made contact at the vehicle's center rear, while the scooter took impact to the center front. The data identify only one injured person: the scooter rider.
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Driver hits cyclist at Buffalo Avenue, Prospect Place▸Sep 8 - Westbound driver hit a northbound cyclist at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place at 6:02 a.m. The man went down. He was hurt. Police cited “Other Vehicular” by the driver.
A driver in a Toyota sedan traveled west. A bicyclist traveled north. Both went straight. They collided at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place in Brooklyn at 6:02 a.m. The 38-year-old man on the bike was injured with abrasions and was conscious. The 66-year-old woman driving was not reported injured. Damage was recorded to the bike's right rear and the car's front center. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the driver. The report also listed “Other Vehicular” for the bicyclist and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” at the crash level.
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Atlantic Ave right-turn crash injures moped rider▸Sep 2 - Two drivers turned right on Atlantic at Bedford. They collided. A 29-year-old moped rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
A sedan driver and a moped rider collided while turning right on Atlantic Avenue at Bedford Place in Brooklyn. The crash injured the 29-year-old moped rider. He was ejected and conscious, with a contusion to his lower leg. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and making right turns." The sedan showed right-front damage. The moped showed left-side impact. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Sedan; Three Kids Hurt▸Sep 1 - Southbound ambulance driver hit the left rear of an eastbound sedan at Schenectady and Dean in Brooklyn. Five in the car were hurt, including a baby, a 10-year-old, and a teen. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A southbound ambulance driver hit an eastbound sedan at Schenectady Ave and Dean St in Brooklyn. The ambulance’s front end struck the sedan’s left rear quarter. The sedan driver, 34, was injured. Four sedan passengers were injured: a woman, 34; a boy, 14; a girl, 10; and a 1-year-old boy. Reported injuries included head trauma, whiplash, a bruise, and an arm injury. The ambulance driver and an ambulance passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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SUV right turn strikes southbound cyclist▸Aug 23 - A southbound SUV turned right on Utica and hit a southbound cyclist at Pacific. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. The report flags failure to yield. Brooklyn morning. Sirens. Asphalt and fear.
According to the police report, a 2016 Chevy SUV traveling south on Utica Ave made a right turn at Pacific St and struck a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured and reported pain and shock. The SUV driver is listed with Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist’s line also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor, but the turning driver’s failure to yield comes first. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, noted as Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist). The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 77th Precinct, collision ID 4838006.
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Left-turning sedan strikes bicyclist▸Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Driver backing hits scooter on New York Ave▸Sep 11 - A driver backed on New York Ave near Atlantic. He hit a man on a standing scooter going north. The rider was ejected and hurt, with a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
At New York Ave and Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn, a driver backing a vehicle south collided with a 48-year-old man riding a standing scooter north. The rider was ejected and injured, with a reported fracture and dislocation, and he was conscious. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Records show the backing driver made contact at the vehicle's center rear, while the scooter took impact to the center front. The data identify only one injured person: the scooter rider.
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Driver hits cyclist at Buffalo Avenue, Prospect Place▸Sep 8 - Westbound driver hit a northbound cyclist at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place at 6:02 a.m. The man went down. He was hurt. Police cited “Other Vehicular” by the driver.
A driver in a Toyota sedan traveled west. A bicyclist traveled north. Both went straight. They collided at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place in Brooklyn at 6:02 a.m. The 38-year-old man on the bike was injured with abrasions and was conscious. The 66-year-old woman driving was not reported injured. Damage was recorded to the bike's right rear and the car's front center. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the driver. The report also listed “Other Vehicular” for the bicyclist and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” at the crash level.
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Atlantic Ave right-turn crash injures moped rider▸Sep 2 - Two drivers turned right on Atlantic at Bedford. They collided. A 29-year-old moped rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
A sedan driver and a moped rider collided while turning right on Atlantic Avenue at Bedford Place in Brooklyn. The crash injured the 29-year-old moped rider. He was ejected and conscious, with a contusion to his lower leg. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and making right turns." The sedan showed right-front damage. The moped showed left-side impact. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Sedan; Three Kids Hurt▸Sep 1 - Southbound ambulance driver hit the left rear of an eastbound sedan at Schenectady and Dean in Brooklyn. Five in the car were hurt, including a baby, a 10-year-old, and a teen. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A southbound ambulance driver hit an eastbound sedan at Schenectady Ave and Dean St in Brooklyn. The ambulance’s front end struck the sedan’s left rear quarter. The sedan driver, 34, was injured. Four sedan passengers were injured: a woman, 34; a boy, 14; a girl, 10; and a 1-year-old boy. Reported injuries included head trauma, whiplash, a bruise, and an arm injury. The ambulance driver and an ambulance passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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SUV right turn strikes southbound cyclist▸Aug 23 - A southbound SUV turned right on Utica and hit a southbound cyclist at Pacific. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. The report flags failure to yield. Brooklyn morning. Sirens. Asphalt and fear.
According to the police report, a 2016 Chevy SUV traveling south on Utica Ave made a right turn at Pacific St and struck a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured and reported pain and shock. The SUV driver is listed with Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist’s line also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor, but the turning driver’s failure to yield comes first. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, noted as Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist). The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 77th Precinct, collision ID 4838006.
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Left-turning sedan strikes bicyclist▸Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 11 - A driver backed on New York Ave near Atlantic. He hit a man on a standing scooter going north. The rider was ejected and hurt, with a fracture and dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
At New York Ave and Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn, a driver backing a vehicle south collided with a 48-year-old man riding a standing scooter north. The rider was ejected and injured, with a reported fracture and dislocation, and he was conscious. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Records show the backing driver made contact at the vehicle's center rear, while the scooter took impact to the center front. The data identify only one injured person: the scooter rider.
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Driver hits cyclist at Buffalo Avenue, Prospect Place▸Sep 8 - Westbound driver hit a northbound cyclist at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place at 6:02 a.m. The man went down. He was hurt. Police cited “Other Vehicular” by the driver.
A driver in a Toyota sedan traveled west. A bicyclist traveled north. Both went straight. They collided at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place in Brooklyn at 6:02 a.m. The 38-year-old man on the bike was injured with abrasions and was conscious. The 66-year-old woman driving was not reported injured. Damage was recorded to the bike's right rear and the car's front center. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the driver. The report also listed “Other Vehicular” for the bicyclist and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” at the crash level.
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Atlantic Ave right-turn crash injures moped rider▸Sep 2 - Two drivers turned right on Atlantic at Bedford. They collided. A 29-year-old moped rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
A sedan driver and a moped rider collided while turning right on Atlantic Avenue at Bedford Place in Brooklyn. The crash injured the 29-year-old moped rider. He was ejected and conscious, with a contusion to his lower leg. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and making right turns." The sedan showed right-front damage. The moped showed left-side impact. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Sedan; Three Kids Hurt▸Sep 1 - Southbound ambulance driver hit the left rear of an eastbound sedan at Schenectady and Dean in Brooklyn. Five in the car were hurt, including a baby, a 10-year-old, and a teen. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A southbound ambulance driver hit an eastbound sedan at Schenectady Ave and Dean St in Brooklyn. The ambulance’s front end struck the sedan’s left rear quarter. The sedan driver, 34, was injured. Four sedan passengers were injured: a woman, 34; a boy, 14; a girl, 10; and a 1-year-old boy. Reported injuries included head trauma, whiplash, a bruise, and an arm injury. The ambulance driver and an ambulance passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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SUV right turn strikes southbound cyclist▸Aug 23 - A southbound SUV turned right on Utica and hit a southbound cyclist at Pacific. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. The report flags failure to yield. Brooklyn morning. Sirens. Asphalt and fear.
According to the police report, a 2016 Chevy SUV traveling south on Utica Ave made a right turn at Pacific St and struck a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured and reported pain and shock. The SUV driver is listed with Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist’s line also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor, but the turning driver’s failure to yield comes first. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, noted as Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist). The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 77th Precinct, collision ID 4838006.
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Left-turning sedan strikes bicyclist▸Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 8 - Westbound driver hit a northbound cyclist at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place at 6:02 a.m. The man went down. He was hurt. Police cited “Other Vehicular” by the driver.
A driver in a Toyota sedan traveled west. A bicyclist traveled north. Both went straight. They collided at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place in Brooklyn at 6:02 a.m. The 38-year-old man on the bike was injured with abrasions and was conscious. The 66-year-old woman driving was not reported injured. Damage was recorded to the bike's right rear and the car's front center. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the driver. The report also listed “Other Vehicular” for the bicyclist and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” at the crash level.
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Atlantic Ave right-turn crash injures moped rider▸Sep 2 - Two drivers turned right on Atlantic at Bedford. They collided. A 29-year-old moped rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
A sedan driver and a moped rider collided while turning right on Atlantic Avenue at Bedford Place in Brooklyn. The crash injured the 29-year-old moped rider. He was ejected and conscious, with a contusion to his lower leg. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and making right turns." The sedan showed right-front damage. The moped showed left-side impact. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Sedan; Three Kids Hurt▸Sep 1 - Southbound ambulance driver hit the left rear of an eastbound sedan at Schenectady and Dean in Brooklyn. Five in the car were hurt, including a baby, a 10-year-old, and a teen. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A southbound ambulance driver hit an eastbound sedan at Schenectady Ave and Dean St in Brooklyn. The ambulance’s front end struck the sedan’s left rear quarter. The sedan driver, 34, was injured. Four sedan passengers were injured: a woman, 34; a boy, 14; a girl, 10; and a 1-year-old boy. Reported injuries included head trauma, whiplash, a bruise, and an arm injury. The ambulance driver and an ambulance passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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SUV right turn strikes southbound cyclist▸Aug 23 - A southbound SUV turned right on Utica and hit a southbound cyclist at Pacific. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. The report flags failure to yield. Brooklyn morning. Sirens. Asphalt and fear.
According to the police report, a 2016 Chevy SUV traveling south on Utica Ave made a right turn at Pacific St and struck a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured and reported pain and shock. The SUV driver is listed with Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist’s line also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor, but the turning driver’s failure to yield comes first. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, noted as Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist). The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 77th Precinct, collision ID 4838006.
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Left-turning sedan strikes bicyclist▸Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 2 - Two drivers turned right on Atlantic at Bedford. They collided. A 29-year-old moped rider was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
A sedan driver and a moped rider collided while turning right on Atlantic Avenue at Bedford Place in Brooklyn. The crash injured the 29-year-old moped rider. He was ejected and conscious, with a contusion to his lower leg. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west and making right turns." The sedan showed right-front damage. The moped showed left-side impact. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
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Ambulance Driver Hits Sedan; Three Kids Hurt▸Sep 1 - Southbound ambulance driver hit the left rear of an eastbound sedan at Schenectady and Dean in Brooklyn. Five in the car were hurt, including a baby, a 10-year-old, and a teen. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A southbound ambulance driver hit an eastbound sedan at Schenectady Ave and Dean St in Brooklyn. The ambulance’s front end struck the sedan’s left rear quarter. The sedan driver, 34, was injured. Four sedan passengers were injured: a woman, 34; a boy, 14; a girl, 10; and a 1-year-old boy. Reported injuries included head trauma, whiplash, a bruise, and an arm injury. The ambulance driver and an ambulance passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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SUV right turn strikes southbound cyclist▸Aug 23 - A southbound SUV turned right on Utica and hit a southbound cyclist at Pacific. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. The report flags failure to yield. Brooklyn morning. Sirens. Asphalt and fear.
According to the police report, a 2016 Chevy SUV traveling south on Utica Ave made a right turn at Pacific St and struck a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured and reported pain and shock. The SUV driver is listed with Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist’s line also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor, but the turning driver’s failure to yield comes first. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, noted as Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist). The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 77th Precinct, collision ID 4838006.
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Left-turning sedan strikes bicyclist▸Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 1 - Southbound ambulance driver hit the left rear of an eastbound sedan at Schenectady and Dean in Brooklyn. Five in the car were hurt, including a baby, a 10-year-old, and a teen. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A southbound ambulance driver hit an eastbound sedan at Schenectady Ave and Dean St in Brooklyn. The ambulance’s front end struck the sedan’s left rear quarter. The sedan driver, 34, was injured. Four sedan passengers were injured: a woman, 34; a boy, 14; a girl, 10; and a 1-year-old boy. Reported injuries included head trauma, whiplash, a bruise, and an arm injury. The ambulance driver and an ambulance passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by both drivers. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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SUV right turn strikes southbound cyclist▸Aug 23 - A southbound SUV turned right on Utica and hit a southbound cyclist at Pacific. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. The report flags failure to yield. Brooklyn morning. Sirens. Asphalt and fear.
According to the police report, a 2016 Chevy SUV traveling south on Utica Ave made a right turn at Pacific St and struck a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured and reported pain and shock. The SUV driver is listed with Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist’s line also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor, but the turning driver’s failure to yield comes first. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, noted as Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist). The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 77th Precinct, collision ID 4838006.
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Left-turning sedan strikes bicyclist▸Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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SUV right turn strikes southbound cyclist▸Aug 23 - A southbound SUV turned right on Utica and hit a southbound cyclist at Pacific. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. The report flags failure to yield. Brooklyn morning. Sirens. Asphalt and fear.
According to the police report, a 2016 Chevy SUV traveling south on Utica Ave made a right turn at Pacific St and struck a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured and reported pain and shock. The SUV driver is listed with Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist’s line also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor, but the turning driver’s failure to yield comes first. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, noted as Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist). The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 77th Precinct, collision ID 4838006.
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Left-turning sedan strikes bicyclist▸Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 23 - A southbound SUV turned right on Utica and hit a southbound cyclist at Pacific. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. The report flags failure to yield. Brooklyn morning. Sirens. Asphalt and fear.
According to the police report, a 2016 Chevy SUV traveling south on Utica Ave made a right turn at Pacific St and struck a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured and reported pain and shock. The SUV driver is listed with Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The bicyclist’s line also lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor, but the turning driver’s failure to yield comes first. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, noted as Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist). The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 77th Precinct, collision ID 4838006.
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Left-turning sedan strikes bicyclist▸Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 20 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on Atlantic and hit a cyclist. The rider went down and was hurt. The report flags driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. Sirens after the screech. The bike’s front left crumpled.
A cyclist riding east on Atlantic Avenue collided with a left-turning 2006 Lincoln sedan at Buffalo Avenue. The bicyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma and shock. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn; the bike was going straight. These actions and the noted distraction point to driver error. The bicycle showed damage to the left front, consistent with an impact from a turning car’s right-front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist beyond “Unspecified.”
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Sedan strikes moped at Pacific and Rochester▸Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 19 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound moped at Pacific and Rochester. The moped took the blow. The car’s front left crumpled. One person was injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed the rider, again.
A Honda sedan traveling west on Pacific Street collided with a northbound JIAJU moped at Rochester Avenue. The moped was struck at the center front; the car showed damage to the left front quarter. One person was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits at the core of this crash. No other contributing factors for the moped were listed. The layout at this junction put a small rider against a larger vehicle, and the impact tells the story: the moped absorbed the hit while the sedan kept going straight ahead.
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Westbound Van Hits Southbound Sedan▸Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 18 - A westbound van hit a southbound sedan at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Bed-Stuy. Metal tore. Three people were injured: the sedan driver and two passengers. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.
Two vehicles collided at Utica Ave and Pacific St in Brooklyn. A westbound van struck a southbound sedan. Three people were hurt: the 26-year-old male driver of the sedan and two passengers (a 25-year-old male and a 29-year-old female) with arm and leg injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for each. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the driver errors for both operators. The sedan sustained left-side damage; the van sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Left-turn driver hits northbound sedan passengers▸Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 17 - A left-turning sedan cut across a northbound sedan at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn. Two passengers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
Two sedans collided at St. Marks Ave and New York Ave in Brooklyn after one driver made a left turn across the path of a northbound vehicle. Two passengers were hurt: a 26-year-old woman with head pain and a 63-year-old woman who complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The left-turning vehicle showed right-front bumper damage; the northbound car showed left-front damage. Police listed driver inattention as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.
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Pickup Driver Turns Right, Hits Teen Scooter▸Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 16 - A pickup driver turned right and hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave. The teen suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. The pickup driver was uninjured. Police listed no specific contributing factors.
The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn on Atlantic Ave at Albany Ave and struck a 16-year-old male riding a motorized scooter traveling east. The teen sustained knee and lower-leg trauma and was in shock. The pickup driver was reported uninjured. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for all parties. The pickup’s point of impact was the right front bumper and the scooter showed front-end impact. Police data recorded no specific driver violations, and the report cited no helmet or signal factors.
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Rear-end crash injures 66-year-old passenger on Franklin▸Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 8 - A southbound driver hit the back of a car at Franklin and St. Marks in Brooklyn. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and noted pedestrian error/confusion.
At Franklin Avenue and St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, two southbound drivers crashed when one driver hit the back of the car ahead. A 66-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 33-year-old driver was also hurt, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor. Both drivers were going straight before impact, and damage was recorded to the rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Bergen▸Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 1 - The driver of a sedan turned left and hit a northbound cyclist on Bergen Street. The 38-year-old rider was partially ejected and injured in the knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield.
A sedan turning left on Bergen Street struck a northbound cyclist who was riding straight. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey and was the only occupant. Police recorded the cyclist in shock. The helmet worn by the cyclist is noted in the report. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's center front end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupant.
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Distracted Driver Turns Right, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 29 - A distracted driver turned right on Albany Avenue and hit a 45-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and abrasions. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 45-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck when the driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV made a right turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The driver, listed as licensed and the sole occupant, was not injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other contributing factors or vehicle damage were recorded.
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Cyclist Hurt in Solo Rochester Avenue Crash▸Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 28 - A 24-year-old cyclist was hurt on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place. He hit pavement. Abrasions to knee and foot. No other parties listed.
A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Rochester Avenue at St Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered abrasions to his knee and foot and was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles or persons were listed. The rider was traveling straight ahead. The bicycle showed no damage, and the report noted no point of impact. Police recorded no driver errors and no contributing factors. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11213.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23