About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 24
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Severe Bleeding 12
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 24
▸ Whiplash 58
▸ Contusion/Bruise 164
▸ Abrasion 141
▸ Pain/Nausea 42
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 66
- 2011 BMW Utility Vehicle (FA50564) – 44 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (544CGA) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black Land Rover Suburban (KWT7091) – 24 times • 6 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray BMW Suburban (LAX7392) – 23 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Jeep Spor (L62UBR) – 22 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 66: The hours when bodies fall
Precinct 66: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another driver. Same ending.
- A 70-year-old man was killed at Avenue I and E. 5th Street. The NYPD coded it as driver distraction. A sedan. An intersection. One death. NYC Open Data crash record shows the details for CrashID 4825939.
- A 16-year-old on an e‑bike died at Ditmas and Coney Island Avenue. A box truck turned right. He did not get up. See CrashID 4749410.
- A 54‑year‑old van driver died at Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue after an unsafe lane change. CrashID 4774039 lists the maneuver and the fatal outcome.
In three years, this precinct logged 22 deaths and 2,377 injuries. Pedestrians took 11 of those deaths. Cyclists, 3. The city’s dataset tallies the harm. Open Data rollups make it plain.
“Speed kills” is not a slogan. It’s math.
- From 2022 to now, crashes stack up at midday and late afternoon. Deaths spike at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and again from 6–9 p.m. The clock tells on us. Hourly distribution shows the peaks.
Three corners. One fix.
- Fort Hamilton Parkway leads the list: four deaths, 42 injuries. Link it. Fix it. Top intersection data flags FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY.
- Caton Avenue is next: three deaths, 37 injuries. Same story. Same cure. Open Data lists CATON AVENUE.
- Ocean Parkway adds one death and 53 injuries. The toll keeps coming. Open Data shows OCEAN PKWY.
Heavy metal hits soft bodies.
SUVs are the main strike vehicle for people on foot here: 279 pedestrian casualties, with seven deaths. Sedans follow with 216, two deaths. Trucks caused 27, two deaths. The city counts every bruise and funeral. Mode rollups say it.
The leading “cause” bucket in the records is “other.” It holds 13 deaths and 1,236 injuries. Signals blown account for three deaths. Alcohol shows up in one death. The labels are thin. The bodies are not. Contributing factors list the counts.
A boy, an e‑bike, a truck turn.
- At Coney Island Avenue and Ditmas, both the truck and the teen were turning right, per the file. The teen died of crush injuries. CrashID 4749410 documents it.
The clock won’t stop.
- This year to date in the precinct: 741 crashes, 5 deaths, 502 injuries, up from last year’s 692 crashes and 4 deaths through the same point. That is more sirens, more families at the curb. Period stats track the rise.
Officials know what works — do they?
- The city has the power to lower speeds. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The call is simple: default 20 mph on local streets. Our own coverage lays out the steps to push City Hall. See Take Action.
- A few drivers do most of the harm. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force chronic violators to use speed limiters. The case is made in our Take Action brief with linked research.
Make the turns safe.
- Daylight every corner on Fort Hamilton and Caton. Harden right turns where trucks sweep wide. Give walkers a head start with LPIs at the worst crossings. Use 24/7 camera enforcement where injuries pool. These are standard tools. This precinct needs them at its repeat sites, including Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue.
The last word should be the city’s. Instead, it’s the coroner’s.
- “A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian… then left the scene,” police said in a separate Brooklyn case this month. The habit of fleeing is part of the same disease. NY Daily News.
- “Criminal charges for him were still pending,” reporters wrote in another fatal crash roundup. Lives stopped. Paperwork pending. Gothamist.
One action now: tell City Hall to slow the city. Ask for 20 mph and speed limiters for repeat offenders. Start here: Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Three NYC Crashes Leave Two Dead, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-05
- Driver Drags Officer Fleeing Brooklyn Stop, Patch, Published 2025-07-03
Other Representatives
District 44
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Room 557, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 38
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 17
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 66 Police Precinct 66 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 44, SD 17.
It contains Brooklyn CB12, Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Borough Park, Kensington, Mapleton-Midwood (West).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 66
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
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SUV driver disregards traffic control, injures boy cyclist▸Sep 8 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 51st St and hit a 12-year-old on a bike heading north at Old New Utrecht Rd. The boy was ejected and hurt. Police logged Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV, westbound on 51st St, hit a 12-year-old bicyclist riding north at Old New Utrecht Rd in Brooklyn. The boy was injured and ejected from the bike. Impact was to the SUV’s center front. The child suffered arm injuries and a bruise and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, both were traveling straight through the intersection. The crash record lists Traffic Control Disregarded as a contributing factor; police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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Driver hits 3-year-old on 46th Street in Brooklyn▸Sep 5 - A driver hit a 3-year-old boy on 46th Street in Brooklyn. The child stayed conscious with a face abrasion. Police noted a center-front impact, unknown direction, and no vehicle damage. The report listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver hit a 3-year-old boy at about 2:50 p.m. on 46th Street near 1775 in Brooklyn, causing a facial abrasion. Police recorded the point of impact as the center front of the vehicle and noted the child was conscious. On contributing factors, the report listed "Unspecified" and did not record a driver error. Police listed the vehicle's travel direction as unknown and recorded no vehicle damage. The report also logged the pedestrian action as "Emerging from in front of/behind parked vehicle."
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Brooklyn driver hits 89-year-old on 17 Avenue▸Sep 2 - Police say a southbound sedan’s driver hit an 89-year-old woman crossing 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured arm. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver.
An 89-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn at 10:26 p.m. She suffered a fractured upper arm and was conscious, per the report. According to the police report, the crash involved center-front impact with left-front bumper damage. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was licensed and reported going straight ahead. The location was recorded as midblock, not at an intersection. The case is listed under collision ID 4839261.
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Moped driver hits 72-year-old at 60 St▸Sep 2 - An eastbound moped driver hit a 72-year-old man at 60 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn. Head injury. He was semiconscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A moped driver traveled east on 60 St. The driver went straight and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian in the intersection at 8 Ave around 5:20 p.m. in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved a moped with front-end damage and the pedestrian was at an intersection. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error was listed in the report. The driver’s direction of travel was east, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The impact point was the center front end. The case is logged under collision ID 4839258 in ZIP 11220.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV turns into cyclist on 60th▸Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.
A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on 13th Avenue Northbound▸Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
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- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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SUV driver disregards traffic control, injures boy cyclist▸Sep 8 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 51st St and hit a 12-year-old on a bike heading north at Old New Utrecht Rd. The boy was ejected and hurt. Police logged Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV, westbound on 51st St, hit a 12-year-old bicyclist riding north at Old New Utrecht Rd in Brooklyn. The boy was injured and ejected from the bike. Impact was to the SUV’s center front. The child suffered arm injuries and a bruise and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, both were traveling straight through the intersection. The crash record lists Traffic Control Disregarded as a contributing factor; police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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Driver hits 3-year-old on 46th Street in Brooklyn▸Sep 5 - A driver hit a 3-year-old boy on 46th Street in Brooklyn. The child stayed conscious with a face abrasion. Police noted a center-front impact, unknown direction, and no vehicle damage. The report listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver hit a 3-year-old boy at about 2:50 p.m. on 46th Street near 1775 in Brooklyn, causing a facial abrasion. Police recorded the point of impact as the center front of the vehicle and noted the child was conscious. On contributing factors, the report listed "Unspecified" and did not record a driver error. Police listed the vehicle's travel direction as unknown and recorded no vehicle damage. The report also logged the pedestrian action as "Emerging from in front of/behind parked vehicle."
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Brooklyn driver hits 89-year-old on 17 Avenue▸Sep 2 - Police say a southbound sedan’s driver hit an 89-year-old woman crossing 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured arm. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver.
An 89-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn at 10:26 p.m. She suffered a fractured upper arm and was conscious, per the report. According to the police report, the crash involved center-front impact with left-front bumper damage. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was licensed and reported going straight ahead. The location was recorded as midblock, not at an intersection. The case is listed under collision ID 4839261.
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Moped driver hits 72-year-old at 60 St▸Sep 2 - An eastbound moped driver hit a 72-year-old man at 60 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn. Head injury. He was semiconscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A moped driver traveled east on 60 St. The driver went straight and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian in the intersection at 8 Ave around 5:20 p.m. in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved a moped with front-end damage and the pedestrian was at an intersection. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error was listed in the report. The driver’s direction of travel was east, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The impact point was the center front end. The case is logged under collision ID 4839258 in ZIP 11220.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV turns into cyclist on 60th▸Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.
A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on 13th Avenue Northbound▸Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 8 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 51st St and hit a 12-year-old on a bike heading north at Old New Utrecht Rd. The boy was ejected and hurt. Police logged Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV, westbound on 51st St, hit a 12-year-old bicyclist riding north at Old New Utrecht Rd in Brooklyn. The boy was injured and ejected from the bike. Impact was to the SUV’s center front. The child suffered arm injuries and a bruise and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, both were traveling straight through the intersection. The crash record lists Traffic Control Disregarded as a contributing factor; police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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Driver hits 3-year-old on 46th Street in Brooklyn▸Sep 5 - A driver hit a 3-year-old boy on 46th Street in Brooklyn. The child stayed conscious with a face abrasion. Police noted a center-front impact, unknown direction, and no vehicle damage. The report listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver hit a 3-year-old boy at about 2:50 p.m. on 46th Street near 1775 in Brooklyn, causing a facial abrasion. Police recorded the point of impact as the center front of the vehicle and noted the child was conscious. On contributing factors, the report listed "Unspecified" and did not record a driver error. Police listed the vehicle's travel direction as unknown and recorded no vehicle damage. The report also logged the pedestrian action as "Emerging from in front of/behind parked vehicle."
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Brooklyn driver hits 89-year-old on 17 Avenue▸Sep 2 - Police say a southbound sedan’s driver hit an 89-year-old woman crossing 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured arm. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver.
An 89-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn at 10:26 p.m. She suffered a fractured upper arm and was conscious, per the report. According to the police report, the crash involved center-front impact with left-front bumper damage. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was licensed and reported going straight ahead. The location was recorded as midblock, not at an intersection. The case is listed under collision ID 4839261.
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Moped driver hits 72-year-old at 60 St▸Sep 2 - An eastbound moped driver hit a 72-year-old man at 60 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn. Head injury. He was semiconscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A moped driver traveled east on 60 St. The driver went straight and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian in the intersection at 8 Ave around 5:20 p.m. in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved a moped with front-end damage and the pedestrian was at an intersection. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error was listed in the report. The driver’s direction of travel was east, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The impact point was the center front end. The case is logged under collision ID 4839258 in ZIP 11220.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV turns into cyclist on 60th▸Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.
A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on 13th Avenue Northbound▸Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Driver hits 3-year-old on 46th Street in Brooklyn▸Sep 5 - A driver hit a 3-year-old boy on 46th Street in Brooklyn. The child stayed conscious with a face abrasion. Police noted a center-front impact, unknown direction, and no vehicle damage. The report listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver hit a 3-year-old boy at about 2:50 p.m. on 46th Street near 1775 in Brooklyn, causing a facial abrasion. Police recorded the point of impact as the center front of the vehicle and noted the child was conscious. On contributing factors, the report listed "Unspecified" and did not record a driver error. Police listed the vehicle's travel direction as unknown and recorded no vehicle damage. The report also logged the pedestrian action as "Emerging from in front of/behind parked vehicle."
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Brooklyn driver hits 89-year-old on 17 Avenue▸Sep 2 - Police say a southbound sedan’s driver hit an 89-year-old woman crossing 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured arm. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver.
An 89-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn at 10:26 p.m. She suffered a fractured upper arm and was conscious, per the report. According to the police report, the crash involved center-front impact with left-front bumper damage. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was licensed and reported going straight ahead. The location was recorded as midblock, not at an intersection. The case is listed under collision ID 4839261.
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Moped driver hits 72-year-old at 60 St▸Sep 2 - An eastbound moped driver hit a 72-year-old man at 60 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn. Head injury. He was semiconscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A moped driver traveled east on 60 St. The driver went straight and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian in the intersection at 8 Ave around 5:20 p.m. in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved a moped with front-end damage and the pedestrian was at an intersection. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error was listed in the report. The driver’s direction of travel was east, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The impact point was the center front end. The case is logged under collision ID 4839258 in ZIP 11220.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV turns into cyclist on 60th▸Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.
A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on 13th Avenue Northbound▸Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 5 - A driver hit a 3-year-old boy on 46th Street in Brooklyn. The child stayed conscious with a face abrasion. Police noted a center-front impact, unknown direction, and no vehicle damage. The report listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
According to the police report, a driver hit a 3-year-old boy at about 2:50 p.m. on 46th Street near 1775 in Brooklyn, causing a facial abrasion. Police recorded the point of impact as the center front of the vehicle and noted the child was conscious. On contributing factors, the report listed "Unspecified" and did not record a driver error. Police listed the vehicle's travel direction as unknown and recorded no vehicle damage. The report also logged the pedestrian action as "Emerging from in front of/behind parked vehicle."
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Brooklyn driver hits 89-year-old on 17 Avenue▸Sep 2 - Police say a southbound sedan’s driver hit an 89-year-old woman crossing 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured arm. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver.
An 89-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn at 10:26 p.m. She suffered a fractured upper arm and was conscious, per the report. According to the police report, the crash involved center-front impact with left-front bumper damage. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was licensed and reported going straight ahead. The location was recorded as midblock, not at an intersection. The case is listed under collision ID 4839261.
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Moped driver hits 72-year-old at 60 St▸Sep 2 - An eastbound moped driver hit a 72-year-old man at 60 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn. Head injury. He was semiconscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A moped driver traveled east on 60 St. The driver went straight and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian in the intersection at 8 Ave around 5:20 p.m. in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved a moped with front-end damage and the pedestrian was at an intersection. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error was listed in the report. The driver’s direction of travel was east, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The impact point was the center front end. The case is logged under collision ID 4839258 in ZIP 11220.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV turns into cyclist on 60th▸Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.
A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on 13th Avenue Northbound▸Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn driver hits 89-year-old on 17 Avenue▸Sep 2 - Police say a southbound sedan’s driver hit an 89-year-old woman crossing 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured arm. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver.
An 89-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn at 10:26 p.m. She suffered a fractured upper arm and was conscious, per the report. According to the police report, the crash involved center-front impact with left-front bumper damage. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was licensed and reported going straight ahead. The location was recorded as midblock, not at an intersection. The case is listed under collision ID 4839261.
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Moped driver hits 72-year-old at 60 St▸Sep 2 - An eastbound moped driver hit a 72-year-old man at 60 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn. Head injury. He was semiconscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A moped driver traveled east on 60 St. The driver went straight and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian in the intersection at 8 Ave around 5:20 p.m. in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved a moped with front-end damage and the pedestrian was at an intersection. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error was listed in the report. The driver’s direction of travel was east, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The impact point was the center front end. The case is logged under collision ID 4839258 in ZIP 11220.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV turns into cyclist on 60th▸Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.
A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on 13th Avenue Northbound▸Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 2 - Police say a southbound sedan’s driver hit an 89-year-old woman crossing 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured arm. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver.
An 89-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn at 10:26 p.m. She suffered a fractured upper arm and was conscious, per the report. According to the police report, the crash involved center-front impact with left-front bumper damage. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was licensed and reported going straight ahead. The location was recorded as midblock, not at an intersection. The case is listed under collision ID 4839261.
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Moped driver hits 72-year-old at 60 St▸Sep 2 - An eastbound moped driver hit a 72-year-old man at 60 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn. Head injury. He was semiconscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A moped driver traveled east on 60 St. The driver went straight and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian in the intersection at 8 Ave around 5:20 p.m. in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved a moped with front-end damage and the pedestrian was at an intersection. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error was listed in the report. The driver’s direction of travel was east, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The impact point was the center front end. The case is logged under collision ID 4839258 in ZIP 11220.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV turns into cyclist on 60th▸Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.
A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on 13th Avenue Northbound▸Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 2 - An eastbound moped driver hit a 72-year-old man at 60 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn. Head injury. He was semiconscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A moped driver traveled east on 60 St. The driver went straight and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian in the intersection at 8 Ave around 5:20 p.m. in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved a moped with front-end damage and the pedestrian was at an intersection. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error was listed in the report. The driver’s direction of travel was east, and the pre-crash action was going straight ahead. The impact point was the center front end. The case is logged under collision ID 4839258 in ZIP 11220.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV turns into cyclist on 60th▸Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.
A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on 13th Avenue Northbound▸Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV turns into cyclist on 60th▸Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.
A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on 13th Avenue Northbound▸Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.
A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on 13th Avenue Northbound▸Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on 13th Avenue Northbound▸Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.
A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.
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Two mopeds collide on 9th Avenue▸Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 11 - Two mopeds slammed together by 4123 9th Ave in Brooklyn. Both riders thrown. Both hurt. Head and leg trauma. Sirens in the night. Streets took the hit. Flesh paid the price.
Two mopeds collided near 4123 9th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and injured. One suffered head trauma; the other had crush injuries to the leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were mopeds, each with front‑end damage, with one traveling straight northeast and the other listed as “Other*.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash shows how small bodies lose to speed and steel, even without cars in the frame.
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Driver Merging SUV Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 9 - A southbound SUV hit a 45-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and was found unconscious. The driver was merging. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 45-year-old woman was killed after a southbound SUV hit her while she crossed Ocean Parkway at Avenue C in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered head injuries, was found unconscious, and had crush wounds. The driver was merging at the time. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and do not record a specific driver error. The SUV took center-front-end damage. The report records the pedestrian as not at an intersection and crossing; the driver was licensed and the sole occupant in the vehicle.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
4
Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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U-Turning Driver Hits Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
4
Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
4
Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
4
Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.
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Truck and SUV Collide on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 4 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided on McDonald Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old truck driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".
According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck and a 2024 SUV collided on McDonald Avenue near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck was driven south going straight ahead. The SUV was driven south while merging. A 62-year-old male truck driver was injured; police listed neck and internal injuries and recorded him conscious. The SUV driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact to the truck's right front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not identify a specific driver error.
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Teen Driver Right Turn Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 4 - On Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave, a teen driving a sedan turned right into a motorcycle going straight. The rider, 47, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded driver inexperience.
A crash on Fort Hamilton Parkway at Chester Ave in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the driver of the sedan made a right turn and hit the motorcycle that was going straight. The rider, a 47-year-old man, suffered a fractured lower leg and a dislocation. Police recorded Driver Inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan was driven by a 17-year-old with a New York learner permit. Impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Taxi Ignores Signal and Hits Cyclist▸Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 4 - A taxi disregarded a traffic control on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 50-year-old male cyclist traveling north. He suffered bruises to his entire body. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded."
A taxi and a bicycle collided on 42 St at 8 Ave in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old man riding the bicycle was injured and remained conscious. The taxi's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist as he traveled north. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that factor for the involved parties. The cyclist was treated for contusions and bruising to his entire body. Vehicle damage was reported to the taxi's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report does not list additional contributing factors.
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Electric Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23