Bay Ridge Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

A distracted SUV driver struck a bicyclist traveling north on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist sustained a bruised elbow and lower arm injuries. The impact occurred at the bike’s left front and the SUV’s right front bumper, causing serious harm without ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:17 on 5 Avenue near Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2025 Jaguar SUV traveling north struck him. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were noted. The SUV had no occupants at the time, and the driver’s license status was not reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old pedestrian suffered a back contusion after an e-bike struck him on Bay Ridge Avenue. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The child was conscious but injured, caught outside the roadway amid confusion, police report states.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured by an eastbound e-bike traveling straight ahead on Bay Ridge Avenue at 10 p.m. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. The child sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-bike operator as a contributing factor, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' related to the child. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision. The e-bike showed no damage after the crash. This incident highlights driver error in yielding and the vulnerability of young pedestrians in traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan’s front bumper slammed into a 43-year-old cyclist on Belt Parkway. The man was ejected, suffering fatal head trauma. He died alone in the darkness, the highway silent but for the hum of passing cars.

A 43-year-old man riding a bike westbound on Belt Parkway was killed when a sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma, dying at the scene before dawn. The narrative states, 'A 43-year-old man on a bike, no helmet, struck by a sedan’s front bumper. Ejected. Head trauma. He died there in the dark, alone, the road lit only by headlights and the hush before dawn.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' are cited in the data. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears after the description of the collision and is not listed as a contributing factor. The impact and fatality underscore the lethal consequences when cars and vulnerable road users collide on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man crossed Bay Ridge Avenue. A northbound Honda SUV hit him with its right front bumper. His body broke on metal. The street stayed quiet. He did not rise. The crash ended one life in Brooklyn’s dark.

A 74-year-old man was killed while crossing Bay Ridge Avenue near Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:56 p.m. when a northbound Honda SUV struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report states, 'A 74-year-old man stepped into the dark against the light. A northbound Honda SUV struck him with its right front bumper. His body broke against metal. The street stayed quiet. He did not rise.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The pedestrian was noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but no driver errors or additional contributing factors were cited by police. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a marked crosswalk on 91 Street and Colonial Road. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 91 Street struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk near Colonial Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision highlights critical driver failures in yielding and maintaining attention at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a northbound bicyclist going straight on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and was injured but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage despite striking the bike’s front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:10 on 86 Street near 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2019 Infiniti sedan, traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, sustained a head contusion and was injured but conscious. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors but notes the sedan was executing a left turn, a maneuver often associated with failure to yield to straight-moving traffic. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not assign blame to the bicyclist or note any victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male motorcyclist suffered severe lower leg injuries in a violent solo crash on Belt Parkway. The helmeted rider remained conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations. The motorcycle was demolished at the center front end, indicating a high-impact collision.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcyclist was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 12:23. The rider was the sole occupant of the motorcycle, which was traveling west going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The motorcycle sustained demolition damage at the center front end. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered fractures, distortions, and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the violent impact forces involved in single-vehicle motorcycle collisions and the severe injuries riders can sustain even when helmeted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, resulting in serious hip and upper leg injuries to the cyclist. The sedan struck the bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 86 Street near 7 Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:30 PM involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain focus. The sedan, traveling south, struck the bike’s left front bumper while the bicyclist was traveling northeast. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south collided with a parked SUV facing north on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash resulted from the motorcyclist reacting to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:42 on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle traveling south struck the right side doors of a parked 2024 SUV facing north. The motorcycle rider, a 34-year-old man, was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the motorcyclist's response to another vehicle not involved in the collision led to the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time, and the impact damaged the center front end of the SUV and the right side doors of the motorcycle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the motorcycle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on Ovington Avenue. The sedan’s female driver and a female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by the truck driver following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 on Ovington Avenue when a 2019 box truck traveling west rear-ended a 1994 sedan also traveling west. The point of impact was the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver and a 37-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries and whiplash, both conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor for the box truck driver. Both injured occupants were inside the sedan, with no mention of victim behavior contributing to the crash. The truck driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the rear of the truck and front of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old motorcyclist struck a dump truck’s rear on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Ejected, helmeted, crushed, he died on the asphalt. The truck rolled on. The crash left head trauma and silence under the sun.

A fatal collision unfolded on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when a 24-year-old motorcyclist, traveling east, crashed into the back of a dump truck, according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist was 'ejected' and suffered 'head trauma' and 'crush injuries.' He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The dump truck sustained damage to its center back end, while the motorcycle was damaged at the center front. According to the police report, the motorcyclist died at the scene. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed for the dump truck. The report details a violent, high-speed impact and its deadly aftermath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after a collision with a sedan on 84 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 84 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a 17-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was riding westbound and the sedan northbound, both traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was injured but not ejected. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist but highlights the driver’s failure to obey traffic controls and maintain attention as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway late at night. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving fueled the crash. A 26-year-old driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Airbags deployed, but abrasions and trauma marked the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:43 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The driver of one sedan, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and abrasions but was conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed in New York and was involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash. The point of impact was the center front ends of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. Airbags deployed and lap belts were used, but the severity of the impact caused significant injury. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and aggressive behavior behind the wheel on a major expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound motorcycle on 5 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged in the impact. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2012 Mazda sedan was making a left turn on 5 Avenue when it collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The motorcycle’s front center end was damaged, while the sedan’s left side doors bore the impact marks on the left front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct attribution of fault or driver error such as failure to yield. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male motorbike driver suffered severe knee and lower leg injuries in a Belt Parkway crash. The motorbike struck an object or vehicle front-center. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorbike driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 7:00 AM. The motorbike, a 2024 KAWK-MCL, was traveling west going straight ahead when it sustained damage to the center front end, indicating impact at the front center. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet, but suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct evidence of driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle. The focus remains on the motorbike's front-end collision and resulting injuries to the driver, with no mention of victim fault or other road users involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north on Ridge Boulevard collided with a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight north when his motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan driver. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. A female driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles showed front bumper damage. The crash involved a left-turning vehicle striking a straight-moving SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:13 on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old female driver of a 2016 Honda SUV traveling north was struck on the right front bumper by a 2012 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The Toyota's left front bumper sustained damage. The female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the Toyota SUV's left turn as the critical pre-crash action. Both vehicles were occupied by two people each, and both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision's impact and resulting injuries underscore the dangers posed by turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Belt Parkway. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers, highlighting driver inattention as the key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 1:30 AM involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The BMW sedan struck the Kia sedan, impacting the center front end and left rear bumper respectively. One driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The injury severity was rated as level 3, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both vehicles were damaged on their front and rear quarters. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no other factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15