Blood on the Crosswalks—And Still No Action

A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on Beverley Road. An e-bike rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, thirty, hit the ground headfirst, helmetless. Blood pooled. Lacerations deep. He lay conscious, half-thrown from his bike, pain sharp, Brooklyn afternoon.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight along Beverley Road near Rugby Road in Brooklyn at 14:10. The report states, 'A sedan turned left. An e-bike went straight. Metal met flesh.' The 30-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and struck the ground headfirst, sustaining severe lacerations and head injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor—driver error remains central. The collision left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A three-vehicle crash on Avenue O in Brooklyn left two sedan occupants injured. The driver and a passenger suffered back and neck injuries with whiplash. The collision involved impact to front and quarter panels, highlighting driver errors and vehicle movement conflicts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue O in Brooklyn at 9:39 AM. Three vehicles were involved: a parked 2016 SUV, a westbound 2024 Subaru sedan, and a southbound 2024 Jeep sedan carrying three occupants. The Jeep sedan's driver, a 42-year-old woman, and a passenger were injured, both sustaining whiplash and back or neck injuries. The Jeep's left front bumper and the Subaru's right front bumper were points of impact, indicating a collision between moving vehicles. The SUV was parked and damaged on its left front quarter panel. Driver errors are implied by the conflicting vehicle movements and impact points, though specific contributing factors are listed as unspecified. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A convertible making an improper left turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a concussion. Unsafe speed and turning errors caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:38 AM on 18 Avenue near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. A convertible was making a left turn southwest when it struck the left front quarter panel of an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, both attributed to the vehicle driver. The convertible's driver was licensed in New York and traveling southwest, while the e-scooter was going straight ahead east. The collision impact was centered on the convertible's front end and the e-scooter's left front quarter panel. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman crossing Avenue J with the signal was struck by a left-turning vehicle. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue J and East 14 Street in Brooklyn around 3:14 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Toyota car, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger of one vehicle suffered a neck injury and shock. Police cited improper lane usage and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one car and the right front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear bumper of the other. The driver errors identified include 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement.' A 43-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining a neck injury and experiencing shock. She was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report highlights driver mistakes as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The collision underscores the dangers of improper lane usage combined with alcohol impairment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was injured crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. An SUV traveling north struck her with its center front end. She suffered full-body contusions and shock. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue outside of an intersection. The vehicle involved was a 2015 SUV traveling north, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions over her entire body and was in shock. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing only unspecified contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not attribute this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end. No helmet use or other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and shock while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Police reports list no contributing factors from the pedestrian or driver, highlighting systemic danger at this crossing.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The report notes the pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock but had no visible complaints. There are no driver errors or contributing factors listed in the report, nor any pedestrian behaviors cited as contributing. The absence of driver fault or pedestrian error in the report underscores the systemic dangers present at this intersection, where a pedestrian crossing lawfully still suffered serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling west struck a northbound sedan making a right turn on Caton Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger suffered an eye abrasion but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the late-night crash.

According to the police report, at 11:40 p.m. on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2017 box truck traveling west collided with a 2015 sedan traveling north and making a right turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with an eye abrasion and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The truck driver was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV collided head-on on Avenue H. The unlicensed motorcyclist, traveling east, suffered abrasions to his arm and elbow. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue H at 20:19 involving a 2018 motorcycle and a 2020 SUV, both traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male, was unlicensed and driving without safety equipment. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The collision impact was on the right front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV had two occupants, and its driver was licensed. The police report highlights driver errors by the motorcyclist, including unsafe speed and failure to yield, as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck her at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted her center front end, causing shock and injury.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue at 14:50. She was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Ford SUV traveling north went straight ahead and struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. There is no indication of any contributing factor from the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel tore at Flatbush and Church. A truck turned left, a sedan turned right. Metal crumpled. A woman and a man trapped inside, necks twisted, pain sharp. The view was blocked. Both survived, but the wounds lingered.

At the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision between a truck and a sedan left two people injured, according to the police report. The crash occurred late in the morning as the truck was making a left turn and the sedan was making a right turn. The report states, 'Steel tore. A woman, 25, and a man, 41, crushed inside. Necks twisted. Conscious. Hurt.' Both vehicles suffered significant damage, with the trailer of the truck struck and the sedan's front crumpled. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, with driver inattention and distraction also noted. The report emphasizes that the drivers' improper lane usage and limited visibility directly contributed to the crash. No mention is made of any actions by the injured occupants that contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old female driver suffered shoulder abrasions when her SUV overturned after striking a parked sedan. The crash occurred at East 16 Street in Brooklyn. Police cite passing too closely as the primary driver error leading to the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female driver traveling south in a 2015 SUV struck a parked 2020 sedan on East 16 Street in Brooklyn at 12:18 PM. The SUV's right front bumper impacted the sedan's left rear quarter panel, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver was injured with abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting a driver error that led to the collision. No other driver license or occupant details were noted for the parked vehicle. The injury severity was rated as moderate, and the driver was wearing a lap belt. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, changing lanes, was hit on the left side. The truck driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Improper lane usage by the sedan driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:46 PM. A box truck traveling northgoing straight ahead collided with a sedan also traveling north but changing lanes. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper hitting the sedan's left side doors. The sedan driver was cited for improper lane usage, a contributing factor to the collision. The truck driver, a 41-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and wore a lap belt. The report notes no ejection and no other contributing factors for the truck driver. Vehicle damage was recorded on the truck's right front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s actions led to a violent impact, leaving the victim bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue L in Brooklyn around 7:46 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Hyundai sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and struck her with the vehicle’s center front end. The impact caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified factors overall. The driver’s maneuver—making a right turn without yielding to a pedestrian crossing with the signal—was the critical error leading to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Avenue collided with a parked sedan, causing right front damage. The driver, a 26-year-old man with a physical disability, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. The crash highlights risks from driver impairments and vehicle control.

According to the police report, at 5:07 AM on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2020 Honda sedan traveling east struck a parked 2015 Nissan sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was wearing a lap belt but sustained head injuries and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver's condition impaired his ability to control the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the left rear quarter panel of the Nissan, underscoring the dangers posed by driver impairments and vehicle operation errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way and the driver was inattentive. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, at 17:12 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2023 GMC SUV traveling north struck an 11-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the vehicle driver. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV's point of impact was the right front bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights driver errors in yielding and attention that led to harm to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15