Prospect Park Bleeds: No Safety Until City Acts

A woman crossing Woodruff Avenue in Brooklyn was hit by an SUV’s front bumper. She remained conscious, clutching her bruised shoulder as traffic moved around her. The driver had been making a left turn, inattentive at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Woodruff Avenue at Parade Place in Brooklyn. The report states she was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a 2017 Honda SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her upper arm and remained conscious at the scene. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal issues, were listed in the report. The incident highlights the danger posed by inattentive driving at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a sedan collided with him at Flatbush Avenue. The cyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock. The crash occurred as the bicyclist changed lanes, leading to impact with the sedan’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured in a collision with a 2024 BMW sedan at 21:58 in Brooklyn near 450 Flatbush Avenue. The bicyclist was changing lanes traveling north when the sedan, also traveling north and going straight ahead, struck him with its left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The police report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors, indicating the bicyclist’s lane change played a role in the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision point was the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury and unconsciousness while crossing at a Brooklyn intersection. She was struck despite crossing with the signal. The crash left her fractured and dislocated, highlighting a failure in vehicle operation or control.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 50 Parkside Ave in Brooklyn at 16:02. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when struck, resulting in a severe head injury, unconsciousness, and fractures including dislocations. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, indicating no fault or error on her part. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided, but the incident underscores a critical failure in vehicle operation or yielding to a pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as level 3, reflecting serious trauma. This crash exemplifies systemic dangers faced by pedestrians even when following crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female e-scooter driver struck a male cyclist from behind on East Drive in Brooklyn. The collision caused facial abrasions to the e-scooter rider. Police cited following too closely as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:37 on East Drive in Brooklyn. A female e-scooter driver traveling north collided with a male cyclist also traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter striking the center back end of the bike. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the e-scooter driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Both vehicles showed no damage, and the e-scooter driver was not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers of close vehicle proximity on shared paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two occupants suffered injuries in a multi-sedan crash on Flatbush Avenue. The driver and front passenger endured shock and bodily harm. A defective accelerator was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting vehicle malfunction in the collision’s cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:34. Two sedans traveling north collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The driver of the moving sedan, a 41-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The front passenger, a 28-year-old female, was also injured and in shock, with chest injuries noted. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts. The report identifies a defective accelerator as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a vehicle malfunction played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two bicyclists collided head-on on East Drive in Brooklyn. A 12-year-old boy suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on East Drive collided head-on at around 4 p.m. in Brooklyn. The 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both bicyclists were riding straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of their bikes. The injured bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were listed. The collision highlights the dangers of right-of-way violations among cyclists in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old man suffered severe whole-body injuries and lost consciousness after being struck by a northbound cyclist on East Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was off intersection, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a bicycle traveling northbound on East Drive in Brooklyn at 18:54. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle. The pedestrian was located off an intersection, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors for both the pedestrian and the incident. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The cyclist was going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report does not indicate any helmet use or crossing signal involvement. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the severe injuries sustained by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel front met soft flesh on Coney Island Avenue. A 17-year-old cyclist thrown, body broken, shock in his eyes. The SUV did not stop. Pavement held him. Blood pooled. Sirens followed. The city’s danger pressed down, hard and cold.

A 17-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a station wagon/SUV at Park Circle and Coney Island Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred as both vehicles were 'going straight ahead.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered severe lacerations and injuries to his entire body. The police report describes the impact as 'steel front met soft flesh,' with the teen thrown hard and left in shock. The SUV's center front end struck the cyclist, causing the bike to overturn. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not cite any specific driver error. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the details of the crash and the SUV's involvement. The focus remains on the violent collision and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old e-bike rider suffered a severe knee injury when a Nissan SUV struck him from behind on Parkside Avenue. The crash happened at 2:07 a.m. The police report cites the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 2:07 a.m. on Parkside Avenue, a Nissan SUV rear-ended a 2024 Taizhou Qianxin e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the SUV driver's error as "Following Too Closely," a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of both vehicles. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing solely on the driver’s error that led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A speeding electric sedan hit a parked Jeep on Flatbush. The unbelted driver flew out. A helmeted woman in back was torn at the leg. Both bled on the street, awake and broken. Driver inexperience marked the crash.

An electric sedan struck a parked Jeep near 450 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's driver was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. A woman in the rear seat, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg wounds. Both victims were conscious but badly injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The woman in back wore a helmet, but the crash's force left both bleeding and still. No pedestrians or bystanders were reported hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south hit a bicyclist going east at Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury and bruises. The driver was distracted. The cyclist wore no helmet. The crash left the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury and contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The cyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike rider was ejected and injured at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old man suffered abrasions and knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The rider was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected while traveling south near Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the rider's response to another vehicle not directly involved in the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The rider was not using any safety equipment at the time. The crash occurred while the rider was going straight ahead, and the point of impact was classified as "Other." The rider remained conscious despite the injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan cut across Flatbush. The scooter hit hard. The rider flew, smashed down, leg torn and bleeding. He lay conscious, broken on the street. Driver errors stacked up. The city kept moving. Blood marked the morning.

A crash unfolded near 450 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan made an improper turn across the lane. A motorscooter, heading straight, struck the car. The scooter rider, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his leg. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The scooter rider wore no helmet or protective gear, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two male cyclists collided on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were traveling west when the crash occurred. The 47-year-old bicyclist suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash. Both riders were unlicensed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Parkside Avenue involving an e-bike and a bike, both traveling west. The 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious. Both drivers were unlicensed and the crash happened as one bike was merging and the other was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The impact was at the center front end of both vehicles. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding and unlicensed operation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and seriously injured on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, struck the cyclist while starting from parking. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved an unlicensed driver who was starting from a parking spot and struck the bicyclist, who was traveling straight south. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Flatbush Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s front center, causing severe injury to the unlicensed rider.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a southbound motorcycle going straight. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his entire body. He was conscious but seriously injured. The report lists the contributing factor as "Turning Improperly" by the sedan driver. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old male SUV driver slammed into the rear of a bus on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and improper lane usage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of a 2019 SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a bus traveling south on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors contributing to the crash. The bus had one occupant and was impacted on its right front bumper. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old cyclist was struck and killed by a diesel truck on Parkside Avenue. The truck rolled on, untouched. Her bike lay twisted. The morning air held no sound. The crash left the cyclist dead and the truck undamaged.

A 25-year-old woman riding a bike east on Parkside Avenue was struck and killed by a diesel tractor truck. According to the police report, 'a 25-year-old cyclist struck by a diesel truck while passing. She was thrown, crushed, and killed. Her bike lay twisted. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The crash listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. The truck sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors for the cyclist beyond the driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 33-year-old woman crossing Prospect Park West was struck by a southbound moped. The driver, 42, unlicensed and inexperienced, suffered bruises to his arm. The pedestrian sustained knee and lower leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old unlicensed moped driver traveling south on Prospect Park West collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for both parties. The moped's center front end struck the pedestrian. The driver was not ejected but was injured. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers operating mopeds in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old male e-bike rider collided with two young female pedestrians crossing Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. All three suffered abrasions and injuries to limbs. The rider was ejected but wore a helmet. The driver was unlicensed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on Prospect Park West struck two female pedestrians, ages 5 and 7, who were crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both pedestrians sustained abrasions and injuries to their legs and bodies. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, despite wearing a helmet. The report notes the driver was unlicensed. The vehicle sustained no damage. Contributing factors are unspecified, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a key error. The pedestrians were not at an intersection and were crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14