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

A 35-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash. According to the police report, improper passing and unsafe speed caused a multi-SUV collision on Rockaway Avenue. The driver was restrained but injured severely.

At 7:40 PM in Brooklyn on Rockaway Avenue, a collision involving multiple SUVs injured a 35-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' combined with 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The crash involved a 2024 Mazda SUV backing with impact on its right rear bumper, and two other SUVs traveling south, one stopped in traffic and the other starting in traffic, both sustaining front-end damage. The report explicitly cites the driver's improper lane usage and unsafe speed as causes, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle operation and traffic flow. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male driver struck a parked bus on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered shoulder abrasions but was not ejected. The crash stemmed from driver inattention and handheld cell phone use, highlighting dangerous distraction behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:12 AM on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old male driver, operating a Fly Wing vehicle traveling eastbound, collided with a parked New Flyer bus. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the driver’s vehicle against the bus’s left front bumper. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving and unlicensed operation, with no indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after an unsafe speed turn in Brooklyn. The crash happened during a police pursuit. The driver was semiconscious with minor bleeding, highlighting the dangers of reckless vehicle operation.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was involved in a crash at 16:06 in Brooklyn near Junius Street. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The moped was traveling north and was involved in a police pursuit at the time of the incident. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. This crash underscores the critical role of driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and improper turning—in causing severe injuries, without any noted contributing factors from the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man suffered severe injuries crossing Lott Avenue with the signal. A southbound sedan making a right turn struck him center front. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations, highlighting critical driver errors in the intersection.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lott Avenue at an intersection, crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 9:00 PM in Brooklyn. A southbound sedan, occupied by a single driver, was making a right turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not list specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision during a right turn indicates a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man lay bleeding on Hegeman Avenue, struck while crossing. The car’s front end crumpled. He mumbled, incoherent, as the street fell silent. The crash left him motionless, blood pooling from his leg, danger written in steel and silence.

A 49-year-old pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Hegeman Avenue and 212th, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the man was mid-crossing; he sustained severe bleeding to his lower leg and was described as incoherent at the scene. The police report notes the vehicle was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with its center front end, resulting in visible damage to the car. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named, but the impact location and injury details underscore the systemic danger faced by pedestrians at intersections. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The narrative captures the aftermath: 'Blood ran from his leg. He mumbled nonsense. The car’s front crumpled. He did not rise. The street held its breath.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man crossing Liberty Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:57 on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old male driver suffered facial contusions. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lott Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:58 PM involving two sedans traveling east and north. The 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial contusions with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was conscious and protected by a lap belt and airbag deployment. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound Kia sedan and the left front quarter panel of the northbound Hyundai sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No occupant was ejected. The data focuses on driver errors causing the crash, with no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a collision at Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a Jeep and a bike traveling north. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the unlicensed driver as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:40 on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn involving a Jeep SUV and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old male riding north without safety equipment, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the unlicensed driver of the bicycle as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The Jeep, also traveling north, impacted the left front bumper with no reported vehicle damage. Driver error in yielding right-of-way was the primary cause, with no other contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young woman driving a sedan on Chester Street crashed late at night. The vehicle suffered right front bumper damage. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, experienced shock but was not ejected. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:27 on Chester Street in Brooklyn. The driver, an 18-year-old female, was operating a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling north. The vehicle was initially parked before the crash, which resulted in damage to the right front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but suffered shock. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision, highlighting the role of driver error in the incident. No other contributing factors related to the victim or external conditions were noted. The crash involved impact to the right front bumper of the sedan and right rear bumper of an unspecified vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling opposite directions collided head-on on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers sustained injuries, including shoulder trauma and whiplash. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 AM involving two sedans traveling east and west. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The female driver of the westbound sedan suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers, with no mention of failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. The report does not attribute fault to either driver or note any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, indicating a direct head-on collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided late at night on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock. Alcohol involvement and unsafe speed contributed to the crash, which caused significant damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:47 PM on Rockaway Avenue near Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided: one was going straight ahead, the other making a U-turn. Both drivers, a 37-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured with bodily trauma to their entire bodies and reported complaints of pain or nausea. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report cites alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors for both drivers. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Honda and the left side doors of the Ford, causing damage to those areas. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both occupants in shock and injured, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving and excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman driver and her 22-year-old front passenger suffered head contusions and shock in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, making a left turn on Legion Street, struck another vehicle with its right front bumper, causing center front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Legion Street in Brooklyn around 6:00 a.m. A 2019 Nissan sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when it collided with another unspecified vehicle. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, resulting in center front-end damage. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, and her 22-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining head contusions and experiencing shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, nor does it attribute any fault to the victims. The crash highlights the dangers involved in left-turn maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was injured crossing Saratoga Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver, traveling north, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver errors included improper lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Saratoga Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. The collision occurred at 12:20 PM in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2012 SUV traveling north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites the driver's contributing factors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle showed no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Strauss Street in Brooklyn. One driver made a right turn while the other proceeded straight. The impact struck the right rear passenger, causing neck injury and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 AM on Strauss Street, Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a 2018 Jeep sedan traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the Hyundai and the right side doors of the Jeep. The collision injured a 34-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Jeep. She suffered a neck injury described as whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injury to the passenger highlights the dangers of side-impact collisions even when occupants are restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a pick-up truck collided at Blake Avenue, injuring the female sedan driver. The crash involved unsafe speed and limited visibility, causing severe whole-body injuries and incoherence in the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Blake Avenue involving a sedan and a pick-up truck. The female sedan driver, age 37, suffered injuries to her entire body and was incoherent after the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. The sedan was impacted on the left rear quarter panel, while the pick-up truck sustained damage to its center front end. The pick-up truck driver was licensed and traveling south, and the sedan driver was traveling east. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash caused severe injury to the sedan driver without ejection from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck an unlicensed driver going straight. The impact damaged the SUV’s right side doors and the other vehicle’s front center. A 21-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered knee and lower leg abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Junius Street at 16:43. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it collided with another vehicle traveling straight north. The other driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the other vehicle’s center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. A 21-year-old male passenger in the SUV, seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat, was injured with abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver failed to yield and struck a parked SUV on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. Two drivers suffered injuries, including full-body trauma and leg wounds. The impact damaged front and rear quarter panels, exposing systemic risks in urban vehicle interactions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 p.m. on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old female driver, operating a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling southbound, collided with a parked SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for the female driver. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. Both drivers were injured: the female driver sustained entire body injuries, and the male driver of the other moving SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on New Lots Avenue rear-ended a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 2:10 AM on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south struck the rear center of an e-scooter also traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in a complaint of pain or nausea and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan's rear center collided with the e-scooter's front center, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely hit her. The crash occurred on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield while reversing, causing injury and shock to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Acura sedan backed unsafely on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:46 PM. The report states the driver was reversing westbound and struck the pedestrian, who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The contributing factor cited is 'Backing Unsafely,' highlighting the driver's failure to yield while reversing. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing a crash. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, highlighting driver inattention and yielding failures.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:14 on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling north and west. Both drivers were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical factor in the collision. Additionally, one driver was noted for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, indicating a side collision. One 51-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. The report explicitly lists driver errors—failure to yield and distraction—as the causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims. This crash underscores systemic dangers posed by driver inattention and yielding failures at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15