Feb 18 - An 89-year-old woman suffered chest injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The impact damaged the vehicle's front center. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling southeast on Fort Hamilton Parkway was making a left turn when it struck an 89-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver contributing factors explicitly noted. The driver’s action of making a left turn led to the collision, highlighting the systemic dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.

• BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18

Feb 13 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 12 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 12 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 8 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 5 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Feb 4 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jan 31 - 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 2025-11-09

Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.

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

Jan 24 - 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 2025-11-09

Jan 16 - 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

Jan 12 - 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 2025-11-09

Jan 7 - 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 2025-11-09

Jan 7 - 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 2025-11-09

Jan 1 - 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