Flatlands Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Sleep

A 23-year-old man driving a sedan and his 23-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The SUV, parked on Utica Avenue, struck the sedan’s rear. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV was parked on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when it rear-ended a 2018 sedan traveling north. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old man, and his 23-year-old female passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s impact was centered on the back end, while the sedan sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Avenue M in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered abrasions and injuries to the head and hip. Alcohol involvement and driver distraction contributed. Vehicles struck front and side, causing serious damage. Both drivers conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue M in Brooklyn. The first driver, a 32-year-old woman, sustained hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. The second driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a head injury and abrasions. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The collision involved front and side impacts between the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused significant damage to the center front and right side doors of the vehicles. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles southbound or parked prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a westbound sedan on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and bruising. Both vehicles showed front and side damage. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2005 SUV traveling south on Avenue H collided with a 2009 sedan traveling west. The sedan’s 34-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining chest contusions and bruises. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV’s front center end and the sedan’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused injury to the sedan driver but did not result in ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driverless sedan struck a 53-year-old woman standing off the roadway in Brooklyn. The impact fractured her abdomen and pelvis. The vehicle was parked before the crash. Driver inattention and a runaway vehicle caused the injury.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan, initially parked, became a driverless runaway vehicle and struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian not in the roadway near Avenue J in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis. The report lists contributing factors as Driverless/Runaway Vehicle and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle had no occupants at the time and sustained front-end damage. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unattended vehicles and driver errors leading to uncontrolled movement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan turned right on Flatbush. A man rode his bike straight. The car hit his back wheel. He crashed hard. Blood pooled from his head. He lay semiconscious as dusk closed in. The street did not forgive.

A man riding a bike on Flatbush Avenue near Hubbard Place was struck by a Nissan making a right turn. According to the police report, the car hit the back wheel of the bike, sending the cyclist to the pavement with a bleeding head injury. The cyclist, age 55, was left semiconscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the driver errors. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers turn without yielding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan on Kings Highway suffered back injuries in a crash caused by unsafe lane changing. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision damaged the left front bumper of one vehicle.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kings Highway involving a sedan traveling west. The 27-year-old female driver was injured in the crash, sustaining back injuries and internal complaints. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision damaged the left front bumper of the sedan. The driver was making a right turn while the other vehicle was going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck another vehicle going north on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and front passenger, both in their late 60s, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash damaged the sedan’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue collided with another vehicle traveling north. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the other vehicle’s left front bumper were damaged. The sedan carried two occupants: a 69-year-old driver and a 68-year-old front passenger. Both were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both occupants were unhelmeted, but no helmet use was relevant. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan hit a young woman crossing Flatlands Avenue. The car’s left front bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The night was silent. The lights blinked. No one moved. The city swallowed another life.

A 24-year-old woman was killed on Flatlands Avenue when a Ford sedan struck her as she crossed the street. According to the police report, the left front bumper hit her head. She died at the scene from head and internal injuries. The report lists her as a pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but does not specify any driver error or contributing factor. The driver was a 25-year-old man, licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative notes, 'She died there, on the asphalt, from head and internal wounds. The streetlights blinked. No one screamed.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck a 48-year-old male e-bicyclist on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. Police cited the van driver for disregarding traffic control. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a van traveling west on Avenue O collided with a northbound e-bike. The 48-year-old male bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The van's left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the e-bike. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the van driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but was injured seriously enough to be classified with injury severity level 3. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The van driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two cars turned left on Fillmore Avenue. Metal smashed metal. An 87-year-old man, strapped in, was cut by glass. His body throbbed. Both drivers looked away. The street bore witness. Distraction ruled. Pain followed.

Two vehicles, a sedan and a taxi, collided while both were making left turns at Fillmore Avenue and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' An 87-year-old male driver suffered severe lacerations and pain throughout his body. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as noted in the official account. Both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The impact left one elderly man hurt and a street marked by shattered glass.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Avenue J and East 37th. Metal twisted. A 40-year-old man suffered crush wounds to his shoulder. Both drivers were distracted. Brooklyn’s morning broke with the sound of steel and pain.

Two sedans collided head-on at Avenue J and East 37th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The impact left a 40-year-old male driver with crush injuries to his shoulder. The report states: “Both drivers were distracted. Morning broke in Brooklyn under the sound of screeching steel and pain.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. The crash underscores the danger posed when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Damage hit the left rear quarter panel of one car. No ejections. Both drivers were licensed men going straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men licensed in New York, traveling westbound and going straight ahead. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One driver, age 30, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle. The other vehicle showed no damage. No occupants were ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The 20-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited following too closely as a factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Avenue H collided with an SUV turning left southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time of impact. The motorcycle's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a lap belt and harness but was still ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making right turns when impact occurred. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver errors included improper lane usage and distraction. Both occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn while both drivers were making right turns. The crash involved a 57-year-old male driver and a 53-year-old female front passenger, both injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck its right rear passenger on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old man suffered back injuries and whiplash. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel and left side doors were damaged. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda sedan traveling west on Farragut Road in Brooklyn collided with its right rear passenger. The 21-year-old male occupant, seated in the right rear position and wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel and left side doors. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any failure to yield, speeding, or other driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male SUV driver suffered neck injuries in a collision with a taxi on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both vehicles struck each other while traveling straight. Faulty traffic control devices contributed to the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I in Brooklyn involving a 2019 SUV and a 2017 taxi. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they collided, with impact on the SUV's right front quarter panel and the taxi's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV carried three occupants; the taxi had one.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. Two vehicles collided on East 52 Street. The SUV was hit on the right side. Driver distraction caused the impact. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 52 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2022 SUV traveling east and a 2003 sedan traveling north. The SUV was struck on its right rear quarter panel by the sedan's front end. A 31-year-old male occupant in the SUV's left rear seat was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV hit the sedan’s right front bumper. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Utica Avenue involving a 2001 Dodge SUV traveling north and a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its left front bumper. The 67-year-old male driver of one vehicle sustained contusions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a northbound SUV going straight on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2010 sedan was making a left turn on Utica Avenue when it collided head-on with a northbound 2015 SUV traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man driving a sedan southbound was injured when an SUV starting from parking struck his vehicle’s left front bumper. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. The driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, an SUV was starting from a parking spot on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a southbound sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left front bumper were damaged. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors including inattention and distraction as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15