East Flatbush Bleeds: City Silence, More Deaths

A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered a neck contusion after a sedan making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:12. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and from Massachusetts. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck changing lanes struck the left rear bumper of a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 72-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:32 AM on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2022 tractor truck traveling south was changing lanes when it impacted the left rear bumper of a 2015 SUV also traveling south. The SUV driver, a 72-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The truck sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the SUV’s left rear bumper was damaged. The report lists the truck driver’s pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes,' indicating a failure to maintain lane control or properly yield during the maneuver. Both drivers were licensed. No contributing factors were specified for the SUV driver. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn struck a westbound e-bike on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:29 PM on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2014 Ford sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound 2021 Zhen e-bike. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from the e-bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Clarkson Ave while crossing with the signal. The vehicle, traveling north, hit him head-on. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing serious abdominal and pelvic injuries to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clarkson Ave near New York Ave in Brooklyn at 9:06 PM. A 29-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there as well. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, highlighting a critical failure to yield or stop as required by traffic control devices.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided northbound near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM near 853 New York Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling northbound collided, with the rear vehicle striking the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' on the part of the rear driver. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact: the rear vehicle at its front bumper and the front vehicle at its center back end. The driver of the rear sedan was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 68-year-old pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and whiplash after a 2024 Jeep SUV hit her off the roadway on Church Avenue. The SUV, traveling west, impacted center front. The driver, 38, also injured, remained conscious and belted.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling west on Church Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and complained of whiplash. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, was wearing a lap belt and harness and suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify which party it applies to. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's position off the roadway was noted, but no contributing victim behaviors were listed. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when not in the roadway and the severe injuries that can result from vehicle impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and an SUV collided on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved limited visibility and other vehicular factors, causing significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 PM on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2006 Yamaha moped, both traveling westbound. The moped driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the moped. Contributing factors listed in the report include 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular,' indicating driver errors related to limited visibility and other vehicle-related issues. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, and the moped was damaged on its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing north on Nostrand Ave hit him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on Nostrand Ave near Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. A 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The driver of a 2020 Chevrolet SUV was backing north when the vehicle struck the pedestrian. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 36-year-old woman was struck by an SUV traveling south on Bedford Avenue. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing bruising and moderate injury. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on Bedford Avenue struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions are described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors related to her behavior are cited. The driver was alone in the vehicle, traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the vehicle’s right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling east on Parkside Avenue collided in Brooklyn. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused a rear-end crash. Four men inside the vehicles suffered head injuries and whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn when the collision occurred at 4:30 p.m. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the point of impact described as the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors for the crash. Four male occupants, including the drivers and passengers aged 26 to 37, were injured with head injuries and whiplash. All occupants were conscious, not ejected, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The driver errors of unsafe speed and failure to maintain a safe following distance directly contributed to the collision and injuries sustained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 64-year-old man was struck while crossing Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The crash occurred near 7:51 p.m.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Caton Avenue struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was injured across his entire body and was found semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not indicate any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection, and no crossing signal was involved. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn hit a 22-year-old e-bike rider traveling straight on Martense Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, signaling driver error in maneuvering.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:56 p.m. on Martense Street in Brooklyn. A 2009 Nissan sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a 2023 Zhilo e-bike traveling east. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan’s left turn as the pre-crash action, implying driver error in yielding or failing to properly assess the e-bike’s right of way. No contributing factors related to the e-bike rider were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A six-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, at 12:20 PM on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling north collided with a 2020 Toyota sedan traveling east. The SUV impacted the right side doors of the sedan with its center front end. The sedan carried a six-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat, who sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. Both drivers were reportedly going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim or note any driver violations explicitly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 7-year-old boy suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing Albemarle Road in Brooklyn. The child was conscious but injured, sustaining abrasions. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, highlighting a dangerous failure in driver vigilance.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Honda sedan traveling east on Albemarle Road in Brooklyn at 18:39. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk when the sedan hit him at the center front end. The child sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian, focusing instead on the vehicle's movement and impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited, but the collision occurring outside a crosswalk and signal points to systemic dangers in driver vigilance and pedestrian safety on this stretch of road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries after a northbound SUV struck his right side on Rogers Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The cyclist was not ejected but was left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:01 on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 Dodge SUV traveling northbound struck a bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and reported pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock after the collision. No helmet use or victim behavior was cited as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 10-year-old boy was injured crossing Bedford Avenue without a signal. The SUV driver was traveling straight south. The child suffered facial abrasions and shock. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2008 Honda SUV traveling southbound, was going straight ahead. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, indicating confusion on the pedestrian's part. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossed Rogers Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her, crushing her arm. She stood bleeding beneath the streetlight. The street fell silent. The night did not move. Shock and injury marked the intersection.

At the corner of Rogers Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn, a 40-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle while crossing with the signal, according to the police report. The report states, 'A woman, 40, crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck her. Her arm crushed.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her arm and was described as being in shock, standing beneath the streetlight, bleeding and still. The police report notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection. No driver contributing factors are listed in the report, but the narrative makes clear that the victim was lawfully crossing when struck. The vehicle type and other driver details remain unspecified in the report. The focus remains on the impact and the harm suffered by the pedestrian in a space where she had the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old woman was injured crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. An SUV traveling north struck her with its center front end. She suffered full-body contusions and shock. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue outside of an intersection. The vehicle involved was a 2015 SUV traveling north, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions over her entire body and was in shock. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing only unspecified contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not attribute this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end. No helmet use or other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two passengers suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Nostrand Avenue. The driver’s distraction and failure to yield right-of-way triggered impact. One passenger was conscious with bruises; another was in shock with pain and nausea complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:43 a.m. on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a 2015 Mazda SUV traveling west and a 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling south. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. Two male passengers in the Mazda SUV were injured: a 23-year-old right rear passenger sustained a head contusion and was conscious, while a 26-year-old front passenger experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The injured passengers were not ejected; one wore an airbag and lap belt, the other had no safety equipment. Vehicle damage included left front bumper damage to the Mazda and right front quarter panel damage to the sedan. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old woman suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after being hit by an SUV traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the collision at an intersection where the pedestrian was crossing without a signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM in Brooklyn near 305 Linden Boulevard. A 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when she was struck by a Chevrolet SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end, resulting in abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with unsafe speed. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control. The driver was going straight ahead and the vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14