Speed Kills in Canarsie. Who Will Stop It?

Two cars met at Glenwood Road and East 84th. Both drivers ignored traffic control. Metal slammed metal. Two passengers suffered back injuries. Shock followed. The system failed to protect those inside.

On Glenwood Road at East 84th Street in Brooklyn, a sedan and an SUV collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control devices. Two passengers, a 26-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, were injured, suffering back pain and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The data shows both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore basic traffic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi took the hit. A sedan struck from behind. Metal crumpled. A driver suffered neck pain and shock. The crash came fast on E 92 Street. Police blamed following too closely. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed to protect.

A sedan rear-ended a taxi on E 92 Street near Krier Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left the taxi driver, a 39-year-old woman, injured with neck pain and in shock. The report lists no injuries to other occupants. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the sedan struck the taxi's rear. The police report highlights driver error: following too closely. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors. The crash underscores the persistent risk for those inside vehicles on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 77-year-old woman crossing Avenue J with the signal was hit. She suffered a hip injury and abrasions. The crash happened at East 94th Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s actions remain unknown. The street claimed another vulnerable body.

A 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue J at East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck. She sustained a hip and upper leg injury, along with abrasions, but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or name any contributing driver errors. No helmet or signaling issues are listed. The data highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians, especially seniors, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left on Glenwood Road. A motorcycle tried to pass. Metal hit metal. The rider flew from his bike. Blood on the street. One man injured. Police say lane use was improper. Brooklyn night, sirens wail.

A crash on Glenwood Road at East 82nd Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn when the motorcycle, traveling east and attempting to pass, collided with the car. The impact ejected the 41-year-old male motorcyclist, who suffered severe lacerations and injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other serious injuries were reported. The sedan’s driver and passenger were not ejected and had unspecified injuries. The motorcyclist was unlicensed at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A ten-year-old boy on a bike took a hit from an SUV at Flatlands Avenue and East 81st Street. The child suffered a chest injury. Police cite driver inexperience. The street saw impact. The system failed to protect the young rider.

A crash on Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn left a ten-year-old bicyclist injured. According to the police report, the child was struck by a Nissan SUV while both vehicles were going straight. The boy suffered a chest contusion. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the bike’s center front end. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the child was not wearing safety equipment, but only after citing driver inexperience as the primary factor. The collision highlights the danger faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck hit a parked sedan on East 85th Street. One woman in the sedan suffered a neck injury and lost consciousness. Three others were involved. The crash left the sedan damaged at the rear. No driver errors were listed.

A box truck traveling southeast struck a parked sedan at 1360 East 85th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, four people were involved. A 35-year-old woman in the sedan was injured, suffering neck trauma and losing consciousness. Three others, including a 41-year-old man, a 35-year-old woman, and an infant, were listed as occupants but had unspecified injuries. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end. The police report does not specify any contributing driver errors or factors. Both drivers were licensed. No helmet or signal issues were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and a sedan crashed at Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue. One man, unlicensed, was knocked unconscious with leg injuries. Both drivers were making left turns. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.

A crash involving a moped and a sedan occurred at Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man without a license, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was found unconscious. The sedan was driven by a 66-year-old woman, who was licensed and reported no injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The report does not mention any other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus and a moped collided on Avenue L in Brooklyn. Four men were injured. The crash left one with a fractured leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The street turned hard and cold for the vulnerable.

A bus and a moped crashed on Avenue L at East 98th Street in Brooklyn. Four men were injured: the 23-year-old moped driver suffered neck pain, his 17-year-old passenger sustained a fractured leg, a 21-year-old bus passenger complained of pain, and the 65-year-old bus driver was also hurt. According to the police report, the collision involved a 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The moped’s front end and the bus’s right front quarter took the hit. Helmets were used by the moped’s occupants, as noted in the report. The crash underscores the danger when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at Avenue N and East 94th. Metal struck metal. A front-seat passenger suffered a leg injury and shock. Four others escaped with minor or no injuries. The street fell silent after the impact. The cause remains unclear.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided at Avenue N and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 53-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury, and was in shock. Four other occupants, including both drivers, reported minor or unspecified injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, noting only 'Unspecified' for all involved. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The cause of the crash remains undetermined in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash on Avenue J. SUV and sedan collide. Two passengers hurt. One suffers arm injury, another leg injury. Both in shock. Police cite failure to yield. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, danger in the dark.

Two vehicles collided at Avenue J and East 84th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan crashed at 9:55 p.m. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 33, were injured. One suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury, the other a knee and lower leg injury. Both reported pain and shock. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV was starting in traffic, the sedan was traveling east. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two people suffered neck injuries in Brooklyn. A sedan struck an SUV’s rear bumper. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles damaged. The crash left victims with whiplash. Streets remain dangerous for all inside cars.

A crash on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two occupants, a woman driving and a man in the front passenger seat, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The sedan, traveling south, struck the left rear bumper of the parked SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses. Systemic dangers persist when drivers lose focus, putting everyone at risk inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a man crossing East 96th Street at Avenue L. The crash left the pedestrian with leg injuries. The driver and a passenger were also hurt. Police cited other vehicular factors. The street saw pain and shock in the morning light.

A crash on East 96th Street at Avenue L in Brooklyn involved a sedan striking a 42-year-old man who was crossing the street. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of pain or nausea. The driver, a 23-year-old woman, and a 38-year-old passenger were also injured. The driver was listed as being in shock, with chest pain. The police report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The incident did not occur at an intersection, and no traffic signal was involved. The report makes no mention of helmet or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Avenue with the signal. She suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. The driver failed to yield. The crash left her in shock. The intersection bore the mark of violence.

A sedan traveling north on Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street struck a 68-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the woman suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was left in shock. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The impact point was the left front bumper, damaging the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian was following the signal. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to yield at crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man on an e-scooter crashed on Remsen Avenue. He suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention. The street saw another body hit the pavement. The city’s danger for riders remains plain.

A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured in a crash at 900 Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. The e-scooter’s left front bumper was damaged. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal slammed into metal at E 96 St and Avenue L. Three men inside a sedan were hurt, one with head trauma, all conscious but shaken. Police lights flickered on cracked asphalt as emergency crews worked in the late afternoon haze.

Three people were injured in a collision involving a sedan and an SUV at E 96 St and Avenue L in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:16 p.m. and left a 29-year-old male driver, a 25-year-old front passenger, and a 48-year-old rear passenger in the sedan with internal injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. All injured parties were described as conscious at the scene. The SUV sustained damage to the center front end, while the sedan was struck on the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air filled with sirens on E 79 St as a Ford pickup and BMW sedan collided. A 34-year-old front passenger gripped his shoulder, stunned and in shock. Broken glass and twisted metal marked the intersection in Canarsie.

A crash involving a Ford pickup truck and a BMW sedan occurred on E 79 St at Paerdegat 1 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male passenger in the pickup was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder trauma and emotional shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. These driver errors played a direct role in the collision, which took place as both vehicles were traveling straight. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to maintain focus and visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 69-year-old man crossing Avenue J in Brooklyn was hit by a sedan making a right turn. The impact left him conscious but bleeding from a head abrasion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived, the street marked by broken quiet and scattered debris.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue J made a right turn onto E 108 St and struck a 69-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as an abrasion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were detailed in the data, and there is no mention of helmet use or traffic signals as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the vehicle, and the pedestrian was in the intersection at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn on East 79th Street, a sedan’s left rear bumper crumpled. Inside, a 29-year-old driver and his 35-year-old front-seat passenger suffered chest injuries. Both men sat in shock, pain sharp and immediate, as emergency crews arrived under the streetlights.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south near 762 East 79th Street in Brooklyn was involved in a collision that left both the 29-year-old male driver and his 35-year-old male front passenger injured, each suffering chest injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the driver, with no further detail on what led to the crash. The point of impact and damage were both to the sedan’s left rear bumper. No other vehicle details or actions were provided. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Evening light caught the scrape of metal at 272 Stanley Avenue. A 23-year-old woman riding a motorcycle westbound was hurt, her arm marked by abrasion. No damage was reported to either vehicle. Sirens echoed through Brooklyn’s 11207 zip code.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 272 Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The crash left a 23-year-old female motorcycle driver injured, suffering an abrasion to her lower arm or hand. She was reported conscious at the scene. The motorcycle was traveling west and was struck at the center back end, while the sedan sustained no damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as documented by police. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on Seaview Avenue as an SUV turned left into a sedan. Two women, one driving and one riding, suffered back injuries. Sirens echoed through Canarsie as first responders reached the battered vehicles and shaken occupants.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Seaview Avenue at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn involving a Toyota SUV and a Kia sedan. The SUV, driven by a 49-year-old woman, was making a left turn when it struck the sedan traveling straight. Both the SUV driver and her 56-year-old front passenger sustained back injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, with 'Turning Improperly' also cited for the passenger. The impact crumpled the right front ends of both cars. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14