Jul 26 - An SUV and a sedan collided at Tilden Ave and E 29 St in Brooklyn. Five people suffered crush injuries to the neck, head, and legs. Streets and sightlines failed. Police noted an obstructed view.

A driver in a station-wagon SUV traveling west and a driver in a sedan slowing north collided at Tilden Ave and E 29 St. Five people were injured, ages 14, 19, 19, 57 and 74, with neck, head, and lower-leg crush injuries. According to the police report, "View Obstructed/Limited" was a contributing factor. The SUV sustained left-front damage; the sedan sustained right-front damage. The report lists no other driver errors. Vehicle counts show five occupants in the SUV and one in the sedan. The account sticks to the police findings and recorded vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A moped driver struck the rear of another vehicle on Farragut Road and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. He was conscious at the scene and treated for lower-leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped driver was injured after the driver of the moped struck the center back end of another vehicle on Farragut Road at Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped's front hit the other vehicle's center back end while both were traveling straight ahead. The rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

Jul 20 - A dump truck and sedan crashed on Rogers Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Passengers and other occupants were shaken. Both vehicles took heavy rear-quarter damage.

A dump truck and a sedan collided at 834 Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left a 43-year-old woman, driving the sedan, with neck injuries. Other occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger and a 35-year-old male driver, were listed with unspecified injuries or no visible harm. Both vehicles were traveling north and struck each other's rear quarter panels. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.

• Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18

Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.

A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - A 46-year-old man bicyclist on Church Avenue was injured. He sustained a fractured, dislocated lower leg and foot. Police listed no driver errors.

On Church Avenue in Brooklyn a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. "According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot." The crash involved only the cyclist and his bike. Police listed no driver errors. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are recorded as "Unspecified." Emergency responders treated him and recorded injury severity 3. The report lists travel direction as east and notes point of impact as "Left Front Bumper" on the bike record. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - Two sedans crashed on Avenue A. One passenger suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

Two sedans collided at Avenue A and East 92nd Street in Brooklyn. One front passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured in the head and left semiconscious. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and were distracted. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - Two sedans collided on Kings Highway. A 10-year-old boy and a 53-year-old man were hurt. Police cite improper turning. Metal twisted. Blood on the street. System failed the vulnerable.

Two sedans crashed at Kings Highway and East 93rd Street in Brooklyn. A 10-year-old boy suffered facial bleeding. A 53-year-old male driver was bruised on his arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Both vehicles were traveling north; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system left passengers and drivers exposed to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 13 - SUV hit parked car in Brooklyn. Alcohol involved. One driver hurt, chest injury. Children and older woman among occupants. Streets stay dangerous. Metal, glass, pain.

A station wagon SUV struck a parked SUV on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 35-year-old male driver suffered a chest injury and whiplash. Other occupants included a 67-year-old woman and several children. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the main driver error. Airbags deployed in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal twisted and people hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.

Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.

ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.

• Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene, ABC7, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 8 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old crossing Avenue B at E 96th Street. The teen suffered a leg injury. The driver continued straight. No driver error listed. The street stayed open. The bruise marked the cost.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Avenue B at E 96th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the vehicle, traveling straight, hit him. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A motorcycle hit a parked pick-up in Brooklyn. The rider, unlicensed, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street stayed quiet. The damage was not.

A motorcycle crashed into a parked pick-up truck on Legion Street near East 98th Street in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcycle rider, age 24, was ejected and found unconscious with head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The pick-up truck driver was not reported injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the motorcycle rider was not using any safety equipment, but only after citing driver inattention and unsafe speed as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A moped rider died on Clarendon Road after an SUV changed lanes improperly. The crash left one dead and others shaken. Brooklyn streets claimed another life in the dark, early morning.

A deadly crash on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn took the life of a 34-year-old moped rider. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a moped collided when the SUV was changing lanes. The moped driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to the chest. Police cited 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet. Several others involved sustained unspecified injuries. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of improper lane changes on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.

NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.

• Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review, NY1, Published 2025-07-01

Jun 30 - A motorcycle slammed into sedans on Utica Avenue. One rider was ejected and injured. Driver inexperience and reaction to another vehicle played a role. The street bore the scars.

A crash at 837 Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a motorcycle and two sedans. One 22-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the collision. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists no other injuries. The crash highlights the danger when inexperience and sudden reactions collide on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29