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

Two cyclists crashed head-on on Union Street. Both were traveling east. The 60-year-old bicyclist suffered a head contusion. The e-bike showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the collision. No helmets were worn. Injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Union Street involving a bike and an e-bike, both traveling east. The 60-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. The e-bike rider was not reported injured. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the e-bike showed no damage. The injured rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Franklin Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Union Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when an SUV traveling south struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The vehicle involved was a 2024 Toyota SUV with damage to its center front end. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man was injured when a sedan backing unsafely struck him near Sullivan Place in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old man, was also injured but restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely collided with a 66-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway near 77 Sullivan Place, Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old man wearing a lap belt, suffered chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The pedestrian was injured outside the roadway and was not at an intersection. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan pulling out from parking on Nostrand Avenue was struck on its right front bumper by an SUV traveling south. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV showed no damage. Failure to yield contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle was hit by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was starting from a parking position when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The SUV struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel but sustained no damage. The sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way," indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the sedan. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Brooklyn Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the moped driver for disregarding traffic control and failing to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest on Brooklyn Avenue struck a 10-year-old pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The moped showed no damage, and the pedestrian was not at fault. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls and failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Troy Avenue. Two rear passengers in the taxi suffered back contusions and shock. The taxi driver was inattentive and followed too closely. Both injured passengers wore lap belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Troy Avenue rear-ended another vehicle going straight ahead. Two male rear passengers in the taxi, ages 37 and 46, were injured with back contusions and experienced shock. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi sustained damage to its center back end, while the other vehicle was hit on its left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A scooter rider suffered a head injury in a collision with an SUV on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was distracted. The scooter driver was incoherent after the crash. Both vehicles struck front to front. The scooter rider was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male scooter driver was injured in a crash with a 2018 SUV on Eastern Parkway near Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter rider sustained a head injury and was incoherent after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling east and the scooter rider north when their vehicles collided front to front. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl was struck while crossing Utica Avenue with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The girl suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Union Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the collision occurred. The driver, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs and two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered facial contusions. Both drivers were distracted. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn involving two SUVs and two sedans all traveling eastbound. The crash injured a 19-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat of a sedan. She sustained facial contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers involved. The point of impact included left rear and center back ends of vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious throughout.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man was struck while crossing Schenectady Avenue with the signal. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The vehicle involved is unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the report.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Schenectady Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. The report does not indicate any driver errors or other contributing factors. No safety equipment or other conditions were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sped east on Eastern Parkway. The driver lost focus. Metal smashed. The driver’s leg crushed. Two passengers hurt. Rain slicked the road. Three injured. The night echoed with the sound of steel.

A BMW sedan crashed on Eastern Parkway near Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 24-year-old driver became distracted and lost control. The car struck an object, crushing the driver’s leg. Two passengers were also injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left side doors took the brunt of the impact. All three occupants were hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left three people injured inside the car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man was hit while crossing Schenectady Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Schenectady Avenue. The 49-year-old male was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not cited for any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn late at night. A 37-year-old female driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. Airbag deployed. No ejection. No visible complaints. Shock reported. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway near Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:49 p.m. The 37-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries. She was not ejected from the vehicle, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The female driver was in shock but had no visible complaints. One sedan was traveling north, the other south, both were parked before the crash. Damage occurred to the center front end and right side doors of the vehicles. No other persons were injured or involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after an SUV struck him on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 8:44 p.m. The driver showed inattention and disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Franklin Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The 26-year-old male bicyclist sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including inattention and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist’s contributing factor was pedestrian/bicyclist confusion, but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the center back end of the e-bike. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The crash highlights driver distraction and failure to obey traffic signals as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an SUV at Nostrand and Crown. Metal twisted. A 56-year-old man, trapped behind the wheel, died with crushed legs. Traffic control was ignored. The street did not stop. The crash left silence and broken glass in Brooklyn.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Crown Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan slammed into a sport utility vehicle. The impact trapped a 56-year-old male driver behind the wheel. He suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. The report states, 'Traffic control was ignored. The street did not stop.' The official contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No evidence in the report suggests any error or fault by the victim. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Lexus sedan’s left rear quarter panel at Sullivan Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way amid limited view conditions. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Sullivan Place in Brooklyn involving a 2006 Ford SUV traveling north and a 2002 Lexus sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. Both drivers, a 49-year-old woman in the sedan and a 40-year-old man in the SUV, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists contributing factors including 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The SUV driver’s failure to yield and limited visibility were key errors leading to the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s front end and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a left turn on Montgomery Street. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The impact damaged the taxi's left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest on Montgomery Street made a left turn and struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The taxi's left front quarter panel was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Toyota taxi. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a tractor truck collided on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling south when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a tractor truck, both traveling south. The sedan’s front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver’s lane use error led to the crash. The tractor truck struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its center back end. No ejections occurred. The driver of the sedan was licensed and female; the truck driver was licensed and male. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after his SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a box truck. The crash occurred near Kingston Avenue. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn near 333 Kingston Avenue involving a 2020 Toyota SUV and a box truck. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV struck the box truck on its right rear quarter panel, damaging the left side doors of the SUV. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash highlights driver errors leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue late at night. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police found alcohol involvement. Impact hit left side doors of one car and front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed men. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Utica Avenue at 11:25 p.m. One driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash involved a southbound Audi struck on its left side doors by a northbound Nissan making a left turn. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York and Tennessee. The driver errors include failure to yield while making a left turn and alcohol involvement. The injured occupant was the driver of the Audi. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15