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

A sedan driver making a U-turn collided with an oncoming sedan traveling east. The impact trapped and injured the U-turning driver, causing neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn at 8:05 AM near 65th Street. A 38-year-old male driver, operating a 2022 Acura sedan, was making a U-turn westbound when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the center front end of an eastbound sedan. The impact caused damage to both vehicles, including the left rear quarter panel of the Acura. The U-turning driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The police report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with another vehicle. The driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors in the Brooklyn crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM near 6408 Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The unlicensed driver of a 2023 Toyota SUV was making a left turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, resulting in a collision. The driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple vehicles were involved, but the primary cause was the unlicensed driver’s failure to yield while turning left. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An intoxicated driver with a permit license struck a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The sedan's right front bumper hit the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, enduring shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver with a permit license was involved in a crash at 9:00 AM in Brooklyn. The driver was operating a 2014 sedan traveling east when he collided with a parked 2022 SUV. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper against the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor twice, indicating impairment played a critical role. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock at the scene. The report does not cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver's alcohol impairment and loss of control as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:49 AM on Bay Ridge Parkway near 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2018 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man died behind the wheel on 82nd Street. His sedan crashed into a parked Toyota. The front end crumpled. He wore no seatbelt. Metal folded, and the street fell silent. He never stepped out. The impact ended everything.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man driving a sedan on 82nd Street crashed into the rear of a parked Toyota. The report states the sedan 'slammed into the back of a parked Toyota.' The front end of the sedan folded in, trapping the driver inside. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the narrative. The crash resulted in the apparent death of the driver, who 'never got out.' The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors are explicitly cited in the available data. The parked Toyota was unoccupied at the time of the collision. The report does not mention any actions by other road users or any additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Bay Ridge Parkway. The e-bike driver, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2021 Buick sedan was making a right turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 64-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, leaving him semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the e-bike's center front end, indicating the sedan driver failed to yield or properly observe the e-bike. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors were attributed to his actions. The sedan driver was licensed in Ohio, while the e-bike operator was unlicensed. This collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a parked sedan on slippery pavement in Brooklyn. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The collision damaged both vehicles’ bumpers, highlighting risks from inattention and road conditions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:10 a.m. A 39-year-old male driver of a sedan was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, alongside slippery pavement. The sedan was parked and struck in the rear center, while the SUV, traveling north, hit the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. Both vehicles sustained damage. The driver of the sedan was not using any safety equipment. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and hazardous road conditions, without any noted fault or contributing behavior from other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike traveling south struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive, colliding with the pedestrian crossing without signal or crosswalk guidance.

According to the police report, a male e-bike driver traveling south on 62 Street in Brooklyn struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near 8 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals and was not fully attentive. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge truck turned left on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck a 52-year-old woman head-on. She died beneath the streetlight. The crash left blood on the asphalt and silence in the street.

According to the police report, a Dodge truck making a left turn on Bay Ridge Avenue near 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 52-year-old woman standing in the roadway. The impact was direct, hitting her with the center front end of the vehicle. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, licensed in New York, was operating a 2019 Dodge truck and was the sole occupant. The police narrative states, 'The driver was distracted.' No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions are cited in the report. The fatal collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV collided on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV was turning left. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist was injured after colliding with a 2019 SUV making a left turn on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle with its left front bumper while the motorcycle was traveling straight east. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV reversed on 76th Street. Its bumper struck an 83-year-old woman standing in the road. She fell. She died there. The driver did not see her. The street was empty. No crosswalk nearby. Silence followed.

An 83-year-old woman was killed near 1326 76th Street in Brooklyn when a 2007 Honda SUV backed west and struck her legs. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck her legs. She collapsed, silent. The driver did not see.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her lower body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained no damage. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention, especially when reversing in areas without marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV hit his e-bike on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike’s left rear bumper and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fort Hamilton Parkway involving a 2008 SUV traveling north and an e-bike traveling west. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left rear bumper, impacting the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. There is no mention of the bicyclist’s actions contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle impacted the left side doors while parked. The man was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2017 SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and the point of impact was the left side doors. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted. The crash involved a single SUV and one pedestrian, with no other vehicles or occupants involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, struck her outside a crosswalk. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The vehicle’s front center end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The driver, operating a 2011 Toyota SUV, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the cyclist’s left side while turning right. The boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old bicyclist was injured when a 2024 SUV made a right turn and struck the bike on its left side doors in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but the crash was caused by the driver’s failure to yield. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and left side doors of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 65 Street in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. A 78-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 65 Street near 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 78-year-old male rear passenger was injured with neck pain and whiplash, despite wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the turning maneuver likely caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles westbound. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both sedans. No ejections or fatalities were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman on an unlicensed e-scooter suffered knee and lower leg injuries in Brooklyn. The crash happened on 65 Street near 9 Avenue. She was not ejected but experienced shock and minor bleeding. The scooter’s right side was damaged.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver on an unlicensed e-scooter was injured in a crash on 65 Street in Brooklyn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The e-scooter was traveling east and impacted at the right front quarter panel, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users operating motorized devices without proper licensing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious after the crash, crossing outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling south on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The collision occurred when the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was conscious following the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man was struck by a BMW sedan in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered bruises and an elbow injury but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2022 BMW sedan traveling southbound. The driver was going straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact and suffered contusions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a 19-year-old riding an Arrow e-bike on 73rd Street near 13th Avenue. The teen was thrown, crushed, and left unconscious. The SUV’s front end bore the mark. The street fell silent around broken bones and twisted metal.

A 19-year-old riding an Arrow e-bike was hit by a BMW SUV on 73rd Street near 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen was thrown from his bike, crushed, and found unconscious with injuries across his entire body. The SUV’s center front end showed damage from the impact. The report lists the bicyclist as helmetless and ejected. No specific driver errors are named in the data. The crash left the street marked by silence and injury, with the vulnerable road user bearing the full force of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15