Three Lives Lost. City Slept. Who’s Next?

A pickup truck hit a 25-year-old man near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. Police list no clear cause. The street saw blood and confusion.

A pickup truck traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway and was not at an intersection. The impact came from the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured, while vehicle occupants were unhurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left her with head and internal injuries. No injuries reported among vehicle occupants.

A crash occurred at 1418 58th Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained head and internal injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary at the time, with its driver present and uninjured. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper opening of doors are cited in the data. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.

An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.

A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.

A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.

A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old cyclist struck a parked sedan on 56th Street near 18th Avenue. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. The sedan’s front quarter panel took the hit. No other injuries reported.

A crash on 56th Street at 18th Avenue in Brooklyn involved a southbound cyclist and a parked sedan. According to the police report, the 16-year-old bicyclist hit the left front bumper of the sedan. He sustained a shoulder injury and minor burns, and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan, a 2023 Toyota, was parked at the time and suffered damage to its left front quarter panel. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a moped at E 8th Street and Cortelyou Road. The moped driver suffered back injuries. The crash came after a failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A sedan and a moped collided at the intersection of E 8th Street and Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. The sedan carried a 22-year-old male driver and a 46-year-old female passenger; neither reported injuries. The moped driver held only a permit. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to yield, especially at busy Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and a sedan collided head-on in Brooklyn. Metal crumpled. A woman in the back seat suffered neck injuries and abrasions. Police blamed driver distraction. The street fell silent as emergency crews arrived. Another routine night, another life jarred.

A collision between a taxi and a sedan took place at 908 Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when they struck each other at the center front ends. One passenger, a 30-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat, was injured. She suffered neck injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other specific driver errors were cited. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus, as documented by the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorbike crashed into a parked SUV on 8th Avenue. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh collided in Brooklyn’s night. The street stayed silent after the impact.

A crash on 8th Avenue at 54th Street in Brooklyn involved a motorbike and a parked SUV. According to the police report, the motorbike struck the left rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The 33-year-old male motorbike driver was ejected and suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report notes the motorbike driver was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and SUV collided on 60th Street at 11th Avenue. The moped driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and bruising. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The crash left the moped’s front end smashed. Night fell heavy on Brooklyn.

A collision between a moped and an SUV occurred at the intersection of 60th Street and 11th Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, heading south and making a left turn, struck the SUV, which was traveling north. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The 47-year-old male moped driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and contusions. The impact damaged the front end of the moped. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no errors for the SUV driver. Helmet use or signaling is not mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a woman on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact broke her arm. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian injured and conscious. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

A 66-year-old woman walking on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn was hit by a 2023 Nissan SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian was emerging from in front of a parked vehicle when the SUV, traveling straight, struck her with its center front end. The woman suffered a fractured arm and was listed as conscious at the scene. The report states, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 69-year-old man, was not reported injured. No other factors were listed. The data highlights driver distraction as the cause of this crash, which left a pedestrian hurt on a city street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812893, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned right on 50th Street and hit a 61-year-old woman riding her bike straight. She suffered a leg injury. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Failure to yield caused the impact. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A crash on 50th Street at 11th Avenue in Brooklyn left a 61-year-old woman bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan showed no damage. The data does not mention any helmet use or other safety equipment as a factor. The collision highlights the persistent risk for cyclists when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus slammed into a parked SUV on 52nd Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered back injuries. Metal crumpled. The street fell silent. No clear cause listed. The crash left pain and questions behind.

A bus traveling south struck a parked SUV near 1610 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 65, was injured with back abrasions. Another driver, age 59, was involved but his injuries were unspecified. The bus’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left side doors. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or hazardous actions were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash left one person hurt and two vehicles damaged, but the official record gives no reason for the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young man riding east on Fort Hamilton Parkway crashed while making a right turn at 58th Street. He struck his shoulder. The street stayed quiet. No other vehicles listed. The city marked another cyclist down.

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured while making a right turn at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 58th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling east and struck the left side of his bike, suffering a contusion to his upper arm and shoulder. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The police report does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash left the cyclist conscious but bruised. The data lists no further details about the cause or involvement of other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs met on Ocean Parkway. Metal struck metal. A 65-year-old driver took a blow to the head. Children and adults inside both vehicles suffered. Police say lost consciousness led to the crash. The street bore the weight of impact.

A crash involving two SUVs occurred on Ocean Parkway at Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the collision happened. Six people were involved, including a 65-year-old male driver who suffered a head injury and whiplash. A 6-year-old girl, a 40-year-old woman, and others were also inside the vehicles, with injuries ranging from unspecified to minor. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other driver errors are noted. All available safety equipment details are recorded, but the primary cause remains driver lost consciousness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a sixteen-year-old girl in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car hit her at the intersection. She suffered bruises and shock. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed quiet after the crash.

A sixteen-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck her at the intersection of 43rd Street and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her, causing bruises to her entire body and leaving her in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver, a thirty-four-year-old man, was licensed and driving straight ahead in a Ford sedan. The police report makes clear the driver failed to yield to the pedestrian, who was lawfully in the crosswalk. No other contributing factors are listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a 16-year-old girl in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The driver turned left, distracted. The girl suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The impact was sharp and sudden.

A 16-year-old pedestrian was injured when an SUV struck her at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 61st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl was 'Crossing With Signal' when the driver made a left turn and hit her. The report states, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The girl suffered a contusion and injury to her upper arm and shoulder. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota SUV. Both the driver and a passenger were listed as uninjured. The police report makes clear that driver distraction led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered at 1043 60th Street in Brooklyn. A sedan and a garbage truck slammed front ends. One driver, 31, was left unconscious with pain in his upper arm. Sirens cut through the evening as responders arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan and a garbage truck collided head-on at 1043 60th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 31-year-old sedan driver unconscious and suffering from upper arm pain. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on driver actions or errors. No information is given about helmet use or turn signals. The collision underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants and the violent force exchanged when large trucks and passenger cars meet on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14