Streets Run Red While City Hall Sleeps

A 40-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing 74 Street with the signal. The driver was making a right turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 74 Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2018 Lexus sedan, was making a right turn and failed to pay attention, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the center front end. No safety equipment was noted for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Bay Ridge Parkway. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were cited. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not reported to be using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-bike traveling straight on 70 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, a 2021 Ram sedan was making a right turn on 70 Street in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 25-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-bike's left front bumper. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was noted for the rider. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and close following distances in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Subaru turned right at Bay Parkway and 79th. The bumper hit a man’s head as he crossed. Blood pooled on the cold street. He died before sunrise. The street was empty. The city kept moving.

A 56-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bay Parkway and 79th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Subaru SUV turned right at 6:03 a.m. and struck the pedestrian in the head with its bumper. The man was crossing against the signal. He died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The impact was to the right front bumper of the vehicle. The crash left blood on the pavement before dawn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man was struck by an SUV entering a parked position on New Utrecht Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Honda SUV struck him with its left front bumper while entering a parked position on New Utrecht Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was identified as male, licensed in New York, and traveling east. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV made a left turn and struck a Ford sedan traveling north on Bay Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger and driver suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. The SUV driver was distracted and inexperienced. Both vehicles sustained damage on impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV was making a left turn on Bay Parkway when it collided with a 2020 Ford sedan traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The sedan’s 30-year-old male driver also suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver, along with driver inexperience. No contributing factors were specified for the sedan driver. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg fractures after colliding with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The sedan showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a parked sedan on 65th Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan, occupied by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and was stationary before the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both parties. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted as relevant. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and suffered serious injuries due to the impact with the sedan's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Bay Parkway. He was crossing against the signal at the intersection. The impact injured his lower arm and hand, leaving him conscious with bruises. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved a northbound 2022 Ford sedan, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors were listed in the contributing factors. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling south on 21 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver continued straight. The bicyclist was conscious but bruised. Both vehicles impacted at the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on 21 Avenue, both traveling south. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the bicycle with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet designated for motorcycles. No other safety equipment or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked sedan on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling east on 17 Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The bike hit the left side doors of the sedan, causing injuries to the rider's knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was conscious and sustained contusions and bruises. The sedan was stationary before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for this collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles obstructing bike lanes or travel paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on 65 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver made a right turn and struck her at the center front end. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 65 Street in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The collision point was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered serious lower limb injuries. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a northbound SUV making a left turn on 20 Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a left turn on 20 Avenue and struck a southbound bicyclist. The 25-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV's left front bumper and the bike's left front quarter panel were damaged. No other contributing factors were noted. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man was hit on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. He crossed against the signal and suffered a facial abrasion. A sedan traveling west struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a westbound 2013 Honda sedan struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 16 Avenue. The SUV made a right turn and struck the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was unhelmeted and conscious.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 16 Avenue was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2020 model vehicle. The bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man on a bike was ejected and injured when an SUV made a left turn and hit him on 86 Street. The bicyclist suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 86 Street was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike driver traveling south was partially ejected in a crash at 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old man suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. No safety equipment was used. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike driver was traveling straight ahead southbound near 18 Avenue in Brooklyn when the crash occurred. The driver was partially ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The report notes the driver was not using any safety equipment. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or persons were involved or injured. The report does not specify the cause or other details beyond the partial ejection and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a Benson Avenue crash. The SUV made a left turn and collided front-to-front with the motorcycle. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Benson Avenue. The crash involved a 2013 SUV making a left turn westbound and a motorcycle traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. No safety equipment was used by the motorcycle driver. The SUV had two occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The motorcycle driver’s license status was not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a crash with a sedan on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The sedan struck the scooter’s center back end.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a 2022 Chevrolet sedan on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck the scooter’s center back end. The scooter driver sustained back contusions and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not using any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No other contributing factors were specified. The impact caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center back end of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver fell asleep behind the wheel on Bay Ridge Parkway. Two sedans and an SUV collided, all traveling east. The 39-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash damaged front and rear bumpers on multiple vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn when a 39-year-old male driver fell asleep and lost consciousness while driving a sedan. The collision involved two sedans and one SUV, all traveling eastbound. The point of impact included the left front bumper of the BMW sedan, the right rear bumper of the Toyota sedan, and the center back end of the Jeep SUV. The injured driver sustained a head contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike while crossing 63 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The e-bike traveled west, striking the pedestrian at the intersection. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 63 Street and Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when an e-bike traveling west struck him with its center front end. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver violations were recorded. The e-bike had one male occupant and sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15