Four Dead, Dozens Broken—Sheepshead Bay Streets Still Kill

A sedan struck a 39-year-old male e-bicyclist on Knapp Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted while entering a parked position. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan driven by a licensed female driver was entering a parked position on Knapp Street when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the e-bike at its right front quarter panel, while the e-bike's front center end was damaged. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl was struck on Sheepshead Bay Road while crossing with the signal. The driver, heading west, hit her with the car’s front center. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Sheepshead Bay Road at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a Nissan car was traveling west, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV collided with a parked SUV in Brooklyn, overturning on impact. The driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The parked vehicle sustained damage to its left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a 2021 Lexus SUV traveling north struck a parked 2020 Nissan SUV on East 19 Street in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The moving SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with facial abrasions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The parked vehicle was damaged but had no occupants at the time. No other driver errors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on Belt Parkway. The 45-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Belt Parkway collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan also heading west. The motorcycle rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was unlicensed and was passing at the time of impact. Unsafe speed was listed as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged. No helmet use was noted as a factor. The report highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Lexus SUV made a right turn on Avenue Z in Brooklyn and collided with the cyclist traveling westbound. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old e-scooter driver crashed into a parked SUV on East 27 Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited failure to keep right as the cause. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on East 27 Street collided with a parked 2019 Honda SUV. The scooter struck the center back end of the SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was unoccupied at the time and remained stationary. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Knapp Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion. The driver was distracted, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. Injuries were serious but the victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Knapp Street struck a pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The 24-year-old male pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The vehicle’s left front bumper made contact with the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The crash caused serious injury but did not result in loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla SUV made a left turn on Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn. It struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight east. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and elbow. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2020 Tesla SUV was making a left turn on Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and elbow. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV's pre-crash action was a left turn, and the point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel striking the bike's left side. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai SUV hit a 41-year-old woman outside the crosswalk on Avenue X. The driver had been drinking. She was crushed from head to toe. She stayed conscious as help arrived. The street ran red with danger. Brooklyn stood still.

A Hyundai SUV traveling south on Avenue X near East 16th Street struck a 41-year-old woman who was walking outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had been drinking.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was licensed. The crash left the pedestrian severely injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data points to driver impairment as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike struck a 50-year-old man walking near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered shoulder abrasions but remained conscious. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on Nostrand Avenue made a right turn and struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with improper passing or lane usage. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which also sustained damage. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 86-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg injury when a sedan backed into her on Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted and backed unsafely. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2013 Chrysler sedan backed into an 86-year-old female pedestrian on Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and backing unsafely as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast before the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old girl riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The girl was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The girl was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn when a 2020 Honda SUV traveling north struck an eastbound e-scooter driven by a 10-year-old girl. The girl was ejected from the scooter and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the SUV driver. The injured girl was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front end. The girl was in shock and suffered injury severity level 3. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on East 27 Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. The impact hit the front ends of both vehicles. Unsafe speed was a factor. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 27 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the front ends of both vehicles. One driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a crash with a 2020 Honda SUV in Brooklyn. The bike and SUV collided front-center as the SUV made a right turn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was partially ejected and injured when his bike collided with a southbound 2020 Honda SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when intersecting with turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy was struck by a westbound sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver hit the pedestrian with the car’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck by a westbound BMW sedan, which impacted the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or signaling factors were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling north. One driver suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause. Multiple parked cars were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling north when the crash occurred. One driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The collision involved impact to the center back end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Several parked sedans nearby also sustained damage. The police identified unsafe speed as the driver error leading to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue X in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened during a left turn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way while driving at an unsafe speed. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 82-year-old man driving an SUV struck a parked dump truck on Knapp Street, Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the truck’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Knapp Street collided with a parked dump truck. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The 82-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The dump truck was unoccupied and undamaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other parties were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Avenue X in Brooklyn. One was making a left turn, the other going straight. A 7-year-old passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles damaged front and side.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue X in Brooklyn. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight east. The crash injured a 7-year-old passenger in the rear seat of one SUV, causing abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The child was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end and right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a left turn on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. It collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock. Glare was a factor. The driver had a valid license. The cyclist wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2012 sedan was making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue when it struck a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight eastbound. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired visibility. The sedan's driver was licensed and traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger of left-turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists under poor visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15