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

A pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a moped struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The impact to the pedestrian's center front end caused bruising and moderate injury, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the moped's center front end, which also sustained damage. The report does not list any contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No driver errors such as failure to yield or other violations were explicitly cited in the report. The collision highlights the dangers vulnerable road users face even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bus struck a southbound garbage truck on Rochester Avenue. The bus driver, following too closely, hit the truck’s left front bumper. Seven bus occupants, including children, suffered whole-body injuries and shock, none ejected, all injured inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2024 bus traveling north on Rochester Avenue collided with a 2023 garbage truck traveling south. The bus driver, a 41-year-old woman, was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' which caused the collision. The point of impact was the bus’s left front bumper striking the truck, which sustained no damage. Seven bus occupants, including children aged 5 to 16, were injured with whole-body trauma and shock. None were ejected from the vehicle. All occupants were passengers except the driver. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor for the bus driver. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted. The crash occurred at 7:00 AM on Rochester Avenue, highlighting the dangers of tailgating in mixed vehicle traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered severe leg fractures after a northbound SUV, distracted and starting from parking, struck her as she exited the vehicle off intersection. The impact hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel, inflicting serious injury without victim fault.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus at a location not at an intersection in Brooklyn. The crash occurred around 3 p.m. The involved vehicle, a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling north, was starting from parking when it struck the pedestrian. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV, which sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to maintain attention led to this serious collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with a sedan on Eastern Parkway. A 59-year-old female passenger was injured. The driver was distracted. The impact was severe. The passenger was left in shock.

A taxi and a sedan collided on Eastern Parkway, resulting in injuries to a 59-year-old female passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' The passenger, seated in the left rear, suffered injuries to her entire body and was not ejected. No safety equipment was used. The driver of the taxi was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on Empire Boulevard. He was ejected and suffered a head injury. The driver was unlicensed and distracted.

A bicyclist, age 20, was injured when a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was attributed to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head contusion. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the incident. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist, but the focus remains on the driver's actions leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the right side doors of the other. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 32-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision involved the right front bumper of one vehicle striking the right side doors of the other. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles but only one occupant was injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman was hit on Nostrand Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and shock. The driver showed inattention or distraction. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the collision. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. There was no damage to the vehicle, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and fractured after a collision with an unlicensed sedan driver making a right turn. The crash happened on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The bicyclist wore a helmet but suffered severe whole-body injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver made a right turn and struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Improper Passing or Lane Usage. The sedan's left front bumper collided with the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was conscious but seriously injured. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to yield contributed directly to the crash. The bicyclist’s helmet was noted but did not prevent severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the rear of a vehicle on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. Seven passengers were aboard. A 63-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The bus driver was inattentive and following too closely. The impact damaged the bus's front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2014 STARC bus traveling northeast on Utica Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The bus driver was cited for driver inattention and following too closely. Seven passengers were on the bus. A 63-year-old female passenger in the bus was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea. The bus sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling east on Eastern Parkway. The moped driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Police cited driver inattention and disregard of traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Eastern Parkway made a left turn and collided with a moped going straight east. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Additionally, the sedan driver disregarded traffic control. The moped was struck on its center front end, while the sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV struck an object or vehicle head-on while making a right turn on Albany Avenue. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2004 Ford SUV was making a right turn on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided frontally. The front passenger, a 33-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV's center front end was damaged in the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and female. The crash occurred at 1:29 a.m. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the back of a USPS vehicle on Carroll Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 62, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling east at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a USPS truck on Carroll Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the USPS vehicle was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the USPS vehicle. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl suffered hip and upper leg injuries in a crash on Schenectady Avenue. The SUV changed lanes and struck the left rear bumper. The child, restrained in a child seat, was shocked and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling south on Schenectady Avenue changed lanes and impacted its left rear bumper. Inside the vehicle, a 4-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat, restrained by a child safety seat, was injured. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes,' indicating a driver error related to lane change. No contributing factors were noted for the victim or driver beyond this. The child was not ejected and was properly restrained. The crash highlights the dangers of lane changes and their impact on vulnerable passengers inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a parked SUV on Rogers Avenue. The right rear passenger in the sedan suffered facial injuries and whiplash. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was used.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's left rear quarter panel. A 27-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan sustained facial injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. No safety equipment was reported for the injured passenger. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan was backing up when it hit him. He suffered a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing outside a crosswalk on Crown Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2013 sedan backing eastward that struck the pedestrian at its center back end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. The collision highlights the dangers of inattentive driving during vehicle maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was hit by a westbound sedan on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was left in shock. The crash occurred outside an intersection in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2005 Honda sedan traveling westbound on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. The sedan impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injuries to her entire body and leaving her in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified ones. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No visible complaints were noted from the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Crown Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 63-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight collided at Crown Street in Brooklyn. The Nissan sedan, driven by a 63-year-old woman, was struck on the right side doors. The Toyota sedan hit the left front bumper and quarter panel. The female driver of the Nissan was injured, sustaining neck trauma and shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage primarily to the right side of one sedan and the left front of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old female bicyclist was injured on New York Avenue. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The driver was licensed and traveling north.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on New York Avenue struck a bicyclist going west. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The cyclist sustained injury severity level 3 but was not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman was hit by a southbound bus turning left on Schenectady Avenue. The bus failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Schenectady Avenue with the signal. The crash involved a 2013 Van omnibus making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. The bus carried nine occupants, and the driver held a valid New Jersey license. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV crashed head-to-rear on Eastern Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old woman, suffered back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and the rear of the SUV. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2010 sedan and a 2019 SUV collided on Eastern Parkway while both were traveling west. The sedan struck the rear of the SUV, damaging its center front end and the SUV’s center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured in the crash, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights a rear-end collision with driver errors noted as unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15