Blood on 53rd: Lower the Speed, Save a Life

A 3-year-old boy was struck while crossing 61 Street in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis. The child was conscious but seriously injured. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 61 Street and 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors were noted in the report. The pedestrian was not cited for any fault. The report does not list helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van making a left turn hit a northbound bicyclist on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash involved obstructed views and outside car distraction. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a van traveling east made a left turn and collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist on 4 Avenue near 16 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The bicyclist also faced 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Obstruction/Debris' but was wearing a helmet. The van showed no damage, while the bike had front-end damage. The crash highlights dangers from limited visibility and driver distraction during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a southbound e-bike on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 41-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2015 Kia sedan was making a right turn on 4 Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The 41-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions across his entire body. The police identified driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the e-bike was struck at its center front end. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured seriously enough to be noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist on 60 Street. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and failure to yield. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 60 Street collided with a westbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist was in shock and injured but did not have visible complaints at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a station wagon SUV turning right on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike hit the SUV’s right rear bumper. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on 4 Avenue collided with a westbound station wagon SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and making a right turn. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speed and vehicle turning movements in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on 6 Avenue near 19 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The bike sustained front-end damage; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on 6 Avenue collided with a sedan traveling east near 19 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The bike's center front end was damaged, while the sedan showed no damage. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors attributed to the sedan operator. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.

A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and a GMC truck collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and distracted, disregarded traffic control. He suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The truck struck the moped’s right side. The driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped and a GMC truck on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling south, while the truck was traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right side doors of the truck. The moped driver was conscious, not ejected, and was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Two passengers suffered chest and head injuries. Both vehicles struck front and right quarter panels. Injured occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. Airbags and seat belts deployed during impact.

According to the police report, a 2008 BMW sedan traveling south and a 2012 Toyota SUV traveling west collided on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan's front center end and the SUV's right front quarter panel were damaged. Two female passengers, aged 35 and 55, were injured—one with chest injuries and whiplash, the other with head contusions and bruises. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts and airbags. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused moderate injuries to the passengers but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman driving a 2003 SUV backed unsafely in Brooklyn. She hit a male pedestrian, causing an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The crash happened near 3 Avenue, zip 11232.

According to the police report, a female driver operating a 2003 Honda SUV was backing southbound near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn when she struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2017 SUV making a left turn on 4 Avenue. The SUV struck the bike on its left side doors. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 4 Avenue was struck by a southbound 2017 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bicyclist and the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing no listed safety equipment contributing to the crash. This collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike while crossing 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and shock. The e-bike showed no damage. The driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a female e-bike rider traveling south on 5 Avenue failed to yield right-of-way to a 72-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining head abrasions and shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike had no visible damage. The driver was operating with a permit license from New York. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old female bicyclist was struck on her right side by a Jeep SUV traveling east on 4 Avenue. The collision caused fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling east on 4 Avenue collided with a southbound female bicyclist. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious but was injured seriously. The SUV sustained front-end damage on the center, while the bike was damaged on the right side. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to obey traffic controls, putting vulnerable cyclists at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was struck on 5 Avenue by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by both parties. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 5 Avenue was hit by a 2019 Jeep SUV making a left turn westbound. The bicyclist sustained fractures to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor for both the bicyclist and the SUV driver. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike had front-end damage. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist held a permit. The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike hit the SUV's right side doors. The cyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2015 Jeep SUV was making a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The impact occurred on the SUV's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for the SUV or bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a tractor truck on Prospect Expressway East. The crash injured a 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan. She suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction caused the collision. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan collided with the rear of a 2016 Mack tractor truck on Prospect Expressway East. The sedan was traveling eastbound and struck the truck from behind. The 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the truck was damaged at its center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike making a right turn on 7 Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered head abrasions but was conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles showed front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south while passing collided with an e-bike traveling north that was making a right turn on 7 Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 54-year-old man, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-bike driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider struck a parked SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious. The crash involved two SUVs and was triggered by a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The e-bike hit the SUV’s center back end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn when an e-bike traveling north collided with a parked SUV. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to responding to another vehicle not involved in the crash. The e-bike struck the center back end of the parked SUV, causing damage to the bike’s left front bumper. Two other SUVs were involved, traveling north, but the collision was primarily between the e-bike and the parked vehicle. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a left turn on 3 Avenue and struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider going straight. The rider suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited traffic control disregard by the SUV driver. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2009 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn on 3 Avenue when it collided with a 27-year-old male e-bike rider traveling straight south. The e-bike rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV's left front bumper struck the e-bike's center front end. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but the primary cause was the SUV driver's failure to yield while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on 60 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike on its left side doors. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 SUV traveling south on 60 Street struck him on the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist was going straight west and was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and impacted the bike with the center front end of the vehicle. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15