Streets Run Red While City Hall Sleeps

A 69-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a motorscooter struck her on Shore Parkway. The crash, marked by aggressive driving and unsafe speed, left the pedestrian injured and conscious, spotlighting dangerous driver behavior on Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling east on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn collided with a 69-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites aggressive driving and unsafe speed by the motorscooter operator as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the role of driver errors—specifically aggressive driving and unsafe speed—in causing serious injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi merging eastbound struck a bus traveling straight on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited failure to keep right and improper passing as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:34 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. A taxi, driven by a 24-year-old male, was merging eastbound when it collided with a bus traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the bus's right front quarter panel. The taxi driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly lists driver errors including 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. These driver mistakes led to the collision between the taxi and the bus. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway. A 75-year-old female front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple impacts to front and rear bumpers. Driver errors remain unspecified according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 6:20 AM involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan, all traveling westbound. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one SUV, the right rear bumper of the other SUV, and the center front end of the sedan. A 75-year-old female front passenger was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct evidence of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the multi-vehicle impact and the resulting injuries to the passenger inside one of the SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body contusions after colliding with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. The bicyclist was conscious but injured severely in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 86th Street at 13:42. A 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a 2019 Toyota sedan that was parked. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicle was registered in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision highlights the dangers posed to vulnerable road users by parked vehicles and the impact forces involved in side collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old woman suffered an eye injury and contusions after a sedan struck her in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling south on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn struck an 82-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained an eye injury and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and unsafe speed, as the primary causes of harm to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an e-bike collided on 76 Street at night. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:25 on 76 Street involving a sedan and an e-bike traveling east and north respectively. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure in driver focus. The e-bike driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers at the point of impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver suffered back injuries and bruises after a collision during a left turn on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused center back-end damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male taxi driver was injured in a crash on Bay Parkway near 85 Street in Brooklyn at 7:30 a.m. The taxi, traveling south, was making a left turn when it collided, sustaining center back-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered a back injury and contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported involved or injured. The focus remains on the taxi driver's injury and the vehicle damage resulting from the left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met bone on 86th Street. An SUV barreled north, disregarding traffic control. A 68-year-old man pedaled west. Metal crashed into flesh. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. The bike crumpled. He stayed conscious, battered and bleeding.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was riding his bike westbound on 86th Street when a northbound SUV collided with him. The report states the SUV driver disregarded traffic control, directly contributing to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and remained conscious at the scene. The narrative details, 'Metal struck flesh. His head hit hard. Blood pooled. The bike folded at the doors. The bumper cracked.' The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to driver error. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the clear failures by the SUV driver. The crash unfolded near Council District 47, underscoring the persistent danger vulnerable road users face from drivers who ignore basic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling north struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on 20 Avenue collided with a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the impact. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian was identified as injured with a complaint of abrasion, and no safety equipment or victim fault was noted. This incident underscores the risks posed by driver errors such as ignoring traffic controls and failing to maintain attention, which directly led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man crossing Stillwell Avenue with the signal was struck by a left-turning vehicle. The impact injured his knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

At 11:00 on Stillwell Avenue, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn created a hazardous situation, resulting in the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male occupant was ejected from a sedan in Brooklyn, suffering a serious head injury and abrasions. The crash occurred mid-afternoon, with impact centered on the vehicle's front end. The victim was conscious but severely hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west in Brooklyn struck an object or surface with its center front end around 16:15. The vehicle had one occupant, a 16-year-old male, who was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. The occupant sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3 and abrasions. The victim was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not in the roadway as a pedestrian or cyclist, and no safety equipment use was recorded. The crash highlights the dangers of ejection and severe injury in vehicle collisions even without noted driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man pushing a car on Bay Parkway was struck by a sedan. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause. The crash left the victim bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:45. A 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured while pushing a car off the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver of the sedan was traveling east and struck the pedestrian, who was not at an intersection. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing factors related to the victim. The report focuses on the driver's error, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inexperienced drivers in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was injured crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. He suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 78 Street. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved is described as unspecified, with no details on driver actions or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report does not list any driver errors or pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The incident occurred at 10:00 AM, but no further details about the crash dynamics or vehicle movement were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Benson Avenue at an intersection. She was struck despite crossing with the signal. The crash left her with contusions and bruises, highlighting dangers pedestrians face even when obeying traffic controls.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Benson Avenue and Bay 34 Street in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver actions, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or victim behaviors. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment is noted. The absence of listed driver errors or contributing factors leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a sedan hit him on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and bruised. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a hip and upper leg injury, described as contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel, causing damage to the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, identifying the sedan driver’s error. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which led to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Avenue P, injuring both male drivers. Both suffered moderate injuries and shock. Police report cites malfunctioning traffic control devices as contributing factors. Both drivers were restrained and licensed, traveling straight at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue P involving a 2014 Nissan sedan and a 2021 Toyota SUV. Both drivers, males aged 35 and 65, were injured and experienced shock. The 65-year-old driver suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with complaints of pain or nausea, while the 35-year-old driver reported whiplash and neck injury. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The vehicles collided with impact points at the sedan's right front quarter panel and the SUV's center front end. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating systemic failure in traffic management. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a head injury and partial ejection after colliding with a parked SUV on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash at 8:35 p.m. was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:35 on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn when a 2023 motorcycle traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2017 SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained a head injury with complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary at the time. The impact was centered on the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's left rear bumper. The report highlights driver error on the motorcycle as the cause, with no fault attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was injured crossing 62 Street at 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck struck him with its left front bumper. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing serious lower leg injuries to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:08 AM on 62 Street near 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The victim, an 11-year-old male pedestrian, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a 2017 Nissan pick-up truck traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the victim's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with no contributing factors attributed to his actions. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end, confirming the collision impact location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV hit her while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper, causing fractures and dislocations. The driver proceeded straight northbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 14:44 in Brooklyn near 19 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal when she was struck by a northbound 2018 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as serious (3). The report lists no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.' The SUV showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block or outside designated crossings against moving vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on 63 Street near 19 Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:02 p.m. when it struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and a severity level 3 injury. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15