The Blood Doesn’t Lie: Dyker Heights Demands Safer Streets Now

A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after being struck while playing in the roadway on 72 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway. The sedan involved showed no damage, and no driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured with a head contusion while playing in the roadway on 72 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The child was conscious at the scene and sustained a bruise to the head. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Chevrolet sedan traveling westbound, with one licensed male driver going straight ahead. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no point of impact damage, indicating a low-impact collision. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The pedestrian's contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The report focuses on the pedestrian playing in the roadway but does not assign fault or blame to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike struck a parked vehicle on Fort Hamilton Parkway, injuring the 46-year-old male rider. The crash caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cite other vehicular factors contributing to the impact and damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn around 2:55 p.m. The e-bike, traveling north, collided with a parked vehicle also facing north. The point of impact was the e-bike's right front quarter panel and the parked vehicle's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors beyond the bicyclist's control. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time. No driver license issues or victim fault were noted. This crash highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions and parked cars on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a 27-year-old woman riding an e-scooter northbound on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. Improper lane usage by the sedan caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 2017 Infiniti sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a northbound e-scooter rider. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was riding without safety equipment and sustained a head contusion and bruising. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to yield or properly navigate the lane during the turn. The e-scooter sustained no damage, and the rider was conscious and not ejected. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing on the sedan driver's lane usage error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a Brooklyn crash involving multiple parked vehicles. The collision, caused by unsafe speed, left the driver conscious and restrained. Impact concentrated on front and rear ends of several sedans clustered on 67th Street.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn at 8:00 AM involving multiple sedans. The driver, a 37-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved at least four sedans, with impacts at center front and back ends. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed. The injured driver was not ejected and was identified as the driver of one of the sedans. The vehicles were traveling east, with some parked and one going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The police data does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 65 Street and 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers disregarded traffic control, causing a violent impact. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, highlighting critical driver errors and distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 AM on 65 Street near 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided, one traveling north and the other west. Both drivers were cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The northbound BMW struck the right side doors of the westbound Toyota. The BMW driver, a 36-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the injured driver. Neither occupant was ejected. This crash underscores the dangers of ignoring traffic controls and driver distraction, which directly led to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 69-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured with contusions to the hip and upper leg after colliding with a parked sedan on 81 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered serious injuries from the impact to the vehicle's left side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on 81 Street in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected after colliding with the left side doors of a parked sedan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan was stationary before impact, indicating no evasive action by the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but this was not noted as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left side doors, while the bike showed no vehicle damage. No other driver actions or violations were documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling north. The victim suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 6-year-old girl suffered back abrasions after an SUV struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian while traveling northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The child remained conscious despite injuries.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The pedestrian, described as being in the roadway, sustained back abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was a 2024 SUV traveling northbound, driven by a licensed male driver. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV starting from parking struck a southbound box truck going straight on 64 Street. The impact hit the SUV’s front center and the truck’s left rear quarter panel. A female passenger suffered injuries amid driver distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 64 Street in Brooklyn at 13:40. A 2009 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was starting from parking, traveling north, when it collided with a 2017 box truck traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the truck’s left rear quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. A 32-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated as a right rear passenger and secured with a lap belt and harness, was injured and experienced shock. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior by the passenger. Vehicle damage was noted on both vehicles, highlighting the force of the collision. Driver errors, specifically inattention and distraction, were central to this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a northbound motorcycle in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered severe leg fractures. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the victim, causing serious injury. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside of a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as serious (level 3). The motorcycle's point of impact was the right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, only 'unspecified' factors for the pedestrian. No helmet or pedestrian signal use is noted as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by motorcycles to pedestrians crossing outside designated areas, with driver errors not explicitly cited in the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 77-year-old woman suffered full-body abrasions after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle's left front bumper bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Ridge Parkway and 12 Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:35 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV traveling west struck a northbound Toyota sedan on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage in the early morning crash.

According to the police report, at 2:12 AM on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west collided with a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or other contributing factors for either vehicle. The crash caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 4-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as a distracted SUV driver struck the vehicle’s right front bumper. The child, restrained in the middle rear seat, was injured despite proper child restraint use. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near Ovington Avenue at 15:35. A 2011 Honda SUV traveling west went straight ahead but impacted its right front bumper. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. A 4-year-old male occupant in the middle rear seat, restrained by a child restraint, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the child passenger. The injury severity was moderate, highlighting the risk posed by driver errors even when passengers are properly restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a vehicle struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, showed inexperience and distraction. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 8 Avenue near 67 Street in Brooklyn at 4:05 AM. A pedestrian, a 31-year-old female, was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report cites driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the driver’s license status and vehicle details were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 6-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV failed to yield and turned improperly at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck him, causing injury but no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling east on 68 Street in Brooklyn struck a 6-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with 13 Avenue at 8:25 a.m. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and turning maneuvers as the primary cause of injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old woman suffered a head injury after a vehicle disregarded traffic control and struck her at a marked crosswalk on Bay Ridge Parkway. The crash involved unsafe speed and impact to the vehicle's left front bumper, leaving the pedestrian concussed and injured.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Bay Ridge Parkway at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when she was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The vehicle, moving straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing a center front end damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious but suffered a concussion. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals and controlling vehicle speed. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14