Borough Park Bleeds: City Inaction Turns Streets Into Killing Fields

A 43-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling westbound on 61 Street near 11 Avenue in Brooklyn. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor by the sedan driver, who was licensed and driving straight ahead. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, injuring the pedestrian's elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in abrasions. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and located at the intersection. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report. The driver’s failure to yield created a hazardous situation that led to the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by an eastbound SUV at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact but serious harm to the child.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 16 Avenue and 59 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The vehicle sustained no damage, suggesting a low-speed collision. The report does not list any driver contributing factors or violations such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the potential for injury from vehicle impacts without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on on 38th Street near 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver, 19, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:27 on 38th Street near 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs, traveling north and west respectively, collided front to front. Both drivers were licensed males operating their vehicles straight ahead. The 19-year-old driver of the northbound SUV was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both SUVs, indicating a direct collision. The report highlights the dangers of SUV-on-SUV crashes in Brooklyn's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a left front bumper impact, injuring the child’s head and causing abrasions. The victim remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:02 on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. A 12-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with inattention and distraction cited as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasions but remained conscious. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver inattention without listing any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old e-scooter rider was injured and ejected after an SUV made a right turn and struck him on the right side. The rider suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights driver errors in turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:12 in Brooklyn on 38th Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway. A 2023 Ford SUV was making a right turn traveling west when it struck a 16-year-old male riding an e-scooter straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The rider was ejected from the scooter, suffered facial abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the rider but notes unspecified contributing factors for the rider. The driver's action of making a right turn into the path of the e-scooter was the critical error leading to the collision and injury. This incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. Both victims, a woman and an infant, suffered whiplash and lower body injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield and inexperience as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection of 52 Street and 17 Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. A male driver operating a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn when he failed to yield right-of-way to two pedestrians crossing with the signal. The pedestrians, a 40-year-old woman and an infant, were both injured, sustaining whiplash and bodily injuries to the knee, lower leg, foot, and entire body. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The victims were conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 41-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The impact injured her upper arm and shoulder, leaving her in shock. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:44 on 51st Street near 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. A vehicle traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing center front end damage. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury and was reported in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver in Brooklyn suffered facial injuries after a front-end collision. The crash occurred on McDonald Avenue late at night. The driver experienced shock and pain, with airbags deployed. Police cite unspecified contributing factors in the incident.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:16. The vehicle, a 2007 Lexus sedan traveling north and going straight ahead, sustained center front-end damage from the impact. The driver was not ejected but suffered facial injuries and was in shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. Airbags deployed during the crash. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors, indicating driver error or other causes were noted but not detailed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights risks related to driver actions and vehicle control on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after a northbound SUV struck her on 54th Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the vehicle's center front end. Despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments, especially to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury on McDonald Avenue. The crash involved unsafe speed, causing significant damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was unconscious and internally injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver operating a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling northbound on McDonald Avenue when the crash occurred at 16:03. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and internal injuries. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's unsafe speed as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 44 Street struck a bicyclist going east at Fort Hamilton Parkway. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cite driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on 44 Street collided with a bicyclist traveling east at the intersection with Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's front center end struck the bike's front center end while both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior or helmet use, were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a severe neck fracture when struck by a left-turning SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The driver’s failure to yield caused a violent impact, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:55 AM on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a Hummer SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a severe neck injury described as a distorted fracture and dislocation, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report notes no contributing factors from the pedestrian, indicating the driver’s failure to yield during the left turn as the critical error leading to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact, highlighting the violent nature of the crash caused by the driver’s maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving her bruised but conscious. The driver’s turning maneuver led to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 SUV, traveling north, made a left turn and struck her at the intersection near 5506 15 Ave in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, positioned at the intersection, when the vehicle’s left front bumper impacted her lower body, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report identifies the pre-crash action as 'Making Left Turn' and the point of impact as the 'Left Front Bumper.' No contributing factors were specified for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision resulted directly from the vehicle’s turning maneuver. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a parked Toyota SUV on 36th Street in Brooklyn. The BMW driver suffered a head injury and incoherence, with alcohol involvement cited. The impact damaged the front quarter panels of both vehicles, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 on 36th Street in Brooklyn. A BMW SUV, traveling northeast and going straight ahead, collided with a parked Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the parked vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the moving BMW. The BMW driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The BMW driver was licensed in New York. There is no indication of victim fault, as the collision involved a moving vehicle striking a stationary one. The damage to both vehicles was limited to the front quarter panels. This crash underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man crossing with the signal was hit by a southbound vehicle making a left turn on 11 Ave in Brooklyn. The impact caused head injuries and abrasions. Driver inattention was cited as the sole contributing factor.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Ave and 58 St in Brooklyn at 17:55. The 66-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling southbound made a left turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus during the maneuver. No other contributing factors, including pedestrian behavior, were noted. The crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, especially during turning movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn SUV driver backing unsafely collided with a sedan, injuring the sedan’s female driver. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. The driver remained conscious but suffered significant trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 52nd Street at 22:59. A 2018 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was backing unsafely when it struck a 2014 Ford sedan, driven by a licensed 25-year-old female. Both vehicles were initially parked. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper hitting the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV on 45th Street in Brooklyn. The impact caused facial abrasions. The driver’s inattention was cited as the sole contributing factor in the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Buick SUV traveling north on 45th Street in Brooklyn struck her at the intersection with Fort Hamilton Parkway around 8:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure of the driver to maintain focus. No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not listed as a factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15