Flatlands Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Sleep

A young man on a motorcycle struck a parked sedan on Avenue N. He flew from the bike, face-first, bleeding on the street. The crash left him conscious but badly hurt. Traffic control was ignored. The road bore the mark of impact.

A 21-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and severely injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Avenue N near East 56th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A helmetless rider slammed into a parked sedan, face-first. The bike crumpled. He flew. Blood pooled on hot asphalt. At 21, he lay conscious, ejected, bleeding, the light behind him ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is the failure to obey traffic control. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 57 Street in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old female driver suffered a back injury. The crash involved driver inattention and passenger distraction. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious after impact to the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 57 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling south and one parked vehicle. The 21-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a back injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the parked car. The report lists contributing factors as driver inattention and passenger distraction. No other drivers were reported injured. The data shows the female driver was distracted, leading to the crash and injury to her passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north rear-ended a vehicle backing south on Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan traveling north on Avenue N in Brooklyn struck the rear of a vehicle that was backing south. The sedan's driver and front passenger, both men in their early 30s, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the other vehicle was damaged at its center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed in Georgia and was entering a parked position before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and injured seriously.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured by a vehicle on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old female pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened away from an intersection. The contributing factor listed was "Other Vehicular," indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and direction was southbound. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet was noted. The report highlights the impact and injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of an SUV on Ralph Avenue. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver was bruised but conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southeast collided with the left side doors of a northbound SUV on Ralph Avenue. The motorcycle driver, who was unlicensed, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, suffered contusions and bruises but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle's front end and the SUV's left rear quarter panel were damaged. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy was struck while crossing Kings Highway at a marked crosswalk. The sedan driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a sedan traveling west struck him. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with pedestrian traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one. The driver of the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No ejections or severe vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Flatbush Avenue collided when the rear SUV struck the back of the front SUV. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 30-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The rear SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the front SUV showed no damage. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man crossing against the signal was struck by a southbound SUV on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian at the right front quarter panel. The man suffered knee and lower leg bruises.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The collision involved a southbound Jeep SUV that was starting in traffic. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted, but the primary driver error was inattention. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male SUV driver lost consciousness on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV collided head-on with a sedan. The driver suffered full-body injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver of a 2010 Ford SUV lost consciousness while driving eastbound on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck a westbound 2017 BMW sedan head-on. The SUV driver was injured across his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other victims were reported injured. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.

A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck its right rear quarter panel. A 33-year-old female passenger suffered a concussion and whole-body injury. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred on Avenue I in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford sedan traveling north on Avenue I in Brooklyn collided, impacting the right rear quarter panel. The crash injured a 33-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position. She sustained a concussion and injuries to her entire body but was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The collision involved another vehicle traveling west, which struck the sedan's front center. The driver errors identified were inexperience and distraction, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV made a right turn on Avenue N in Brooklyn and struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV driven by an unlicensed male driver was making a right turn on Avenue N in Brooklyn when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The 18-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the center front end of the bicycle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact was at the front center of both vehicles. The cyclist was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 54 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2023 Hyundai SUV and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles collided front center, with no damage reported to the SUV. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered a complaint of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV on Avenue J in Brooklyn was injured in a crash. The vehicle struck a parked SUV. The driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver was injured when her SUV collided with a parked SUV on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The driver sustained contusions to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the moving vehicle against the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. No ejections occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time of the crash. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old woman was injured crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A sedan backing south struck her, causing upper arm and shoulder injuries. The driver failed to back safely. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2011 Honda sedan backing south. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and remained conscious. There was no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two drivers crashed on Avenue K. Both men suffered shoulder injuries and bruises. Each was conscious and restrained by seat belts. The impact hit the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. Driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old man driving a 2002 SUV westbound and a 37-year-old man driving a 2019 sedan southbound collided on Avenue K. Both drivers were injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm contusions. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The SUV was struck on its right front bumper, while the sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both drivers. No victims were ejected. The crash resulted from both drivers failing to maintain attention and disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Avenue P. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The crash involved a sedan making a right turn.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. Another vehicle, a stopped SUV, was also involved but did not cause the injury. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious upper arm injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s center front end. She suffered a head injury with fractures and dislocations. Unsafe speed and driver distraction were factors.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on Flatbush Avenue near Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old female pedestrian was hit at an intersection by a vehicle impacting with its center front end. She sustained a head injury described as fracture, distortion, and dislocation, and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. No other vehicle or pedestrian actions were noted. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified. The pedestrian’s role was simply as a pedestrian at the intersection, with no contributing factors attributed to her.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike and SUV collided on East 48 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old man, suffered a back injury but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Improper lane usage was a factor.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west collided with a station wagon/SUV making a U-turn on East 48 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old male driver, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. The SUV struck the motorbike with its left front bumper, causing damage to its center front end. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on East 48 Street collided with two parked SUVs. The driver suffered back injuries and incoherence. Police cited illness as a contributing factor. Damage hit the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver traveling east on East 48 Street in Brooklyn struck two parked SUVs. The driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. The moving SUV impacted the center front end of the driver's vehicle and the left rear bumper of one parked SUV, as well as the center back end of another. No other driver errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15