Streets Run Red While City Hall Sleeps

An e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after a northbound SUV failed to yield while merging. The collision caused neck abrasions and shock. The SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was a key factor in the Brooklyn crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a northbound SUV merging on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered neck abrasions and was in shock. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead when the SUV merged into its path, causing impact at the scooter’s right front bumper. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were listed. This incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users in merging scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on his right side. The impact caused elbow and lower arm injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling south while the bicyclist traveled north.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 11 Street near Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 21:09. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man traveling north, was hit at the center front end of his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report notes the SUV's point of impact as the right side doors and the bicyclist's point of impact as the center front end. No specific contributing factors were listed, but the driver’s maneuver of making a left turn directly preceded the collision. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No helmet or other safety equipment was reported, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 80 Street and 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front bumper of the other. A 67-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on 80 Street near 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other west, collided with impact on the right side doors of the northbound vehicle and the front bumper of the westbound vehicle. The 67-year-old female driver of the northbound sedan sustained internal chest injuries and was conscious but injured. Both drivers were licensed, with no specified contributing factors listed in the report. The collision involved no ejections and no safety equipment was reported for the injured occupant. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck two bicyclists heading north on Avenue S. Both riders, a 37-year-old man and a 7-year-old boy, suffered injuries and shock. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its right front bumper.

According to the police report, at 7:50 a.m., a 2012 Toyota SUV was traveling east on Avenue S when it collided with a bike carrying two males, ages 37 and 7, traveling north. The SUV's point of impact was its right front bumper, while the bike was struck on the left side doors. Both bicyclists were injured, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea, with injuries to the entire body and lower leg areas. Both wore helmets. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred with both vehicles proceeding straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle despite the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided with a parked SUV on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 57-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 9:00 AM on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2004 Lexus sedan, a 57-year-old woman, was injured when she struck a parked 2007 Mazda SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end were damaged. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing solely on the driver’s distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV driver failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the distracted driver struck him at a Brooklyn intersection, causing serious bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Dahill Road near Avenue P in Brooklyn. A 79-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2015 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a right turn, struck him. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including contusions and bruises. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections where turning vehicles must yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling south collided with a westbound e-scooter on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider, helmeted but ejected on impact, suffered a severe head injury including fracture and dislocation. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to yield.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a box truck and an e-scooter. The box truck was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the e-scooter rider on the right side doors. The e-scooter rider, a 24-year-old male, was helmeted but was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a severe head injury including fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report explicitly cites the box truck driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The truck’s center front end collided with the e-scooter’s right side doors, causing significant injury to the rider. No other contributing factors were noted for the rider or driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered hip and leg injuries after an e-bike collided with him while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver was ejected and fractured his lower leg. Both victims were left in shock, police report states.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 in Brooklyn near 1531 74 Street. An 11-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal when he was struck by an e-bike traveling west. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The e-bike driver, a 41-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, also injury severity level 3. The e-bike's point of impact and damage was the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both parties but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle into a car’s left side near 65th Street and 15th Avenue. Blood pooled from his hip and leg. He remained conscious as the engine cooled. The street fell silent, holding the weight of impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old man was riding his motorcycle eastbound near 65th Street and 15th Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with the left side doors of a car. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding from his hip and leg but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes, 'Blood poured from his hip and leg. He stayed awake. The engine cooled. The street held its breath.' The point of impact and vehicle damage were both recorded as the car’s left side doors. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any specific driver errors. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the violence of impact and the vulnerability of those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV and northbound flatbed truck collided at 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s front left bumper struck the truck’s front left bumper. A front passenger in the SUV suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury, conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:13 on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 SUV traveling south collided with a 2021 flatbed truck traveling north. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 42-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and New Jersey, respectively, and were going straight ahead before the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn after both drivers were distracted. The impact injured three occupants in an SUV, causing abrasions and shock. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers while traveling straight.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:32 a.m. involving a dump truck and an SUV. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The dump truck was traveling north and the SUV south, each going straight ahead when they collided at their left front bumpers. The SUV carried three male occupants aged 20, 22, and 31, all injured with abrasions to the elbow, head, and neck. The driver experienced shock. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as an additional factor for the 31-year-old passenger. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper leg abrasions after a collision on Benson Avenue. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The rider was conscious and not ejected, highlighting driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:06 on Benson Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male riding westbound, was injured with abrasions to his hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Toyota SUV, though no further vehicle damage or driver details were provided. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The evidence points to the driver’s failure to yield and disregard of traffic controls as the primary causes of the crash, with no contributing fault attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a parked westbound sedan on 18 Avenue. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles, highlighting risks from driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on 18 Avenue when a northbound Station Wagon/SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, collided with a parked westbound sedan. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the data. The damage to the center front ends of both vehicles underscores the severity of the impact caused by the SUV driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered injuries in a multi-SUV crash on 68 Street in Brooklyn. Driver distraction and disregard for traffic control led to a violent impact. Both injured were conscious and restrained, with serious leg and neck injuries reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 68 Street near 17 Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:10. The collision involved multiple SUVs, with one vehicle parked and struck on its left rear bumper, and another SUV traveling north striking the front of a third SUV. The driver of the northbound SUV was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Traffic Control Disregarded, indicating failure to maintain proper attention and obey traffic signals. Two occupants were injured: a 29-year-old female front passenger suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and a 25-year-old female driver experienced neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors as the primary contributing factors, with no victim behaviors noted as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s front center, leaving the driver conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. A 70-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, was injured with a head injury and remained conscious after the collision. The SUV, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center back end and damaging the SUV's front center. The sedan was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the collision pattern indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with an SUV on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.

At 6:44 AM on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a motorcycle traveling north and an eastbound SUV, according to the police report. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, and despite wearing a helmet, the crash resulted in serious injuries. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left side doors, damaging its center front end. The police report emphasizes the motorcyclist's disregard for traffic control and the inexperience behind the wheel as key causes, without attributing fault to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The 58-year-old male driver suffered back contusions but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:49 on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn involving two sedans. The 58-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor leading to the collision. One sedan had damage to its center front end, while the other sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver of the injured vehicle was licensed and operating a 2019 Nissan sedan, which was initially parked before the crash. The other vehicle, a 2015 Toyota sedan, was traveling west at the time. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV turning left struck a moped traveling east on 65 Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact occurred on the moped’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 16 Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:50. The Ford SUV was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a moped traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moped and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The moped driver, a 41-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors cited. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights the danger of turning vehicle maneuvers interacting with vulnerable moped riders in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a 2023 Kia SUV on 65 Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling north when impact occurred at the front ends. The bicyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:15 on 65 Street in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound 2023 Kia SUV. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision resulted in internal complaints and serious injury to the bicyclist, highlighting the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver traveling south on Avenue S in Brooklyn suffered a hip and upper leg injury after disregarding traffic control. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:08 on Avenue S near Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 40-year-old male, was operating a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead southbound when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The driver was injured with contusions and bruises to the hip and upper leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report explicitly identifies the driver's failure to obey traffic control as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15