Blood on the Crosswalks—And Still No Action

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Stratford Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled westbound. Police cited the taxi driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Stratford Road in Brooklyn at 10:49 AM. The collision involved a taxi and a sedan, both traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center front end of the taxi. The taxi driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and were conscious at the scene. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the taxi driver's error, with no contributing factors listed for the sedan driver or other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Ditmas Avenue struck the center back end of another vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old woman, suffered a concussion and head injury. No contributing driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, at 20:06 in Brooklyn on Ditmas Avenue, a 2007 Hyundai sedan traveling west went straight ahead and impacted the center back end of another vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old female occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The sedan's point of impact and vehicle damage were both at the center back end. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman suffered a head injury after a sedan made a right turn and struck her while she crossed Flatbush Avenue outside a crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue made a right turn and struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet the sedan showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted as unspecified contributing factors rather than driver fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block, even when drivers appear to be operating normally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck rolled down Clarendon Road. Its right front bumper tore into a woman’s leg. Blood spilled. Lane markings failed. The truck did not stop. The woman, 59, stood in the street, far from any crosswalk.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling east on Clarendon Road struck a 59-year-old woman with its right front bumper, causing severe lacerations to her lower leg. The report states the woman was standing in the roadway, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when the collision occurred. The police cite 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor, highlighting the systemic failure of street design. The report also lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a driver error. The narrative notes the tow truck did not stop after the impact. The woman was conscious but bleeding heavily from deep cuts. The crash underscores the danger posed by inadequate lane markings and aggressive driving, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left on Avenue L struck a 49-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 2013 Hyundai sedan was making a left turn on Avenue L in Brooklyn at 12:13 PM when it struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and the sole occupant of the vehicle. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly failure to yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Kia SUV slammed into a 47-year-old cyclist near Avenue O. The man flew from his bike, head striking pavement. Blood pooled. The SUV’s bumper cracked. He died there, the street claiming another life.

A fatal collision occurred near 1608 Avenue O in Brooklyn when a westbound Kia SUV struck a 47-year-old man riding his bike eastbound, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A westbound Kia struck him head-on. He flew from the bike. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood on the pavement. The SUV’s bumper cracked. He died where he fell.' The police report lists the contributing factors for both parties as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries. The SUV’s point of impact was the left front bumper, consistent with a direct, forceful collision. The report does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor before listing helmet use. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers and vulnerable road users collide on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered facial abrasions after a multi-vehicle crash on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Police cited prescription medication as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks in urban traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beverley Road in Brooklyn at 4:25 AM. The injured party was a 40-year-old male sedan driver who sustained abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Prescription Medication' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating impaired driver condition. Multiple vehicles were involved, all parked except the injured driver's sedan, which was traveling south and overturned on impact. The driver's vehicle sustained severe damage, described as 'Overturned,' while other parked vehicles had damage to their left rear or front quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. This incident underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving and the systemic vulnerabilities in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck turned right on Bedford and Tilden. The woman crossed with the light. The front of the truck crushed her. She died in the street. The truck did not stop. Metal untouched. She was 58. The city kept moving.

A 58-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Bedford Avenue and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn when a dump truck making a right turn struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck's front right quarter panel crushed the pedestrian, causing fatal injuries to her entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The woman was crossing with the light at the intersection, as documented in the report. The truck did not stop after the collision. The vehicle, a 2014 KW-TRUCK/BUS registered in New Jersey, sustained no damage. The report centers on the truck driver's failure to yield and the dangers posed by oversized vehicles at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making an improper U-turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered serious injuries, including fractures and whiplash. The crash exposed dangerous turning maneuvers and driver errors at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:15 on Avenue I near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old female SUV driver was making an improper U-turn when she struck a 18-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling straight southbound. Both drivers were injured, with the motorcyclist sustaining fractures and dislocations to his entire body and the SUV driver suffering whiplash to her neck. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the motorcycle was hit at its center front end. Both drivers were conscious and wearing safety equipment—helmet for the motorcyclist and lap belt for the SUV driver—indicating the crash was caused by the SUV driver's illegal maneuver rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the side of a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged both vehicles’ side doors. The rider wore a helmet but suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:11 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 63-year-old male bicyclist riding an E-Bike traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked 2017 Toyota sedan also facing north. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the E-Bike and the left side doors of the sedan. The bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the sedan driver, who was parked at the time. The crash highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles obstructing travel lanes and the vulnerability of bicyclists to side impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old e-bike rider suffered a severe knee injury when a Nissan SUV struck him from behind on Parkside Avenue. The crash happened at 2:07 a.m. The police report cites the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 2:07 a.m. on Parkside Avenue, a Nissan SUV rear-ended a 2024 Taizhou Qianxin e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the SUV driver's error as "Following Too Closely," a failure to maintain a safe distance behind the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of both vehicles. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing solely on the driver’s error that led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Farragut Road. The unlicensed driver hit the pedestrian center front, causing a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Confusion contributed to the pedestrian’s injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Farragut Road was making a left turn when it struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder, classified as injury severity 3. The driver, a male operating the vehicle alone, was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage in the same area. The report lists the contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Unspecified," but the critical driver error was operating the vehicle without a valid license while making a left turn. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a man laboring on Coney Island Avenue, crushing his legs against a parked box truck. He stayed conscious, pain sharp and unyielding. The driver, inattentive, never saw him. The street offered no mercy. Steel and flesh collided in Brooklyn dusk.

A 45-year-old man working in the roadway on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue H was struck by a southbound sedan and pinned against a parked box truck, according to the police report. The report states the victim suffered severe crush injuries to his lower legs but remained conscious at the scene. Police attribute the cause to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' noting that the sedan's driver failed to notice the man in the street. The sedan's center front end collided with the worker, driving him into the stationary truck. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the systemic dangers faced by people working in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling straight ahead struck a 22-year-old bicyclist on Avenue K. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Unsafe speed by the driver contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Avenue K at 7:35 PM. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck on the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was going straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. This crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A front passenger suffered a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:45 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south were involved. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, was stopped in traffic before impact. The front vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet SUV, was going straight ahead when it was struck at the center back end by the rear vehicle’s center front end. The collision caused injuries to a 30-year-old female front passenger in the front vehicle. She sustained a head contusion and bruising, was conscious, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the rear-end impact suggests driver error related to following distance or attention. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn on East 18 Street. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision caused visible damage to the vehicle’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 18 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel was damaged at the point of impact. The report does not specify contributing factors but highlights the driver’s maneuver—making a left turn—as the critical action preceding the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited, and no pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver turning right collided with a southbound e-scooter rider making a left turn on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old e-scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-left bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:27 on Avenue N near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The e-scooter rider, also licensed, was traveling south and making a left turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The 19-year-old e-scooter driver was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on Avenue F in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:04 on Avenue F in Brooklyn when a station wagon/SUV was making a right turn and struck an eastbound e-bike on its right side doors. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly observe the e-bike. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision impact on the e-bike's right side doors and the SUV's center front end underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider suffered abrasions and full-body injury after colliding with a parked SUV on Bedford Avenue. The scooter struck the SUV’s left front bumper while traveling east. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east on Bedford Avenue collided with a northbound parked 2015 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. No pedestrian or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision occurred at 10:30 AM in Brooklyn’s 11226 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan struck the left rear bumper of an eastbound bus on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and were semiconscious or in shock. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and serious pain complaints.

According to the police report, at 1:00 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a westbound BMW sedan collided with the left rear bumper of an eastbound MTA bus. The sedan's driver and a right rear passenger sustained neck injuries and were reported semiconscious and in shock, respectively. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors for the occupants as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The bus was unoccupied at the time and sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's left front quarter panel was damaged. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections even when both vehicles are traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699893, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15