Five Dead, Still No Action: Crown Heights Pays the Price for City Neglect

A 20-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely, causing abrasions and injury to the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on President Street in Brooklyn struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but enough to cause injury. The pedestrian was conscious and did not contribute to the crash. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and spatial awareness as the primary causes of harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bedford Ave in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s left rear bumper. The front driver suffered a head injury and whiplash, remaining conscious. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on Bedford Ave in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front sedan, damaging its left rear bumper. The front vehicle’s driver, a 30-year-old male, sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were male; the rear driver held a permit license, while the front driver was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and driver error in maintaining safe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old driver suffered full-body injuries after a collision on Washington Ave. The crash involved a pick-up truck making a left turn and a sedan traveling straight. Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Washington Ave near Eastern Pkwy in Brooklyn at 3:00 PM. A pick-up truck was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling southbound. The 19-year-old sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, both attributed to the sedan driver. The pick-up truck driver was licensed and traveling northbound. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right front bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to yield in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn. The impact fractured and dislocated her knee and lower leg. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Troy Ave and Carroll St in Brooklyn around 7 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Toyota sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg, classified as a serious injury. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the center front end. The driver, a licensed female from New York, failed to yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street, directly causing the collision and the victim's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver caused a rear-end collision on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 36-year-old female passenger, who suffered head trauma and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound when the crash occurred, highlighting driver inattention as the key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A Ford pick-up truck and a Honda sedan, both traveling westbound, collided with impact at the center back end of the vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The injured party was a 36-year-old female occupant seated as the right rear passenger in the sedan. She sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive driving in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Washington Ave were struck by a sedan making a left turn. Both suffered serious injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision without visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan traveling west on Washington Ave was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians at the intersection. Both pedestrians, a 62-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, were crossing with the signal but were injured, suffering back and full-body injuries respectively, and were in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage to the vehicle, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrians were not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield at intersections, resulting in serious harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman suffered a concussion and full-body injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Eastern Parkway. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:54 on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 39-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when a 2013 Toyota sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver caused a collision on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans and an SUV were involved. A 76-year-old driver suffered facial contusions. The crash highlights dangers of driver inattention in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:12 AM on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 76-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial contusions and bruising. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicles had impact damage at their center back ends and front ends, indicating a chain reaction collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a moped traveling straight on Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the collision’s impact and damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. A 2023 Tesla sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a 2023 ZNEN moped traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the moped’s center front end, indicating a direct side collision. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the sedan’s part. The moped driver was licensed but was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds in busy Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van turning right struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The woman suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at a busy intersection on Crown Street.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Chevrolet van, traveling southeast and making a right turn on Crown Street in Brooklyn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper struck her. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The van showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No victim behavior was listed as contributing to the crash. This incident highlights a driver error in yielding that directly caused harm to a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered serious back injuries after a distracted driver hit him at an intersection on Rogers Avenue. The impact came from the vehicle's center front end as it traveled southbound. The victim was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:47 AM on Rogers Avenue near Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered back injuries, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and a state of shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury when a sedan struck her at an intersection on Empire Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Empire Boulevard struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severe, including fracture and dislocation, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was going straight ahead prior to the crash. This incident highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and unsafe speed, as central causes of the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver traveling east struck the rear of a sedan also heading east on Utica Avenue. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and bruising. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision caused by driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:27 on Utica Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Honda sedan, both traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan's driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention and control. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two passengers in the sedan, a child and an elderly woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved alcohol and following too closely, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 16:16. A taxi traveling east rear-ended a sedan also going east. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision by following too closely and was involved with alcohol. Two injured occupants in the sedan—a 5-year-old boy and a 69-year-old woman—suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected but were not using safety equipment. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the taxi. The report highlights driver errors as the cause without attributing fault to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Empire Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and pain. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:54 PM on Empire Boulevard near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 15-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock and complaining of pain or nausea. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi improperly passing collided with an e-scooter on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old e-scooter driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash highlights dangerous lane usage and driver errors in late-night traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:46 a.m. in Brooklyn on Kingston Avenue. A taxi, traveling north and attempting to pass another vehicle, struck the center front end of an e-scooter also traveling north. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper hitting the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver's failure to maintain proper lane discipline. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman was injured crossing Utica Avenue with the signal when a northbound sedan failed to yield. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused a right front bumper impact. The pedestrian suffered contusions and hip injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Utica Avenue at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a northbound 2020 Ford sedan. The vehicle’s right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian, who sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision occurred around 12:20 a.m. in Brooklyn’s 35th council district, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three occupants, including a driver and two passengers. Limited visibility contributed to the crash, causing contusions and abrasions without ejections or loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:39 on Eastern Parkway near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west making a right turn, the other going straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. Three occupants were injured: a 41-year-old female driver with back contusions, a 10-year-old front passenger with abrasions, and a 12-year-old rear passenger with bruises. All were conscious and not ejected. Driver errors related to limited sightlines were central to the crash, with no victim behaviors noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring three men. The impact involved a moving vehicle striking a parked car’s rear. Injuries included shoulder bruises and whiplash. Driver errors remain unspecified, with one occupant losing consciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 on Washington Avenue, Brooklyn. A 2017 Volkswagen sedan traveling north struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Nissan sedan. The impact point was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the rear of the parked vehicle. Three male occupants were injured: a 15-year-old front passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions and lost consciousness; a 37-year-old driver and a 29-year-old driver both sustained whiplash injuries. All occupants were conscious after the crash and used lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor for the passenger but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers held valid licenses. The collision involved a moving vehicle striking a parked vehicle, highlighting risks posed by stationary cars on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. Three female passengers in the sedan suffered chest and neck contusions. The crash happened at 7:40 p.m. Driver error involved following too closely, causing blunt injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 p.m. on Empire Boulevard near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 SUV traveling east rear-ended a 2008 sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Three female occupants in the sedan, aged 47, 59, and 72, sustained contusions and bruises to their neck and chest areas. None were ejected and all remained conscious. The 72-year-old front passenger was using a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision caused blunt force injuries consistent with a rear-end impact, emphasizing the danger of tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15