Crash Count for Precinct 68
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,266
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,439
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 436
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 68
Killed 23
+8
Crush Injuries 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 3
Severe Lacerations 6
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 6
Head 6
+1
Whiplash 43
Neck 22
+17
Head 12
+7
Back 6
+1
Chest 4
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 134
Lower leg/foot 47
+42
Lower arm/hand 27
+22
Head 22
+17
Hip/upper leg 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Face 5
Neck 4
Chest 2
Whole body 1
Abrasion 89
Lower leg/foot 35
+30
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 11
+6
Face 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Back 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 22
Back 4
Head 4
Whole body 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 2
Chest 1
Face 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 68?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 68 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 68

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 178 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Black Toyota Sedan (T708996C) – 112 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 Black Toyota Suburban (LFB3897) – 101 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2021 Gray BMW Suburban (KZX4348) – 97 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2022 Blue Chevrolet Suburban (T101165C) – 83 times • 1 in last 90d here
Bay Ridge Bleeds: Speed Kills, City Sleeps

Bay Ridge Bleeds: Speed Kills, City Sleeps

Precinct 68: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Death Toll Grows, One Block at a Time

In Precinct 68, the numbers do not lie. Fifteen people killed. Fifteen seriously injured. Over 1,800 injured since 2022. The dead include the old and the young. A 74-year-old man, crushed at an intersection. A 43-year-old cyclist, killed on the Belt Parkway. A 48-year-old woman, thrown from a bike and left unconscious on 68th Street. The list goes on. Each one had a name. Each one had a place to be. Now there is only silence.

Cars and SUVs do the most damage. They killed four people and left nearly 250 injured or worse. Trucks and buses, motorcycles, mopeds, bikes—all have drawn blood here. But the biggest killers are still behind the wheel of a car or SUV. The numbers are plain: SUVs and cars caused four deaths and 244 injuries.

Reckless Driving, Empty Promises

The carnage is not random. It is not fate. It is speed, distraction, and recklessness. In September, a man was killed crossing Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was not paying attention. In June, a cyclist died on the Belt Parkway. The cause: a car, going straight, did not stop. In another case, a woman was thrown from a bike and died on 68th Street. The pattern is clear. The pain is real.

A neighbor, after one crash, said, “She was a nice and kind girl, always smiling.” The grief is bottomless. Another relative said, “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter.”

What Has Been Done—and What Has Not

Local leaders have tools. They can lower speed limits. They can redesign streets. They can enforce the law. But the deaths keep coming. The police can crack down on speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield. They can target crash hotspots. They can write tickets. They just need to act.

Every day of delay is another family shattered.

Call to Action: Demand Action Now

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. The dead cannot speak. You can. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 68 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 38, assembly district AD 46 and state senate district SD 17.
Which areas are in Precinct 68?
It includes the Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Dyker Beach Park, and Brooklyn CB10 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 38, District 43, District 47, and District 50, Assembly Districts AD 46, AD 49, and AD 64, and State Senate Districts SD 17, SD 23, and SD 26.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 68?
Cars and SUVs: 4 deaths, 244 injuries. Trucks and Buses: 0 deaths, 20 injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 9 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 17 injuries. Cars and SUVs are the biggest threat. NYC Open Data
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 68 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and target known crash hotspots. They can issue tickets for speeding and failure to yield. They have the tools. They just need to act.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
These deaths are not fate. They are the result of choices—speed, distraction, reckless driving. Enforcement and safer street design can prevent them.
What can local politicians do?
Local leaders can lower speed limits, redesign dangerous streets, and push for stronger enforcement. They can act now, or answer for the next death.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Alec Brook-Krasny
Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
District 46
District Office:
2002 Mermaid Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11224
Legislative Office:
Room 529, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Alexa Avilés
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
District Office:
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
Twitter: @AlexaAviles
Steve Chan
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
District Office:
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Legislative Office:
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 68 Police Precinct 68 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 46, SD 17.

It contains Brooklyn CB10, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Dyker Beach Park.

See also
Boroughs
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 68

29
Sedan Collision During U-Turn Injures Driver

Mar 29 - A sedan driver making a U-turn collided with an oncoming sedan traveling east. The impact trapped and injured the U-turning driver, causing neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn at 8:05 AM near 65th Street. A 38-year-old male driver, operating a 2022 Acura sedan, was making a U-turn westbound when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the center front end of an eastbound sedan. The impact caused damage to both vehicles, including the left rear quarter panel of the Acura. The U-turning driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The police report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during complex maneuvers like U-turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Garbage Truck Strikes Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

Mar 29 - A garbage truck making a left turn collided with a parked sedan on 81 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers from driver errors and vehicle maneuvers in tight urban spaces.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:29 AM on 81 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck traveling north was making a left turn when it struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The sedan’s 58-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The garbage truck’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks posed by large vehicles maneuvering in constrained city streets and the consequences of driver mistakes during such maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Unlicensed Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Self

Mar 26 - An unlicensed driver making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with another vehicle. The driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors in the Brooklyn crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM near 6408 Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The unlicensed driver of a 2023 Toyota SUV was making a left turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, resulting in a collision. The driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple vehicles were involved, but the primary cause was the unlicensed driver’s failure to yield while turning left. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Alcohol-Impaired Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV

Mar 23 - An intoxicated driver with a permit license struck a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The sedan's right front bumper hit the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, enduring shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver with a permit license was involved in a crash at 9:00 AM in Brooklyn. The driver was operating a 2014 sedan traveling east when he collided with a parked 2022 SUV. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper against the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor twice, indicating impairment played a critical role. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock at the scene. The report does not cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver's alcohol impairment and loss of control as the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Ford Turns, Hits Pedestrian on Fort Hamilton

Mar 18 - A Ford making a right turn struck an 18-year-old man outside a Brooklyn intersection. The car’s bumper hit his hip and leg. He was conscious, hurt, and left with abrasions. The crash shows driver error in a danger zone.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford driven by a licensed man made a right turn on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 65th Street in Brooklyn at 20:12. The vehicle struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and trauma to his hip and upper leg, with injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but no pedestrian fault. The data highlights driver error during the turn as the critical factor in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway

Mar 18 - A 79-year-old sedan driver suffered a head injury after his vehicle was struck from behind by an SUV traveling westbound on Belt Parkway. The impact caused internal injuries and loss of consciousness, highlighting driver error in maintaining safe distance.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway at 17:03 involving a 2008 SUV and a 2008 sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan at the center back end, damaging its right front bumper. The sedan's 79-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a head injury and internal complaints, and experienced loss of consciousness. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report indicates 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, but does not specify victim fault. The collision suggests failure by the SUV driver to maintain a safe following distance or control, resulting in a rear-end impact. No other contributing factors were listed for the victim or the SUV driver. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as inadequate attention or speed control on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Distracted SUV Driver Hits E-Bike Rider

Mar 18 - An inattentive SUV driver collided head-on with a northbound e-bike on 65 Street in Brooklyn. The unlicensed e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed but distracted, causing the crash.

According to the police report, at 4:40 AM on 65 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver traveling east collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 26-year-old male operating without a license, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the e-bike rider, while the SUV driver was also noted for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's right front bumper struck the e-bike's center front end, resulting in significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the vulnerable rider. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unlicensed operation in Brooklyn's streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
SUV Rear-Ends Honda on Expressway, Elderly Driver Killed

Mar 15 - A Jeep slammed into a Honda’s rear on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The 81-year-old Honda driver died at the wheel, neck broken. No skid marks. The crash came sudden, hard, final. Following too closely left no room for mercy.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep struck the rear of a 2000 Honda traveling westbound on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway at 12:05 a.m. The Honda’s 81-year-old driver, belted in, died at the scene with a broken neck. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No second chances.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Following Too Closely,' indicating the Jeep driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The data does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The impact was to the Honda’s right rear bumper, with the Jeep’s right front bumper taking the hit. The report’s language and evidence focus on the Jeep driver’s failure to keep distance, a systemic danger on high-speed expressways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Motorcycle Collides with Turning Pickup Truck

Mar 1 - A motorcycle struck the right front bumper of a pickup truck making a left turn on 3 Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as a key factor.

At 8:02 AM on 3 Avenue near Senator Street, a motorcycle traveling northeast collided with the right front bumper of a southbound pickup truck making a left turn, according to the police report. The motorcyclist, a 51-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the drivers' responses to other traffic influenced the crash. The pickup truck driver, a licensed female, was operating a 2019 vehicle and the motorcycle driver was licensed as well. The collision caused damage to the truck's center front end and the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Feb 22 - A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:49 AM on Bay Ridge Parkway near 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2018 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Feb 18 - An 18-year-old pedestrian suffered a head contusion after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The driver faced glare conditions, impairing visibility. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 2021 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn on 92 Street near Gelston Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:45 AM when it struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion with injury severity level 3. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor affecting the driver’s visibility during the maneuver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast with two occupants in the vehicle. The police report does not list any pedestrian errors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver’s impaired visibility due to glare as the primary factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Sedan Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed Instantly

Feb 16 - A 56-year-old man died behind the wheel on 82nd Street. His sedan crashed into a parked Toyota. The front end crumpled. He wore no seatbelt. Metal folded, and the street fell silent. He never stepped out. The impact ended everything.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man driving a sedan on 82nd Street crashed into the rear of a parked Toyota. The report states the sedan 'slammed into the back of a parked Toyota.' The front end of the sedan folded in, trapping the driver inside. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the narrative. The crash resulted in the apparent death of the driver, who 'never got out.' The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors are explicitly cited in the available data. The parked Toyota was unoccupied at the time of the collision. The report does not mention any actions by other road users or any additional contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Bay Ridge Parkway

Feb 3 - A sedan making a right turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Bay Ridge Parkway. The e-bike driver, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2021 Buick sedan was making a right turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 64-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, leaving him semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the e-bike's center front end, indicating the sedan driver failed to yield or properly observe the e-bike. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors were attributed to his actions. The sedan driver was licensed in Ohio, while the e-bike operator was unlicensed. This collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist on Senator Street

Jan 31 - A pick-up truck making a right turn hit a bicyclist traveling straight on Senator Street in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, at 8:16 AM on Senator Street in Brooklyn, a 2023 Ford pick-up truck was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and male, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the truck's right front bumper and the bike's left side doors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan

Jan 28 - A distracted driver struck a parked sedan on slippery pavement in Brooklyn. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The collision damaged both vehicles’ bumpers, highlighting risks from inattention and road conditions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:10 a.m. A 39-year-old male driver of a sedan was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, alongside slippery pavement. The sedan was parked and struck in the rear center, while the SUV, traveling north, hit the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. Both vehicles sustained damage. The driver of the sedan was not using any safety equipment. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and hazardous road conditions, without any noted fault or contributing behavior from other road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jan 25 - A 69-year-old woman suffered back injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 92 Street and 5 Avenue in Brooklyn around 9:36 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Toyota SUV, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights a failure in yielding that led to the pedestrian's injury, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian herself.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697808 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Pick-up Truck Strikes Two Pedestrians Brooklyn

Jan 22 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck two pedestrians crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. Both victims, a 40-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, suffered lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn struck two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk around 7:47 AM. The victims, a 40-year-old female and a 5-year-old male, were crossing without a signal when the crash occurred. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, with contusions and abrasions reported. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, which sustained damage consistent with striking the pedestrians. The driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
E-Scooter Slams Vehicle, Two Injured

Jan 21 - E-scooter hit another vehicle on 5 Avenue. Driver and passenger, ages 19 and 20, suffered bruised knees and legs. Police cite driver error. Both stayed conscious. System failed to protect them.

According to the police report, a northbound e-scooter struck the center back end of another vehicle on 5 Avenue at 15:01. The 19-year-old female driver and her 20-year-old male passenger were both injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver, highlighting driver error in the crash. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the dangers that arise when driver mistakes meet city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
E-Bike Driver Runs Light, Hits Pedestrian

Jan 17 - E-bike slammed into a 46-year-old woman crossing 62 Street in Brooklyn. Driver blew past traffic control. Pedestrian suffered full-body abrasions. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a male e-bike driver heading south on 62 Street in Brooklyn struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 8 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. Driver errors are the primary cause named in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Distracted Truck Driver Kills Woman in Brooklyn Turn

Jan 16 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck a 52-year-old woman head-on. She died beneath the streetlight. The crash left blood on the asphalt and silence in the street.

According to the police report, a Dodge truck making a left turn on Bay Ridge Avenue near 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 52-year-old woman standing in the roadway. The impact was direct, hitting her with the center front end of the vehicle. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, licensed in New York, was operating a 2019 Dodge truck and was the sole occupant. The police narrative states, 'The driver was distracted.' No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions are cited in the report. The fatal collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19