Red Lights, Dead Pedestrians—City Waits, People Die

Mar 28 - A 58-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan struck him in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention and obstructed view contributed to the crash. The pedestrian was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead in Brooklyn collided with a 58-year-old male pedestrian at approximately 1:32 AM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda sedan. The pedestrian’s actions or behaviors were not listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and limited visibility in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A 23-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries after his SUV slipped on a wet Prospect Expressway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. Slippery pavement was cited as a contributing factor, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Prospect Expressway in Brooklyn at 10:20 AM. The report states the driver was operating a 2018 Honda SUV traveling eastbound, going straight ahead when the left front bumper struck an object. The driver sustained neck injuries, described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The police identified slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report highlights the role of road conditions in the crash, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by slippery surfaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - An SUV traveling south struck multiple parked vehicles on 2 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The impact damaged the SUV’s front and the left sides of parked cars and trailers.

According to the police report, at 1:40 AM in Brooklyn, an SUV driver traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with several parked vehicles, including a trailer, another SUV, a sedan, and a van. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the left side doors of the parked vehicles. The driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the SUV’s front and the left side of the parked vehicles, highlighting the dangers of speeding in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A female driver suffered severe leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan’s defective brakes caused a front-end collision. The driver, conscious and restrained by a lap belt, sustained fractures and dislocations to her lower extremities.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 AM. The vehicle involved was a 2006 Honda sedan traveling west, which struck an object or vehicle with its center front end. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating a mechanical failure in the vehicle's braking system. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. She sustained fractures, dislocations, and distorted injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was conscious after the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maintenance failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - SUV driver, distracted, struck a 29-year-old cyclist on 4th Avenue. Cyclist ejected, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Driver ignored traffic control. Streets failed the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound 2005 Toyota SUV at 19:45. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, suffered injuries to his entire body, and entered shock with pain and nausea. The SUV, driven by a permit holder, hit the cyclist with its center front end but sustained no damage. This crash underscores the severe risk posed by distracted driving and failure to obey traffic controls to people on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709954 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - Two male drivers suffered whiplash and eye and neck injuries in a multi-SUV crash on the Gowanus Expressway. The collision involved lane changing and driver inattention. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage in the northbound lanes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Gowanus Expressway at 13:43 involving three SUVs traveling northbound. One SUV, driven by a 58-year-old male with a learner's permit, was changing lanes when it collided with another SUV going straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the 58-year-old driver. Both drivers were injured: the older driver suffered an eye injury and whiplash, while the younger driver, 18, also experienced whiplash and neck injury. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the lane-changing SUV and the left rear bumper of the struck vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front quarter panel and left rear bumper, confirming a side-impact collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 11 - A 67-year-old man rode north on his e-bike along 6th Avenue. No car struck him. No metal bent. He was thrown from his seat. His body broke. He died there, alone on the Brooklyn pavement.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a 2022 MINAL e-bike northbound on 6th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn was killed. The report states, 'No crash marks. No bent metal. He was thrown from the seat. His body broke. He died there, alone on the pavement.' The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no other vehicles or persons involved. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' There is no evidence of driver error by another party, nor are any victim behaviors cited as contributing factors. The report documents a solitary fatality, underscoring the vulnerability of e-bike riders on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 3 - On Hamilton Avenue, an unlicensed e-bike rider struck a cyclist from behind. The 69-year-old was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. Both traveled south. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed.

According to the police report, an unlicensed e-bike rider traveling south on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a bicycle, also heading south. The impact ejected the 69-year-old cyclist, causing a head injury and concussion. Both the e-bike and bicycle operators were unlicensed, a key violation noted in the report. The e-bike hit the center back end of the bicycle as the cyclist slowed or stopped. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, as documented after the unlicensed status of both drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 25 - A distracted SUV driver traveling south on 6 Avenue collided with a northbound unlicensed moped rider. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact to its right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:10 AM on 6 Avenue. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old male, was going straight ahead when the collision happened. The primary contributing factor was driver inattention or distraction on the part of the SUV driver. The moped driver, who was unlicensed, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV's right front bumper made contact with the moped's center front end, but the SUV itself showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped driver’s behavior. The focus remains on the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention, which led to this serious injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 22 - A sedan hit a parked car on Brooklyn’s 5th Avenue. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite illness and distraction as causes. Impact tore the left rear and right front of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 4608 5th Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:16 AM. One sedan, traveling south, struck a parked sedan traveling southwest. The 46-year-old male driver of the moving sedan suffered neck injuries and shock but was not ejected, secured by a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Illness' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The crash damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked car and the right front bumper of the moving sedan. The report does not attribute fault to the injured driver or mention any victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 21 - Two sedans traveling south collided head-to-back on the Gowanus Expressway. A rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed New Yorkers going straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Gowanus Expressway at 5:36 AM. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with the lead vehicle impacted at its center front end and the trailing vehicle struck at its center back end. The driver of the lead sedan and the driver of the trailing sedan were both licensed in New York. The collision injured a 51-year-old female rear passenger in the trailing vehicle, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The absence of explicit driver errors in the report leaves the cause unspecified, but the collision dynamics indicate a rear-end impact between two sedans traveling in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 9 - SUV and sedan collided on Gowanus Expressway during a police pursuit. A front passenger was bruised. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Danger surged. The road showed no mercy.

According to the police report, a crash erupted at 3:19 AM on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV and a Ford sedan, both northbound and involved in a police pursuit, collided. The impact struck the left front bumpers. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. A 24-year-old male front passenger in the SUV suffered a contusion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Other vehicles, including a parked SUV and a BMW SUV traveling straight, also sustained damage. The data highlights the systemic danger of aggressive driving and high-speed pursuits on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 7 - An SUV making a left turn struck an e-bike from behind on 48 Street. The e-bike driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered neck abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2020 BMW SUV was making a left turn and collided with an e-bike traveling northbound on 48 Street. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the e-bike and the center front end of the SUV. The e-bike driver, a 41-year-old woman, sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by vehicle operators making turns at unsafe speeds in shared traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 7 - Two SUVs collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, age 56, suffered back injuries. Both vehicles showed heavy center-end damage. The crash left a mark on Brooklyn’s busy street.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling south on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn collided at 12:35. One SUV struck the other at the center back end. A 56-year-old male driver was injured, reporting back pain but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused significant damage to the center ends of both vehicles. The report does not mention any victim actions or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - Two SUVs collided at 63 Street and 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A one-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion and shock. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 21:35 on 63 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle, traveling south, was struck on its center front end. The other, traveling west, was impacted on its left side doors. The crash injured a one-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position, who sustained a head contusion and was reported in shock. The child was secured with a child restraint. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage consistent with a side-impact and frontal collision, highlighting the dangers of multi-vehicle crashes in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - A sedan executing an improper U-turn collided with a northbound bus on 5 Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring a right rear passenger who suffered head trauma and whiplash. Driver inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on 5 Avenue when a sedan, traveling north and making a U-turn, collided with a northbound bus going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The bus was damaged at its center front end. A 56-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in executing turns and maintaining attention, leading to serious injury of a vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 29 - A pick-up truck hit an 11-year-old boy crossing 7 Avenue at 52 Street. The child suffered abrasions to his knee and leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The truck struck the boy head-on.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn on 7 Avenue at 52 Street in Brooklyn struck an 11-year-old pedestrian. The boy was crossing at the intersection and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The truck's center front end hit the child directly. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction led to the injury. No contributing actions were attributed to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 11 - A sedan traveling north rear-ended a stopped vehicle on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 66-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. Police report notes loss of consciousness as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:31 on 3 Avenue near 55 Street in Brooklyn. A northbound sedan, identified as a 2014 Subaru Impreza, was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by another northbound sedan, a 2021 Ford. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical event affecting the driver. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 10 - An e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan driver made a right turn and collided head-on with the e-bike traveling south. Driver distraction and unsafe speed contributed to the violent impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:05 in Brooklyn near 812 4 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-bike traveling straight south. The e-bike driver, a 37-year-old female, was ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the e-bike driver, who was unlicensed. The sedan driver, a licensed male, also showed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan's right front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The injuries and ejection highlight the severe consequences of driver distraction and unsafe speed in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - A 78-year-old man was struck while crossing 50 Street at 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 50 Street and 5 Avenue in Brooklyn around 4:00 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The victim sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information about the vehicle type, driver actions, or license status was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights a serious injury to a vulnerable road user despite lawful crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19