East Flatbush Bleeds: City Silence, More Deaths

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 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman was struck by a sedan traveling east on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact fractured her elbow and lower arm. Police report cites other vehicular factors contributing to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Nostrand Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old female pedestrian, located outside the roadway, suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm after being struck by an eastbound sedan. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact was the right front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver-related errors without specifying exact violations. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 sedan. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene but sustained serious injuries requiring medical attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and fractured his elbow after a collision in Brooklyn. The crash involved a distracted driver and occurred near Bedford Avenue. The bicyclist suffered serious arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM in Brooklyn near 2240 Bedford Avenue. A 24-year-old male bicyclist was traveling south when he was struck. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The involved SUV was parked and showed no damage, indicating the bicyclist collided with it while the driver was inattentive. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on East 28 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers and two passengers suffered injuries ranging from knee to pelvis trauma. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor in the crash that left occupants in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on East 28 Street near Avenue D in Brooklyn at 8:55 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The taxi driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver, a 62-year-old male, sustained hip and upper leg injuries. Two female passengers in the sedan, ages 28 and 32, were also injured in the abdomen and pelvis area. All occupants experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center front end of the taxi and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by speeding drivers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus passenger suffered neck injuries after a sedan started from parking and collided with the bus’s right rear quarter panel. The crash, caused by the sedan passing too closely, left the passenger with whiplash and conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:14. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with the right rear quarter panel of a westbound bus. The contributing factor cited was the sedan passing too closely. The bus sustained no damage, while the sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The injured party was a 47-year-old male passenger on the bus, who suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies the driver error as passing too closely, which directly led to the collision and injury. There are no victim behaviors listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by improper passing maneuvers in mixed-vehicle traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing head injuries and bruising to the pedestrian. Glare contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:48 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor on the driver's part. Additionally, glare is noted as a contributing factor affecting the pedestrian's visibility. The vehicle showed no damage upon impact, indicating the collision's nature and the pedestrian's vulnerability. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old female bicyclist suffered severe whole-body injuries after an SUV collided with her on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact demolished the bike’s right side and trapped the rider, who was conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, at 18:25 on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling east struck a female bicyclist also traveling east. The collision impacted the SUV’s right side doors and demolished the bike. The bicyclist, age 42, was trapped and sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations affecting her entire body. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The SUV had two occupants and the driver was licensed. The crash involved a direct side impact, indicating a failure to avoid collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped slammed into a slowing sedan on New York Avenue. The rider, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the head, half-flung from his seat. Darkness pressed in. He stayed conscious. The street bore witness to metal, blood, and error.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south near 1084 New York Avenue in Brooklyn collided with the rear end of a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The moped rider, age 48, was partially ejected and suffered a severe head injury with significant bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The moped struck the center back end of the sedan, which had three occupants. The narrative notes the rider wore a helmet. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, especially at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The SUV driver was traveling straight eastbound. The pedestrian was left in shock with contusions but no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn at 9:05 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2018 SUV traveling straight ahead eastbound. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle showed no damage upon impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were explicitly noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing with the signal and the absence of visible vehicle damage despite injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue was struck in the left rear bumper by a dump truck also heading north. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The dump truck showed no damage, indicating a forceful impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 AM on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 Nissan sedan, driven by a 46-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was traveling straight ahead northbound when it was impacted on the left rear bumper by a 2020 dump truck also traveling northbound. The dump truck driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, showed no vehicle damage, suggesting the truck struck the sedan with significant force. The sedan driver sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma, classified with injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the sedan driver. The collision highlights risks from rear-end impacts involving large trucks and passenger vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by a southbound sedan on Lenox Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, causing confusion. The sedan showed no damage, indicating impact with minimal vehicle harm.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lenox Road and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:15 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle involved was a 2017 Mazda sedan traveling southbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion while crossing Brooklyn Avenue with the signal. The crash occurred near 8:41 a.m. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection. Vehicle details and driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Brooklyn Avenue around 8:41 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver actions, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The lack of detailed vehicle or driver information limits the ability to identify specific driver errors or systemic dangers in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider suffered abrasions and full-body injury after colliding with a parked SUV on Bedford Avenue. The scooter struck the SUV’s left front bumper while traveling east. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east on Bedford Avenue collided with a northbound parked 2015 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. No pedestrian or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision occurred at 10:30 AM in Brooklyn’s 11226 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after his SUV struck the rear of another vehicle traveling eastbound. The crash occurred on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:25 a.m. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling southbound on Nostrand Avenue and another vehicle moving eastbound. The SUV impacted the right rear bumper of the other vehicle, damaging its center front end. The sole occupant, a 49-year-old male driver, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma affecting his entire body. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision’s point of impact and damage patterns indicate the SUV failed to avoid striking the rear of the other vehicle. No ejection occurred, and the driver held a valid New York license. This crash underscores risks from rear-end collisions and driver errors leading to serious occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a backing SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its center back end, causing head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver’s unsafe backing led to the collision.

According to the police report, a 2012 Chevrolet SUV backed southbound on East 29 Street in Brooklyn at 15:10. The driver, a licensed male from New York, failed to yield while backing, striking an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center back end. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, experiencing shock at the scene. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported on the vehicle. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the dangers of unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in areas with pedestrian presence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan and eastbound SUV collided at Rogers Avenue, striking each other’s right front bumpers. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and head or neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided with a 2020 Ford SUV traveling east. Both vehicles impacted with their right front bumpers. The sedan carried two occupants: a 35-year-old male driver and a 34-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious but injured, suffering head and neck injuries with whiplash complaints. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the right front bumpers of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injuries and damage resulted directly from the drivers’ failure to comply with traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her on the left side. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Rogers Avenue made a left turn and struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's point of impact was the left side doors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No driver errors were explicitly listed in the report, and the pedestrian was not at fault. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not assign blame to the pedestrian or mention safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 38-year-old woman driving a 2021 Honda suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved rear-end impact. Driver distraction and other vehicular factors contributed. The victim was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Linden Boulevard collided in a rear-end crash. The 38-year-old female driver of the 2021 Honda was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The Honda was stopped in traffic when struck from behind by the 2018 Hyundai, which was going straight ahead. The impact was centered on the back end of the Honda and the front end of the Hyundai. No license status was provided for the Hyundai driver. The crash highlights driver distraction and failure to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a collision on Martense Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s airbag deployed. The driver was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Martense Street involving a 2013 Ford sedan and a 2016 Nissan SUV. The SUV, traveling north, struck the left side doors of the sedan, which was traveling west. The sedan’s driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. The airbag deployed, and the driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan had two occupants; the SUV had one. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man driving a BMW sedan struck multiple parked SUVs on East 34 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was injured, semiconscious, with whole-body trauma. Police cited traffic control disregard and aggressive driving as causes. Alcohol was involved.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver operating a 2020 BMW sedan on East 34 Street in Brooklyn collided with several parked SUVs. The driver was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. Additionally, alcohol involvement was noted. The driver was unlicensed in New York. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and right rear quarter panel, damaging the parked vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15