Flatbush Bleeds, City Shrugs: Who Will Stop the Killing?

A 42-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered a back injury but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported at the scene in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 56 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was conscious at the time of the report. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without other noted violations. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions after being hit by an SUV while crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. The driver, traveling westbound, struck the child with the vehicle’s front center, causing injury but no loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue V in Brooklyn at 17:29. The child was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when a westbound SUV struck him at the vehicle’s center front end. The toddler sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report cites "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related fault. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, confirming the point of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver actions in areas where pedestrians cross unsignaled.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being hit by an SUV making a left turn on East 71 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the severity of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:24 AM on East 71 Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 68-year-old male pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal when he was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV, a 2024 Jeep, had no visible damage despite the impact occurring at the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The absence of vehicle damage suggests a significant force transferred to the pedestrian, emphasizing the danger posed by turning vehicles to those crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man crossing outside an intersection on Flatbush Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan. The driver’s inattention caused a center front impact, injuring the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. The driver was going straight ahead prior to the collision. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped passenger was violently ejected and injured on East 52 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a southbound SUV and an eastbound moped. The passenger suffered full-body contusions and incoherence, with traffic control violations cited by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:14 on East 52 Street in Brooklyn involving a southbound Nissan SUV and an eastbound Zhejiang moped. The moped carried two occupants, including a 23-year-old male passenger who was riding outside the vehicle and was ejected during the collision. The passenger sustained injuries to his entire body, was incoherent, and suffered contusions and bruises. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or controls. The SUV struck the moped with its left front bumper, causing the passenger to be thrown from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls and unlicensed operation of vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at East 73 Street and Avenue K in Brooklyn. The male driver of one sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:52 on East 73 Street near Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other east, collided with impact centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The male driver of the northbound Ford sedan, aged 26, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the Ford impacted at the center front and the Nissan at the right front quarter panel. The female driver of the eastbound Nissan was licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. A 40-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:38 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs traveling north collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were stopped or moving straight ahead before impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end crashes in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two buses collided on Strickland Avenue. Metal screamed. A 70-year-old woman in the rear seat slammed her head, blood marking the aftermath. Crush injuries followed. The aisle fell silent, the cost of a distracted turn echoing in the wreckage.

According to the police report, two buses met near Strickland Avenue and 56 Drive—one parked, one turning. The turning bus struck the parked vehicle with its right front bumper, colliding with the left rear of the other bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 70-year-old woman, seated in the rear of one bus, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. She was not wearing a seat belt, but the police report attributes the crash to driver inattention, not passenger behavior. The narrative describes metal shrieking and blood marking the seat as silence filled the aisle. The sequence of events underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel, especially in vehicles carrying vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely hit a westbound scooter in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 40-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered severe shoulder injuries including fracture and dislocation. The crash left the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 36 Street around 1:30 AM. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a scooter traveling westbound. The scooter driver, a 40-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained serious injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, including fractures and dislocations. The police report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's error. The scooter driver was wearing a helmet at the time, but no other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the scooter and the center back end of the sedan, indicating the sedan reversed into the scooter. The victim was conscious despite the severity of her injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a southbound sedan struck him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn at 19:38 when a southbound sedan collided with him. The vehicle, a 2005 Honda sedan with two occupants and a licensed female driver, struck the boy on the right front bumper while going straight ahead. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and no signal was present. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The boy sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front quarter panel. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block or outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735968, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a violent collision on Mill Avenue. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. The crash involved improper lane usage, causing front-quarter impacts on both vehicles, leaving both drivers injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, at 3:55 PM in Brooklyn near 2125 Mill Avenue, a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling south and a 2018 Lincoln sedan also heading south collided. The SUV driver was going straight ahead while the sedan was starting from parking. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Both drivers, women aged 44 and 59, were wearing lap belts and remained conscious after the crash. Each suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Neither occupant was ejected. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane use and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Kimball Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling straight when impact struck the SUV’s front to the sedan’s right side. Unsafe speed by both drivers contributed to the crash, injuring a 43-year-old female driver with hip and leg abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Kimball Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2022 SUV traveling north and a 2019 sedan traveling east. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV’s center front end struck the right side doors of the sedan. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The injured party was a 43-year-old female sedan driver who sustained hip and upper leg abrasions and remained conscious. She was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the drivers’ unsafe speeds leading to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and SUV collided at Avenue R in Brooklyn. The taxi driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive. Four vehicle occupants suffered injuries and shock. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles and left passengers shaken but restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:29 AM on Avenue R in Brooklyn. A taxi traveling west and an SUV traveling north collided, with impact on the taxi's left front bumper and the SUV's center front end. The taxi driver was cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Four occupants were injured: a 14-year-old male left rear passenger, a 28-year-old female right rear passenger, a 45-year-old female front passenger, and a 58-year-old male driver. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, with one airbag deployed. Injuries were classified as severity 3 with shock reported. No contributing factors were attributed to the passengers. The crash highlights driver errors in traffic control compliance and attention as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turning right struck two pedestrians crossing Avenue T at an intersection. Both women suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the collision despite no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford bus traveling west on Avenue T was making a right turn when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 36 and 45, crossing with the signal at an intersection. Both pedestrians sustained abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant. The victims were not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moving sedan struck the rear of a parked sedan on East 66 Street in Brooklyn. Both driver and front passenger of the moving vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the center back end of the parked car and front end of the moving car.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford sedan traveling south on East 66 Street rear-ended a parked 2014 Audi sedan. The point of impact was the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle. The Ford had two occupants: a 33-year-old male driver and a 26-year-old male front passenger. Both were conscious but sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of victim behavior contributing to the crash. The collision highlights driver error in failing to avoid a stationary vehicle, resulting in injuries to vulnerable occupants inside the moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old e-scooter rider was injured when a Nissan SUV making a U-turn struck him on Mill Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected, suffering abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV’s left front quarter panel collided with the scooter’s front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:09 in Brooklyn near 2729 Mill Avenue. The 13-year-old male e-scooter driver, traveling west straight ahead, was struck by a 2021 Nissan SUV also traveling west but making a U-turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the e-scooter’s left front bumper. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter rider but does not specify any driver errors explicitly. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left side doors and the scooter’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on Avenue V struck an object front-center, injuring a 73-year-old male passenger. The passenger suffered facial contusions but was conscious. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan taxi was traveling straight ahead southbound on Avenue V in Brooklyn when it sustained center front end damage from a collision. The taxi had two occupants, including a 73-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat, who was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating impairment played a role. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the presence of alcohol suggests impaired judgment or reaction. The passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not attribute fault to the passenger or indicate any victim behavior contributing to the crash. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by alcohol impairment in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men were injured in a crash on Flatbush Avenue. One suffered a concussion. The other had whiplash. Both were occupants in an SUV. Aggressive driving led to the collision.

On December 31, 2023, a crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue involving two SUVs. According to the police report, one driver was making a left turn while the other was going straight. The collision resulted in injuries to both occupants. One driver, 40 years old, sustained a concussion, while a 36-year-old passenger suffered whiplash. The police report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver of the second SUV was unlicensed at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV made a left turn on East 36 Street in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and speeding, hit two men crossing the intersection. Both pedestrians suffered bruises and head or leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2010 GMC SUV traveling north on East 36 Street in Brooklyn struck two male pedestrians at an intersection while making a left turn. Both pedestrians, aged 42 and 48, were injured with contusions and bruises; one suffered head injuries, the other injuries to the knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrians’ actions are unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and speeding in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bus at East 66 Street and Mayfair Drive South. The 68-year-old sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east collided with a northbound bus at East 66 Street near Mayfair Drive South. The sedan's left front bumper hit the bus's left front quarter panel, damaging the bus's left side doors and the sedan's center front end. The 68-year-old male sedan driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15