Speed Kills in Canarsie. Who Will Stop It?

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing Remsen Avenue with the signal. A sedan making a right turn hit him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Remsen Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling west and making a right turn, struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries affecting his entire body and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed in Brooklyn during a police pursuit. The left front of one sedan hit the right rear of the other. A 29-year-old male passenger suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both drivers were licensed men. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 102 Street in Brooklyn during a police pursuit. The left front bumper of one vehicle struck the right rear bumper of the other. A 29-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors beyond the police pursuit context. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted for the passenger. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an object on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The 34-year-old male driver was injured, unconscious, and suffered upper arm and shoulder trauma. Unsafe speed and improper turning caused the crash. The vehicle’s front center was damaged.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver in a 2020 GMC sedan was injured in a crash on Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn. The driver was unconscious and suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The report lists unsafe speed and turning improperly as contributing factors. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted with its center front end, causing damage. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash occurred at 3:40 a.m. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man driving a sedan on Glenwood Road suffered back injuries and whiplash after a rear-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Glenwood Road struck another vehicle from behind. The 71-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the struck vehicle and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused moderate injuries to the driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected after a crash on Flatlands Avenue. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision damaged the bike’s right front quarter panel. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected during a collision. He sustained fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike’s right front quarter panel was damaged on impact. The report does not specify the other vehicle involved or the exact circumstances of the collision. The rider was conscious at the scene. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe speeds and other vehicular actions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man was hit by an eastbound SUV on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle’s right front quarter panel struck him. He suffered a back injury and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2008 Dodge SUV traveling east on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The collision occurred when the pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel, causing a back injury and internal complaints. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in shock following the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man was hit by an SUV while walking outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The impact caused chest injuries and shock. The driver was traveling south, going straight. No specific driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 Jeep SUV traveling south on East 81 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and was in shock. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. The pedestrian’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The vehicle sustained unspecified damage at an unspecified point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs and a sedan collided on slippery pavement at night in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger suffered facial injuries and lost consciousness. Driver distraction and road conditions contributed. Vehicles struck front and side, leaving damage and pain in their wake.

According to the police report, a three-vehicle collision occurred on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:26 p.m. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan. A 35-year-old male front-seat passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining facial injuries and losing consciousness. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites driver inattention and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The vehicles were traveling north and south, with one SUV making a right turn. Impact points included the left front quarter panel and bumper, and the center front end. The injured passenger complained of pain and nausea but was not ejected. Driver errors included distraction and failure to adjust to road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was injured crossing East 84 Street in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. Defective brakes contributed. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 84 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2007 SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turning right on East 96 Street struck an unspecified vehicle. The impact hit the bus’s right side doors. A 37-year-old female passenger suffered neck abrasions. Driver distraction and oversized vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn on East 96 Street in Brooklyn when it collided with an unspecified vehicle. The point of impact was the bus’s right side doors. A 37-year-old female passenger aboard the bus was injured, sustaining neck abrasions. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and the oversized nature of the vehicle as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The bus had four occupants, including the driver, who was licensed and male. The crash caused damage to the bus’s right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Avenue J in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement and outside car distraction contributed. The driver was conscious and restrained. Several SUVs and a sedan were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue J in Brooklyn involving multiple vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan. The 43-year-old male driver was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and outside car distraction as contributing factors. The driver was traveling westbound when the collision occurred, impacting parked vehicles and others going straight ahead. The driver’s errors, including distraction and impairment from alcohol, played a role in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured party was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a sedan on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, an 84-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. The bus hit the sedan’s left side. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on East 94 Street collided with a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the bus’s center front end against the sedan’s left front bumper and side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, an 84-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. 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 4669572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a parked pickup truck on Remsen Avenue. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Police cited following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male driver in a 2018 Jeep SUV struck the rear of a parked 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the pickup truck's center back end with its center front end. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The pickup truck was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan stopped in traffic on Remsen Avenue was struck from behind by another sedan. The unlicensed driver hit the rear center of the first vehicle. The 23-year-old driver of the front sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles traveled southbound.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second vehicle, driven by an unlicensed driver, struck it from behind. The driver of the front sedan, a 23-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Following Too Closely," indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of an SUV making a left turn on Rockaway Parkway. The 23-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved traffic control disregard by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Rockaway Parkway collided with the right rear bumper of a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The SUV driver, a licensed female, disregarded traffic control, contributing to the crash. The motorcycle's front end and the SUV's center back end were damaged. No ejection occurred, and the motorcyclist remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider crashed into a sedan making an improper left turn on Foster Avenue. The female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. Unsafe speed contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn when it was struck on the right side by a moped traveling north. The moped driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with a fractured hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east, while the moped driver was unlicensed. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front quarter panel and the moped's front end. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors by the sedan operator and unsafe speed by the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman was struck crossing a marked crosswalk at East 92 Street in Brooklyn. The pick-up truck hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. Aggressive driving and traffic disregard caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on East 92 Street struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with traffic control disregarded by the driver. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The driver’s errors centered on aggressive behavior and failure to obey traffic controls, leading to this serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car hit a woman at Remsen Avenue and Farragut Road. She fell, bleeding and unconscious, on the street. The driver fled. The night pressed in. Only the streetlights watched her fade.

A 46-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Remsen Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was found bleeding from the abdomen and unconscious on the pavement. The vehicle involved left the scene without stopping. No contributing factors or vehicle details were listed in the report. The driver’s identity remains unknown. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The only fact: a woman, hit and left behind, as the car vanished into the night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn at Remsen Avenue. The sedan, making a left turn, struck the cyclist traveling south. The rider suffered facial abrasions. Driver inattention caused the crash. The cyclist wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 900 Remsen Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn northbound when it struck the cyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to the face. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end were damaged. The driver was licensed and the crash occurred at 5:55 p.m.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Avenue L. A 39-year-old male driver suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The SUV and sedan both sustained front-end damage. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a head-on collision occurred on Avenue L involving a 2009 SUV and a 2007 sedan. The 39-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured with contusions and bruises to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver was licensed and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15