Flatbush Bleeds While City Hall Waits

A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Avenue collided with a parked sedan, causing right front damage. The driver, a 26-year-old man with a physical disability, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. The crash highlights risks from driver impairments and vehicle control.

According to the police report, at 5:07 AM on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2020 Honda sedan traveling east struck a parked 2015 Nissan sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was wearing a lap belt but sustained head injuries and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver's condition impaired his ability to control the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the left rear quarter panel of the Nissan, underscoring the dangers posed by driver impairments and vehicle operation errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way and the driver was inattentive. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, at 17:12 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2023 GMC SUV traveling north struck an 11-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the vehicle driver. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV's point of impact was the right front bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights driver errors in yielding and attention that led to harm to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old bicyclist suffered a neck fracture after a 2018 SUV, driven by an unlicensed male, made a left turn on Bedford Avenue. The SUV’s driver had limited view, causing a collision that partially ejected the cyclist and left him injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:42 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Mercedes SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling east, was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a neck fracture with dislocation, classified as injury severity 3. The point of impact was the center front end on both vehicles. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to yield due to impaired visibility. The bicyclist was not assigned any contributing fault. This collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and obstructed views during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on Flatbush Avenue was struck on its left side by a southbound bicyclist. The 43-year-old male cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, wearing a helmet. The crash caused bruising but no ejection. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:05 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Toyota sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan was parked when the bicyclist traveling southbound struck the left side doors of the vehicle. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was the sole occupant. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the bicyclist are marked as unspecified. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers bicyclists face even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a parked SUV on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Driver inattention and failure to yield were cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 57-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV, a 2006 model traveling south, was initially parked before the impact. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report explicitly cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on the victim; the focus remains on the vehicle driver’s failure to yield and inattention leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injury.

According to the police report, at 20:17 a 2015 Nissan sedan was making a left turn on Beverley Road near Flatbush Avenue when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound with one other occupant. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:09 on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2016 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-bike's right front bumper. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator during the left turn. The e-bike rider was unlicensed but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and female. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723740, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saint Pauls Place and Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:46 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Honda sedan. No other contributing factors were listed beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered back injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the motorcycle. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. The rider was helmeted and conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn was involved in a collision at 10:40 PM. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained back injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the center back end of the motorcycle, which suffered damage there. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the incident. The other vehicle involved, a Dodge car or SUV also traveling east, had front end damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Flatbush Avenue sent shockwaves through traffic. A 55-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the key cause. Vehicles slammed into each other in a westbound chain reaction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:10 AM. The collision involved multiple sedans traveling westbound. The primary contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. The injured party was a 55-year-old male driver, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from his vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report details impact points including center front ends and quarter panels, showing a chain-reaction collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention or misjudgment in maintaining proper following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Nostrand Avenue. The impact to his lower leg caused bruising and injury. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2023 Jeep sedan traveling northbound on Nostrand Avenue at 19:50. The collision occurred outside an intersection, with the pedestrian performing 'other actions in roadway.' The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated 3. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and no contributing factors were specified for either party. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious following the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 on Bedford Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male bicyclist, traveling southbound straight ahead, was struck by a northbound 2019 Audi SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the rear of a slowing SUV on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The SUV’s 16-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed the dangers of tailgating in heavy vehicle traffic.

According to the police report, at 7:20 a.m. on Farragut Road in Brooklyn, a bus traveling west collided with the center back end of a slowing or stopping SUV also heading west. The bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance, with 'Following Too Closely' cited as the contributing factor. The impact injured a 16-year-old male front passenger in the SUV, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver error in the bus’s failure to yield adequate stopping space, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman suffered a head injury after a sedan made a right turn and struck her while she crossed Flatbush Avenue outside a crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue made a right turn and struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet the sedan showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted as unspecified contributing factors rather than driver fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block, even when drivers appear to be operating normally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck rolled down Clarendon Road. Its right front bumper tore into a woman’s leg. Blood spilled. Lane markings failed. The truck did not stop. The woman, 59, stood in the street, far from any crosswalk.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling east on Clarendon Road struck a 59-year-old woman with its right front bumper, causing severe lacerations to her lower leg. The report states the woman was standing in the roadway, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when the collision occurred. The police cite 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor, highlighting the systemic failure of street design. The report also lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a driver error. The narrative notes the tow truck did not stop after the impact. The woman was conscious but bleeding heavily from deep cuts. The crash underscores the danger posed by inadequate lane markings and aggressive driving, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered facial abrasions after a multi-vehicle crash on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Police cited prescription medication as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks in urban traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beverley Road in Brooklyn at 4:25 AM. The injured party was a 40-year-old male sedan driver who sustained abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Prescription Medication' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating impaired driver condition. Multiple vehicles were involved, all parked except the injured driver's sedan, which was traveling south and overturned on impact. The driver's vehicle sustained severe damage, described as 'Overturned,' while other parked vehicles had damage to their left rear or front quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. This incident underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving and the systemic vulnerabilities in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck turned right on Bedford and Tilden. The woman crossed with the light. The front of the truck crushed her. She died in the street. The truck did not stop. Metal untouched. She was 58. The city kept moving.

A 58-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Bedford Avenue and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn when a dump truck making a right turn struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck's front right quarter panel crushed the pedestrian, causing fatal injuries to her entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The woman was crossing with the light at the intersection, as documented in the report. The truck did not stop after the collision. The vehicle, a 2014 KW-TRUCK/BUS registered in New Jersey, sustained no damage. The report centers on the truck driver's failure to yield and the dangers posed by oversized vehicles at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the side of a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged both vehicles’ side doors. The rider wore a helmet but suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:11 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 63-year-old male bicyclist riding an E-Bike traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked 2017 Toyota sedan also facing north. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the E-Bike and the left side doors of the sedan. The bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the sedan driver, who was parked at the time. The crash highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles obstructing travel lanes and the vulnerability of bicyclists to side impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Farragut Road. The unlicensed driver hit the pedestrian center front, causing a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Confusion contributed to the pedestrian’s injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Farragut Road was making a left turn when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder, classified as injury severity 3. The driver, a male operating the vehicle alone, was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage in the same area. The report lists the contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Unspecified," but the critical driver error was operating the vehicle without a valid license while making a left turn. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A front passenger suffered a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:45 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south were involved. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, was stopped in traffic before impact. The front vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet SUV, was going straight ahead when it was struck at the center back end by the rear vehicle’s center front end. The collision caused injuries to a 30-year-old female front passenger in the front vehicle. She sustained a head contusion and bruising, was conscious, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the rear-end impact suggests driver error related to following distance or attention. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15