No More Excuses: Stop the Killing on Precinct 69 Streets

Metal screeched on Belt Parkway before dawn. A sedan’s rear quarter panel crumpled under the force of an SUV’s front bumper. Inside, a man clutched his shoulder in pain. A woman beside him gripped her back, both stunned and shaken by the impact.

Two people were injured in a collision involving a sedan and an SUV on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries, while his 55-year-old female passenger reported back pain. Both occupants experienced shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No information about helmet use or turn signals was noted in the report. The incident underscores the consequences of driver inattention on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man crossing Avenue J in Brooklyn was hit by a sedan making a right turn. The impact left him conscious but bleeding from a head abrasion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived, the street marked by broken quiet and scattered debris.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue J made a right turn onto E 108 St and struck a 69-year-old pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as an abrasion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were detailed in the data, and there is no mention of helmet use or traffic signals as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the vehicle, and the pedestrian was in the intersection at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Before dawn on East 79th Street, a sedan’s left rear bumper crumpled. Inside, a 29-year-old driver and his 35-year-old front-seat passenger suffered chest injuries. Both men sat in shock, pain sharp and immediate, as emergency crews arrived under the streetlights.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south near 762 East 79th Street in Brooklyn was involved in a collision that left both the 29-year-old male driver and his 35-year-old male front passenger injured, each suffering chest injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the driver, with no further detail on what led to the crash. The point of impact and damage were both to the sedan’s left rear bumper. No other vehicle details or actions were provided. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Evening light caught the scrape of metal at 272 Stanley Avenue. A 23-year-old woman riding a motorcycle westbound was hurt, her arm marked by abrasion. No damage was reported to either vehicle. Sirens echoed through Brooklyn’s 11207 zip code.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 272 Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The crash left a 23-year-old female motorcycle driver injured, suffering an abrasion to her lower arm or hand. She was reported conscious at the scene. The motorcycle was traveling west and was struck at the center back end, while the sedan sustained no damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as documented by police. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled on Seaview Avenue as an SUV turned left into a sedan. Two women, one driving and one riding, suffered back injuries. Sirens echoed through Canarsie as first responders reached the battered vehicles and shaken occupants.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Seaview Avenue at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn involving a Toyota SUV and a Kia sedan. The SUV, driven by a 49-year-old woman, was making a left turn when it struck the sedan traveling straight. Both the SUV driver and her 56-year-old front passenger sustained back injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, with 'Turning Improperly' also cited for the passenger. The impact crumpled the right front ends of both cars. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air split by impact on Flatlands Avenue. A 68-year-old man, walking at the intersection, hit by an e-scooter. Blood on his arm, pain sharp and immediate. Sirens echo. The street holds the mark of another collision.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on Flatlands Avenue at East 80th Street struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver-related error or failure not otherwise specified. The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged in the collision. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians at intersections, especially from fast-moving, less-regulated vehicles like e-scooters.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end collision on the Belt Parkway ramp injured a 33-year-old female driver. According to the police report, defective brakes and following too closely led to the crash. The driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on the Belt Parkway ramp involving two vehicles traveling west. The driver of a 2016 Nissan SUV, a 33-year-old female occupant, was injured with back trauma and remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating driver error related to vehicle maintenance and unsafe distance. The SUV's center front end struck the rear center of a 2018 BMW sedan, which was also slowing or stopping. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' center front and back ends. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the defective brakes and following distance as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman suffered severe injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her while she crossed Rockaway Parkway outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Rockaway Parkway at a location not marked by a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Kia SUV traveling south. The SUV was making a left turn at the time of impact, hitting the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or other violations were explicitly cited. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the serious injuries to the pedestrian. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.

According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact, damaging rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2024 BMW SUV and a 2025 Nissan sedan, both traveling eastbound. The BMW SUV impacted the left rear bumper of the Nissan sedan, which was struck from behind. The front passenger of the sedan, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The BMW SUV driver, licensed in New York, failed to maintain attention, resulting in the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was injured, suffering full-body trauma and shock. Police cited following too closely and passing too closely as contributing factors. Impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and front end of the other.

According to the police report, the crash involved two SUVs traveling west on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the first SUV and the center front end of the second, which was demolished. The 55-year-old male driver of the first SUV was injured with trauma to his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as driver errors contributing to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the failure to maintain safe distances led to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women were injured in a rear-end crash on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Both occupants of the lead sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:05 AM on Farragut Road near Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided when the trailing vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead sedan. The lead vehicle carried two female occupants, a 44-year-old driver and a 47-year-old right rear passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. The driver complained of whiplash, and both occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor cited by police was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The trailing vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound motorbike on Glenwood Rd. The motorbike driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn at 7:20 PM. A 2004 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound motorbike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the motorbike. The motorbike driver, a 29-year-old male with a learner's permit, sustained a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making an improper U-turn struck a sedan traveling straight on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn. Three vehicle occupants suffered head and chest injuries, all wearing seat belts. Police cited driver errors including improper turning and disregarding traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:22 on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper impacted the sedan's left front bumper. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 34-year-old male passenger with head injuries, a 32-year-old female driver with chest injuries, and a 25-year-old female passenger with head injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Each reported complaints of pain or nausea and were in shock. The police report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact, which occurred without any noted driver errors or victim faults.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to driver error or pedestrian behavior. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of driver error in the report highlights systemic risks pedestrians face even when no explicit fault is attributed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.

According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15