Crash Count for New York City
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 350,557
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 198,586
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 43,052
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 2,610
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1,129
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in NYC
Killed 6,692
+6,677
Crush Injuries 633
Lower leg/foot 176
+171
Whole body 131
+126
Head 112
+107
Back 55
+50
Neck 49
+44
Lower arm/hand 40
+35
Hip/upper leg 28
+23
Shoulder/upper arm 28
+23
Chest 21
+16
Face 21
+16
Abdomen/pelvis 11
+6
Amputation 49
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Back 4
Chest 2
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Severe Bleeding 744
Head 463
+458
Face 102
+97
Lower leg/foot 69
+64
Whole body 42
+37
Lower arm/hand 35
+30
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Neck 5
Eye 3
Back 2
Chest 2
Severe Lacerations 663
Head 233
+228
Lower leg/foot 167
+162
Face 92
+87
Whole body 61
+56
Lower arm/hand 60
+55
Hip/upper leg 24
+19
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Neck 7
+2
Eye 6
+1
Back 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 3
Concussion 1,108
Head 661
+656
Whole body 81
+76
Neck 77
+72
Lower leg/foot 76
+71
Back 64
+59
Face 38
+33
Lower arm/hand 35
+30
Shoulder/upper arm 35
+30
Chest 25
+20
Hip/upper leg 17
+12
Abdomen/pelvis 7
+2
Eye 3
Whiplash 5,980
Neck 2,676
+2,671
Back 1,321
+1,316
Head 1,149
+1,144
Whole body 560
+555
Shoulder/upper arm 283
+278
Chest 196
+191
Lower leg/foot 156
+151
Lower arm/hand 68
+63
Face 55
+50
Hip/upper leg 49
+44
Abdomen/pelvis 44
+39
Eye 6
+1
Contusion/Bruise 9,123
Lower leg/foot 3,159
+3,154
Head 1,453
+1,448
Lower arm/hand 1,224
+1,219
Shoulder/upper arm 777
+772
Back 622
+617
Hip/upper leg 586
+581
Whole body 440
+435
Face 438
+433
Neck 381
+376
Chest 224
+219
Abdomen/pelvis 162
+157
Eye 38
+33
Abrasion 6,161
Lower leg/foot 2,124
+2,119
Lower arm/hand 1,361
+1,356
Head 908
+903
Face 475
+470
Shoulder/upper arm 349
+344
Whole body 348
+343
Hip/upper leg 213
+208
Back 166
+161
Neck 159
+154
Abdomen/pelvis 80
+75
Chest 60
+55
Eye 34
+29
Pain/Nausea 2,601
Lower leg/foot 448
+443
Back 422
+417
Head 395
+390
Neck 389
+384
Whole body 351
+346
Shoulder/upper arm 261
+256
Lower arm/hand 163
+158
Hip/upper leg 142
+137
Chest 141
+136
Abdomen/pelvis 61
+56
Face 47
+42
Eye 6
+1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in New York City?

Preventable Speeding in NYC School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in NYC

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times
  2. 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times
  3. 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times
  4. 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times
  5. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times
Belt Parkway, before dawn

Belt Parkway, before dawn

New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just before 6 AM on the Belt Parkway near 146th Street, two drivers hit a man crossing, police said. He died there. Source.

He was one of 1,127 people killed on New York City streets since Jan 1, 2022, according to city crash data. The same records log 350,311 crashes and 198,401 injuries in that span, with 2,605 marked as serious. Source.

This Week

  • Overnight on Mosholu Parkway, a driver in a sedan going straight hit and killed a 30-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention. Source.
  • At 30th Street and 39th Avenue, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk; police recorded failure to yield. She died. Source.
  • On York Avenue at E 72nd Street, a taxi driver going straight hit and killed a man. Source.

The toll keeps coming

This year, NYC has logged 203 deaths, down from 215 at this point last year. Serious injuries rose to 558 from 530. Crashes fell to 58,523 from 65,495. These are lives, not trends. Source.

Among people walking, the city’s dataset records 206 deaths linked to SUV drivers and 98 to sedan drivers since 2022. Source.

Speed is the difference between life and death

“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” the State Senate wrote when renewing the program. Source.

NYC now has the legal tools to slow cars and stop the worst repeat offenders. The city can lower the default limit on local streets, and Albany has a bill to force habitual speeders to use intelligent speed assistance. Details are here.

What we can do now

  • Lower the speed limit citywide. Use Sammy’s Law authority. Details.
  • Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). Require speed limiters for anyone racking up camera tickets or DMV points. Details.

The man on the Belt Parkway never made it across. We do not need more names. We need fewer of these mornings. Take one step today. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We pulled NYC’s official crash datasets (Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles) from NYC Open Data and filtered for crashes citywide between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-18. We used the Crashes table to total crashes and overall deaths/injuries, and the Persons table to isolate pedestrian outcomes and causes. Data were accessed Sept 17, 2025. You can view the datasets here, here, and here.
What changed this year?
Through the current year-to-date, NYC recorded 203 traffic deaths (down from 215 at this point last year), 58,523 crashes (down from 65,495), and 558 serious injuries (up from 530), per city data.
Who is being hurt in these crashes?
City records since 2022 show pedestrians die most often when drivers are in SUVs (206 deaths) and sedans (98 deaths).
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
What can I do right now?
Ask city leaders to lower the default speed limit and tell Albany to require speed limiters for repeat speeders. Start here.
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7
Bus Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Bruckner Blvd

Jan 7 - A southbound bus hit a 65-year-old man crossing Bruckner Boulevard at Wales Avenue. The right front bumper caught his leg. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Deep lacerations marked the scene. The bus continued on. The man remained conscious.

A 65-year-old man was struck by a southbound bus at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Wales Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The report states the bus's right front bumper hit the pedestrian's leg, causing severe lacerations and visible bleeding. The man was crossing the street at the intersection when the collision occurred. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing against the light.' The driver was operating a 2010 GMC bus, traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the impact and the injuries sustained, with the bus continuing on after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Speeding Unlicensed Driver Dies in Brooklyn Crash

Jan 5 - A Mercedes, northbound on Gerritsen Avenue, struck a garbage truck mid–U-turn. The unlicensed driver, alone, died from head injuries. The streetlamp flickered above. Speed and alcohol fueled the impact. Metal twisted. The city kept moving.

A fatal crash occurred on Gerritsen Avenue near Florence Avenue in Brooklyn, involving a northbound Mercedes sedan and a garbage truck making a U-turn, according to the police report. The report states the Mercedes, driven by a 42-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling at an unsafe speed and collided with the garbage truck's right rear quarter panel. The driver was the sole occupant and was not wearing a seatbelt. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The crash resulted in fatal head injuries to the sedan driver, who died at the scene. The garbage truck, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver, was struck during its maneuver. The report does not list any contributing victim behavior. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and systemic danger on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Driver Fails to Yield, Crushes Woman’s Leg

Dec 23 - A car struck a 65-year-old woman crossing West 204th Street with the light. The right front bumper crushed her leg. She lay conscious on the cold street. The signal stayed green. The driver failed to yield. The city kept moving.

A 65-year-old woman was hit by a car while crossing West 204th Street at Post Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an eastbound car’s right front bumper struck her, crushing her leg. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the driver failed to yield. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left her with severe lower leg injuries. The incident highlights the ongoing danger to pedestrians at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Turning SUV Strikes E-Biker Head-On in Brooklyn

Dec 23 - A young man on an e-bike rode straight. An SUV turned and hit him head-on. He flew, hit the ground, blood pooling. His scalp split. He stayed conscious. The crash left him with severe head wounds on a cold Brooklyn street.

A 20-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck head-on by a turning SUV at the corner of East 79th Street and Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV hit the e-bike as it made a left turn, sending the rider flying and causing severe lacerations to his head. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was ejected and landed hard, but remained conscious. The report also notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left blood on the pavement and a young man with a split scalp.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Sedans Collide on Boston Road, Two Women Injured

Dec 22 - Steel tore open on Boston Road. Two sedans crashed near Dyre Avenue. A woman’s legs crushed. Another sat frozen, silent in shock. Sirens broke the night. Failure to yield and blocked views left two women hurt, the street stained with pain.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Boston Road and Dyre Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash left a 47-year-old woman, the driver, with crushed legs and a 56-year-old front passenger in shock and injured. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. Both women suffered crush injuries. The data shows driver error—failure to yield—played a central role. The report does not list any helmet or signal issues. The night ended with two women hurt, their injuries a direct result of systemic danger and driver mistakes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
BMW SUV Kills Woman Crossing Jamaica Avenue

Dec 22 - A BMW SUV hit a 68-year-old woman before dawn on Jamaica Avenue. She died on the cold street. The SUV struck her head-on. Darkness lingered. The crash left her lifeless, the city unchanged.

A 68-year-old woman was killed when a westbound BMW SUV struck her head-on as she crossed Jamaica Avenue near 215th Street before sunrise. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV's center front end hit the woman, causing fatal injuries to her entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially outside marked crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Audi Slams Turning Toyota, Child Bleeds

Dec 15 - A northbound Audi struck a turning Toyota on Mosholu Parkway. The Toyota’s right side crumpled. Inside, a five-year-old girl bled from the face. Seven people jolted. Traffic control ignored. Night air cold. Metal screamed. Lives changed.

A crash on Mosholu Parkway near West Gun Hill Road left a five-year-old girl injured. According to the police report, a Toyota sedan making a left turn was struck broadside by a northbound Audi SUV. The Toyota’s right side was crushed. The child, belted in the Toyota, suffered severe facial bleeding. Seven people were inside the Toyota. The report states, “Traffic Control Disregarded” as a contributing factor. The data does not list any other driver errors. The child’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the disregard for traffic control. No blame is placed on the victims. The night ended with blood on the seats and sirens in the dark.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
SUV Crushes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk

Dec 12 - A Ford SUV struck a 79-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue. The right front bumper hit her. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Dusk fell. The street stayed hard and cold.

A 79-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound Ford SUV while crossing 32nd Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the SUV's right front bumper struck her, causing crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The report lists the driver’s actions as 'Making Right Turn.' Both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The woman was crossing without a signal, but in a marked crosswalk. The crash left her injured and vulnerable, while the vehicle and driver remained unharmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Speeding Sedan Tears Into Parked Car in Brooklyn

Dec 12 - A Toyota sedan hit a moving car, then smashed a parked one on Flatbush Avenue. Metal twisted. A 27-year-old man, unbelted, bled out on the street. The crash left him semiconscious. The avenue fell silent around the wreck.

A violent crash unfolded at Flatbush Avenue and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Toyota sedan slammed into a moving car before crashing into a parked vehicle. The driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered severe bleeding and was found semiconscious with injuries across his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The street was left quiet in the aftermath.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Woman at Allerton Avenue

Dec 12 - A Nissan sedan hit a young woman crossing White Plains Road. The right front bumper smashed her head. Blood pooled on the street. She lay semiconscious. The driver had no license. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield marked the crash.

A Nissan sedan traveling north on White Plains Road struck a 22-year-old woman at the intersection with Allerton Avenue. According to the police report, the right front bumper hit her head, leaving her semiconscious and bleeding heavily. The driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The woman was crossing against the signal, but the data highlights the driver's failure to yield and lack of a valid license. The car had no visible damage. No mention of helmet or signaling is included in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686532 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at 91st and Lefferts

Dec 11 - A sedan hit a man head-on at 91st Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Blood ran down his face. He stayed conscious but bled hard. The car’s front crumpled. The driver did not stop. The street stayed cold and raw.

A man was struck by a sedan at the corner of 91st Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. The car’s front end crumpled from the impact. The driver did not stop. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signal was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Distracted Drivers Strike Pedestrian Twice on Hempstead

Dec 10 - A 66-year-old man crossed Hempstead Avenue. Two cars hit him. Both drivers were distracted. His head struck the pavement. He died in the street. The crash left no room for survival. Metal and speed met flesh. The city claimed another life.

A 66-year-old man was killed while crossing Hempstead Avenue. According to the police report, he was struck first by a Chevy SUV, then by a Toyota sedan. Both vehicles hit him head-on. The report states, “Both drivers were distracted.” The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal, but the report does not cite this as a cause. The deadly sequence unfolded in seconds. Systemic danger and driver distraction left a pedestrian dead on the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Cyclist Ejected After Striking Parked SUV on Northern Boulevard

Dec 2 - A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV. He flew off, helmet split, blood streaming from his head. He lay on the street, conscious but cut deep. The front wheel twisted, the night stained red.

A 34-year-old cyclist riding west on Northern Boulevard struck the rear of a parked SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering severe head lacerations and a split helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The cyclist was conscious at the scene, bleeding from the head, with a crushed front wheel. Helmet use is noted in the report, but only after the primary factor of driver inattention. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Two Cyclists Collide on East Houston Street

Dec 2 - Steel met steel on East Houston. Two bikes, westbound. A woman, 43, thrown partway off. Blood streaked her arm. Hands torn. Shock in her eyes. No horns. No engines. Only silence and the sharp edge of inattention.

Two cyclists crashed on East Houston Street at Mott. Both were heading west. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor for both riders. One cyclist, a 43-year-old woman, was partially ejected from her bike. She suffered severe lacerations to her arm and hand and was in shock. The report notes no vehicle damage. The collision was silent, marked only by the violence of distraction. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses, even without cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684286 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Box Truck Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

Dec 1 - A box truck turned right at East 52nd and Park. The bumper hit a 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell, struck her head, and lay unconscious in the crosswalk. The truck showed no damage. The street held the mark.

A 28-year-old woman was hit by a box truck at the corner of East 52nd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the truck turned right and struck the pedestrian as she crossed with the signal. The impact from the right front bumper caused head injuries and left her unconscious in the crosswalk. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck sustained no damage. The woman suffered crush injuries to the head. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Sedan Turns Wide, Motorcycle Slams on Ocean Avenue

Dec 1 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. A motorcycle struck hard. Steel bent. The rider’s helmet stayed on, but his face broke. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The car’s rear caved in. The rider had no license.

A crash unfolded near 1940 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan making a wide U-turn was struck by a motorcycle going straight. The impact crushed the motorcycle’s front and the sedan’s rear quarter. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' was a contributing factor. The 29-year-old male motorcycle rider suffered facial injuries and crush wounds but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The rider did not have a license. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Box Truck Turns, Drags Motorcyclist on Atlantic

Dec 1 - A box truck turned right on Atlantic Avenue. A motorcycle tried to pass. The rider, 29, was dragged beneath. Helmet on. Body torn. Bleeding in daylight. The truck stood tall, untouched. The man lay crushed, conscious, trapped under steel.

A crash unfolded on Atlantic Avenue near 2886 in Brooklyn. A box truck, driven by an unlicensed operator, made a right turn. A motorcycle attempted to pass. According to the police report, the rider, age 29, was dragged beneath the truck, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. He was conscious but trapped and bleeding. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcycle was overturned and damaged; the truck showed no damage. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the main causes cited were driver errors and unsafe maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
E-Bike Rider Smashed Face on Church Avenue

Nov 30 - A 27-year-old man on an e-bike crashed head-on near Nostrand Avenue. He flew from the bike, hit the pavement, and bled heavily from the face. He was incoherent as emergency crews arrived. The street was stained with blood.

A 27-year-old man riding an e-bike on Church Avenue near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn crashed head-on and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, the rider suffered severe facial injuries and was found incoherent, bleeding heavily on the street. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The man was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the rider broken and bleeding on the pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk

Nov 21 - A man crossed Farragut Road with the light. A car turned and hit him head-on. Blood ran from his head. He stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Traffic kept moving. The street stayed dangerous.

A 38-year-old man was hit by a turning car while crossing Farragut Road at Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal when the vehicle struck him head-on. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report states, 'The driver failed to yield right-of-way.' The crash occurred as the vehicle made a left turn, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end. The only listed contributing factor is the driver's failure to yield. No other factors are cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Garbage Truck and Sedan Collide on Kings Highway

Nov 19 - Steel tore the night on Kings Highway. A garbage truck and a Mercedes crashed head-on. The sedan’s front folded. A man inside, head crushed, stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The street fell silent. Only twisted metal and pain remained.

A garbage truck traveling east and a westbound Mercedes sedan collided near 713 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A garbage truck heading east met a westbound Mercedes. Metal screamed. The sedan’s front crumpled. Inside, a man sat conscious, his head crushed.' The crash left a male passenger in the sedan with severe head injuries and crush wounds. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The garbage truck was struck at the left rear quarter panel, while the sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. No information is provided about safety equipment. The crash left the street quiet, marked only by steel and blood.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680809 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19