East Flatbush Bleeds: City Silence, More Deaths

Three SUVs collided on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The crash involved rear-end impacts while vehicles were stopped or moving straight. Injuries were moderate, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a chain collision involving three SUVs occurred on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants were injured, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The injured included two drivers and two passengers, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles were traveling west; two were stopped in traffic, and one was going straight ahead. The points of impact were center back end and center front end, indicating rear-end collisions. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. No victims were ejected. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after her sedan collided with two parked sedans on Lenox Road. The impact damaged the left front bumper of her vehicle and the front ends of the parked cars. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a female driver, age 43, traveling south on Lenox Road struck two parked sedans. The collision damaged the left front bumper of her Nissan and the center front ends of the parked Honda and Ford. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The parked vehicles were stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Bedford Avenue. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash stemmed from driver distraction and reaction to unrelated vehicles. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a rear-end collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a northbound SUV striking the sedan from behind. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle". Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The SUV driver was a licensed female driver from New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The impact occurred at the center rear of the sedan and the center front of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman driving an SUV made an improper U-turn in Brooklyn. She struck a 56-year-old man riding an e-bike southbound. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. Both drivers were injured; the SUV driver had face wounds and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female SUV driver was making an improper U-turn with limited view when she collided with a southbound e-bike. The 56-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, entering semiconscious shock. The SUV driver suffered face injuries and minor bleeding but was not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No contributing factors were specified for the e-bike rider. The SUV was damaged on the left side doors; the e-bike sustained front-end damage. Both drivers were injured; the e-bike rider wore a helmet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted outside their vehicles. A 35-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both vehicles showed damage to quarter panels. The crash happened as one vehicle started from parking and the other entered a parked position.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a man, were both distracted outside their vehicles at the time of the crash. The woman, who was driving a 2022 GMC SUV, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved the right front quarter panel of the GMC and the left rear quarter panel of a 2014 Kia SUV. The GMC was starting from a parking position while the Kia was entering a parked position. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2020 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s errors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was struck while crossing Nostrand Avenue with the signal. The sedan was making a left turn when it hit her at the intersection. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Nostrand Avenue at the intersection with Martense Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2006 Volvo sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of pain at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Rogers Avenue. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other, distracted driver, rear-ended it. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided. One SUV was stopped in traffic when the other, driven by a distracted male driver, struck it from behind. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact was centered on the back end of the stopped vehicles and the front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The crash involved impact to the bike's left front bumper. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Snyder Avenue was injured in a collision. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruise to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bike's left front bumper was the point of impact and sustained damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl was struck while crossing New York Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn and hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing New York Avenue at the intersection with Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2006 Honda SUV was making a right turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was listed as having a contributing factor of pedestrian error or confusion. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no driver license issues. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The primary driver error identified was the pedestrian's confusion or error, with no driver violations explicitly cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV changed lanes and struck a sedan’s right front bumper on Nostrand Avenue. Two male passengers in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery, defective pavement contributed to the crash. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV was changing lanes southbound on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. Two male occupants in the SUV, ages 29 and 25, were injured with neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists slippery and defective pavement as contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front sections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 68-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and bruises. The SUV hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Church Avenue involving a 2013 Dodge SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The 68-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify any driver errors or victim actions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.

A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan began moving from a parking spot on Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV making a right turn struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 2011 sedan was starting from a parking spot on Tilden Avenue when it was struck by a 2017 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 28-year-old male occupant seated in the middle front seat, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for both vehicles. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Linden Boulevard. One driver made a U-turn. The other went straight west. Impact hit front bumpers. A 62-year-old male driver suffered injuries and shock. Airbags deployed. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Linden Boulevard. One driver was making a U-turn while the other was traveling straight west. The point of impact was the front bumpers of both vehicles. A 62-year-old male driver was injured and experienced shock. Airbags deployed in the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.

A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious. Police cited driver inattention and disregarded traffic control as causes. Multiple vehicles sustained damage in the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The 34-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining chest trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Additionally, the female driver disregarded traffic control, worsening the crash. The impact was centered on the front ends of the vehicles, causing significant damage. Several parked vehicles nearby also suffered damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and two SUVs collided head-on on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a moving sedan and SUVs, one parked, one moving southbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn involving a westbound sedan, a southbound SUV, and a parked SUV. Three male occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger, a 36-year-old driver, and a 51-year-old driver. All sustained whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious and were not ejected. The sedan and the moving SUV collided front-to-front, while the parked SUV was also impacted. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Safety equipment use was unknown or none. The crash caused center front-end damage to all vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck struck a sedan from behind on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. Both vehicles damaged at center impact.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling east collided with the rear of a westbound sedan on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan carried four occupants. The front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the tow truck driver failed to maintain attention. The impact occurred at the center front end of the tow truck and the center back end of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a parked sedan on southbound Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, 56, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the taxi driver. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Nostrand Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The sedan’s 56-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi’s point of impact was its right front bumper, striking the sedan’s center back end. The sedan was stationary before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15