Blood on the Crosswalks—And Still No Action

A 38-year-old bicyclist suffered a neck fracture after a 2018 SUV, driven by an unlicensed male, made a left turn on Bedford Avenue. The SUV’s driver had limited view, causing a collision that partially ejected the cyclist and left him injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:42 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Mercedes SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling east, was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a neck fracture with dislocation, classified as injury severity 3. The point of impact was the center front end on both vehicles. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to yield due to impaired visibility. The bicyclist was not assigned any contributing fault. This collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and obstructed views during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Avenue N at 7:05 AM. The impact struck both vehicles’ left front bumpers. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions on Avenue N collided at 7:05 AM. The northbound vehicle was going straight ahead, while the southbound vehicle was stopped in traffic before the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. A 19-year-old female passenger in one sedan was injured, suffering neck trauma described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on Flatbush Avenue was struck on its left side by a southbound bicyclist. The 43-year-old male cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, wearing a helmet. The crash caused bruising but no ejection. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:05 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Toyota sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan was parked when the bicyclist traveling southbound struck the left side doors of the vehicle. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was the sole occupant. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the bicyclist are marked as unspecified. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers bicyclists face even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a parked SUV on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Driver inattention and failure to yield were cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 57-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. The SUV, a 2006 model traveling south, was initially parked before the impact. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report explicitly cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on the victim; the focus remains on the vehicle driver’s failure to yield and inattention leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injury.

According to the police report, at 20:17 a 2015 Nissan sedan was making a left turn on Beverley Road near Flatbush Avenue when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound with one other occupant. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:09 on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2016 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-bike's right front bumper. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator during the left turn. The e-bike rider was unlicensed but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and female. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723740, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and fractured his elbow after a collision in Brooklyn. The crash involved a distracted driver and occurred near Bedford Avenue. The bicyclist suffered serious arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM in Brooklyn near 2240 Bedford Avenue. A 24-year-old male bicyclist was traveling south when he was struck. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The involved SUV was parked and showed no damage, indicating the bicyclist collided with it while the driver was inattentive. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man was injured crossing Foster Avenue with the signal when an SUV making a right turn struck him. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, compounded by limited visibility. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Foster Avenue at East 17 Street with the crossing signal when he was struck by a 2021 Lexus SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, along with obstructed or limited view conditions. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast at the time. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and limited visibility as the primary causes, without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saint Pauls Place and Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:46 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Honda sedan. No other contributing factors were listed beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck an 8-year-old boy riding a bike in Brooklyn, causing a severe shoulder injury and partial ejection. The driver’s inattention led to the crash, with impact on the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 2015 Mercedes SUV traveling west on Parkville Avenue in Brooklyn collided with an 8-year-old male bicyclist traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder and upper arm injury, classified as severity level 3. The child was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, explicitly pointing to the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was a licensed female driver from New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like children on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered back injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the motorcycle. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. The rider was helmeted and conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn was involved in a collision at 10:40 PM. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained back injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the center back end of the motorcycle, which suffered damage there. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the incident. The other vehicle involved, a Dodge car or SUV also traveling east, had front end damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Flatbush Avenue sent shockwaves through traffic. A 55-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the key cause. Vehicles slammed into each other in a westbound chain reaction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:10 AM. The collision involved multiple sedans traveling westbound. The primary contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. The injured party was a 55-year-old male driver, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from his vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report details impact points including center front ends and quarter panels, showing a chain-reaction collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention or misjudgment in maintaining proper following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel front met soft flesh on Coney Island Avenue. A 17-year-old cyclist thrown, body broken, shock in his eyes. The SUV did not stop. Pavement held him. Blood pooled. Sirens followed. The city’s danger pressed down, hard and cold.

A 17-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a station wagon/SUV at Park Circle and Coney Island Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred as both vehicles were 'going straight ahead.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered severe lacerations and injuries to his entire body. The police report describes the impact as 'steel front met soft flesh,' with the teen thrown hard and left in shock. The SUV's center front end struck the cyclist, causing the bike to overturn. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not cite any specific driver error. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the details of the crash and the SUV's involvement. The focus remains on the violent collision and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old female bicyclist suffered severe whole-body injuries after an SUV collided with her on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact demolished the bike’s right side and trapped the rider, who was conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, at 18:25 on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling east struck a female bicyclist also traveling east. The collision impacted the SUV’s right side doors and demolished the bike. The bicyclist, age 42, was trapped and sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations affecting her entire body. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The SUV had two occupants and the driver was licensed. The crash involved a direct side impact, indicating a failure to avoid collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on Avenue L in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue L and East 13 Street in Brooklyn at 11:20 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2023 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the collision circumstances without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Nostrand Avenue. The impact to his lower leg caused bruising and injury. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2023 Jeep sedan traveling northbound on Nostrand Avenue at 19:50. The collision occurred outside an intersection, with the pedestrian performing 'other actions in roadway.' The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated 3. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and no contributing factors were specified for either party. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious following the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV backing up hit her outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver caused the crash by reversing, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2011 Honda SUV backed up and struck her at 1623 Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 16:10. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle was traveling west and the point of impact was the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies the driver’s pre-crash action as backing, indicating driver error in vehicle movement. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not attribute fault to her. The driver held a valid New York license and had two occupants in the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 on Bedford Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male bicyclist, traveling southbound straight ahead, was struck by a northbound 2019 Audi SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the rear of a slowing SUV on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The SUV’s 16-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed the dangers of tailgating in heavy vehicle traffic.

According to the police report, at 7:20 a.m. on Farragut Road in Brooklyn, a bus traveling west collided with the center back end of a slowing or stopping SUV also heading west. The bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance, with 'Following Too Closely' cited as the contributing factor. The impact injured a 16-year-old male front passenger in the SUV, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver error in the bus’s failure to yield adequate stopping space, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old passenger suffered a back contusion after an SUV struck a sedan’s right rear bumper on Newkirk Avenue at 10:17 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The collision caused significant damage to the sedan’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, at 22:17 on Newkirk Avenue, a 2024 Nissan SUV traveling south collided with the right rear bumper of a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling east. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the sedan’s right rear quarter panel was heavily damaged. The impact injured a 21-year-old male passenger in the sedan, who suffered a back contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The collision’s cause remains unspecified in the police data, but the SUV’s front-end impact to the sedan’s rear indicates a rear-end collision scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15