Borough Park Bleeds: City Inaction Turns Streets Into Killing Fields

A 52-year-old woman crossing New Utrecht Avenue with the signal suffered bruises and arm injuries after an e-scooter collision. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash highlights risks posed by micromobility vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:42 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by an e-scooter. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian, nor does it cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The collision involved an unoccupied e-scooter vehicle type classified as a moped. The incident underscores the potential dangers posed by e-scooters to pedestrians even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV entering a parked position collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 13th Avenue at 18:50. A 2011 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was entering a parked position traveling south when it struck a bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or bicyclist, but the collision during the SUV’s maneuver to park indicates driver error in vehicle positioning. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy suffered severe leg fractures after a sedan traveling north hit him as he stepped out from behind a parked vehicle. The impact crushed the car’s front center, leaving the child injured and conscious on a Brooklyn street.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured at 17:44 in Brooklyn near 5713 12 Ave. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when a northbound 2014 Honda sedan struck him with its center front end. The boy sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan was traveling straight ahead before impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were listed, but the collision occurred as the pedestrian emerged from a parked vehicle’s blind spot, a known systemic hazard. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the child or note any victim behaviors as causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a one-year-old boy on 59th Street in Brooklyn. The child lay motionless, head bloodied, body crushed. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. The street fell silent. Emergency crews found the boy unconscious, his injuries severe.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on 59th Street at 12th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a one-year-old boy. The incident occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The narrative states, 'No crosswalk. No cry. He lay still on the pavement, head bloodied, body crushed. The bumper bore the mark.' The child suffered crush injuries to the head and was found unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no details on specific driver errors, but the facts remain: a young pedestrian was struck and gravely injured by a driver proceeding straight ahead in a large vehicle. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was injured crossing near a stopped school bus in Brooklyn. The bus, traveling south on 16 Avenue, struck him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured while going to or from a stopped school bus on 16 Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:25. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead southbound when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors explicitly. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. The data highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles in school zones and the vulnerability of young pedestrians near stopped buses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old bicyclist suffered chest contusions after an SUV making a right turn hit him on 50th Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front bumper. The cyclist was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 50th Street in Brooklyn at 14:39. An 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound was struck on the left front quarter panel of his bike by a 2024 Mazda SUV making a right turn eastbound. The SUV's right front bumper sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered chest contusions and was reported in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the SUV's turn, indicating a failure to yield or inadequate awareness of the bicyclist's presence. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling west in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The crash exposed critical dangers from driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2025 Honda SUV in Brooklyn at 18 Avenue. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New Jersey, was making a left turn while the bicyclist was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist, who was not wearing any safety equipment, sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers failing to yield or properly observe vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at 36th Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian center front. The victim reported pain and nausea, underscoring the crash’s brutal impact.

According to the police report, at 4:40 AM in Brooklyn near 1249 36th Street, a sedan traveling northeast struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a high-impact collision with the pedestrian. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the primary cause remains the driver's failure to yield. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 53 Street as one started from parking and the other traveled northeast. The impact hit the right side doors of the moving vehicle. One driver suffered injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 53 Street at 9:56 AM involving two SUVs traveling northeast. One vehicle, a 2020 Audi SUV, was going straight ahead when it was struck on the right side doors. The other vehicle, a 1995 GMC SUV, was starting from parking. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Audi. The Audi driver, a 38-year-old male, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV making a U-turn struck a northbound e-scooter on 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered upper leg injuries. Police cite improper lane usage by the SUV as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 16 Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:30 p.m. A 2023 Honda SUV was making a U-turn southbound when it collided head-on with a northbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in a complaint of pain or nausea and shock. The report identifies the SUV driver's error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating a failure to yield or safely execute the U-turn maneuver. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors from the victim were cited. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front ends, confirming the direct collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jaguar sedan blasted through the intersection at 59th Street and 10th Avenue. Its front end struck a four-year-old boy in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on the blacktop. The driver kept going, leaving the child semiconscious and bleeding.

According to the police report, a Jaguar sedan traveling west on 59th Street at 10th Avenue disregarded traffic control and ran a red light. The vehicle's center front end struck a four-year-old boy who was in the crosswalk at the intersection. The child suffered severe abdominal injuries and was found semiconscious, bleeding heavily on the roadway. The report states the driver continued straight after the impact. The primary contributing factor cited is 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals, as documented in the police narrative and data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions after an SUV made a right turn into his path on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:14 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Ford SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, struck a 37-year-old male e-bike rider who was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver judgment or control. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the right turn maneuver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn was hit by an eastbound e-scooter. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm, leaving her in shock. The vehicle’s center front end bore damage from the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 1241 42 Street at 12:25 a.m. A 14-year-old female pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when she was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The scooter, operated by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian errors or safety equipment use. The collision highlights the dangers posed by e-scooter operators failing to avoid pedestrians crossing outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy suffered upper arm abrasions when an SUV hit him at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The boy remained conscious but injured, highlighting dangers at urban crossings.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 15 Avenue and 59 Street in Brooklyn around 10:05 p.m. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was a 2022 SUV traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey. The SUV's center front end was the point of impact, causing damage to the vehicle. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The collision underscores the risks pedestrians face at intersections when struck by vehicles traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider traveling north on 15 Avenue was ejected and left unconscious with a severe shoulder injury. The rider suffered internal complaints and upper arm trauma. The crash caused damage to the bike’s right front bumper, indicating a front-end impact.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-bike rider was involved in a crash on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:50. The rider was ejected from the bike and rendered unconscious with a serious shoulder and upper arm injury. The report lists the injury severity as level 3 and notes internal complaints. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead northbound when the collision occurred, with the point of impact at the center front end of the bike, causing damage to the right front bumper. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, but the ejection and injury severity highlight the violent nature of the crash. No safety equipment was worn by the rider. No pedestrian or other vehicle involvement is indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a bus made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The bus impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a bus traveling northeast on 14 Avenue made a right turn and struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near 53 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus's center front end collided with her. She sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the bus's turning maneuver. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles making turns in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a bicycle struck him on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and remained conscious. The bike hit him head-on, causing serious arm injuries.

According to the police report, a bicycle traveling west on 13 Avenue struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as a severe injury (level 3). He remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors related to the bicyclist or pedestrian. The pedestrian's location off the roadway and the bike's straight travel suggest a collision outside an intersection. The report does not indicate any helmet use or crossing signal involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with facial abrasions during a collision on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and the cyclist traveling straight southbound. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 18:16. A male bicyclist, age 29, riding southbound was struck on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn westbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes no damage to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision involved a vehicle turning left across the cyclist’s path, indicating a failure to yield or improper left turn as the driver error. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck her left side, causing contusions and lower leg injuries. The bicyclist was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:30 on 12 Avenue, Brooklyn. A 32-year-old female bicyclist riding south was ejected after a side impact to her left side doors. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). She was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The involved car was parked and sustained no damage. The bicyclist was the only injured party, and no blame is assigned to her in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered moderate burns and leg injuries after an SUV made a right turn and hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The impact struck the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn traveling west in Brooklyn near 55 Street. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the SUV struck her with its center front end, causing moderate burns and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors but notes the pedestrian's crossing was outside a designated crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing outside intersections, emphasizing driver responsibility in such maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15