Borough Park Bleeds: City Inaction Turns Streets Into Killing Fields

A 15-year-old boy was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan made a right turn, hitting the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The boy suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at the intersection of 12 Avenue and 52 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian on its right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and the contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No safety equipment or helmet was noted for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north struck an e-bike going west on 60 Street. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The rider was conscious but bruised. The SUV sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after a collision with a northbound SUV on 60 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from the vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front quarter panel, damaging its center front end. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. The collision caused serious injury but the rider remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man crossed Fort Hamilton Parkway. An SUV struck him in the crosswalk. His skull was crushed. Two cars rolled on. The man died where he fell. Brooklyn pavement kept his silence.

A 46-year-old pedestrian was killed on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 37th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing against the signal when a southbound SUV struck him, crushing his skull. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The man suffered fatal head injuries. Two vehicles were involved, both traveling south. The police report states, 'A southbound SUV crushed his skull beneath its frame. Two cars kept moving. Only the man stopped. Forever.' The data highlights driver inattention as a key factor in this deadly crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passed improperly and hit the left side doors of a northbound bus in Brooklyn. The bus driver, 53, suffered a facial abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The motorcycle showed no damage. Driver error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north attempted an improper passing maneuver and collided with the left side doors of a northbound bus on 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bus driver, a 53-year-old man, sustained a facial abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The motorcycle driver’s license status is unknown, and the motorcycle showed no damage. The police identified 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bus driver was unhelmeted but no helmet factor was listed. The crash caused injury to the bus driver only.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 83-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 59 Street with the signal in Brooklyn. The vehicle made a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a hip and upper leg abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 59 Street and New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's left turn. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal indicates no fault on her part. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after colliding with a stopped SUV. The bike struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The crash involved driver confusion and pedestrian/bicyclist error.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a Toyota SUV stopped in traffic on 45 Street in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the bicyclist’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was stopped in traffic, and the bicyclist was going straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when navigating around stopped vehicles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female e-bike rider making a left turn struck the front of a northbound SUV on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered back contusions and bruises. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female e-bike rider was making a left turn when she collided with a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike's left front bumper hit the SUV's center front end. The cyclist sustained back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed male struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The sedan driver was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the collision. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The SUV was damaged at the center back end, and the sedan sustained front-end damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inattentive drivers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and failed to yield. The cyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The crash left the bike damaged and the rider in shock.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2015 SUV making a left turn on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, holding a permit license, failed to yield while turning left, colliding with the cyclist traveling straight eastbound. The bike sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused shock and injury severity rated at level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old female bicyclist was injured when her e-bike struck the left side of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries. The driver of the e-bike was unlicensed. The SUV was stationary at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn when an e-bike traveling east struck the left side doors of a parked SUV. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old female passenger on the e-bike, sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The SUV was parked and had damage on its left side doors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed, which is a critical factor in the crash. Both contributing factors for the bicyclist are unspecified. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operation and collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The bike struck the center back end of the SUV. The bicyclist suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female bicyclist traveling west was struck at the center back end of a westbound SUV in Brooklyn near 53rd Street. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV showed no damage and was driven by a licensed male driver. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment status was confirmed for the bicyclist. The bicyclist was the only occupant of the bike, and the SUV had one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 54 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. One driver failed to heed traffic controls and was distracted. Vehicles struck front bumpers. Both drivers conscious and restrained. Crash caused serious trauma without ejection.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 54 Street in Brooklyn. The female driver making a left turn was inattentive and disregarded traffic control, contributing to the crash. Both drivers, a 43-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man, were injured with whiplash and whole-body trauma but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The impact occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the vehicle occupants without ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash on 39 Street. The SUV hit the bike’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2019 Ford SUV on 39 Street. The collision occurred when the SUV, traveling east, impacted the bike’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Keep Right." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bike rider was unlicensed and also traveling straight ahead. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike’s right rear quarter panel was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. One driver suffered elbow and arm injuries, reporting pain and nausea. Vehicles struck front and rear panels. The crash happened in the early morning hours.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The crash occurred as both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. One driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with elbow and lower arm pain and reported nausea. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Vehicle damage included the right front bumper and center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on 12 Avenue shortly after midnight. Both vehicles were parked before impact. One driver showed signs of alcohol involvement and incoherence. Obstruction and debris contributed to the collision. Damage was limited to front bumpers. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 12 Avenue around 12:10 a.m. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. The driver involved was a 43-year-old male who was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and obstruction or debris as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. No occupants were ejected, and injury severity was unspecified. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the dangers posed by environmental hazards and impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turned right. A cyclist rode straight. The bus struck him. His helmet cracked. He was crushed beneath the wheels. He died on the street. The crash left no room for escape.

A fatal crash unfolded on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 41st Street in Brooklyn. A bus turned right while a man on a bike rode straight. According to the police report, 'the front panel struck him. His helmet cracked. His body broke. He was crushed beneath the wheels. He died there, age 44.' The cyclist suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body and was ejected from his bike. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No driver errors were specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The motorcycle and a sedan collided head-on while both traveled east. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The sedan had left-side damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided in Brooklyn near 50 Street. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, with the motorcycle impacting the sedan's left side doors. The motorcycle suffered center front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported among the sedan's five occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a pickup truck collided at 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash involved driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and a pickup truck traveling south collided at 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the sedan, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan was impacted on the left front bumper, while the pickup truck sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 52 Street with the signal. The vehicle made a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on 52 Street made a right turn and struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male passenger on an e-bike was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The sedan struck the bike’s front end. Driver inattention caused the crash. The passenger was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 26-year-old male passenger on the e-bike was ejected and sustained head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The sedan, traveling south, struck the center front end of the e-bike, which was also traveling south. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged. The injured passenger remained conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15