Speed Kills in Canarsie. Who Will Stop It?

A 37-year-old man was struck while crossing East 80 Street with the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, hit him in the chest. The pedestrian suffered whiplash and chest injuries but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 80 Street and Paerdegat 7 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and whiplash and remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Mitsubishi sedan. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal indicates no fault on his part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike rider crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV struck on its right side doors. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on Rockaway Parkway collided with a southbound SUV making a U-turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The cyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock but not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. The SUV driver’s action of making a U-turn was a key factor in the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling south on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive. The bike was hit at the center back end. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Remsen Avenue collided with a bicyclist going straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The 25-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 11236 zip code near Foster Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 69-year-old bicyclist was injured on East 92 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling straight east. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2018 Hyundai SUV made a left turn on East 92 Street in Brooklyn and collided with him. The bicyclist was traveling straight east while the SUV turned left, causing impact on the right side doors of the SUV and the front center of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way during the SUV's left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided while making right turns on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 26-year-old female passenger, who suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the left and right front bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Flatlands Avenue collided while both were making right turns. The crash injured a 26-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat of one vehicle. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the point of impact. The drivers were licensed and from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old man riding a motorscooter eastbound on Remsen Avenue was ejected. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The scooter’s front center end was damaged. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorscooter driver was traveling eastbound on Remsen Avenue when he was ejected from his vehicle. The report notes injuries including a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The motorscooter sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any other vehicles or pedestrians involved. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn just after midnight. Both drivers were traveling straight when they collided front bumpers. The male driver suffered a concussion and lost consciousness. His female passenger was injured with whiplash and shock. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:04 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The male driver, age 27, was injured with a head injury and suffered a concussion, losing consciousness. His female front-seat passenger, age 26, sustained neck injuries and was in shock with whiplash. Both occupants had airbags deployed and were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the female driver's vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 47-year-old woman driving a sedan in Brooklyn was injured while making a right turn. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female driver was making a right turn in Brooklyn near East 80 Street when her sedan's left front bumper collided with an object. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. She was not ejected and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. No other persons were involved or injured in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. The crash involved unsafe speed. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn was injured in a crash caused by unsafe speed. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved a collision impacting the center back end of the bike and the left front bumper of an unspecified vehicle also traveling north. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Avenue N in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision involved a left rear quarter panel and front end impact. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The 41-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The collision involved impact to the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The police report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV made an improper U-turn on Avenue L and struck a sedan traveling northwest. The sedan’s front passenger, an 18-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and improper turning. The passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV was making a U-turn on Avenue L when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, an 18-year-old female, was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributing to the crash. The passenger was not ejected and suffered a contusion bruise. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Ditmas Avenue. Three occupants suffered injuries. Drivers and a passenger were hurt, with chest, head, and full-body injuries. All were in shock. No ejections occurred. Damage hit left side doors and front ends. Contributing factors unspecified.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Ditmas Avenue. The crash involved three injured occupants: two male drivers aged 55 and 38, and a 33-year-old female passenger. Injuries included chest pain, head trauma with minor bleeding, and full-body pain. All occupants were wearing seat belts except the passenger, who had no safety equipment. The vehicles sustained damage to the left side doors and front ends. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No ejections occurred. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash involved impact on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 79-year-old man crossing Avenue N away from an intersection was hit by a southbound vehicle. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue N in Brooklyn, not at an intersection or crosswalk. The vehicle, traveling southbound, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention any pedestrian fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 35-year-old woman was struck on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. She emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered chest contusions. The truck, making a left turn, hit her with its front center. She remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered chest contusions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not specify any driver errors or violations. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.

A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved a left turn error. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Damage hit the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn when one SUV was making an improper left turn and collided with another SUV traveling straight south. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans traveling south collided on East 105th Street in Brooklyn. The female driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear quarters.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on East 105th Street collided. The impact occurred between the right rear quarter panel of a 2019 Chevrolet and the left front bumper of a 2011 Toyota. The female driver of the Chevrolet was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' respective impact points. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 20-year-old man was hit on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan. No other safety equipment or victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Rockaway Parkway at Glenwood Road. The driver, traveling north, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The victim suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Parkway at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregarding traffic control. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection occurred. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and disregard for traffic signals caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on East 93 Street in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention and improper lane usage. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 93 Street in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The left rear passenger of the sedan making the left turn, a 21-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one sedan. No ejections occurred, and the injured occupant was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18