Blood on the Crosswalks—And Still No Action

A 37-year-old man suffered severe hip and leg fractures after a BMW sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The victim was left in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, at 7:36 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Avenue H. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper leg and hip, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause, without attributing fault to the pedestrian’s crossing behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a left turn struck a 54-year-old woman crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash happened in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling northwest on Ocean Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This collision occurred in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing a left turn directly led to the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Foster Avenue passed too closely to a pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:02 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling straight ahead westbound, struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at an intersection. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet it sustained no damage. There is no mention of any pedestrian contributing factors or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe distances from vulnerable road users in work zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The sedan, traveling east, struck her on the left rear quarter panel. She suffered contusions and hip-upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parkside Avenue struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and reported bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The collision occurred away from an intersection, highlighting risks posed by vehicles to pedestrians crossing mid-block. Driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention may be implied by the impact location, but the report does not specify these explicitly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue hit him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck his right side, causing significant harm.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Nostrand Avenue at 7:43 AM. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was recorded as a contributing factor. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash between SUVs in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear of the other. Injuries included whiplash to driver and front passenger.

According to the police report, at 8:25 PM in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles traveling south collided. The vehicle with Pennsylvania plates struck the rear center of the New York-registered SUV. The driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle, both men aged 54 and 38, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction, only unspecified factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and center back end damage to the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Avenue I in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel and left side doors. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor. All injured remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:04 on Avenue I in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. Three occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male driver with back injuries secured by a lap belt and harness, a 53-year-old female left rear passenger with injuries to her entire body, and a 23-year-old female right rear passenger also injured across her entire body. None of the injured were ejected from their vehicles, and all remained conscious. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left rear quarter panel and left side doors, indicating a side-impact collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. Both victims remained conscious but sustained bruises and contusions to their legs and feet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle at the left front bumper and center front end. The two injured were the e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, and a 30-year-old male passenger. Both sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3, with contusions and bruises. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for either party, and no safety equipment was used by the driver. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate a direct impact between the e-bike's left front bumper and the other vehicle's center front end. The victims were not ejected and remained conscious throughout.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided at 18 Avenue in Brooklyn as one made a left turn and the other a right turn. The SUV driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Both drivers were licensed, with damage to front and rear panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:41 on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old female SUV driver, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with a sedan traveling east and making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was injured with a contusion and shoulder-upper arm injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the turning movements of both vehicles as central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man walking along Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV. The vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian’s left side, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:54 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 26-year-old male, was walking along the highway with traffic when he was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on the left side doors. The driver was a male operating the vehicle without a valid license, holding a Florida license but driving in New York unlicensed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical error contributing to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman crossing Parkside Avenue was struck by a westbound convertible. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver made no evasive maneuvers and the vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured off intersection.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Parkside Avenue outside of an intersection. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The striking vehicle was a 2021 Ford convertible traveling westbound, with two occupants and a licensed female driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage, suggesting limited driver reaction or evasive action. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The absence of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding in the report leaves the circumstances unclear, but the impact and injuries highlight the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck an eastbound e-scooter on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old e-scooter driver suffered head abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Caton Avenue near Rugby Road in Brooklyn at 4:30 p.m. A Ford SUV was making a left turn westbound when it collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old male, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, specifically linked to the e-scooter driver. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-scooter and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west, while the e-scooter was going straight ahead eastbound. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan cut left on Flatbush. A moped pressed straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 26, took the hit. His leg split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Pain roared. The street bore witness.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H collided with a moped traveling straight. The moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped's front end. The narrative states, 'Metal struck flesh. The rider, 26, hit hard. His leg gashed open. Blood pooled on the street.' No evidence in the report suggests any action by the moped rider contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the sedan driver's failure to yield and inattention, which led to the violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her center front end. She suffered bruises and arm injuries, left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 2012 Dodge sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on Woodruff Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:18. The vehicle struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part. The driver's left turn maneuver and failure to avoid the pedestrian led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after being hit by a westbound SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was confused in the roadway. The SUV impacted the left side doors.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling west on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle was initially parked and the point of impact was the left side doors. The pedestrian was located outside of an intersection and was described as confused or making an error in the roadway, cited twice as a contributing factor. The report does not list driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors. The crash highlights risks posed by pedestrian confusion in non-intersection areas and the impact of an SUV's left side on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 14 Street in Brooklyn at night. The female driver of one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were traveling straight when impact occurred at their front ends. Police report lists unspecified driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:04 PM on East 14 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling in perpendicular directions—one eastbound and one southbound. The female driver of the southbound vehicle, aged 18, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles collided at their front ends, with damage to the left front bumper of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the southbound sedan. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to driver errors but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver-related causes without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding motorcycle collided with a left-turning sedan on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 68-year-old pedestrian suffered full-body injuries, while the 23-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and sustained serious head trauma. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:08 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn when a motorcycle traveling south at unsafe speed struck a sedan making a left turn northbound. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered head injuries with unconscious status. The sedan driver was licensed in Virginia. The 68-year-old female pedestrian, located off the roadway and not at an intersection, sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors for the motorcyclist. The pedestrian's error or confusion was also noted but no blame is placed on her. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's left front bumper. Both drivers' unsafe speed and inexperience highlight systemic danger on this stretch of Coney Island Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman suffered a concussion and neck injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Ocean Avenue. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Ocean Avenue at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a sedan. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was making a left turn at the time of the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and neck injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to driver error or pedestrian behavior beyond the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The driver’s action of making a left turn directly preceded the collision, highlighting the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A three-vehicle crash on Avenue M in Brooklyn left a 49-year-old female driver with head injuries and whiplash. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck by a westbound sedan, while a northbound SUV made a left turn, causing a multi-point impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:14 AM on Avenue M in Brooklyn involving three vehicles: a 2017 SUV stopped in traffic, a 2023 sedan traveling west going straight ahead, and a 2022 SUV making a left turn northbound. The point of impact included the center front end of the stopped SUV, the left front bumper of the sedan, and the right front quarter panel of the turning SUV. The 49-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver. The collision dynamics suggest driver errors related to failure to properly yield or observe traffic conditions during the left turn and while proceeding straight, creating a hazardous multi-vehicle impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV traveling east on Avenue M. The impact struck the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:43 on Avenue M in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old female bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling east when an SUV, also traveling east, struck her. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15