Four Dead, Dozens Broken—Sheepshead Bay Streets Still Kill

A sedan struck a 19-year-old e-scooter driver on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The e-scooter driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on Avenue X in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The report states the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction," cited twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-scooter driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan, traveling north, impacted the e-scooter at the left front bumper and sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the sedan driver's errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn crash on Avenue Y left a 55-year-old sedan driver injured. The SUV made an improper right turn, striking the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan driver suffered arm injuries and shock but was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn at 1:16 AM. A station wagon/SUV was making a right turn improperly when it collided with a sedan traveling westbound going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver had no visible complaints beyond the injuries documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound on Knapp Street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:48 on Knapp Street. The driver of a 2015 Kia SUV, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling south when the collision happened. The vehicle struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor on the driver's part. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not identified as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked BMW broke loose on Ocean Avenue. It struck a sedan, then slammed into a Subaru. Inside, a 77-year-old man was crushed and killed. The runaway car turned a quiet street into a deadly trap.

According to the police report, a parked BMW on Ocean Avenue became a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' The report states the BMW 'broke free,' first striking a sedan and then slamming into a Subaru. Inside the Subaru, a 77-year-old man was 'crushed.' He suffered fatal head injuries and was 'partially ejected' from his seat. The police report notes he was 'unbelted.' The incident unfolded at 16:24, transforming a line of parked and stopped vehicles into a scene of sudden violence. The primary contributing factor listed is 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle,' highlighting the systemic danger posed when a parked car is not properly secured or malfunctions. No contributing factors are attributed to the victim. The report details the impact sequence and the fatal consequences for the elderly driver, underscoring the lethal risk when control of a vehicle is lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A six-year-old boy suffered full-body bruises after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on East 23 Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit the child in a marked crosswalk, causing shock and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2017 Infiniti SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn eastbound on East 23 Street near Avenue W in Brooklyn at 8:21 AM. The SUV struck a six-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The child sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper and center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver's failure to yield to a pedestrian legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of a taxi on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, at 13:31 on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn, a 35-year-old male motorcycle driver collided with the center back end of a taxi traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time. The motorcycle driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, and remained conscious after the crash. The taxi and motorcycle both sustained damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcycle driver but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts between motorcycles and taxis in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Avenue V in Brooklyn. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The moped rider remained conscious and was not ejected despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:45 on Avenue V in Brooklyn when a 2014 Kia SUV traveling north collided with a westbound moped. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, specifically pointing to the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash involved three occupants in the SUV and one on the moped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a U-turn struck a northbound sedan on Whitney Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck’s right front quarter panel hit the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan’s young female driver was injured and in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Whitney Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:35. A 2013 pick-up truck was making a U-turn northeastbound when it collided with a 2007 sedan traveling straight north. The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel against the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan’s 20-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any contributing factors for the truck driver. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers such as U-turns in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Bedford Avenue, injuring both drivers. Both occupants suffered whiplash and head or arm injuries. The impact damaged the center front ends of both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, at 13:50 two vehicles—a 2014 sedan traveling west and a 2022 SUV traveling north—collided on Bedford Avenue. Both drivers were injured: a 35-year-old female SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, while a 28-year-old male sedan driver suffered elbow and arm injuries along with whiplash. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report notes the point of impact as the left front bumper on both vehicles, with damage to the center front ends. The drivers were incoherent and in shock respectively. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct driver error or victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old unlicensed sedan driver rear-ended a licensed SUV driver on Belt Parkway. Both men suffered full-body injuries and shock. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact. The crash exposed dangers from unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 6:30 a.m. A 46-year-old male driving a 2004 Nissan sedan, who was unlicensed, was stopped in traffic when he struck the center back end of a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling west. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old licensed male, was going straight ahead. Both drivers were injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness but had unspecified contributing factors. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the sedan driver as a critical factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV, indicating a rear-end collision caused by the sedan driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan struck the rear of a sport utility vehicle on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles showed no damage, but the driver was hospitalized conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:37 on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling westbound went straight ahead and impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was also traveling westbound. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old female occupant, was injured with a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained no damage despite the collision. The sedan driver was a licensed male driver. The report focuses on the impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the injured SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman driving a sedan collided with a parked pickup truck in Brooklyn late at night. The impact damaged both vehicles and caused chest injuries and whiplash to the driver. Police cited driver inexperience and steering failure as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM in Brooklyn near Knapp Street. The 74-year-old female driver of a 2022 BMW sedan was traveling south when she struck a parked 2018 Toyota pickup truck. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the truck's center back end. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious after the crash, sustained chest injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Steering Failure' as contributing factors to the collision. There were no occupants in the truck, and no other pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and vehicle control failures, especially involving parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver fell asleep at the wheel on Avenue Z, crashing head-on into a westbound sedan. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left two men injured, exposing the dangers of driver fatigue and inattentiveness in Brooklyn traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue Z in Brooklyn at 13:45. A taxi driver traveling eastbound "fell asleep," a primary contributing factor cited in the report, leading to a collision with a westbound sedan. Both drivers, men aged 59 and 40, sustained head injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The taxi's center front end and the sedan's left front bumper were damaged. The report highlights "Fell Asleep" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors for the taxi driver, and "Other Vehicular" for the sedan driver, indicating driver error as central to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and conscious post-collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver fatigue and inattentiveness on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 84-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Haring Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck despite crossing with the signal. The driver’s actions remain unspecified, highlighting ongoing risks at intersections.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Haring Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn around 3:35 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and injury severity level 3. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver actions, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian fault. The absence of identified driver errors in the report underscores systemic dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally. The pedestrian’s compliance with crossing signals is noted, but no other contributing factors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705138, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan struck a stopped SUV on Knapp Street in Brooklyn, injuring the SUV driver. Police reported alcohol involvement in the collision. The impact damaged the rear quarter panel of the SUV and left the driver semiconscious with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Knapp Street in Brooklyn at 18:26. A southbound sedan collided with the right rear bumper of a stopped SUV, causing damage to the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured and found semiconscious. The police report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic prior to the collision, indicating a failure to maintain safe distance or attention. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling southbound. This collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and rear-end crashes in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash involved improper lane usage by the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:01 on Ocean Avenue near Avenue Z in Brooklyn. A 41-year-old female bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling eastbound going straight ahead when a 2019 sedan, driven by a licensed male driver heading southbound, made a right turn and struck her on the right side doors of the vehicle. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. There is no indication of fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Belt Parkway sent two passengers to the hospital with serious injuries. The crash involved SUVs and a sedan, triggered by a driver following too closely. Both injured men were restrained but suffered knee and neck trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 14:18 involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The collision was caused by a driver failing to maintain a safe distance, cited as "Following Too Closely." The impact involved several Station Wagon/SUVs and a sedan. Two male passengers, ages 36 and 46, were injured. The 36-year-old rear left passenger suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while the 46-year-old front passenger sustained whiplash to his neck. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report notes the point of impact as the center back end of some vehicles and the center front end of others, consistent with a rear-end collision sequence. Driver errors, specifically the failure to maintain a safe following distance, directly contributed to the injuries sustained by the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pick-up trucks collided on Avenue W in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including back and neck pain. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were restrained and not ejected, but shock and injury followed the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue W in Brooklyn at 8:27 PM. Two pick-up trucks, one traveling northeast and the other east, collided with impact points on the left front quarter panel and center front end respectively. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man, were injured with back and neck injuries classified as moderate severity. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused visible vehicle damage and left both drivers in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male driver sustained injuries after his sedan struck a parked vehicle on Avenue X in Brooklyn. Police identified alcohol involvement as a key factor. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving car and the rear of the parked sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 57-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured when his 2016 Chevrolet sedan traveling west collided with a parked 2010 Mercedes sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impairment on the part of the driver. The driver was incoherent at the scene, and no other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The parked vehicle had no occupants and was stationary prior to the collision. This incident underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Dooley Street and Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn. A 57-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved a westbound BMW and an eastbound Ford making a left turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Dooley Street near Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 57-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, was injured with back trauma and shock. The report states the BMW sedan was traveling westbound going straight ahead, while the Ford sedan was traveling eastbound and making a left turn. Impact occurred at the left front bumper of the BMW and the right front bumper of the Ford, causing center front-end damage to both vehicles. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15