Streets Run Red While City Hall Sleeps

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 2025-06-18

A Hyundai SUV struck a parked Nissan sedan on 24 Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash happened in broad daylight. Driver distraction caused the collision. No one was ejected. Injuries were moderate.

According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV traveling north on 24 Avenue rear-ended a parked Nissan sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with contusions and lower arm trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The Hyundai SUV sustained front-end damage, while the Nissan had damage to its center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver error identified was failure to maintain attention, leading to the collision with a stationary vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi traveling east struck a parked sedan on Avenue S in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and bruising. The impact damaged the sedan’s center back end. No ejections occurred. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a taxi moving east on Avenue S collided with a parked 2019 Ford sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the sedan’s center back end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi and an SUV traveling south were also involved, with damage noted on the taxi’s front and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street. Two occupants suffered bruises and contusions. Both drivers were licensed men. Injuries included chest and arm trauma. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling east and a 2020 Toyota SUV traveling south collided at the intersection of Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street in Brooklyn. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. Two occupants were injured: a 17-year-old female passenger in the sedan with chest contusions and a 39-year-old male driver with elbow and arm bruises. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the SUV's right front quarter panel affected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.

A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.

A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on 80 Street at night. One driver, 66, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Both vehicles struck front and rear bumpers. The injured driver was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 80 Street. The 66-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. One sedan was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. The injured driver was in shock. The report also notes that the driver of the striking vehicle was unlicensed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered an elbow abrasion after a front-end collision. The sedan was damaged at the center front. Police cited passing too closely as a contributing factor. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 93-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan she was driving sustained damage to the center front end. The driver suffered an abrasion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead. The driver held a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on Bay Ridge Parkway. The 17-year-old motorcyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The SUV bore damage to its right rear quarter panel. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor by police.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Bay Ridge Parkway collided with a parked SUV. The motorcyclist, a 17-year-old male driver, was injured with contusions and upper arm trauma. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The motorcyclist was not ejected but suffered shock. Police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The motorcyclist was operating under a permit and was not using any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault to the injured motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck the bike’s rear quarter panel. The rider was conscious but bruised. Driver distraction caused the crash on 71 Street.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north was hit on its center front end by a sedan making a right turn, impacting the bike’s right rear quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a female, was ejected and sustained head contusions and bruises. She was conscious at the scene but injured. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was also traveling north before turning. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle rider. The collision occurred on 71 Street. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain attention during turns, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter collided with an SUV on 17 Avenue. The scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as factors. The SUV struck the scooter’s left front quarter panel, damaging its right side doors.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a 2015 SUV on 17 Avenue. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained head abrasions. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV, traveling north, struck the e-scooter on its left front quarter panel, causing damage to the SUV’s right side doors. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and also traveling north. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe speed and close following distances in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 62-year-old man was hit by a sedan on 86 Street near 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted, striking the man with the vehicle’s front center. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Honda sedan traveling east on 86 Street struck him at an intersection near 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver making a right turn hit a sedan going straight. Three occupants suffered upper arm and facial injuries. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. All occupants wore seat belts and airbags deployed.

According to the police report, a 2013 Porsche sedan making a right turn on Bay Parkway collided with a 2023 BMW sedan traveling straight north. The impact struck the left side doors of the Porsche and the front center of the BMW. Three occupants were injured: the Porsche driver, a left rear passenger, and the BMW front passenger. Injuries included upper arm and facial trauma, with all occupants reporting pain or nausea and experiencing shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and airbags deployed. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 28-year-old male passenger on an e-bike was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the bike from behind. The passenger suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. No damage was reported on the SUV.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male passenger on an e-bike was injured when a 2023 RAM SUV made a left turn and struck the bike from behind on 65 Street in Brooklyn. The passenger was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV's point of impact was its right front bumper, while the e-bike was hit at its center back end. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the SUV was making a left turn and the e-bike was traveling straight ahead. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north; the e-bike was traveling south.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18