Flatlands Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Sleep

A 6-year-old girl was hit by an SUV traveling west on Avenue N in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The child was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Jeep SUV struck her on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor to the crash. No vehicle damage was recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the collision. The pedestrian's actions are noted as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A front passenger and a rear passenger suffered neck and head injuries. The crash involved a left turn and failure to yield. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. Injuries included whiplash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2011 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV was traveling south going straight ahead, while the sedan was traveling east going straight ahead. The crash happened as one vehicle was making a left turn. Two occupants were injured: a 35-year-old front passenger with neck injuries and a 10-year-old rear passenger with head injuries. Both suffered whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles impacted each other on their left front bumpers. Both injured passengers were conscious and restrained by harnesses or lap belts. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter collided with a sedan on Utica Avenue. The 53-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan’s role and driver details remain unclear.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Utica Avenue involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the e-scooter driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan had no occupants at the time, and its driver information is unknown. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and other parts of the sedan. No specific driver errors were identified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611945, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Utica Avenue struck an object with its left front bumper. The 58-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and limited view as contributing factors. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan she was driving collided with an object impacting the left front bumper and center front end of the vehicle. The driver sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with an obstructed or limited view, as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man was struck while crossing East 51 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 51 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 Dodge SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford merging north struck a parked sedan on Utica Avenue, Brooklyn. The left rear passenger in the Ford suffered facial injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash. The passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a Ford vehicle merging north on Utica Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The impact occurred at the Ford's left front bumper and the sedan's left rear bumper. The crash injured a 38-year-old male passenger seated in the left rear of the Ford. He sustained facial injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The drivers were licensed and operating in Brooklyn's 46th council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a pickup truck going straight north on Flatbush Avenue. Two passengers suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV’s left rear bumper and the truck’s right front bumper were damaged. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue collided with a pickup truck traveling straight north. Two occupants in the SUV were injured: a 2-year-old boy in the right rear seat suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by a child seat; a 40-year-old woman front passenger was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed. Aggressive Driving/Road Rage also contributed. The crash damaged the SUV’s left rear bumper and the truck’s right front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike struck an 8-year-old boy on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The child suffered bruises and an arm injury. Police cited the e-bike rider for failing to yield right-of-way. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on Flatbush Avenue failed to yield right-of-way and collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a contusion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected or critically harmed. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatbush Avenue outside a crosswalk. He suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. The vehicle involved was unspecified. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Flatbush Avenue at Avenue K, not at an intersection or crosswalk. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. No contributing factors or driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside marked crossings. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles struck center to rear and front. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle, a 20-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved a rear-end impact where one sedan struck the center back end of the other, which hit the center front end. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck from behind on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash occurred at night with no listed contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver was injured in a rear-end collision on Farragut Road near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The sedan, traveling west, was stopped in traffic when it was struck in the center back end. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.

A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593249, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The injured man was restrained and not ejected. Damage hit the left rear bumper.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east, was injured with back pain and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel, damaging the left rear bumper. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The other vehicle, a 2008 Kia sedan, had no occupants and no listed damage. The injured person was a 45-year-old male occupant and driver of the Honda. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.

Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.

A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered head injuries after a collision with a parked SUV on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s front center. The cyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a 2021 Honda SUV on Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn. The SUV was parked before the collision, which impacted its left front quarter panel and the bike’s front center. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and abrasions but was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old driver suffered back injuries and shock. The collision involved front bumpers. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2013 SUV and a 2008 sedan. The 18-year-old male driver of one vehicle sustained back injuries and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and collided at their front bumpers. The drivers were licensed and operating in New York. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.

A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan on Avenue H in Brooklyn suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved two other vehicles. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue H in Brooklyn involving three vehicles: a sedan, an SUV, and another sedan. The 27-year-old female driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver’s lack of attention caused the crash. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and side doors were damaged. The other vehicles were either stopped or traveling straight ahead. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15