Borough Park Bleeds: City Inaction Turns Streets Into Killing Fields

A 70-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a van making a left turn in Brooklyn. The van driver failed to yield right-of-way and was unlicensed. The pedestrian suffered severe lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 70-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Ford van traveling east and making a left turn. The van's driver, a male occupant who was unlicensed, failed to yield the right-of-way, a key contributing factor cited in the report. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report also notes driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was not reported, indicating the impact was focused on the pedestrian. This incident highlights systemic dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge pickup truck hit a 67-year-old man head-on at 54th Street and 15th Avenue. The man died beneath the truck’s front end, his head broken, the vehicle’s lights casting harsh shadows over stillness.

A fatal collision occurred at the corner of 54th Street and 15th Avenue when a southbound Dodge pickup truck struck a 67-year-old man, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the truck hit him head-on. The man died at the scene, suffering severe head injuries beneath the vehicle’s front end. The police report lists the contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian as 'Unspecified.' The truck’s point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'his head broken, the truck’s lights shining down on stillness.' No specific driver errors are cited in the report, and no additional contributing factors are attributed to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist suffered a neck injury and concussion after colliding with a parked SUV that pulled into his path. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:19. A northbound bicyclist, 18 years old and male, was injured when a 2023 Acura SUV, also northbound but previously parked, struck him with its right front bumper. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist suffered a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain awareness, leading to the collision. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers pulling into active bike lanes or paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old moped driver suffered head abrasions after falling asleep while riding northeast on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was conscious but injured, hanging on the outside of the vehicle with no safety equipment. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was injured after falling asleep while traveling northeast on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:00 AM. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The rider was conscious but sustained head abrasions and was riding or hanging on the outside of the moped without any safety equipment. The vehicle, a 2022 Taizhou moped, showed no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The driver’s failure to stay alert led directly to the injury. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck another SUV traveling straight on 44 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway. The driver making the turn suffered hip and upper leg injuries, sustaining bruises. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:56 PM on 44 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. One SUV, a 2016 Nissan, was making a left turn southbound when it collided with a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The Nissan driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with contusions and hip-upper leg injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the turning maneuver as the pre-crash action leading to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of pedestrian involvement or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights driver errors and the violent impact of vehicle collisions in dense urban streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:28 on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2019 SUV traveling north and a 2014 sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan with its center front end, while the sedan impacted with its left front bumper. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver, indicating driver error but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles, underscoring the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle crashes in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with an SUV traveling west on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The impact struck the bike’s right front and the SUV’s right side doors. The teen remained conscious and was injured.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2019 Ford SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 16:39. The SUV was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the bicyclist on its right side doors. The bicyclist, also traveling west, was hit on the bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" twice as contributing factors, indicating errors on the bicyclist's part. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly according to the data. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The truck showed no damage, indicating a severe impact on the rider.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male operating an e-scooter was riding westbound when he collided with a parked 2023 Ford pick-up truck in Brooklyn near 1221 60 Street at 16:38. The rider was ejected from the scooter and sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The rider was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported. The pick-up truck was stationary before the crash and showed no damage on its left side doors, the point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the rider. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicle positioning and driver errors related to parked vehicles obstructing travel paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left on 18 Avenue struck an 11-year-old boy at an intersection in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, highlighting critical dangers at city crossings.

According to the police report, a 2018 Buick sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn around 6 p.m. when it struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The vehicle's left front bumper impacted the center front end of the car. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision, repeated twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, but no pedestrian actions or behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash exposes the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling northeast struck a 65-year-old male bicyclist also heading northeast on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe knee and lower leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan and a bicycle collided on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 13:50. Both were traveling northeast when the sedan impacted the bicyclist at the right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 65-year-old man, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The sedan driver was alone and the vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers bicyclists face even when traveling in the same direction as motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man suffered bruises and a lower arm injury after being struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The crash involved two SUVs traveling straight. The pedestrian remained conscious despite contusions and a serious elbow injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 48 Street near 14 Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:03 p.m. Two SUVs, one traveling east and the other south, collided. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old male, was injured with contusions and a lower arm bruise. The point of impact on the striking vehicle was the left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered an injury severity level of 3. Vehicle damage was limited to front-end impacts on both SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A two-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg bruises after a distracted, unlicensed bicyclist struck him near 14 Avenue and 56 Street in Brooklyn. The child was conscious and injured outside the roadway, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 21:41 in Brooklyn, an unlicensed male bicyclist traveling east on 14 Avenue struck a two-year-old pedestrian near 56 Street. The toddler, described as conscious with contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg, was located outside the roadway at the time of impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist's vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted and unlicensed vehicle operators to vulnerable pedestrians, especially young children.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV disregarded traffic control and failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a Brooklyn intersection as she crossed with the signal, leaving her injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 39th Street in Brooklyn at 9:57 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2006 Chevrolet SUV, traveling southeast and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The collision highlights driver error in failing to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury after a sedan struck her while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper, causing contusions and bruises. The child was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling west on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 5-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, and the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The child suffered a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the time of the report. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report lists unspecified contributing factors rather than any pedestrian fault. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited in the data. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed to young pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-bike rider traveling straight in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 in Brooklyn near 15 Avenue. A 2023 Acura sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a 2023 Jiajue e-bike traveling straight north. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan’s maneuver as the initiating action. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were noted. The collision demonstrates the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered a severe lower leg fracture and dislocation.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 60 Street and 11 Avenue in Brooklyn around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west went straight ahead and struck him at the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries including a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s failure to yield and disregard for traffic control directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg and hip injuries after a side impact collision. The crash occurred at 3:41 AM on 18 Avenue. The rider was semiconscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 18 Avenue was struck on its left side doors by another vehicle going straight east. The collision caused the 29-year-old male motorcyclist to be ejected from the motorcycle. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to the hip and upper leg, with injury severity rated at level 3. The motorcyclist was semiconscious upon emergency response and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash, with no explicit driver errors identified. The impact point on the motorcycle was the left side doors, and the other vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy suffered full-body bruises after stepping from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan struck him head-on while traveling east. The driver was licensed and went straight. The child was left in shock, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on 54th Street in Brooklyn at 18:22. The pedestrian suffered contusions and full-body injury, resulting in shock. The involved vehicle was a 2024 Mazda sedan traveling east, driven by a licensed male driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians emerging from behind parked cars, with driver actions central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle’s front center bore the impact, revealing driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:11 in Brooklyn on 47 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway. A 75-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a left turn. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield at intersections, directly leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection on Ditmas Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's center front end took the impact, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ditmas Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, which sustained damage consistent with the collision. The pedestrian, conscious at the scene, suffered a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm, classified as a moderate injury (severity 3). The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. However, the collision occurred during the vehicle's left turn maneuver, a common scenario for driver failure to yield to pedestrians. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15