Borough Park Bleeds: City Inaction Turns Streets Into Killing Fields

A 14-year-old boy was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 40 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 40 Street at an intersection with the signal. The sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Honda sedan. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after his SUV struck a parked SUV on 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver in a 2017 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with a parked SUV on 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Multiple SUVs were involved, including parked vehicles damaged at their rear and side panels. The collision point was the center front end of the moving SUV striking the center back end of the parked vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man was struck by a vehicle traveling south on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after a vehicle traveling south on 58th Street in Brooklyn failed to yield right-of-way. The 48-year-old man was not in the roadway but was struck nonetheless. He sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV was parked. The bike hit the SUV’s center front end. The boy suffered abrasions and whole-body injury. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after colliding with a parked SUV in Brooklyn near 60th Street. The bike struck the center front end of the SUV, causing damage to the bike but none to the vehicle. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The SUV was stationary at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male passenger on an e-bike was ejected and injured in a collision on 57 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved two southbound vehicles. The passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 57 Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and another vehicle, both traveling south. The e-bike had two occupants, including a 20-year-old male passenger who was ejected during the crash. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the time of the report. The point of impact was the center back end of the e-bike and the right rear bumper of the other vehicle. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The passenger was wearing a helmet. No further details on fault or cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 23-year-old man riding an e-bike on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The crash threw him from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He died before sunrise. Traffic control was ignored. Distraction played a role.

A 23-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a sedan struck him on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 54th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The report states: 'Traffic control ignored.' Both 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' are listed as contributing factors for the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver errors. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the e-bike. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers disregard signals and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2021 SUV making a left turn struck a 2004 pickup truck traveling west on 61 Street. The impact hit the SUV’s right side doors and the truck’s center front end. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Mazda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2004 pickup truck traveling straight west on 61 Street. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, and the pickup truck was damaged at its center front end. The SUV carried two occupants, including the driver, and the pickup truck had one occupant, the driver. Both drivers, a 54-year-old man in the truck and a 60-year-old man in the SUV, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers but does not identify failure to yield or other specific driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a northbound SUV on 13 Avenue. The SUV struck the cyclist's right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when a 2019 SUV traveling north on 13 Avenue struck her on the right side. The SUV's left front quarter panel made contact with the cyclist's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The cyclist was also traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to the bicycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV making a left turn on 54 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and complained of whiplash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west on 54 Street in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. She remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A six-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 14 Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper while traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a six-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling east on 14 Avenue. The child was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when the vehicle impacted him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even when using marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike and an SUV collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver and passenger were ejected and suffered full-body contusions. The SUV was turning right. Both injured men were conscious but bruised. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s front end.

According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV was making a right turn on 60 Street when it collided with an e-bike traveling southeast. The impact struck the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike carried two men, ages 47 and 48, both ejected from the vehicle and injured with contusions covering their entire bodies. Both were conscious after the crash. The SUV had one occupant, a licensed female driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injuries and ejections highlight the severe impact of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider struck a parked SUV on 59th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 48-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The SUV was unoccupied and damaged at the rear bumper.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female e-bike rider collided with a parked 2021 Honda SUV on 59th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma and abrasions, but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The SUV was stationary and unoccupied at the time, with damage to its right rear bumper. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight ahead, and impacted the center front end of the SUV. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted as contributing. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a northbound SUV entering a parked position on 12 Avenue. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, was knocked unconscious and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2006 Honda SUV struck him on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the cyclist with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was going straight ahead and was wearing a helmet at the time. He was rendered unconscious and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northbound. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on 48 Street near 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bicyclist’s knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV and a bicycle collided on 48 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east and struck each other front to front. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The SUV had two occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The bicyclist was also male and licensed. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda SUV backed up near 60th Street. The e-bike struck hard. The cyclist’s arm bled onto the pavement. Metal crumpled. The night held its breath. One man hurt. The SUV’s rear dented. Brooklyn silent, danger plain.

A Honda SUV, backing unsafely near 1654 60th Street in Brooklyn, collided with a southbound e-bike. The crash left a 33-year-old male cyclist injured, suffering severe bleeding and wounds to his arm. According to the police report, 'Backing Unsafely' was the contributing factor. The SUV’s right rear bumper and quarter panel were damaged. The cyclist, who was driving straight, was not ejected. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report does not list any cyclist errors or helmet use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old e-scooter driver was partially ejected after a collision with a sedan on 41 Street. The rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The sedan showed damage to its left front bumper. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected in a crash with a 2020 Toyota sedan on 41 Street. The e-scooter rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The sedan was damaged on the left front bumper, and the point of impact on the e-scooter was the left side doors. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to lane use. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old boy was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing against the signal. The sedan, traveling east, hit the child on the right side doors. The boy suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 42 Street and 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was crossing against the signal when a 2007 Honda sedan traveling east struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The child’s crossing action is noted but no driver violations are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when the sedan hit him on the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 14 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2021 Mazda sedan struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A diesel truck ran over a 57-year-old woman on a Hiboy e-scooter on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The truck did not stop. Her helmet shattered. She died in the street. The city heat pressed down. The driver kept going. No one else was hurt.

A 57-year-old woman riding a Hiboy e-scooter was struck and killed by a northbound diesel tractor truck on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 60th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Her helmet lay shattered. The truck did not stop. She died there, crushed, in the summer heat.' The truck driver fled the scene, leaving the woman dead from crush injuries to the head. The crash involved a diesel truck, a sedan, and the e-scooter, but only the e-scooter rider was killed. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The data notes the helmet only after the driver’s actions. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man was struck by a bike while crossing 54 Street with the signal in Brooklyn. He suffered full-body contusions and lost consciousness. The bike showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a bike at the intersection of 54 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions over his entire body and was unconscious at the scene. The bike, traveling east and going straight ahead, showed no damage upon impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The incident highlights a serious injury to a vulnerable road user despite compliance with crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15