Blood on the Crosswalks—And Still No Action

A sedan traveling north collided with two parked SUVs on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver lost consciousness and sustained injuries. Impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUVs’ left rear and front quarter panels. Driver error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ocean Avenue struck two parked SUVs. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the left rear bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of another. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured and lost consciousness during the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating driver incapacitation. Both SUVs were stationary and parked at the time of impact. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash occurred at 9:45 PM in Brooklyn’s 11230 zip code. The collision highlights the danger of driver medical emergencies behind the wheel and the systemic risk posed to other vehicles even when stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:03 p.m. on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with an e-scooter also traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the e-scooter was damaged at its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify any for the sedan driver. The left-turning sedan's maneuver was the critical vehicle action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered a head injury after aggressive driving triggered a collision involving multiple vehicles on Cortelyou Road. The impact demolished one sedan and damaged several parked cars. The injured driver was left in shock, highlighting the dangers of road rage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn at 7:15 p.m. The incident involved several vehicles, including a station wagon/SUV and multiple sedans, some parked. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. One driver, a 27-year-old female, sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from her vehicle. The collision caused severe damage, demolishing one sedan and damaging the left rear bumper of another, as well as impacting parked vehicles. The aggressive driving led to a chain reaction crash, underscoring the systemic danger posed by road rage. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations. The crash was caused by driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling straight ahead southbound on Nostrand Avenue collided with a pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue N. The pedestrian, a 54-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites driver errors as contributing factors: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, indicating a direct collision caused by the driver's failure to observe and yield to a lawful crossing pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike overturned on impact, causing contusions to the rider’s abdomen and pelvis. The SUV was traveling west while the bike made a left turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 PM on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old male bicyclist, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a westbound 2021 Toyota SUV going straight ahead. The impact caused the bike to overturn and the bicyclist to be partially ejected, sustaining contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis. The SUV and bike both suffered front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the bicyclist’s partial ejection and injury severity level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight, while the bicyclist was the driver of the bike without safety equipment. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited, but the collision dynamics indicate a dangerous interaction during the bike’s left turn across the SUV’s path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750933, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided head-on with a helmeted bicyclist traveling south on Bedford Avenue. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling south and going straight ahead, collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front ends of both vehicles, indicating a direct impact. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions to his lower arm and hand after a collision with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan showed no damage despite impact to its left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 p.m. near 1921 Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked 2017 Toyota sedan, which was also facing west. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No further details on driver actions or systemic causes were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe head injuries after colliding with a sedan on East 13 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved aggressive driving and defective pavement, contributing to the violent impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:39 AM on East 13 Street near Elm Avenue in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The motorcycle was traveling south and was struck on the center back end by a northbound sedan. The report cites aggressive driving and defective pavement as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the severity of the impact was primarily on the motorcycle and its driver. The combination of aggressive driving and poor road conditions created a dangerous environment leading to the driver's ejection and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV swung wide on Avenue K, carving a path into a cyclist’s flesh. Blood pooled. The man stayed conscious, pain roaring through his split arm. The driver’s turn, sudden and improper, left steel and bone tangled in Brooklyn’s morning.

A 47-year-old man riding east on Avenue K near East 24th Street was struck by an SUV making a U-turn, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious as blood pooled on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the sole contributing factor, with the SUV driver executing a U-turn into the cyclist’s path. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error—here, an improper turn—on Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit her while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle was entering a parked position and impacted the pedestrian at the center back end. The driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Nissan SUV struck her while she was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn near East 17 Street at 17:40. The SUV was traveling west and was entering a parked position at the time of impact. The collision occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured during a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. Steering failure and defective brakes caused loss of control. The driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male moped driver was making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:47 when the vehicle experienced steering failure and defective brakes. These mechanical failures led to the driver being ejected from the moped. The report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors, highlighting critical vehicle control issues. The driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious. The moped showed no visible damage at the point of impact. The report does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim behavior contributing to the crash. The incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle malfunctions during complex maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver struck a 49-year-old woman in Brooklyn, injuring her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inexperience and lack of license contributed to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, at 3:07 AM in Brooklyn near 1491 Flatbush Avenue, a 2020 Kia SUV traveling north struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s inexperience and unlicensed status as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The report does not specify the pedestrian’s location or actions prior to the crash. Driver errors—specifically operating the vehicle without a license and inexperience—are central to this collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by unqualified drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man suffered facial injuries and shock after being struck while crossing 18 Avenue at Ocean Parkway. The pedestrian was following the crossing signal. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors were documented in the report.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 18 Avenue and Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn around 12:30. The report states the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in facial injuries and minor bleeding. The pedestrian experienced shock but was not ejected from any vehicle. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified, with no detailed information on vehicle type, driver license status, or pre-crash actions. The report does not cite any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The focus remains on the incident's facts without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck traveling west struck a parked taxi on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a parked taxi at 17:52. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end against the taxi’s right front bumper. The taxi had three occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" and the presence of an "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The truck driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance while passing led to the collision. The taxi passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles passing too close to other road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver triggered a chain reaction crash involving multiple parked vehicles and moving cars on Parkside Avenue. One occupant suffered a shoulder abrasion, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention amid dense urban traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which led to a collision involving several vehicles, including a motorcycle and multiple parked cars. The report details impact points on the left side doors and bumpers of various vehicles, indicating a chain reaction. One occupant, a 41-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm and shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was injured crossing Bedford Avenue without a signal. The SUV driver was traveling straight south. The child suffered facial abrasions and shock. Police cite pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:45 PM. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2008 Honda SUV traveling southbound, was going straight ahead. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, indicating confusion on the pedestrian's part. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash when an SUV passed too closely, colliding with a sedan on Flatbush Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers, leaving the passenger conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 9:25 AM involving a northbound SUV and a northbound sedan. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain safe distance. A 13-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, including the injured passenger, while the SUV had no occupants at the time. Driver errors centered on the SUV's improper passing maneuver, with no additional contributing factors related to the victim noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue near East 18 Street in Brooklyn at midnight. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2019 Dodge tow truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no damage reported to the tow truck. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three pedestrians were struck by an SUV traveling north on Newkirk Avenue. All were crossing with the signal. Injuries included head, chest, and shoulder trauma. The vehicle showed no damage despite center front impact. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford SUV traveling north on Newkirk Avenue struck three pedestrians—ages 13, 37, and 42—while they were crossing with the signal. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. All pedestrians were conscious but suffered injuries: head contusion, chest concussion, and shoulder bruising. The report does not specify contributing driver errors or factors, listing them as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrians were not at fault and were crossing legally. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. This crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when crossing with the signal and the lack of clear driver fault details in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15