About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 8
▸ Crush Injuries 17
▸ Severe Bleeding 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 12
▸ Concussion 12
▸ Whiplash 72
▸ Contusion/Bruise 138
▸ Abrasion 77
▸ Pain/Nausea 35
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Eastern Parkway takes four lives. An unlicensed left turn ends a century.
Precinct 71: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Eastern Parkway takes four lives. An unlicensed left turn ends a century.
- Since 2022 in Precinct 71, at least 6 people are dead and 1,842 injured in 3,200 crashes. Pedestrians bear four of those deaths. Bicyclists are hurt 191 times. City data.
Eastern Parkway: a corridor of grief
Three deaths cluster along Eastern Parkway. It leads the precinct’s injury count with 186 people hurt. A 56‑year‑old man died there in 2022; the driver was unlicensed and moving with “unsafe speed,” records say. Crash 4575837.
On April 7, 2022, an SUV going straight on Eastern Parkway struck a 53‑year‑old man at an intersection. Police coded “driver inattention.” He died. Crash 4517159.
On June 28, 2025, a boy, 8, was killed at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. The SUV driver reported a “view obstructed.” He died at the intersection. Crash 4823788.
A century ended in a left turn
On April 8, 2025, at Montgomery St and Brooklyn Ave, a 101‑year‑old woman crossed with the signal. A GMC SUV made a left. Police coded “failure to yield” and “driver inattention.” The driver was unlicensed. She died. Crash 4804451.
The record notes her age. It notes the light. It notes the turn. It notes the license that wasn’t. Nothing more. Crash 4804451.
Nights are not safe here
Injuries swell from late afternoon into night. 5 p.m. logs 135 injuries; 6 p.m. 119; 8 p.m. 100; 9 p.m. 93; 10 p.m. 57. Two deaths hit at 6–8 p.m. Two more at 8 p.m.–9 p.m. Precinct hours.
This is when families cross for dinner. When workers go home. The street does not forgive.
What the numbers say about blame
Drivers in this precinct injure pedestrians most often with sedans and SUVs. SUVs account for 3 pedestrian deaths and 100 pedestrian injuries; sedans for 156 injuries. Heavy vehicles—trucks and buses—add fewer incidents but higher trauma: 16 pedestrian injuries with five serious. Vehicle roles.
The coded causes are plain: unsafe speed and driver inattention, plus failure to yield. Together they sit behind the bodies named above. Contributing factors.
Fix the corners that keep killing
Start where the harm is worst. Daylight and harden turns on Eastern Parkway and Nostrand Avenue. Add leading pedestrian intervals at Montgomery/Brooklyn and Eastern/Albany. Slow the left turns that erase people in the crosswalk.
Target evening hours. Enforce yielding at signalized crosswalks. Keep trucks out of peak crossing windows on local streets. The map is telling you where.
Citywide tools that cut the risk
Lower speed, save life. A child struck at 20 has a better chance than at 30. The city now has the power to act. Use it. Call for a default 20 mph on residential streets and speed limiters for repeat violators. Details are here: Take Action.
“Speed kills.” The numbers follow. “Every day you wait risks another family losing someone they love.” Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crash Data (Crashes) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823788 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804451 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575837 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517159 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
District 43
249 Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 555, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 41
400 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-953-3097
250 Broadway, Suite 1856, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 20
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 71 Police Precinct 71 sits in Brooklyn, District 41, AD 43, SD 20.
It contains Brooklyn CB9, Crown Heights (South), Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 71
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian▸Sep 7 - A Hyundai SUV driver went east on Troy Ave and hit a 28-year-old woman in the Maple St intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious.
At Troy Ave and Maple St in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2007 Hyundai SUV traveling east and going straight hit a 28-year-old woman in the intersection at 12:40 p.m. The point of impact was the center front end. She suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot and an abrasion, and she was conscious. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The driver was a 64-year-old woman with a valid New York license. The crash is listed under collision ID 4841618.
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Washington Avenue bus and sedan crash injures driver▸Sep 5 - On Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The sedan was starting from parking. The 35-year-old driver suffered a shoulder bruise. Another occupant reported an unspecified injury.
Two drivers collided at 1119 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m. on September 5, 2025. According to the police report, the drivers of a bus and a sedan were involved. The report lists the sedan traveling north. It was starting from parking. A 35-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious. Another occupant reported an unspecified injury. Police recorded no contributing factors for either driver in the crash data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Driver Fails to Yield at Schenectady Ave▸Sep 3 - Westbound sedan driver hit a 37-year-old man at E New York Ave and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and was conscious at the scene.
On E New York Ave at Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn, a westbound sedan driver going straight hit a 37-year-old man in the intersection. The man suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm and was conscious. "According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way." Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor. Impact and damage were to the center front end. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed in New York. The crash was logged at 8:37 p.m. The report lists the pedestrian as injured. Other occupants were listed as unspecified.
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Driver Injured in Sterling Street Yield Crash▸Sep 1 - Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Unsafe Speed. One driver suffered a head abrasion. A driver also hit a parked sedan.
Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:45 p.m. One driver headed north, straight ahead. Another driver started from parking. A driver also hit a parked sedan. A 54-year-old male driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by drivers and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The report lists points of impact as left front quarter panel and right front bumper on the two moving sedans, and left rear bumper on the parked car.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on President Street▸Aug 31 - The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist at 1695 President St in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old rider fell and suffered an abrasion to his elbow. Police listed Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist traveling west on President Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious at the scene with an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors by the taxi driver. The taxi showed center front damage and the bicycle center back damage, consistent with a rear-end impact. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and conscious and records no other contributing factors.
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Right-turning sedan driver injures e-bike rider▸Aug 30 - At Winthrop St and Troy Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike. The rider was thrown. He took a blow to the chest. Police recorded Unsafe Speed in the crash.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan was making a right turn at Winthrop St and Troy Ave in Brooklyn and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike traveling west on Winthrop. The rider was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. Records list the sedan's travel direction as north and its right-front damage; the e-bike had center-front damage. The report lists the rider as injured and does not list additional contributing factors for the rider. The crash was logged at 6:42 p.m. under collision ID 4840274.
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SUV rear-ends stopped taxi on Flatbush▸Aug 29 - Southbound SUV plows into a stopped taxi on Flatbush. Back end crushed. Front end crumpled. Two people hurt. Night street. Brake lights ignored in the rush.
An SUV traveling south struck the rear of a stopped taxi at 524 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring the SUV driver and front-seat passenger. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The taxi was stopped in traffic and was hit in the center back end; the SUV showed center front-end damage. The data points to following too closely and improper attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash injured a 27-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger, both conscious at the scene.
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Rear-end crash injures three on Franklin▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans met hard on Franklin at Eastern Parkway. A rear-end hit. Three people hurt. Distraction named twice. The street took the blow. The cars wore it on their noses and tails.
Two southbound sedans collided on Franklin Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The trailing car struck the lead car’s center back end, injuring the 47-year-old female driver and a 76-year-old rear passenger in the lead vehicle, and leaving one other person injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The impact points confirm a rear-end crash: center front-end damage to the trailing sedan and center back-end damage to the lead sedan. Driver errors listed: Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment use is noted in the data but follows the driver errors in significance.
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Left-turn BMW hits elder in crosswalk▸Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.
An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.
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SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist▸Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian▸Sep 7 - A Hyundai SUV driver went east on Troy Ave and hit a 28-year-old woman in the Maple St intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious.
At Troy Ave and Maple St in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2007 Hyundai SUV traveling east and going straight hit a 28-year-old woman in the intersection at 12:40 p.m. The point of impact was the center front end. She suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot and an abrasion, and she was conscious. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The driver was a 64-year-old woman with a valid New York license. The crash is listed under collision ID 4841618.
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Washington Avenue bus and sedan crash injures driver▸Sep 5 - On Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The sedan was starting from parking. The 35-year-old driver suffered a shoulder bruise. Another occupant reported an unspecified injury.
Two drivers collided at 1119 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m. on September 5, 2025. According to the police report, the drivers of a bus and a sedan were involved. The report lists the sedan traveling north. It was starting from parking. A 35-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious. Another occupant reported an unspecified injury. Police recorded no contributing factors for either driver in the crash data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Driver Fails to Yield at Schenectady Ave▸Sep 3 - Westbound sedan driver hit a 37-year-old man at E New York Ave and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and was conscious at the scene.
On E New York Ave at Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn, a westbound sedan driver going straight hit a 37-year-old man in the intersection. The man suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm and was conscious. "According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way." Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor. Impact and damage were to the center front end. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed in New York. The crash was logged at 8:37 p.m. The report lists the pedestrian as injured. Other occupants were listed as unspecified.
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Driver Injured in Sterling Street Yield Crash▸Sep 1 - Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Unsafe Speed. One driver suffered a head abrasion. A driver also hit a parked sedan.
Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:45 p.m. One driver headed north, straight ahead. Another driver started from parking. A driver also hit a parked sedan. A 54-year-old male driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by drivers and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The report lists points of impact as left front quarter panel and right front bumper on the two moving sedans, and left rear bumper on the parked car.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on President Street▸Aug 31 - The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist at 1695 President St in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old rider fell and suffered an abrasion to his elbow. Police listed Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist traveling west on President Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious at the scene with an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors by the taxi driver. The taxi showed center front damage and the bicycle center back damage, consistent with a rear-end impact. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and conscious and records no other contributing factors.
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Right-turning sedan driver injures e-bike rider▸Aug 30 - At Winthrop St and Troy Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike. The rider was thrown. He took a blow to the chest. Police recorded Unsafe Speed in the crash.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan was making a right turn at Winthrop St and Troy Ave in Brooklyn and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike traveling west on Winthrop. The rider was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. Records list the sedan's travel direction as north and its right-front damage; the e-bike had center-front damage. The report lists the rider as injured and does not list additional contributing factors for the rider. The crash was logged at 6:42 p.m. under collision ID 4840274.
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SUV rear-ends stopped taxi on Flatbush▸Aug 29 - Southbound SUV plows into a stopped taxi on Flatbush. Back end crushed. Front end crumpled. Two people hurt. Night street. Brake lights ignored in the rush.
An SUV traveling south struck the rear of a stopped taxi at 524 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring the SUV driver and front-seat passenger. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The taxi was stopped in traffic and was hit in the center back end; the SUV showed center front-end damage. The data points to following too closely and improper attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash injured a 27-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger, both conscious at the scene.
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Rear-end crash injures three on Franklin▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans met hard on Franklin at Eastern Parkway. A rear-end hit. Three people hurt. Distraction named twice. The street took the blow. The cars wore it on their noses and tails.
Two southbound sedans collided on Franklin Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The trailing car struck the lead car’s center back end, injuring the 47-year-old female driver and a 76-year-old rear passenger in the lead vehicle, and leaving one other person injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The impact points confirm a rear-end crash: center front-end damage to the trailing sedan and center back-end damage to the lead sedan. Driver errors listed: Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment use is noted in the data but follows the driver errors in significance.
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Left-turn BMW hits elder in crosswalk▸Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.
An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.
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SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist▸Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 7 - A Hyundai SUV driver went east on Troy Ave and hit a 28-year-old woman in the Maple St intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious.
At Troy Ave and Maple St in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2007 Hyundai SUV traveling east and going straight hit a 28-year-old woman in the intersection at 12:40 p.m. The point of impact was the center front end. She suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot and an abrasion, and she was conscious. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The driver was a 64-year-old woman with a valid New York license. The crash is listed under collision ID 4841618.
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Washington Avenue bus and sedan crash injures driver▸Sep 5 - On Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The sedan was starting from parking. The 35-year-old driver suffered a shoulder bruise. Another occupant reported an unspecified injury.
Two drivers collided at 1119 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m. on September 5, 2025. According to the police report, the drivers of a bus and a sedan were involved. The report lists the sedan traveling north. It was starting from parking. A 35-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious. Another occupant reported an unspecified injury. Police recorded no contributing factors for either driver in the crash data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Driver Fails to Yield at Schenectady Ave▸Sep 3 - Westbound sedan driver hit a 37-year-old man at E New York Ave and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and was conscious at the scene.
On E New York Ave at Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn, a westbound sedan driver going straight hit a 37-year-old man in the intersection. The man suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm and was conscious. "According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way." Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor. Impact and damage were to the center front end. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed in New York. The crash was logged at 8:37 p.m. The report lists the pedestrian as injured. Other occupants were listed as unspecified.
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Driver Injured in Sterling Street Yield Crash▸Sep 1 - Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Unsafe Speed. One driver suffered a head abrasion. A driver also hit a parked sedan.
Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:45 p.m. One driver headed north, straight ahead. Another driver started from parking. A driver also hit a parked sedan. A 54-year-old male driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by drivers and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The report lists points of impact as left front quarter panel and right front bumper on the two moving sedans, and left rear bumper on the parked car.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on President Street▸Aug 31 - The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist at 1695 President St in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old rider fell and suffered an abrasion to his elbow. Police listed Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist traveling west on President Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious at the scene with an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors by the taxi driver. The taxi showed center front damage and the bicycle center back damage, consistent with a rear-end impact. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and conscious and records no other contributing factors.
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Right-turning sedan driver injures e-bike rider▸Aug 30 - At Winthrop St and Troy Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike. The rider was thrown. He took a blow to the chest. Police recorded Unsafe Speed in the crash.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan was making a right turn at Winthrop St and Troy Ave in Brooklyn and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike traveling west on Winthrop. The rider was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. Records list the sedan's travel direction as north and its right-front damage; the e-bike had center-front damage. The report lists the rider as injured and does not list additional contributing factors for the rider. The crash was logged at 6:42 p.m. under collision ID 4840274.
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SUV rear-ends stopped taxi on Flatbush▸Aug 29 - Southbound SUV plows into a stopped taxi on Flatbush. Back end crushed. Front end crumpled. Two people hurt. Night street. Brake lights ignored in the rush.
An SUV traveling south struck the rear of a stopped taxi at 524 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring the SUV driver and front-seat passenger. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The taxi was stopped in traffic and was hit in the center back end; the SUV showed center front-end damage. The data points to following too closely and improper attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash injured a 27-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger, both conscious at the scene.
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Rear-end crash injures three on Franklin▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans met hard on Franklin at Eastern Parkway. A rear-end hit. Three people hurt. Distraction named twice. The street took the blow. The cars wore it on their noses and tails.
Two southbound sedans collided on Franklin Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The trailing car struck the lead car’s center back end, injuring the 47-year-old female driver and a 76-year-old rear passenger in the lead vehicle, and leaving one other person injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The impact points confirm a rear-end crash: center front-end damage to the trailing sedan and center back-end damage to the lead sedan. Driver errors listed: Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment use is noted in the data but follows the driver errors in significance.
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Left-turn BMW hits elder in crosswalk▸Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.
An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.
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SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist▸Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 5 - On Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The sedan was starting from parking. The 35-year-old driver suffered a shoulder bruise. Another occupant reported an unspecified injury.
Two drivers collided at 1119 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m. on September 5, 2025. According to the police report, the drivers of a bus and a sedan were involved. The report lists the sedan traveling north. It was starting from parking. A 35-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious. Another occupant reported an unspecified injury. Police recorded no contributing factors for either driver in the crash data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Driver Fails to Yield at Schenectady Ave▸Sep 3 - Westbound sedan driver hit a 37-year-old man at E New York Ave and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and was conscious at the scene.
On E New York Ave at Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn, a westbound sedan driver going straight hit a 37-year-old man in the intersection. The man suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm and was conscious. "According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way." Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor. Impact and damage were to the center front end. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed in New York. The crash was logged at 8:37 p.m. The report lists the pedestrian as injured. Other occupants were listed as unspecified.
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Driver Injured in Sterling Street Yield Crash▸Sep 1 - Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Unsafe Speed. One driver suffered a head abrasion. A driver also hit a parked sedan.
Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:45 p.m. One driver headed north, straight ahead. Another driver started from parking. A driver also hit a parked sedan. A 54-year-old male driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by drivers and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The report lists points of impact as left front quarter panel and right front bumper on the two moving sedans, and left rear bumper on the parked car.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on President Street▸Aug 31 - The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist at 1695 President St in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old rider fell and suffered an abrasion to his elbow. Police listed Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist traveling west on President Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious at the scene with an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors by the taxi driver. The taxi showed center front damage and the bicycle center back damage, consistent with a rear-end impact. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and conscious and records no other contributing factors.
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Right-turning sedan driver injures e-bike rider▸Aug 30 - At Winthrop St and Troy Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike. The rider was thrown. He took a blow to the chest. Police recorded Unsafe Speed in the crash.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan was making a right turn at Winthrop St and Troy Ave in Brooklyn and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike traveling west on Winthrop. The rider was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. Records list the sedan's travel direction as north and its right-front damage; the e-bike had center-front damage. The report lists the rider as injured and does not list additional contributing factors for the rider. The crash was logged at 6:42 p.m. under collision ID 4840274.
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SUV rear-ends stopped taxi on Flatbush▸Aug 29 - Southbound SUV plows into a stopped taxi on Flatbush. Back end crushed. Front end crumpled. Two people hurt. Night street. Brake lights ignored in the rush.
An SUV traveling south struck the rear of a stopped taxi at 524 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring the SUV driver and front-seat passenger. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The taxi was stopped in traffic and was hit in the center back end; the SUV showed center front-end damage. The data points to following too closely and improper attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash injured a 27-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger, both conscious at the scene.
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Rear-end crash injures three on Franklin▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans met hard on Franklin at Eastern Parkway. A rear-end hit. Three people hurt. Distraction named twice. The street took the blow. The cars wore it on their noses and tails.
Two southbound sedans collided on Franklin Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The trailing car struck the lead car’s center back end, injuring the 47-year-old female driver and a 76-year-old rear passenger in the lead vehicle, and leaving one other person injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The impact points confirm a rear-end crash: center front-end damage to the trailing sedan and center back-end damage to the lead sedan. Driver errors listed: Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment use is noted in the data but follows the driver errors in significance.
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Left-turn BMW hits elder in crosswalk▸Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.
An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.
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SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist▸Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 3 - Westbound sedan driver hit a 37-year-old man at E New York Ave and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and was conscious at the scene.
On E New York Ave at Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn, a westbound sedan driver going straight hit a 37-year-old man in the intersection. The man suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm and was conscious. "According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way." Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor. Impact and damage were to the center front end. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed in New York. The crash was logged at 8:37 p.m. The report lists the pedestrian as injured. Other occupants were listed as unspecified.
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Driver Injured in Sterling Street Yield Crash▸Sep 1 - Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Unsafe Speed. One driver suffered a head abrasion. A driver also hit a parked sedan.
Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:45 p.m. One driver headed north, straight ahead. Another driver started from parking. A driver also hit a parked sedan. A 54-year-old male driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by drivers and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The report lists points of impact as left front quarter panel and right front bumper on the two moving sedans, and left rear bumper on the parked car.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on President Street▸Aug 31 - The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist at 1695 President St in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old rider fell and suffered an abrasion to his elbow. Police listed Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist traveling west on President Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious at the scene with an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors by the taxi driver. The taxi showed center front damage and the bicycle center back damage, consistent with a rear-end impact. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and conscious and records no other contributing factors.
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Right-turning sedan driver injures e-bike rider▸Aug 30 - At Winthrop St and Troy Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike. The rider was thrown. He took a blow to the chest. Police recorded Unsafe Speed in the crash.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan was making a right turn at Winthrop St and Troy Ave in Brooklyn and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike traveling west on Winthrop. The rider was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. Records list the sedan's travel direction as north and its right-front damage; the e-bike had center-front damage. The report lists the rider as injured and does not list additional contributing factors for the rider. The crash was logged at 6:42 p.m. under collision ID 4840274.
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SUV rear-ends stopped taxi on Flatbush▸Aug 29 - Southbound SUV plows into a stopped taxi on Flatbush. Back end crushed. Front end crumpled. Two people hurt. Night street. Brake lights ignored in the rush.
An SUV traveling south struck the rear of a stopped taxi at 524 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring the SUV driver and front-seat passenger. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The taxi was stopped in traffic and was hit in the center back end; the SUV showed center front-end damage. The data points to following too closely and improper attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash injured a 27-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger, both conscious at the scene.
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Rear-end crash injures three on Franklin▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans met hard on Franklin at Eastern Parkway. A rear-end hit. Three people hurt. Distraction named twice. The street took the blow. The cars wore it on their noses and tails.
Two southbound sedans collided on Franklin Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The trailing car struck the lead car’s center back end, injuring the 47-year-old female driver and a 76-year-old rear passenger in the lead vehicle, and leaving one other person injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The impact points confirm a rear-end crash: center front-end damage to the trailing sedan and center back-end damage to the lead sedan. Driver errors listed: Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment use is noted in the data but follows the driver errors in significance.
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Left-turn BMW hits elder in crosswalk▸Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.
An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.
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SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist▸Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Sep 1 - Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Unsafe Speed. One driver suffered a head abrasion. A driver also hit a parked sedan.
Two drivers collided at Sterling Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:45 p.m. One driver headed north, straight ahead. Another driver started from parking. A driver also hit a parked sedan. A 54-year-old male driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by drivers and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The report lists points of impact as left front quarter panel and right front bumper on the two moving sedans, and left rear bumper on the parked car.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on President Street▸Aug 31 - The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist at 1695 President St in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old rider fell and suffered an abrasion to his elbow. Police listed Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist traveling west on President Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious at the scene with an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors by the taxi driver. The taxi showed center front damage and the bicycle center back damage, consistent with a rear-end impact. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and conscious and records no other contributing factors.
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Right-turning sedan driver injures e-bike rider▸Aug 30 - At Winthrop St and Troy Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike. The rider was thrown. He took a blow to the chest. Police recorded Unsafe Speed in the crash.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan was making a right turn at Winthrop St and Troy Ave in Brooklyn and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike traveling west on Winthrop. The rider was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. Records list the sedan's travel direction as north and its right-front damage; the e-bike had center-front damage. The report lists the rider as injured and does not list additional contributing factors for the rider. The crash was logged at 6:42 p.m. under collision ID 4840274.
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SUV rear-ends stopped taxi on Flatbush▸Aug 29 - Southbound SUV plows into a stopped taxi on Flatbush. Back end crushed. Front end crumpled. Two people hurt. Night street. Brake lights ignored in the rush.
An SUV traveling south struck the rear of a stopped taxi at 524 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring the SUV driver and front-seat passenger. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The taxi was stopped in traffic and was hit in the center back end; the SUV showed center front-end damage. The data points to following too closely and improper attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash injured a 27-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger, both conscious at the scene.
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Rear-end crash injures three on Franklin▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans met hard on Franklin at Eastern Parkway. A rear-end hit. Three people hurt. Distraction named twice. The street took the blow. The cars wore it on their noses and tails.
Two southbound sedans collided on Franklin Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The trailing car struck the lead car’s center back end, injuring the 47-year-old female driver and a 76-year-old rear passenger in the lead vehicle, and leaving one other person injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The impact points confirm a rear-end crash: center front-end damage to the trailing sedan and center back-end damage to the lead sedan. Driver errors listed: Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment use is noted in the data but follows the driver errors in significance.
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Left-turn BMW hits elder in crosswalk▸Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.
An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.
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SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist▸Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 31 - The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist at 1695 President St in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old rider fell and suffered an abrasion to his elbow. Police listed Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist traveling west on President Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious at the scene with an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors by the taxi driver. The taxi showed center front damage and the bicycle center back damage, consistent with a rear-end impact. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and conscious and records no other contributing factors.
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Right-turning sedan driver injures e-bike rider▸Aug 30 - At Winthrop St and Troy Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike. The rider was thrown. He took a blow to the chest. Police recorded Unsafe Speed in the crash.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan was making a right turn at Winthrop St and Troy Ave in Brooklyn and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike traveling west on Winthrop. The rider was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. Records list the sedan's travel direction as north and its right-front damage; the e-bike had center-front damage. The report lists the rider as injured and does not list additional contributing factors for the rider. The crash was logged at 6:42 p.m. under collision ID 4840274.
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SUV rear-ends stopped taxi on Flatbush▸Aug 29 - Southbound SUV plows into a stopped taxi on Flatbush. Back end crushed. Front end crumpled. Two people hurt. Night street. Brake lights ignored in the rush.
An SUV traveling south struck the rear of a stopped taxi at 524 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring the SUV driver and front-seat passenger. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The taxi was stopped in traffic and was hit in the center back end; the SUV showed center front-end damage. The data points to following too closely and improper attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash injured a 27-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger, both conscious at the scene.
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Rear-end crash injures three on Franklin▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans met hard on Franklin at Eastern Parkway. A rear-end hit. Three people hurt. Distraction named twice. The street took the blow. The cars wore it on their noses and tails.
Two southbound sedans collided on Franklin Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The trailing car struck the lead car’s center back end, injuring the 47-year-old female driver and a 76-year-old rear passenger in the lead vehicle, and leaving one other person injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The impact points confirm a rear-end crash: center front-end damage to the trailing sedan and center back-end damage to the lead sedan. Driver errors listed: Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment use is noted in the data but follows the driver errors in significance.
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Left-turn BMW hits elder in crosswalk▸Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.
An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.
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SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist▸Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 30 - At Winthrop St and Troy Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike. The rider was thrown. He took a blow to the chest. Police recorded Unsafe Speed in the crash.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan was making a right turn at Winthrop St and Troy Ave in Brooklyn and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike traveling west on Winthrop. The rider was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. Records list the sedan's travel direction as north and its right-front damage; the e-bike had center-front damage. The report lists the rider as injured and does not list additional contributing factors for the rider. The crash was logged at 6:42 p.m. under collision ID 4840274.
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SUV rear-ends stopped taxi on Flatbush▸Aug 29 - Southbound SUV plows into a stopped taxi on Flatbush. Back end crushed. Front end crumpled. Two people hurt. Night street. Brake lights ignored in the rush.
An SUV traveling south struck the rear of a stopped taxi at 524 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring the SUV driver and front-seat passenger. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The taxi was stopped in traffic and was hit in the center back end; the SUV showed center front-end damage. The data points to following too closely and improper attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash injured a 27-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger, both conscious at the scene.
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Rear-end crash injures three on Franklin▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans met hard on Franklin at Eastern Parkway. A rear-end hit. Three people hurt. Distraction named twice. The street took the blow. The cars wore it on their noses and tails.
Two southbound sedans collided on Franklin Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The trailing car struck the lead car’s center back end, injuring the 47-year-old female driver and a 76-year-old rear passenger in the lead vehicle, and leaving one other person injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The impact points confirm a rear-end crash: center front-end damage to the trailing sedan and center back-end damage to the lead sedan. Driver errors listed: Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment use is noted in the data but follows the driver errors in significance.
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Left-turn BMW hits elder in crosswalk▸Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.
An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.
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SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist▸Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 29 - Southbound SUV plows into a stopped taxi on Flatbush. Back end crushed. Front end crumpled. Two people hurt. Night street. Brake lights ignored in the rush.
An SUV traveling south struck the rear of a stopped taxi at 524 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring the SUV driver and front-seat passenger. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The taxi was stopped in traffic and was hit in the center back end; the SUV showed center front-end damage. The data points to following too closely and improper attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash injured a 27-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger, both conscious at the scene.
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Rear-end crash injures three on Franklin▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans met hard on Franklin at Eastern Parkway. A rear-end hit. Three people hurt. Distraction named twice. The street took the blow. The cars wore it on their noses and tails.
Two southbound sedans collided on Franklin Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The trailing car struck the lead car’s center back end, injuring the 47-year-old female driver and a 76-year-old rear passenger in the lead vehicle, and leaving one other person injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The impact points confirm a rear-end crash: center front-end damage to the trailing sedan and center back-end damage to the lead sedan. Driver errors listed: Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment use is noted in the data but follows the driver errors in significance.
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Left-turn BMW hits elder in crosswalk▸Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.
An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.
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SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist▸Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans met hard on Franklin at Eastern Parkway. A rear-end hit. Three people hurt. Distraction named twice. The street took the blow. The cars wore it on their noses and tails.
Two southbound sedans collided on Franklin Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The trailing car struck the lead car’s center back end, injuring the 47-year-old female driver and a 76-year-old rear passenger in the lead vehicle, and leaving one other person injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The impact points confirm a rear-end crash: center front-end damage to the trailing sedan and center back-end damage to the lead sedan. Driver errors listed: Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment use is noted in the data but follows the driver errors in significance.
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Left-turn BMW hits elder in crosswalk▸Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.
An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.
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SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist▸Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.
An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.
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SUV driver fails to yield, hits cyclist▸Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 21 - A driver in an SUV failed to yield on Bedford Ave at Empire Blvd and hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle. She fell and suffered a bruise to her arm. The SUV sustained left rear bumper damage.
A driver of a BMW SUV struck a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle at Bedford Ave and Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The rider was injured with an elbow/lower-arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Data list that error for the SUV driver and for the crash overall. The report shows the SUV was parked pre-crash and the bike was traveling straight ahead. The SUV had left rear bumper damage. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that the SUV driver held a permit.
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SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire▸Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”
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Van turns into cyclist on Empire▸Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
4
Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 15 - A Ford Transit cut left on Empire and hit a man on a bike. The crash snapped him down. He suffered back injuries. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. A helmet was noted after the van’s strike.
A Ford Transit van, turning left from Empire Blvd at Washington Ave in Brooklyn, struck a 57-year-old bicyclist, injuring his back. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The van showed front-end impact. The cyclist was listed as injured and conscious. Data list the van driver as licensed and making a left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist wore a helmet, but that comes after the driver errors. This crash underscores a left-turn conflict at Empire Boulevard and Washington Avenue, with the cyclist harmed and the motorist’s inattention and failure to yield cited by police.
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
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Aggressive Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 6 - A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave and hit a 72-year-old man at Parkside Ave. The man suffered facial fractures and was conscious at the scene. Police cite aggressive driving and driver inattention.
A driver started from parking on Flatbush Ave at Parkside Ave and struck a 72-year-old pedestrian. The man sustained fractures to his face and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle made contact with its left front bumper while traveling north; the pre-crash action is recorded as 'Starting from Parking' and the point of impact as 'Left Front Bumper.' Vehicle occupants were recorded as none and no vehicle damage was reported. Police list aggressive driving and driver distraction as contributing factors.
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Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection▸Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.
A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.
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SUV Rear-ender on Rogers Ave Injures Driver▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Rogers Ave at Lefferts. A 41-year-old driver suffered a back contusion. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' One driver was conscious and restrained. Metal hit metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue at Lefferts Avenue collided when the left front bumper of one struck the center back end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver was injured, reported conscious with a back contusion and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Police listed Following Too Closely as the contributing factor for the injured occupant. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The injured driver was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness; no other contributing factors were listed.
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Bus Driver Hits Woman at Flatbush, Lincoln▸Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 29 - A bus driver turned right at Flatbush and Lincoln and hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered bruises and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and an obstructed view.
A bus driver making a right turn at Flatbush Avenue and Lincoln Road hit a 39-year-old woman in the intersection at 10:25 p.m. She suffered bruises to her entire body and stayed conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way and had a limited or obstructed view. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, within the 71st Precinct.
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Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured▸Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.
According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23