Bay Ridge Bleeds: Speed Kills, City Sleeps

Jul 18 - A pedestrian crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling north. The victim suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A Tesla sedan, starting from parking, struck a westbound bicyclist on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:38 on 86th Street in Brooklyn. A Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his neck but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The police report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered back abrasions but stayed conscious. The crash happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was hit by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The child, a pedestrian, suffered abrasions to her back and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injury was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A woman riding rear on a bike was thrown to the pavement when an e-bike struck. Her head hit the street. She lay unconscious, lifeless under the city’s lights. Sirens came too late. Driver inattention shadowed the crash.

A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 7th Avenue and 68th Street when an e-bike hit a bike, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:06. A 48-year-old woman, riding as a rear passenger, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries after striking the pavement. The police report states she was 'unconscious' and 'lifeless beneath the streetlights.' The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting a failure by the e-bike operator to remain alert. No helmet was worn by the victim, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver error. The report makes clear that the crash’s deadly outcome stemmed from the e-bike driver’s lack of attention, not the actions of the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A diesel truck surged forward at 79th Street and 13th Avenue. The driver’s view was blocked. A 71-year-old woman’s leg was crushed, blood pooling on the street. The truck rolled on, unscathed. Her injury marked the intersection.

According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck traveling north on 13th Avenue at the corner of 79th Street struck a 71-year-old woman at the intersection. The report states the driver’s 'view [was] obstructed/limited.' The truck rolled forward, its left front bumper hitting the pedestrian, who was left bleeding severely from the leg. The driver, according to the report, 'saw nothing, hit something, kept going.' The truck sustained no damage, while the woman suffered a serious lower leg injury. The only contributing factor cited in the police report is the driver’s obstructed view. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when massive vehicles move through city intersections with limited visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733091 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A Ford lift boom turned right on Dahlgren Place. Its front end crushed an 86-year-old man at the intersection. The man lost his head, his leg, his life. The truck did not stop. The street swallowed another life.

An 86-year-old man was killed when a Ford lift boom made a right turn at Dahlgren Place and 92nd Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The truck’s center front end struck the pedestrian at the intersection, resulting in fatal head trauma and amputation. The police report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, a critical error that directly led to the crash. The report notes the truck did not sustain damage and did not stop after the collision. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The only cited cause is the driver’s failure to yield, underscoring the systemic danger faced by people walking in New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 11 - Two bicyclists collided head-on on Shore Road in Brooklyn. One rider, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Both bikes sustained front-end damage. The crash left the injured cyclist conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, two male bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on Shore Road collided head-on at 3:26 p.m. The injured party, a 37-year-old man, was the driver of one bike and was wearing a helmet at the time. The report notes the point of impact was the center front end of both bicycles, indicating a direct collision. The injured cyclist sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his lower arm and elbow but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were damaged at their front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured rider. No driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior were explicitly cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19