Speed Kills in Canarsie. Who Will Stop It?

A Mazda tore down East 80th and crashed into two parked cars. Metal screamed. The driver, semiconscious, bled in the dark, shoulder torn, trapped by his belt. Sirens echoed. The street stood silent, witness to speed and inexperience.

According to the police report, a Mazda sedan traveling east on East 80th Street near Farragut Road struck two parked vehicles—a sedan and a taxi—at 3:31 a.m. in Brooklyn. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was found semiconscious, suffering severe bleeding and a torn shoulder, trapped by his lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time. The narrative details the violent impact: 'A Mazda slammed into two parked cars. The driver, 39, lay semiconscious, bleeding, shoulder torn, lap belt tight. Steam hissed. Sirens rose.' The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver error and excessive speed, leaving the driver gravely injured and the street scarred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn around 11 p.m. Both drivers suffered injuries to their legs and hips. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Road near East 80 Street in Brooklyn at 11 p.m. Two sedans traveling west and south collided, impacting the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The driver of the Kansas-registered sedan, a 23-year-old woman, and her 23-year-old male front passenger were both injured, sustaining hip, upper leg, knee, and lower leg abrasions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and sedan crashed head-on on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, traveling south, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the collision, which caused serious injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 0:51 AM on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn involving a taxi traveling south and a sedan traveling north. The taxi driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the taxi driver. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the crash. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn when one driver made an improper right turn. The female driver of the southbound SUV suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite turning improperly as the key contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM near 2000 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two SUVs were involved: a 2020 Lexus traveling south going straight ahead, and a 2014 Toyota making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Lexus and the center front end of the Toyota. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The female driver of the Lexus was injured, sustaining back pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash injured two female passengers, both suffering neck injuries and shock. One driver failed to yield and turned improperly, causing the impact. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 near 1772 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn. Two SUVs were involved: a 2023 Honda traveling south and a 2014 Lexus making a left turn eastbound. The Lexus driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, leading to a collision. The Honda was struck on its right front bumper, while the Lexus sustained damage to its center front end. Two female passengers were injured: a 25-year-old left rear passenger and a 35-year-old right rear passenger. Both suffered neck injuries and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—failure to yield and improper turning—as the primary contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury and shock. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing the crash. The injured occupant was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:15 on East 80 Street, Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling east and north collided, impacting the right front bumper of the eastbound vehicle and the right side doors of the northbound vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. A 24-year-old female occupant in the northbound sedan sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was not wearing any safety equipment. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report highlights driver errors in disregarding traffic controls as the primary cause of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a sedan on Rockaway Parkway. The sedan, traveling south, struck the e-bike’s left front bumper as it made a right turn. The rider was left in shock, complaining of pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn at 13:16. A sedan traveling south went straight ahead while an e-bike, also heading south, was making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s left front bumper. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a licensed female from Florida, was alone in the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. The report highlights driver errors related to unsafe lane changing and confusion but does not assign blame to the injured e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck an SUV traveling south on Avenue M. The sedan driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:59 PM on Avenue M near East 95 Street in Brooklyn. A sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a southbound SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers, indicating a direct collision during the turn and through movement on the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 100 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. According to the police report, unsafe speed was cited as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both were restrained by lap belts and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:16 on East 100 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling south and west. Both drivers were injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, indicating a likely angle collision. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on city streets, resulting in significant injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old male driver suffered serious whole-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Ditmas Avenue. The sedan struck another vehicle head-on, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:43 AM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 56-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling northeast, was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper from a center front end impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. Another parked 2009 Nissan sedan was involved, sustaining damage to its center back end. The data indicates driver error as a contributing factor, though no specific violations like failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision on Flatlands Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing impact to the bike’s front center and damage to a parked vehicle’s left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:59 on Flatlands Avenue involving a bicyclist traveling west and a parked vehicle also facing west. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bike’s center front end struck the left side doors of the parked vehicle, causing damage to both. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver made a right turn on Avenue K, striking a stationary sedan and an SUV traveling northeast. The sedan suffered right rear bumper damage. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The turning driver sustained head injuries and was semiconscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 94 Street near Avenue K in Brooklyn at 17:40. The driver of an enclosed body vehicle, traveling west and making a right turn, was identified as distracted, cited as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' This driver collided with a parked Toyota sedan, damaging its right rear bumper, and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast, impacting its right rear quarter panel. The driver of the turning vehicle, a 25-year-old male occupant, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing solely on the driver's inattention as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman suffered a serious facial injury and concussion after being struck at an intersection on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. She was found unconscious, highlighting the violent impact of the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatlands Avenue and Williams Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was found unconscious with a facial injury and diagnosed with a concussion. The crash occurred at 11:10 AM. The vehicle involved was traveling eastbound. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no contributing factors were assigned to her. The severity of the injury and unconscious state indicate a high-impact collision. The absence of driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances unclear but confirms the pedestrian suffered serious harm in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718963, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male SUV driver suffered a concussion and head injury after crashing into a parked box truck on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash occurred at night, highlighting risks from driver error.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 22:18 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn when a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling east struck a parked 2005 box truck. The SUV's driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and head trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The point of impact was the right front bumper of both vehicles, indicating a direct collision. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, suggesting a possible medical event affecting the driver. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The parked truck had no occupants and was stationary before impact. The data does not attribute fault to any pedestrian or cyclist, focusing on the driver's condition and vehicle positions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider collided with a parked sedan in Brooklyn, ejecting the rider and causing severe leg injuries. The crash exposed driver inexperience as a key factor. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:28 in Brooklyn near East 99 Street. A motorcycle traveling south struck the right rear bumper of a parked BMW sedan. The motorcycle rider, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary before impact, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to maintain control or properly navigate around the parked vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's front end and the sedan's right rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at night, leaving the pedestrian in shock with no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Ford SUV traveling south struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle outside an intersection on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians emerging from behind parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male SUV driver in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving east on East 108 Street. The vehicle struck two parked sedans, causing neck injury and semiconscious state. The driver was restrained but suffered significant pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 108 Street in Brooklyn at 14:53. The 21-year-old male driver of a 2020 Toyota SUV, traveling eastbound, lost consciousness while driving. This loss of consciousness led to the vehicle colliding with two parked sedans, both impacted on their left front bumpers. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. He sustained a neck injury and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor, indicating a critical driver error or medical emergency that directly caused the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15