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Nov 24 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on East 69 Street. The 75-year-old driver suffered chest injuries and confusion. Police cited driver inattention. The parked SUV was damaged. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a southbound sedan collided with a parked SUV on East 69 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 75-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Police listed driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The parked SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No other occupants or bystanders were injured. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s actions or safety equipment beyond the mention of a lap belt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - A 30-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing East 56 Street with the signal in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The victim suffered a head injury and concussion.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 56 Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent, diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other factors, such as pedestrian error or safety equipment, were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - Two SUVs slammed head-on on East 69 Street. One driver hurt, neck twisted, whiplash. Police cite failure to yield. Metal crumpled. Both drivers stayed at the scene.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on on East 69 Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. Both drivers were going straight. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. No other errors or factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - Three people suffered neck injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn. All were occupants in one sedan. The crash involved defective brakes and driver distraction. All wore seat belts and were not ejected. Shock was reported.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving multiple sedans. Three occupants of one sedan—a 39-year-old female driver and two passengers aged 38 and 44—were injured, all sustaining neck injuries and experiencing shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other driver errors were specified. The crash caused damage to the vehicles' front and rear bumpers and quarter panels. The occupants' injuries were classified as moderate, with no visible complaints noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One driver turned right, the other drove straight. Metal twisted. A man suffered arm injuries and shock. Police cite distraction and bad lane use.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Avenue U at Mill Avenue in Brooklyn. A male driver, age 50, was heading west and struck another SUV making a right turn. The crash hit the left front and side of the vehicles. The man suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as causes. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. The other driver, a licensed woman, was turning right. No other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old woman was ejected and injured in the crash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2022 GMC pick-up truck made a left turn and collided with her on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding without safety equipment. The truck struck the bicyclist with its right front quarter panel while the cyclist was traveling straight westbound. No damage was reported to the bike. The driver of the truck had no occupants and no license information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Avenue U at Flatbush. Steel twisted. A 23-year-old woman, turning left, took the hit in her shoulder. She stayed conscious. Speed did the damage. The road bore the mark of force unchecked.

Two sedans collided head-on at Avenue U and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Speed crushed what it could reach.' A 23-year-old woman, driving one of the sedans and making a left turn, suffered crush injuries to her shoulder but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles took the impact at their front ends. The woman was held in place by her seatbelt. No other injuries were reported. The data points to unsafe speed as the key driver error in this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 25 - A 59-year-old woman was hit while crossing East 71 Street at Avenue V in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of East 71 Street and Avenue V in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2021 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 20 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a sedan turning left on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Avenue U collided with a sedan making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors, struck by the motorcycle's front center. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - A man rode west on Avenue W. His motorcycle’s front end shattered. He flew from the seat. Helmet on. Body broken. No other vehicle. Distraction blamed. He died there, alone. The street stayed silent. The danger stayed real.

A 53-year-old man was killed while riding a 2010 Honda motorcycle westbound on Avenue W. According to the police report, 'the front end shattered. He flew from the seat. Helmet on. Body broken. No other vehicle. No other name. Distraction blamed. He died there, alone.' The only listed contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash involved no other vehicles or people. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary cause cited was distraction. The impact destroyed the motorcycle’s front end and ejected the rider, resulting in fatal injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - Two sedans and a third vehicle crashed on Fillmore Avenue. A 28-year-old woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use. Metal twisted. One car parked. Another turned left. Streets failed to protect.

According to the police report, two sedans and a third vehicle collided on Fillmore Avenue near East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. One sedan was parked, another was making a left turn, and a third was traveling straight. Damage struck front and rear panels. No ejections or other injuries were reported. The injured driver wore a lap belt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. One car stopped in traffic. The other struck its left rear quarter panel, then overturned. A 58-year-old female driver suffered elbow and arm injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Flatbush Avenue collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second vehicle struck its left rear quarter panel, causing the second sedan to overturn. The 58-year-old female driver of the first sedan was injured, sustaining elbow and lower arm injuries. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The overturned vehicle sustained significant damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - Two vehicles crashed on Avenue R in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV hit the sedan’s front left. Airbags deployed. The injured driver remained conscious with abrasions.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue R involving a 2020 Nissan SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan. The 21-year-old female driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV struck the sedan with its left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles' front ends. The injured driver was conscious and protected by airbags and a lap belt. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries even when safety equipment is used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A bus turning left hit a northbound bicyclist on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was unhelmeted and injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Avenue U was struck by a bus making a left turn. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with traffic control disregard. The bus driver was licensed but distracted. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The collision impacted the front center of the bus and the left front bumper of the bike. The cyclist remained conscious despite the injury. No fault is assigned to the bicyclist, who was riding straight ahead when the bus turned into his path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A sedan struck a stopped vehicle on Mill Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the struck car suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as the striking driver was inattentive and following too closely. The victim was restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Mill Avenue rear-ended a stopped vehicle. The impact occurred at the center back end of the stopped car and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 45-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - Council members push to end jaywalking penalties. Supporters cite biased enforcement. Critics warn of danger for pedestrians. The bill faces debate as traffic deaths fall but injuries persist. The city weighs safety against fairness in street crossings.

On July 22, 2023, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse introduced a bill to legalize jaywalking in New York City. The measure, supported by Council Members Tiffany Caban and Shahana Hanif, aims to 'greenlight pedestrians to freely cross streets outside the crosswalk or without obeying traffic signals.' The bill responds to claims of biased enforcement against Black and Latino New Yorkers. Council Majority Leader Joseph Borelli and Councilwoman Joann Ariola oppose the bill, warning it could endanger pedestrians. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or received a hearing. The NYPD and Mayor's office are reviewing the legislation. The debate highlights the tension between enforcement fairness and the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users. No formal safety analysis has been provided.

• Far-left NYC Council Dems push to legalize jaywalking, nypost.com, Published 2023-07-22

Jul 10 - A 17-year-old boy walked near Avenue U. An SUV hit him. Blood ran down his face. Deep cuts marked his skin. He stayed awake. The driver said nothing. The street stayed silent. Pain lingered in the summer air.

A 17-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by an SUV near 6122 Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy remained conscious at the scene, with blood running down his face and deep cuts visible. The report states, 'A 17-year-old boy struck by an SUV. Blood ran down his face. Deep cuts opened. He stayed awake. The driver said nothing.' The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors were detailed in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report. The crash left the street silent, the pain unmistakable.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - A Land Rover hit a northbound moped on Avenue U. The rider flew off, helmeted, head bleeding, left unconscious. Both drivers held permits. The SUV did not yield. The street fell silent after the crash.

A Land Rover SUV struck a northbound moped head-on near Avenue U and Hendrickson Street in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. According to the police report, both drivers held permits. The SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inexperienced. The moped rider wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped rider also suffered due to 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The crash left the street quiet, marked by the violence of impact and the vulnerability of the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - Two sedans collided on Avenue T near East 68 Street. The driver going straight suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Both cars took front-end damage. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Avenue T at East 68 Street in Brooklyn. A male driver was making a left turn. A female driver was going straight. The cars struck at the left front bumper of the turning sedan and the center front end of the other. The female driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash shows the danger at intersections where turning and through traffic meet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A 12-year-old girl on a bike was injured in Brooklyn. A bus making a left turn struck her at Avenue U and East 66 Street. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The bus showed no damage. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bus making a left turn on Avenue U in Brooklyn collided with a 12-year-old female bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus struck the center front end of the bike, impacting the left side doors of the bus. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The bus driver was licensed and female. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash caused no damage to the bus but damaged the bike's front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19