May 6 - A sedan hit a 26-year-old woman crossing Ocean Ave with the signal. She suffered facial bruises. The car’s front end took the impact. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A sedan traveling west on Ocean Ave struck a 26-year-old woman as she crossed at Avenue O with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.

• Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02

May 1 - A pickup truck struck an e-bike on Glenwood Road. The cyclist, 39, suffered arm injuries and bruises. Both vehicles moved straight. No driver errors listed. The cyclist wore a helmet.

An e-bike and a pickup truck collided on Glenwood Road at East 31st Street in Brooklyn. The 39-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his arm and a contusion, according to the police report. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.

amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.

• Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase, amny, Published 2025-04-30

Apr 28 - SUV hit a pedestrian crossing Avenue N. The walker had the signal. Driver failed to yield and was distracted. Victim suffered injuries. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.

A pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Avenue N at E 13 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the entire body. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No blame is assigned to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 27 - A distracted SUV driver struck a parked SUV on Avenue L. Four people hurt. Police cite outside distraction and inattention. Impact left one with back injuries. Brooklyn street, another crash, same story.

A crash on Avenue L in Brooklyn left four occupants injured when a moving SUV struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, the crash involved a 22-year-old driver and three other occupants, including a child. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One occupant suffered back injuries. The parked SUV was unoccupied. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel, as detailed in the police findings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 25 - Two SUVs crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman and a baby, both passengers, suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

Two station wagons collided at 1138 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman and a 1-year-old boy, both passengers, were injured and left in shock. The crash involved one SUV going straight and another parked. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The injured passengers used lap belts and a child restraint. The report does not mention any actions by the drivers or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.

• Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-25

Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the signal. An unlicensed driver turned left and struck her. She died days later. The driver was arrested at the scene. Another deadly crash by an unlicensed driver happened nearby just a week before.

The Brooklyn Paper (April 24, 2025) reports that Taibel Brod, age 101, was hit by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street with the walk signal. Police say the driver, Menachem Shagalow, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to exercise due care, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Brod died from her injuries at Maimonides Medical Center on April 20. The article notes, 'Menachem was arrested at 8:37 p.m. on April 8 shortly after the incident.' This crash follows another fatal collision involving a suspended driver in Brooklyn the previous week. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers from unlicensed drivers and raise questions about enforcement and systemic safety failures.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 23 - SUV hit motorcycle on 18th Avenue. Motorcyclist hurt, leg bruised. Both drivers licensed. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.

A station wagon/SUV and a motorcycle collided on 18th Avenue at East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The 31-year-old motorcyclist suffered a knee and foot injury, with a contusion. According to the police report, both drivers were licensed and no specific driver error was listed. The SUV was going straight; the motorcycle was making a U-turn. The report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries reported. The crash left one vulnerable road user hurt, with the cause marked as 'Unspecified.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 23 - Two SUVs collided on Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers hurt. One suffered neck whiplash, the other a facial bruise. No cause listed. Streets remain unforgiving.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed at 700 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver suffered neck whiplash, while a 19-year-old male driver sustained a facial bruise. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The crash involved the right front bumper of one vehicle striking the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807545 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.

• Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16

Apr 15 - SUV reversed on Flatbush. Struck a 15-year-old boy crossing with the signal. Arm and internal injuries. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile to the young.

A station wagon SUV backed up on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' The teen suffered injuries to his arm and internal injuries. The driver and a child passenger were not reported injured. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 13 - A sedan hit a young girl as she got on or off a vehicle. She suffered a head injury and fracture. The street saw pain and shock. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn bore witness.

A sedan struck a female pedestrian child on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. She was injured in the head and suffered a fracture while getting on or off a vehicle. According to the police report, her emotional state was shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Another occupant and a witness were present but not seriously hurt. The crash left a mark on a vulnerable road user, with the system silent on blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 12 - SUV hit a woman crossing Woodruff Ave at Parade Pl. She took the blow to her shoulder. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The bruise stayed with her.

A 37-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Woodruff Ave at Parade Pl in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The woman suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No other factors are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 10 - BMW swings wide on Foster. Jeep barrels straight. Metal tears. A girl, seven, strapped in back. A man, fifty-one, clutches his back. Both hurt. U-turn gone wrong. Street falls silent.

A BMW making a U-turn on Foster Avenue collided with a Jeep traveling straight on Bedford Avenue. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' A seven-year-old girl, riding as a rear passenger, and a 51-year-old man suffered injuries. The report states, 'A BMW swings wide for a U-turn. A Jeep comes straight. Metal screams. A girl, age seven, sits strapped in back. A man clutches his back in shock.' Both vehicles were sedans. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the sole contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 9 - A bus turning on Bedford Avenue hit an eight-year-old boy and a woman. Both suffered broken bones. Drivers and passengers reeled from whiplash. The street echoed with pain.

A bus making a right turn on Bedford Avenue near Farragut Road struck two pedestrians: an eight-year-old boy and a 43-year-old woman. Both suffered fractures and dislocations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Several vehicle occupants, including drivers, were also injured, many with whiplash. The police report details the impact: 'Metal strikes flesh. An eight-year-old boy and a woman, 43, both pedestrians, suffer broken bones. Drivers and passengers clutch at whiplashed backs.' The crash left pain and chaos on the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 9 - A school bus tore through a fence in Ditmas Park. An eight-year-old boy and his mother took the brunt. Broken arm. Head and neck wounds. The bus mounted the sidewalk, iron twisted, cinderblock shattered. The driver stayed. The street stayed dangerous.

CBS New York reported on April 9, 2025, that a school bus crashed into a fence at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn, injuring an 8-year-old boy and his 43-year-old mother. The article quotes Councilmember Farrah Louis: "It appeared the driver was driving and hit the gas instead of the brakes, trying to avoid another car, and that's how he crashed." No students were on the bus at the time. The victims were hospitalized with serious injuries. Witnesses described the bus waiting for a pedestrian before suddenly jumping the curb and smashing through the fence. The incident highlights ongoing traffic dangers in the area and raises questions about driver error and the need for improved street safety.

• School Bus Slams Fence In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 7 - A cyclist hit a parked SUV on Lenox Road. He flew from his bike, shoulder bloodied, bruised. The driver was unharmed. Night fell. The street kept moving.

A man riding north on Lenox Road near Flatbush Avenue struck the front quarter panel of a parked Toyota SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected, suffering bruises and a bloodied shoulder. The SUV driver was not injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a bike and a stationary SUV. The police report notes the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The street lights flickered on as the injured cyclist remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09