East Flatbush Bleeds: City Silence, More Deaths

A Honda sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing Clarkson Avenue. The man had the signal. The car did not stop. He fell hard. Blood pooled. His head was bleeding. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield.

A 68-year-old man was crossing Clarkson Avenue at the crosswalk with the signal when a westbound Honda sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal. A westbound Honda did not stop. The sedan struck him head-on. He fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His head was bleeding. He was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued straight and failed to yield to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Linden Boulevard. He struck headfirst. Blood ran from his scalp. He stayed awake. The road tore skin from his body. Inexperience gripped the throttle. Sirens broke the silence.

A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Linden Boulevard near 155th in Brooklyn crashed headfirst and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Inexperience held the throttle.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The injured man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. He remained conscious at the scene, with blood pouring from his scalp and skin torn from his body. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers faced by motorcyclists, especially when driver inexperience is involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked SUV was struck on its left side by a northbound tractor truck on Flatbush Avenue. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver was injured when his parked SUV was hit on the left side doors by a northbound tractor truck on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The truck was traveling straight ahead and showed no damage from the impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was not ejected. The crash caused significant damage to the SUV's left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on New York Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 41-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:23 p.m. One SUV was traveling north and struck the right side doors of the other SUV traveling east. The 41-year-old male driver of the eastbound vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or other factors. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the northbound SUV and the right side doors of the eastbound SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. Two passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard. The 2008 Infiniti sedan traveling north struck the right side doors of a parked 2015 Toyota sedan. Two occupants, a 20-year-old female and a 27-year-old male, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the Infiniti and the center back end of the Toyota.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus merging east on Church Avenue struck a sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver, 64, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 24-year-old female passenger also sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained or unrestrained as noted.

According to the police report, a 2018 New Flyer bus merging east on Church Avenue collided with a 2017 Lexus sedan traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred on the bus's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 64-year-old woman wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 24-year-old female passenger in the sedan, unrestrained, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists the contributing factors for both occupants as unspecified. The bus driver was licensed and male. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision resulted from the bus merging into the sedan's path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on East 29 Street struck another vehicle. The driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The driver was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 29 Street collided with another vehicle. The driver, a 54-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle and no other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper. No information on helmet use or signaling was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man driving a sedan northbound struck two parked sedans on East 37 Street, Brooklyn. The driver, unlicensed and alcohol-impaired, suffered head abrasions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver operating a 1994 sedan in Brooklyn collided with two parked sedans on East 37 Street. The driver was unlicensed and involved with alcohol, which are listed as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and damaged the left front bumper of one parked car and the left side doors of another. The driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained head abrasions and remained conscious. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved or injured. The report highlights alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as key driver errors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance traveling west struck a sedan on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver, 62, suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash left the driver injured but not ejected from her vehicle.

According to the police report, an ambulance and a sedan collided on New York Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The ambulance was traveling straight west when it impacted the left front quarter panel of the sedan, which also was going straight ahead. The sedan’s 62-year-old female driver was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. She was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The ambulance carried three occupants, and its driver was licensed and operating legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist was riding southwest on Rogers Avenue when he was involved in a collision with an unspecified vehicle. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea. No further details about the other vehicle or driver actions were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man was hit by a southbound motorcycle on Rogers Avenue at Church Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The motorcycle struck him center front. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Rogers Avenue struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front of the motorcycle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash occurred in Brooklyn near Church Avenue. The data does not indicate any driver license issues or vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider traveling north was hit on the left front bumper by a sedan making a right turn on Foster Avenue. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male moped driver was traveling straight north on Foster Avenue when a sedan, also heading north, made a right turn and struck the moped on its left front bumper. The moped driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The sedan was damaged on its right side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No helmet or signaling issues were mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan, parked westbound on Parkside Avenue, was struck from behind by a Ford vehicle traveling west. The BMW driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The crash caused damage to the Ford’s front end but left the BMW undamaged.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan was parked on Parkside Avenue when it was rear-ended by a Ford vehicle traveling west. The BMW driver, a 52-year-old female occupant, sustained unspecified injuries and was in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The BMW showed no damage, while the Ford sustained front-end damage. The BMW driver was licensed and not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the impact of a rear-end collision with injury to the driver of the stationary vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west hit the left side of an SUV making a northbound left turn on Clarendon Road. The 15-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The SUV driver was licensed and driving a 2006 Honda SUV.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Clarendon Road collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the motorcycle and the center front end of the SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 15-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Honda SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcycle driver but does not specify any contributing factors for the SUV driver. The crash involved a failure to yield or improper turn by the SUV driver, as indicated by the vehicle movements and impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 65-year-old male bicyclist on Beverley Road just after midnight. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and a bicycle traveling south collided on Beverley Road. The bicyclist, a 65-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bicycle and the right front bumper of the sedan. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 BMW sedan with two occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man driving an SUV turned improperly on Beverley Road. His vehicle struck a sedan traveling west. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beverley Road in Brooklyn when an SUV driver made an improper left turn and collided with a sedan traveling straight west. The SUV driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Contributing factors listed include 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end were damaged. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man riding an e-scooter westbound on Clarendon Road was hit on his left side by a northbound sedan going straight. The rider suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the scooter.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Clarendon Road struck the left side doors of an e-scooter traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had no occupants and was going straight ahead before impact. The collision point was the sedan's center front end and the e-scooter's left side doors. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man was hit by a motorcycle while crossing Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection. The motorcycle was traveling west, striking the pedestrian at its front center.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Linden Boulevard struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No details on driver identity or license status were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male e-bike driver struck a stopped sedan on Church Avenue. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash happened at 7:30 a.m. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and distracted, speeding into the sedan’s rear.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male operating an unlicensed e-bike collided with the rear of a stopped 2018 Hyundai sedan on Church Avenue. The e-bike driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising, and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike struck its center back end. The e-bike’s front center end was damaged. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered whiplash but was conscious and restrained. The sedan driver was distracted. Damage was limited to the rear bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Nostrand Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The SUV driver, a male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The contributing factor listed was driver inattention or distraction by the sedan driver. The crash caused damage to the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or injuries beyond the SUV driver’s whiplash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15