Four Dead, Dozens Broken—Sheepshead Bay Streets Still Kill

A 58-year-old male e-scooter driver sustained a serious knee and lower leg injury in Brooklyn. The crash caused a fracture and dislocation. The driver was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male operating an e-scooter in Brooklyn at 12:51 PM suffered a severe injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fracture and dislocation. The driver was conscious and remained on the vehicle, which showed no damage or point of impact. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead before the incident. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant. The absence of vehicle damage suggests the injury may have resulted from a fall or loss of control rather than a collision with another vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was ejected and suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries after an SUV turned improperly on Shore Boulevard in Brooklyn. The crash left the cyclist injured with serious trauma to the hip and head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on Shore Boulevard in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling west, struck the bicyclist who was traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors. The bicyclist was conscious but seriously injured. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's actions. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers by motor vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided head-on. The female driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash caused serious injury but no ejections.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway when they collided. The point of impact was the right front bumper of a 2023 BMW and the left front bumper of a 2017 Toyota. The female driver of the BMW, age 50, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused significant damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles and resulted in injury to the BMW driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Avenue W and East 26 Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 30-year-old female driver suffered a concussion and head injury, conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:59 on Avenue W near East 26 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling straight ahead—one southbound and one eastbound—collided with impact on the right front bumper of the southbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. The 30-year-old female driver of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained, with an airbag deployed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the data. The collision involved two vehicle occupants in the southbound sedan and one occupant in the eastbound sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Avenue W in Brooklyn. Both drivers, young men, suffered serious injuries including neck and back trauma. The crash demolished both vehicles and left occupants in shock with complaints of pain and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 on Avenue W near Batchelder Street in Brooklyn. Two sport utility vehicles, one traveling north and the other west, collided with severe damage to both vehicles. The driver of the Nissan SUV, a 19-year-old male with a permit, and his 20-year-old male front passenger were both injured, sustaining neck and back injuries respectively. Both occupants experienced shock and complaints of pain and whiplash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The Nissan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the Volvo SUV was struck in the center front end. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider traveling east was struck and overturned by an SUV making a left turn westbound on Knapp Street, Brooklyn. The moped was demolished. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:44 on Knapp Street in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2023 Yamaha moped traveling straight east and a 2016 Audi SUV making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the moped, which overturned and was demolished. The moped rider, a 38-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the moped rider. Both drivers were licensed New York residents. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The injury and damage severity highlight the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider suffered head injuries after an SUV made a right turn and struck the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The collision occurred on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The moped driver was conscious but bruised, wearing a helmet at impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 15:52 on Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male moped driver, traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was struck on the center front end of his vehicle by a 2024 Kia SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The moped driver sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but explicitly notes the SUV driver’s maneuver of making a right turn as the pre-crash action. The moped driver’s helmet use is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users traveling straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver suffered elbow abrasions after a collision with a bus on the Belt Parkway. The crash occurred as the motorcycle changed lanes improperly, striking the bus’s center back end. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash happened on the Belt Parkway at 21:02. A 21-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The motorcycle, traveling west, was changing lanes when it collided with the center back end of a westbound bus. The bus driver, also male and licensed in New York, was going straight ahead at the time. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the motorcycle driver’s lane change triggered the crash. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The 84-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their sides and bumpers. The crash involved a vehicle starting from parking and another traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:38. Two sedans traveling east collided: one was going straight ahead, the other was starting from parking. The point of impact was the right side doors of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. The 84-year-old male driver of the first vehicle was injured, suffering a head abrasion and shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were damaged on the right side doors and left front bumper respectively. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan, while the other vehicle was a 2000 Toyota sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver distracted by inattention struck a 20-year-old male e-scooter rider on Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries but was not ejected. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left the rider injured and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:03 on Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 20-year-old male e-scooter rider traveling westbound. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter rider was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was not noted for any contributing behaviors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users such as e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn on Avenue W hit a 51-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The pedestrian suffered head contusions but remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the collision, highlighting systemic risks at intersections.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue W at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The collision occurred at 7:40 PM in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male from Tennessee operating a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveling west and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The data explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This incident underscores the dangers posed by inattentive driving at intersections where pedestrians are legally crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn on Coyle Street. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Coyle Street and Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:28 PM. The 46-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west made a right turn and struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the part of the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A head-on crash between a sedan and an SUV on Avenue Y in Brooklyn left a 56-year-old female driver injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, at 17:01 on Avenue Y in Brooklyn, a 2016 sedan and a 2023 SUV collided head-on. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, the sedan eastbound and the SUV southbound, and impacted at their center front ends. The sedan's driver, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, with no explicit mention of failure to yield or other driver errors. Both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old bicyclist suffered facial bruises and shock after a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The bike was hit on its center front end while traveling east. The crash left the cyclist injured, highlighting driver errors in the incident.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 10:26 AM in Brooklyn near Avenue V involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 72-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his face and was in shock. The bike was traveling east, going straight ahead, when it was struck on the center front end. The sedan impacted the bike on its right front quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or error on the bicyclist's part. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, though this was not cited as a contributing factor. The data points to driver error as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers posed by motor vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling east on Belt Parkway collided head-on at their left front quarter panels. A 47-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion and bruising. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway around 1:30 PM involving a 2017 Dodge SUV and a 2013 Hyundai sedan, both traveling east. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of each vehicle. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. A 47-year-old female driver, occupant of one vehicle, sustained a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, indicating a failure to maintain control at speed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Avenue Z in Brooklyn. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries. Airbags deployed. The impact caused chest and arm injuries, leaving victims in shock and pain. The crash involved a left turn and a straight-ahead vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Avenue Z in Brooklyn involving two SUVs. One vehicle, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling west, was making a left turn when it collided head-on with a 2022 Kia SUV traveling east and going straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The drivers, a 70-year-old man and a male driver of the Jeep, were injured with contusions and arm injuries. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the Kia suffered chest injuries and was in shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers but highlights the left turn by the Jeep as a critical element in the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian involvement or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 15-year-old e-bike rider on Oriental Boulevard. The rider suffered a severe knee and lower leg fracture. The collision caused front-end damage to the SUV but no damage to the e-bike. The rider was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:22 on Oriental Boulevard in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling east, collided with a northbound e-bike that was starting from parking. The SUV driver was cited for driver inattention/distraction. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, was unlicensed and suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The police report notes the point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left side doors of the e-bike. The e-bike sustained no damage, while the SUV had front-end damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No contributing factors from the victim were listed; the report highlights the SUV driver’s distraction as the key cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Ford Street in Brooklyn. A female driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. Four occupants suffered injuries including whiplash and contusions. Shock and trauma marked the scene of impact at 7:27 a.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ford Street in Brooklyn at 7:27 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling north collided. The female driver of the 2022 SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision. The male driver of the 2015 SUV was going straight ahead when struck on the left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 44-year-old female driver with facial contusions and shock, and two young male passengers aged 5 and 8, both suffering whiplash and shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The female driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was cited as the primary contributing factor, underscoring driver error as the cause of this multi-injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old girl suffered a severe facial injury after a sedan failed to yield at a marked crosswalk on East 29 Street in Brooklyn. The driver, going straight northbound, hit the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured at approximately 7:30 AM on East 29 Street near Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a northbound sedan. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The sedan, a 2019 Kia, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end and sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact fractured the child’s knee and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Voorhies Avenue struck a 9-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The collision occurred at 22:17 in Brooklyn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing fractures and dislocations to the child's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained serious injuries. The child was crossing legally, and no pedestrian errors were noted as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to control speed and maintain attention directly led to the crash and the child’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15