Dec 6 - A 43-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Avenue V. The crash happened near midnight. Police cite driver inexperience and unlicensed operation as key factors. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue V in Brooklyn at 11:55 p.m. A 43-year-old male bicyclist riding an E-Bike northbound was struck by a westbound 2017 Audi SUV. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the E-Bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor and notes that the E-Bike driver was unlicensed in New York. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced vehicle operators in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 3 - A woman pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered full-body contusions after a sedan made a left turn and struck her with its right front bumper. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury in Brooklyn’s Avenue T corridor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a left turn at 17:15 and struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and bruises over the pedestrian's entire body. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in not yielding to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver failures to yield in Brooklyn’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 3 - A BMW SUV and a flatbed truck collided head-on on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 9:53 AM on Kings Highway in Brooklyn involving a 2023 BMW SUV traveling east and a 2020 Hino flatbed truck traveling west. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and was reported to be in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the SUV driver. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing behaviors. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and the SUV driver was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A 76-year-old man on a bike took a blow to the head from an SUV’s front bumper in Brooklyn. He stayed conscious but left with a concussion. The crash shows the danger SUVs pose to cyclists.

According to the police report, a 2011 Nissan SUV traveling south on Ocean Parkway near Avenue V struck a 76-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the cyclist, causing a head injury and concussion. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and contributing factors for the bicyclist were marked as unspecified. The impact location—left front bumper—highlights the threat large vehicles pose to vulnerable road users. No victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A driver struck three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, hit a vehicle with a pregnant woman, then crashed into an empty car. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her at the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.

Gothamist reported on November 27, 2024, that a New York City Housing Authority employee was arrested after a chaotic crash in Brooklyn. According to police, the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," then "drove away, dragging the person several feet and hitting another car with a pregnant woman inside." She struck a third, empty car before New York City Sheriffs arrested her nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation, but no serious injuries were reported. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of hit-and-run behavior and the risks faced by vulnerable road users at busy intersections.

• Three-Car Brooklyn Crash Sparks Arrest, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27

Nov 23 - A late-night crash on W 6 St in Brooklyn left a 65-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female passenger injured. Both suffered head injuries and were restrained by lap belts. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 PM on W 6 St in Brooklyn involving two vehicles traveling northbound. The driver of a 1999 Toyota SUV, a 65-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The front passenger, a 25-year-old woman, also suffered head injuries and abrasions, was restrained by a lap belt, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles had front or rear bumper impacts, indicating a collision between them. The driver held a valid New York license, but the presence of alcohol suggests impaired operation. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A 66-year-old woman crossing Coney Island Avenue with the signal was hit and injured. She suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was struck while crossing Coney Island Avenue at Kings Highway in Brooklyn at 19:35. She was crossing with the signal and suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states she remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors or driver errors, such as failure to yield or speeding, were recorded in the data. The vehicle type is unspecified. This incident highlights the persistent risks pedestrians face, even when following the law at marked intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A 62-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a distracted driver made a left turn and struck her at an intersection on Avenue S in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV hit her center front end.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue S in Brooklyn around 8:41 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion, classified as a moderate injury. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - A 30-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on Coney Island Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered fractures to his lower leg and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 15:07 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, an SUV traveling southeast was making a left turn when it collided with an e-scooter rider traveling north. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No contributing factors related to the e-scooter rider were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - A bike ran a traffic control and struck a 16-year-old boy on Avenue R. The teen took the hit to the face. He suffered serious bruises. The cyclist sped west, straight ahead. The street stayed silent. The boy stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a bike traveling west on Avenue R in Brooklyn. The cyclist disregarded traffic control and moved straight ahead, hitting the boy in the face with the bike's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and bruises, classified as serious but non-life-threatening. No damage was reported to the bike. The police report highlights the cyclist's failure to obey traffic signals and unsafe speed as key causes. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - Two sedans met head-on at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest, a woman bled from her head. Both drivers conscious, both belted, both broken. Engines silent, dusk settling over fractured glass.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. The crash left a 36-year-old man with chest injuries and a 27-year-old woman with head trauma. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and remained conscious after the impact. The report describes the scene: 'Steel folded. A man gripped his chest, breath shallow. A woman bled from the head, eyes open.' Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers, providing no further detail on the cause. The violence of the impact and the resulting injuries underscore the systemic dangers present when vehicles collide head-on, even when basic safety equipment is used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 12 - Two sedans smashed front bumpers on Avenue U. One driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Inattention caused the crash. One man suffered bruises to his knee and leg. Metal bent. No one ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 10:38 AM. One driver was starting from parking while the other traveled straight west. Both vehicles struck front bumpers. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. One male driver, licensed in New York, suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was limited to front bumpers and quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - A BMW SUV disregarded traffic control in Brooklyn, colliding with a sedan. Both vehicle occupants suffered fractures to their lower legs. The SUV driver’s inattention and failure to obey traffic signals caused serious injuries to the front-seat passengers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on McDonald Ave near Avenue S in Brooklyn at 6:59 AM. A 2015 BMW SUV traveling south collided with a 2017 Infiniti sedan traveling west. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive, as noted under contributing factors: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both occupants of the SUV—a 30-year-old male driver and a 21-year-old female front passenger—were injured with fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The collision impact was to the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper, causing center front-end damage to the SUV. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - A 29-year-old woman was injured crossing Coney Island Avenue at Avenue P. The sedan struck her on the right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no reported license issues. No vehicle damage was noted.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Coney Island Avenue at Avenue P with the signal when a sedan traveling west struck her on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was operating a Toyota sedan with five occupants. The vehicle showed no damage after the impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian's role and actions were clearly documented, and no victim fault was indicated. The incident highlights risks at intersections even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 6 - A 58-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV turning right on East 13th Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. She suffered arm injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 13th Street in Brooklyn at 8:04 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, causing the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 1 - A sedan traveling east on Homecrest Avenue struck an 11-year-old boy crossing at an intersection. The boy suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cite unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision that caused serious injury.

According to the police report, at 3:57 PM in Brooklyn, a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling east on Homecrest Avenue struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to control the vehicle's speed appropriately. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically unsafe speed, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 1 - A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and improper passing by the sedan driver as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Avenue U near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling southbound struck an e-scooter traveling westbound. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury, classified as severity 3, along with contusions and bruises. The report identifies the sedan driver's errors as 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the e-scooter was hit at its center front end. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or equipment use. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane management and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A southbound SUV struck the left side of an eastbound sedan on E 12 St in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries including shoulder and back trauma. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, spotlighting driver error and collision impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on E 12 St near Avenue W in Brooklyn. A 2015 SUV traveling south collided with a 2016 sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan, damaged by the SUV's right front bumper. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. Both drivers were injured: the sedan's male driver, age 36, sustained shoulder and upper arm contusions while restrained by a lap belt and harness; the SUV's driver, age 77, suffered back injuries including whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report highlights driver error in yielding as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A sedan hit a 57-year-old woman crossing Coney Island Avenue. She suffered broken bones and dislocations. The impact came at the intersection with Kings Highway. No driver errors listed. The street stayed busy. The pain stayed.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of Coney Island Avenue and Kings Highway in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The woman was crossing against the signal when the westbound sedan hit her with its center front end. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - SUVs slammed together on Ocean Parkway. Three passengers hurt. A child fractured her hip. A woman knocked unconscious. Police blame unsafe speed. Metal crumpled. Lives changed in seconds.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash struck Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 12:25 PM. Multiple SUVs, stopped in traffic, were hit when a driver failed to control speed. Three passengers suffered serious injuries: a 12-year-old girl fractured her hip, a 31-year-old woman was found unconscious with head trauma, and a male child sustained head contusions. All were restrained. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. Impact points on rear bumpers and quarter panels show the force of the collision. No other errors or factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19