Brownsville Bleeds: Three Dead, a Thousand Hurt, and City Hall Watches

Two sedans crashed at Powell Street and Liberty Avenue. Metal twisted. Three men injured. One driver left unconscious with crush wounds. Police say traffic control was ignored. Unlicensed driver behind the wheel. Brooklyn street, early morning, chaos and pain.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Powell Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men were injured. One driver, age 35, was found unconscious with crush injuries. Two other drivers, ages 32 and 41, suffered pain and trauma but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one vehicle demolished. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and operate vehicles without proper licensing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck hit a stopped sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. One passenger suffered a shoulder injury. The crash left others shaken but not seriously hurt. Police listed no clear cause. The street saw metal, pain, and confusion.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Pitkin Avenue struck the right rear bumper of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The impact injured a 60-year-old female passenger in the sedan, who suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers and a 59-year-old male passenger, were listed as having unspecified injuries or no significant harm. The police report did not specify any contributing factors or driver errors in this crash. No mention was made of helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger when large vehicles collide with stopped traffic, leaving vulnerable passengers at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist riding east on Pitkin Avenue collided with an SUV at Legion Street. The rider, age 37, suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Bleeding was minor. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the bike undamaged. Streets stayed dangerous.

A 37-year-old cyclist was injured when his bike collided with a station wagon or SUV at Pitkin Avenue and Legion Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash resulted in minor bleeding and a shoulder injury for the cyclist, who was in shock after the impact. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s bike showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The SUV’s details remain unclear. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car hit a woman crossing Bristol Street. She had the signal. Her arm took the blow. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver’s errors remain unclear. The street stays dangerous for those on foot.

A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bristol Street at East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She suffered injuries to her arm and internal complaints but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the crash. No details are given about the vehicle or the driver’s actions. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal violations by the pedestrian. The lack of clear driver error in the report highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians, even when following the rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left on Blake Avenue. A moped moved straight. Metal struck metal. The moped driver was thrown, hurt in the leg, and left bleeding. The street fell silent. No clear cause named. Brooklyn night, another wound.

A crash on Blake Avenue at Grafton Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a left turn and a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a knee and foot injury with abrasions. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the moped’s center front end. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The moped driver wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, with the cause undetermined in official records.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old woman riding an e-scooter suffered back pain after a crash on Rockaway Ave in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center back end of her scooter. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. She was left in shock, injured but alive.

A crash on Rockaway Ave at Belmont Ave in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old e-scooter driver injured. According to the police report, the collision involved an e-scooter and another vehicle, with the impact hitting the center back end of the scooter. The woman suffered back pain and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles were reported damaged. The injured rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck an e-bike on Powell Street near Pitkin Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury. Unsafe speed and driver distraction played a role. The street saw pain, shock, and the hard edge of metal against flesh.

A crash on Powell Street at Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an e-bike. The 30-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The sedan, registered in New Jersey, struck the e-bike with its right front bumper. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, experienced shock but no specified injury. The report lists driver errors as primary factors, underscoring the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old girl sat conscious in the left rear seat, clutching her head after a sedan crashed on New Lots Avenue near Powell Street. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. Blood pooled on the upholstery. The air was thick with gasoline and fear.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on New Lots Avenue at Powell Street in Brooklyn was involved in a crash that left a 16-year-old female passenger injured. She suffered a head injury and internal complaints, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. No specific driver errors or violations were cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a 12-year-old boy on Saratoga Avenue near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The child, conscious but in pain, suffered a fractured leg. The impact crumpled the taxi’s left front bumper. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Saratoga Avenue struck a 12-year-old pedestrian who was playing in the roadway, away from an intersection. The child sustained a fractured and possibly dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the point of impact as the taxi’s left front bumper. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors or violations are documented in the data. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a left turn on East New York Avenue hit a 59-year-old man in the intersection. The man, crossing with the signal, suffered abrasions and a hip injury. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, pain sharp in his upper leg.

A 59-year-old pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck him while he was crossing East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the SUV, driven by a licensed driver, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and a hip-upper leg injury but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor in the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus struck the back of a convertible on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash jolted the car, leaving an eight-year-old boy and a woman with back injuries. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived to treat the injured passengers.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Rockaway Avenue collided with the center back end of a convertible, also heading south. The impact injured two occupants of the convertible: an eight-year-old boy riding as a front passenger and a 48-year-old woman driving. Both suffered back injuries and reported whiplash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the passenger, providing no further detail on the cause. No driver errors are explicitly identified in the available data. Helmet use and turn signals are not mentioned as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling east. The rear vehicle, a 2016 Chevrolet sedan, struck the front vehicle, a 2021 Tesla sedan, causing center back end damage to the Chevrolet and center front end damage to the Tesla. The 26-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries and was reported to be in shock. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was not ejected and had a valid New York driver's license. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A parked bus and pickup truck collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The pickup truck driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered whiplash. Both vehicles were stationary before impact, with damage to the bus’s right front bumper and the truck’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked prior to the collision. The bus, a 2019 model, sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the 2019 Toyota pickup truck was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The pickup truck had two occupants, including the 63-year-old male driver who was injured and reported whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not indicate any failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks even when vehicles are stationary, emphasizing the need to understand systemic dangers in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi traveling west collided with a southbound sedan on Blake Avenue, striking the sedan’s front center and damaging the taxi’s right side doors. Both drivers and a passenger sustained internal injuries, revealing a violent impact and driver errors.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota taxi traveling west on Blake Avenue collided with a 2012 Jeep sedan moving south. The taxi struck the sedan’s center front end while the taxi’s right side doors were impacted. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old woman, was slowing or stopping before the crash. The taxi driver, a 61-year-old man, and a 47-year-old female passenger in the taxi were injured, suffering internal injuries to the back and neck respectively. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver errors likely played a role in the collision. The violent impact caused moderate injuries to occupants, with no ejections reported. The crash highlights dangers at intersections involving multiple vehicle types and driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an ambulance, making a left turn, struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Thomas S Boyland St near Livonia Ave in Brooklyn at 3:00 PM. A 61-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an ambulance, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The ambulance driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with three occupants aboard. No damage was reported to the ambulance. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by driver distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling north on Mother Gaston Blvd. The motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries. Alcohol involvement was cited by police.

According to the police report, at 10:55 PM on Mother Gaston Blvd in Brooklyn, a motorcycle stopped in traffic was rear-ended by a sedan traveling in the same direction. The motorcyclist, a 38-year-old male with a permit license, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The collision point was the center back end of the motorcycle and the center front end of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A left-turning SUV struck a northbound SUV at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The female driver of the northbound vehicle suffered full-body injuries and lost consciousness. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:08 AM on Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. A Nissan SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound Chevrolet SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The female driver of the northbound SUV, aged 73, was injured with full-body trauma and was unconscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash, cited twice for the injured driver. The male driver of the turning vehicle was licensed in Florida, while the injured driver held a New York license. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver in Brooklyn fell asleep behind the wheel, causing a crash that injured a 76-year-old passenger. The impact struck the vehicle's right front bumper, leaving the passenger with serious leg injuries. The driver’s fatigue triggered the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brooklyn at 9:22 PM. The driver of a 2019 Infiniti sedan, a licensed female from New York, fell asleep while driving southbound, which is cited as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle collided with a parked 2016 Mercedes sedan, impacting its left rear bumper. The Infiniti sustained damage to its right front bumper. The passenger, a 76-year-old female occupant, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severe (injury severity 3). She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no additional contributing factors or victim behaviors. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver fatigue and its direct role in causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old boy suffered back injuries after a sedan hit him while crossing Rockaway Avenue outside an intersection. The driver, heading north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured with back trauma after being struck by a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:38 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2012 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a potentially low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injuries. No helmet or safety equipment was noted, nor were any pedestrian behaviors cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver suffered a head injury and concussion in a three-vehicle crash on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness. Multiple vehicles sustained front-end and bumper damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a three-vehicle collision occurred on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:02 AM. The injured party was a 51-year-old male driver who suffered a head injury and concussion. He was semiconscious at the scene and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan. One SUV was parked before impact and sustained damage to its right front bumper. The other SUV and the sedan both had center front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision resulted in significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14