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

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on 85 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s left side hit the SUV’s right rear bumper. The female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Driver distraction was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver in a 2014 sedan was traveling south on 85 Street when she collided with a parked 2022 SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the SUV’s right rear bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The parked SUV was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing into a parked position struck a stopped bicyclist on 63 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 41-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver failed to back safely and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan was entering a parked position on 63 Street in Brooklyn when it backed unsafely into a stopped bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan showed no damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the danger of inattentive backing maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman on an e-scooter was struck on her left front quarter panel by a sedan traveling east on Bay Ridge Parkway. She suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The sedan hit the scooter’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan, both traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with wounds to her elbow and lower arm, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the scooter and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver struck a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The rider hit the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel, suffering facial contusions. The scooter’s front end was damaged. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a parked station wagon/SUV on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling south and attempting to pass when it struck the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver, who was unlicensed, sustained facial contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s unlicensed status and the pre-crash action of passing. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan drifted south on 14th Avenue. It slammed into three parked cars. Metal tore. A 49-year-old woman inside the moving car died. The street fell silent. No one else was hurt. The crash left wreckage and grief.

A sedan traveling south on 14th Avenue in Brooklyn struck three parked vehicles. According to the police report, 'A southbound sedan veered into parked cars. Metal screamed. A 49-year-old woman inside did not survive.' The crash killed the woman, who was the only occupant of the moving vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The three parked vehicles were unoccupied. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver dead at the scene. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn while crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver made a right turn with limited view. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV made a right turn in Brooklyn near 6402 9 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver's limited visibility. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg but was conscious after the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not indicate any pedestrian error or helmet use. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The impact injured her head, causing bruising. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. The driver was traveling straight south when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 SUV struck her on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling straight south when the vehicle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with contusions and remained conscious. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road conditions and vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV crashed on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver suffered an elbow injury and minor bleeding. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. No one was ejected from the cars.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. A parked BMW sedan was also damaged in the incident. No occupants were ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error for both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old e-bike rider suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on 73 Street near 12 Avenue. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front end. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock with bruises.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 73 Street collided with an eastbound e-bike at the intersection near 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old man, sustained head injuries and contusions but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the right front quarter panel, striking the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The rider was left in shock and injured, highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of a pick-up truck making a left turn on 6 Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male motorcyclist was injured when his Harley Davidson collided with a pick-up truck on 6 Avenue. The truck was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight east. The motorcyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The truck driver’s action of making a left turn intersected with the motorcycle’s path, causing the impact on the truck’s left front quarter panel and the motorcycle’s right front bumper. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan while making a right turn on 72 Street in Brooklyn. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 72 Street in Brooklyn involving a taxi and a sedan. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash happened as the sedan was making a right turn and the taxi was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel, damaging its left side doors. The police identified 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling south collided with a parked sedan on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on Fort Hamilton Parkway struck a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The sedan driver was not injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact, with damage to its left side doors. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on 76 Street in Brooklyn. A 38-year-old female driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of one SUV, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with a shoulder and upper arm contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The collision involved the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other, causing damage to the center front end and left side doors. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked SUV’s rear in Brooklyn. Two occupants in the sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west collided with the center back end of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver and front passenger, both in their early twenties, sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the SUV’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors that led to serious injuries for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl was injured crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. An SUV making a left turn struck her, impacting the center front end. Limited view contributed to the crash. She suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of 72 Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2015 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's center front end struck the pedestrian. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. Two men in the e-bike were injured, including the driver and a passenger. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel were damaged. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2011 Hyundai sedan traveling west on Fort Hamilton Parkway collided with a 2021 Fly Wing UFO e-bike traveling north. The e-bike carried three occupants, including a 40-year-old male driver and a 33-year-old female passenger, both injured with contusions and bruises. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel sustained damage. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain attention, resulting in a violent impact between motor vehicles and vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and a pickup truck collided head-on on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles were traveling north. Police cited aggressive driving as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Ridge Parkway involving a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling north. The moped driver, a 51-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists aggressive driving or road rage as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pickup truck was registered in Arizona and was a 2022 model. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and an e-bike collided head-on on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old female cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Police cited aggressive driving as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and an e-bike traveling north on Fort Hamilton Parkway collided head-on. The cyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck sustained damage to its center front end. The collision caused bodily injury to the cyclist, who remained conscious and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 38-year-old female bicyclist on 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan, parked and facing south, collided head-on with a westbound bicycle on 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was not ejected from her bike and wore no safety equipment. The sedan's front center end and the bike's front center end were damaged. No other driver errors or victim faults were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a box truck on 65 Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and disregarded traffic control as causes. The driver was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on 65 Street collided with a box truck also heading west. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The box truck was damaged on its right rear quarter panel, while the moped suffered front-end damage. The driver remained conscious despite the contusions and bruises. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15