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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.

• Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26

A sedan slammed front-first on McDonald Avenue. The driver, a 25-year-old woman, took the hit. Her face was bloodied. Shock set in. Airbags burst. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list driver error as unspecified.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck an object on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:16. She suffered facial injuries and shock. The vehicle, a 2007 Lexus, sustained center front-end damage. Airbags deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error or another cause, but does not detail specifics. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent risks drivers face and the dangers present on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Assembly bill A 2363 would force new licenses, tests, and insurance for low-speed electric vehicles. The bill aims to bring order to city streets. Sponsor: Simcha Eichenstein.

Assembly bill A 2363, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Filed January 16, 2025, it proposes 'new classes of vehicle driver's licenses for low velocity electric vehicles,' plus safety manuals, operator tests, and mandatory insurance in cities over one million. The bill also requires safety instruction in pre-licensing courses. Assembly Member Simcha Eichenstein (District 48) sponsors the measure. The bill's goal: regulate low-speed electric vehicles and set clear standards for operators. No formal safety analyst assessment yet.

• File A 2363, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.

NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.

• Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01

A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.

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 suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.

NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.

• Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18

A woman riding north on McDonald Ave crashed at unsafe speed. She was ejected, struck her head, and lay unconscious. The motorcycle’s right front was smashed. No other vehicles or people were involved.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old woman riding a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle northbound on McDonald Avenue crashed at 16:03. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The rider was ejected, suffered a severe head injury, and was found unconscious with internal injuries. The motorcycle’s right front quarter panel was heavily damaged, marking the impact point. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report attributes the crash solely to unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

BMW SUV struck parked Toyota on 36th Street. Driver suffered head injury, incoherent at scene. Police cite alcohol involvement. Impact crushed front quarter panels. Parked vehicle empty. System failed to stop impaired driving.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling northeast on 36th Street in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota SUV at 20:40. The BMW hit the left front quarter panel of the stationary Toyota, damaging both vehicles. The BMW driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. Police list alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The Toyota was unoccupied. The report does not indicate any fault by the parked vehicle. This crash highlights the danger of impaired driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle hit a 67-year-old man crossing New Utrecht Avenue with the signal. The impact shattered his leg. Police cite driver inattention. The street failed to protect the walker.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on New Utrecht Avenue struck a 67-year-old man as he crossed at 49th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor, cited twice. The motorcycle was going straight and hit the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and injured. No contributing behavior is listed for the pedestrian. This crash shows the danger distracted drivers pose to people crossing, even when signals are followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.

Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.

• Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04