Who Dies Next? Blood on Precinct 63’s Streets

Two SUVs collided at an intersection on Mayfair Dr S. Both drivers were distracted, causing a crash that injured a 19-year-old female driver. Impact struck the center front and left rear quarter panels, leaving one occupant in shock with neck injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:08 on Mayfair Dr S involving two station wagons/SUVs. One vehicle was traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The impact was to the center front end of the southbound SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the westbound SUV. A 19-year-old female driver, occupant of the westbound vehicle, sustained neck injuries and was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and experienced shock. The report explicitly notes driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter traveling west on Ralph Ave collided with a sedan making a right turn. The scooter rider suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver was restrained and sustained no serious harm. The crash highlights risks from turning vehicles in traffic.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling west on Ralph Ave was struck by a sedan making a right turn at the same location. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the motorscooter and the center back end of the sedan. The motorscooter rider, a 29-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. He was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the scooter. The sedan driver was also male, licensed in New York, and restrained with no reported injuries. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify victim fault or helmet use. The collision occurred at 7:19 pm in Brooklyn's 11234 zip code. The data indicates a failure in vehicle interaction during the sedan's right turn, a common systemic danger in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and seriously injured in a Brooklyn crash. The impact damaged the motorcycle’s left front bumper. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver impairment in the collision.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was traveling northwest on Avenue K in Brooklyn at 1:32 AM when the crash occurred. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm injury, classified as severe. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment. The driver was licensed and operating the motorcycle straight ahead prior to impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores the dangers of impaired driving and its role in serious motorcycle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and sedan collided on Avenue S in Brooklyn, injuring a 23-year-old male passenger. The crash caused back injuries and whiplash. Defective headlights on one vehicle contributed to the collision, highlighting driver-related factors in this traffic incident.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:47 on Avenue S in Brooklyn involving a bus and a sedan, both traveling north. The bus was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the left front quarter panel of the bus and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies 'Headlights Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle maintenance issues played a role. A 23-year-old male passenger in the bus suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision underscores driver and vehicle-related errors, particularly defective vehicle equipment, as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:06 p.m. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Impact damaged left rear and right front quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:06 on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn involving two station wagon/SUV vehicles. One SUV was parked westbound when struck on its left rear quarter panel by another SUV making a right turn westbound. The driver of the moving SUV, a 52-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, with contusions and bruises reported. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels at the points of impact. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed at night in Brooklyn. An SUV traveling south struck a sedan making a right turn eastbound. The sedan’s driver hit the SUV’s right front bumper. A front passenger in the SUV suffered knee and leg injuries, left in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 near 2148 Ralph Ave in Brooklyn. A 2008 Chevrolet SUV traveling south collided with a 2007 Honda sedan making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors beyond that. The SUV carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan had one occupant, the licensed male driver. The report does not list victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks at intersections involving turning vehicles and through traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi struck him at an intersection on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash occurred late at night, highlighting ongoing dangers for those in the roadway.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a 27-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection on Avenue J near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:40 PM. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data. The incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians in intersections late at night and the critical impact of vehicle collisions in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 78-year-old female passenger in the striking vehicle, causing knee and lower leg trauma. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked car and the front end of the moving sedan.

According to the police report, at 9:11 AM on Avenue J in Brooklyn, a southbound sedan collided with a parked vehicle. The parked vehicle, a 2007 Mercedes sedan registered in Florida, was stationary before the crash. The moving vehicle, a 2016 Toyota sedan with two occupants, impacted the left rear bumper of the parked car with its center front end. The collision caused injuries to a 78-year-old female passenger in the Toyota, who suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was conscious after the crash. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distracted driving. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by moving vehicles striking stationary cars, resulting in serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Belt Parkway during lane changes. The SUV driver, distracted and inexperienced, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The impact involved front-end damage, highlighting driver error as the crash cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 13:30 involving a Ford SUV and a Hyundai sedan, both traveling east and changing lanes. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old female occupant, was injured with a concussion and full-body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan, indicating a collision during lane changes. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision underscores the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience in multi-vehicle crashes on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian suffered head injuries after a bus traveling east on Utica Avenue struck him at a marked crosswalk. The impact occurred at the bus's right rear bumper. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a bus traveling eastbound on Utica Avenue struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The collision occurred at 5:30 PM near Avenue H in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the bus's right rear bumper, damaging its right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The bus was moving straight ahead with one occupant, and no driver license or behavioral details were provided. The focus remains on the bus's involvement in striking the pedestrian at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the crash, underscoring systemic dangers posed by inattentive turning drivers in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn, causing shock and internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue O and E 56 Street in Brooklyn at 17:22. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Volvo sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and had internal complaints. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was registered in New Jersey. The collision highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk on Utica Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper at an intersection in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, which sustained damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota sedan registered in Pennsylvania. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on and rear-end on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. An 86-year-old front-seat passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash stemmed from driver inattention, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in busy city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:53 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling northbound. The 2023 Kia SUV struck the rear center of the 2018 Jeep SUV, damaging both vehicles. The front passenger in the Jeep, an 86-year-old man, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed, with the Kia driver from Michigan and the Jeep driver from New York. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks posed by distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a stopped SUV on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The collision caused upper arm injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 PM on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old male driver, licensed in New York, was operating a 2011 Nissan SUV traveling westbound. He rear-ended a stopped 2024 Nissan SUV with four occupants, registered in Florida. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. The injured driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The data highlights driver distraction as the critical error leading to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered injuries and incoherence. The crash involved front-end impacts and was linked to other vehicular factors, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:12 AM. A 2018 SUV, driven by a male with a permit license, was making a left turn when it collided with a 2016 sedan traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old male occupant, was injured and found incoherent after the crash. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify further driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The SUV driver’s left turn movement and the sedan’s straight travel led to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man driving a sedan on Belt Parkway fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle struck an object head-on, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway around 11:00 AM. The driver, a 34-year-old male, was the sole occupant of a 2025 Honda sedan traveling west. The report cites 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted an object at the center front end, sustaining damage there. The driver suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious with a concussion. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver error—falling asleep—as the cause, with no other contributing factors listed. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck on the right side doors. The crash occurred while traveling westbound on Belt Parkway. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver was injured when his 2009 Honda sedan was impacted on the right side doors while traveling westbound on Belt Parkway at 6:00 PM. The driver sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct indication of driver error or victim fault. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other vehicle details or contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan driver backed unsafely and distractedly into her as she emerged from in front of a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver caused the collision by failing to maintain attention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn at 17:20 when a sedan driven by a licensed female driver started backing out from a parking position. The pedestrian, a 62-year-old woman, was emerging from in front of a parked vehicle when the sedan struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain awareness during the maneuver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock but had no visible complaints at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the center back end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians emerge unexpectedly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two female drivers collided at Mill Ave and Avenue T in Brooklyn. Both suffered moderate injuries—whiplash and bruising. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Mill Ave near Avenue T in Brooklyn. A 2019 Jeep SUV traveling east struck the right side doors of a 2012 Fiat sedan traveling south. Both drivers, women aged 19 and 51, were injured with moderate severity—whiplash for the younger driver and bruising for the older. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV’s front center end collided with the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage consistent with a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores driver errors related to traffic control compliance as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15