Bensonhurst Bleeds: When Will City Hall Stop the Killing?

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The lead SUV stopped in traffic, followed closely by two SUVs and a sedan. The rear driver suffered neck injuries from the impact, highlighting dangers of tailgating in congested traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 3:15 p.m. Three vehicles traveling north were involved: two SUVs and one sedan. The lead SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its rear, followed by the sedan hitting the second SUV. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the drivers behind. The injured party was the 43-year-old male driver of the second SUV, who suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision points were the center back ends of the first two SUVs and the center front end of the sedan. This chain-reaction crash underscores the risks of insufficient following distance in stop-and-go traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A GMC SUV struck a moped turning on 80th Street near 20th Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was hurled to the pavement, bleeding and torn, left conscious under the harsh streetlight. Metal, flesh, and asphalt collided in Brooklyn’s night.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV collided with a moped at 80th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:50. The moped rider, age 52, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations across the body but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative states, 'A GMC SUV struck a turning moped. The rider, 52, was thrown hard to the pavement. He lay conscious, helmeted, bleeding, torn across the body beneath the cold white glare of the streetlight.' Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as a key cause. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary focus remains on the unsafe actions that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old man was injured when a sedan traveling south struck him outside an intersection. The impact caused bruising and upper leg injury. The driver passed too closely and displayed aggressive driving, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and upper leg injury and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance, described as "Passing Too Closely," and notes "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian’s actions were recorded as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no victim fault is indicated. The driver’s errors in passing too closely and aggressive behavior created the conditions for this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A convertible and an SUV collided on 17 Ave in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles impacted front bumpers. The crash caused serious injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, at 15:25 on 17 Ave in Brooklyn, a BMW convertible traveling west and a Chevrolet SUV traveling north collided, impacting their left and right front bumpers respectively. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision involved two vehicles going straight ahead, indicating a failure in vehicle interaction or right-of-way management. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained, highlighting the serious consequences of vehicle collisions in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck turned right at 72nd Street and 21st Avenue, striking a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She lay unconscious, head split, limbs crushed. The driver, distracted, failed to yield. Blood pooled on Brooklyn pavement.

According to the police report, a pickup truck made a right turn at the corner of 72nd Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The report states she suffered severe head trauma and crush injuries to her limbs, and was found unconscious on the pavement. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New York, was operating a Pennsylvania-registered pickup and was reportedly looking elsewhere at the moment of impact. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal, as noted in the report. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and pay attention at crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries when an SUV made a right turn and struck her as she emerged from in front of a parked vehicle on W 6 St in Brooklyn. The impact hit the SUV’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, at 3:47 PM on W 6 St in Brooklyn, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling south made a right turn and struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the SUV’s left front bumper made contact. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the right turn maneuver. This crash underscores the risks posed by vehicle turns near parked cars, where pedestrians can be obscured and vulnerable to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a 25-year-old man crossing 20 Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:27 on 20 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the collision highlights a driver error in yielding to a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 21 Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred late at night.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on 21 Ave in Brooklyn collided at 21:45. The rear vehicle, a 2015 Honda with a female licensed driver, struck the center back end of the front 2006 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the rear vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the rear vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 20 Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and shock. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision and serious injury to the bicyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:19 on 20 Ave in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling west struck a northbound bicyclist with its left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries and shock, with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike had damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi driver without a license ignored traffic controls on 14 Ave in Brooklyn, colliding with a sedan and parked vehicles. The crash injured a front-seat passenger with neck whiplash. The impact damaged multiple vehicles, exposing systemic risks from driver negligence.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:08 AM on 14 Ave in Brooklyn. The unlicensed taxi driver was traveling east and failed to obey traffic control, a contributing factor explicitly cited in the report. This driver struck a sedan going south and collided with parked vehicles, including another taxi and an SUV. The front passenger in the sedan, a 30-year-old male, suffered neck injuries classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report notes the passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage included the taxi's center front end, the sedan's left front bumper, and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers disregarding traffic controls, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Lexus SUV making a right turn struck a northbound Ford sedan parked on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:40 on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2010 Lexus SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a right turn, collided with a 2012 Ford sedan that was parked and facing north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 1:33 a.m. One driver, backing unsafely, struck the other vehicle traveling straight. The backing driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe backing as primary causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 1935 76th Street at 1:33 a.m. Two sedans traveling east collided. One driver was backing unsafely and struck the center back end of his vehicle against the center front end of the other sedan, which was going straight ahead. The driver performing the unsafe backing was a 32-year-old male occupant, who was conscious but injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision and resulting injury highlight the dangers of driver error, specifically unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving, without any indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a Jeep making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling south on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights critical driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by a westbound sedan on 23 Ave in Brooklyn. The impact to his head caused contusions and bruises. The driver’s vehicle hit the boy with the left front bumper, damaging the car’s front end.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a sedan traveling westbound on 23 Ave in Brooklyn at 17:15. The boy was playing in the roadway when the sedan’s left front bumper struck him, resulting in head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian’s presence in the roadway away from an intersection indicates a hazardous situation. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim fault or helmet use was noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicles encountering pedestrians in unexpected locations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old bicyclist suffered a concussion and head injury when an SUV hit him head-on on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened after the driver disregarded traffic controls and was inattentive, demolishing the bike and severely injuring the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:36 a.m. on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 61-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a southbound SUV at the center front end, resulting in a severe head injury and concussion. The bicyclist was conscious but injured and not ejected from his bike, which was demolished on impact. The report cites the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic controls and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as disregarding traffic signals and distracted driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A passenger suffered neck injuries in a Brooklyn crash involving a sedan and a flat rack truck. The collision occurred as vehicles traveled east and west, with driver errors including passing too closely and reacting to uninvolved vehicles contributing to the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:35 AM in Brooklyn near 86th Street. A flat rack truck traveling east and a sedan traveling west collided, with impact points on the left front quarter panel of the flat rack and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors. A 28-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The passenger was seated in the right rear position and was not using any safety equipment. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the passenger. The drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were both traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan executing a U-turn struck a parked SUV on 18 Ave in Brooklyn. Two young male occupants in the sedan were ejected and suffered serious injuries including head trauma and shoulder wounds. Driver inexperience and distraction were cited by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 AM on 18 Ave near Bay Ridge Pkwy in Brooklyn. A 2008 sedan, driven by an 18-year-old male with a valid NY license, was making a U-turn when it collided with a parked 2023 SUV. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left side doors of the SUV. The sedan’s driver and a 17-year-old male passenger were both ejected from the vehicle, sustaining serious injuries including head trauma and upper arm wounds. Both occupants were reported in shock with whiplash complaints. The report identifies driver inattention/distraction and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers making complex maneuvers near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after a collision on 84 Street. The bike's front end and another vehicle's right front bumper were damaged. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:15 on 84 Street involving a bicyclist traveling south and another unspecified vehicle traveling west. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was injured with a head contusion and remained conscious throughout the incident. The bike sustained damage to the right front bumper, indicating impact at the center front end. The other vehicle was impacted on its right front bumper. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. No helmet use or victim behavior was cited as contributing. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver making a U-turn struck an SUV on Bay Ridge Parkway. The sedan’s right rear bumper hit the SUV’s left front. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered back injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:58 on Bay Ridge Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV both traveling west. The sedan driver was making a U-turn when the collision happened, impacting the right rear bumper of the sedan with the left front bumper of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the SUV driver. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being rear-ended by a sedan on 64 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the collision. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound; no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on 64 Street near 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling eastbound struck the rear of a moped also traveling eastbound. The moped driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained no damage. The sedan driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in rear-end crashes involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14