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

An ambulance making a right turn struck a 31-year-old male e-scooter rider in Brooklyn. The rider suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 AM near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The ambulance was making a right turn when it collided with the e-scooter, which was traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter rider, a 31-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the ambulance driver and 'Unsafe Speed' by the e-scooter rider as contributing factors. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, indicating rider error but no fault was assigned to the victim. The ambulance sustained no damage, while the e-scooter showed damage to its center front end. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and seriously injured after a taxi driver distracted by inattention struck him on 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision caused fractures and unconsciousness, highlighting the deadly consequences of driver distraction and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:43 AM on 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. A taxi, initially parked and facing south, was struck on its left rear bumper by a southbound moped. The moped driver, a male occupant wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his hip and upper leg, rendering him unconscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention while parked and the moped driver's unsafe speed combined to produce a violent impact at the center front end of the moped. This collision underscores the lethal risks posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman suffered a concussion and head injury after being struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt. The crash details remain unclear, with no identified driver errors or contributing factors reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 5 Ave and 53 St in Brooklyn around 10:50 p.m. She sustained a head injury and concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The lack of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the crash unclear, but the serious injury to the pedestrian highlights the dangers present at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred on Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious but seriously injured, with no safety equipment worn.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn was ejected from his bike and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but sustained serious injuries classified as severity level 3. The report notes no damage to the bike and does not list any other vehicles involved. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The absence of listed driver errors or other contributing factors highlights the systemic danger faced by bicyclists even when no other vehicles are involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east struck a parked sedan on southbound 4 Ave in Brooklyn. The impact injured the taxi driver and front passenger, both in shock with severe injuries. The parked vehicle sustained left-side damage. No driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:45 on 4 Ave in Brooklyn. A taxi, traveling eastbound, collided with a sedan that was parked and facing southbound. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end striking the sedan's center back end, causing damage to the sedan's left side doors. The taxi driver, a 40-year-old male, and a 59-year-old female front passenger were both injured with bodily injuries described as affecting the entire body and chest, respectively. Both occupants were in shock and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision involved no ejections or pedestrian victims, focusing on vehicle-to-vehicle impact and occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg fractures. Police cite defective brakes on the sedan as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford sedan was making a left turn on 42nd Street in Brooklyn at 9:23 AM when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the sedan driver's defective brakes as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver held a permit license. The bicyclist was conscious but seriously injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795245, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver triggered a chain collision involving multiple vehicles on the Gowanus Expressway. The SUV driver suffered a back injury and concussion, restrained by a lap belt. Impact concentrated on front and rear vehicle ends amid eastbound traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:34 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving several eastbound vehicles, including a tractor truck, SUVs, and a pick-up truck. The primary contributing factor cited was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with back trauma and a concussion but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report notes impact points on the left front quarter panel of the tractor truck and center front and back ends of the other vehicles, indicating a chain collision. All drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver distraction on high-speed urban expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the force of impact on the vulnerable victim.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Honda sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list specific driver errors but notes the vehicle’s pre-crash action as making a left turn, a maneuver requiring heightened caution. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This collision underscores the dangers pedestrians face from turning vehicles in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver triggered a violent crash between an SUV and a sedan on 2 Ave in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles struck front-left bumpers, halting traffic abruptly.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on 2 Ave near 65 St in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2023 SUV traveling south and a 2008 sedan heading north. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash happened. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper focus. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed. The data highlights driver error as the cause, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old driver and 32-year-old passenger were injured when a 2023 Jeep SUV struck the right rear bumper of a station wagon merging eastbound on the Gowanus Expressway. Both occupants suffered shock and moderate injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:15 AM on the Gowanus Expressway. A 2023 Jeep SUV traveling eastbound went straight ahead and collided with the right rear bumper of a station wagon merging eastbound. The station wagon driver, 26, and front passenger, 32, both male, were injured and experienced shock. The driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as moderate severity. The passenger's injuries were unspecified but also moderate. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicle occupants were not ejected and used safety equipment as noted for the passenger. The collision highlights risks during merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian suffered severe full-body injuries after being hit by a northbound passenger vehicle on 4 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The driver struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 4 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a passenger vehicle traveling northbound struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle was going straight ahead before impact and suffered damage to its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver without a license collided with a box truck while traveling west on 49th Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected, suffered head injuries, and was left in shock. The truck was merging with no reported damage.

According to the police report, a moped driver traveling west on 49th Street in Brooklyn collided with a box truck that was merging. The moped's front center end struck the truck's left front bumper. The moped driver, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries with an injury severity level of 3. He was reported to be in shock. The moped driver was unlicensed according to the report. The box truck, also traveling west, showed no damage and was merging at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing factors for the truck driver, while the moped driver's contributing factors are unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was noted, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries while crossing 3 Ave with the signal. The crash left him conscious but fractured. The police report notes no driver errors or contributing factors, highlighting systemic risks at this Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Ave and 16 St in Brooklyn at 13:57. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The victim was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The absence of driver error in the report underscores potential systemic dangers at this intersection that remain unaddressed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a 43-year-old man crossing with the signal on 55th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical threat at intersections.

According to the police report, at 10:30 PM on 55th Street in Brooklyn, a vehicle traveling south struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions to the pedestrian's face. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. The pedestrian's role was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection,' and he was conscious after the crash. While the report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, the critical driver error was distraction. The vehicle was going straight ahead, and the damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident underscores the persistent danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman crossed 7th Avenue with the signal. A northbound Toyota turned left, its bumper striking her head. She fell, motionless, and died in the cold midday sun. The driver failed to yield. The street swallowed another life.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old woman was crossing 7th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when a northbound Toyota sedan made a left turn. The vehicle's left front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, listing 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was described as 'unconscious' at the scene and died there. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' making clear she had the legal right to be in the crosswalk. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield during turning movements at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s 60 Street at 8:25 a.m. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved a right turn and an unspecified pre-crash action, according to the police report.

At 8:25 a.m. on 60 Street in Brooklyn, two sedans collided, resulting in injury to a 19-year-old female driver. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a right turn while the other was engaged in an unspecified pre-crash action. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of both vehicles, causing front-end damage. The injured driver suffered a head injury and concussion and was not ejected from her vehicle but was reported to be in shock. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maneuvering and failure to maintain safe vehicle positioning during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a northbound tow truck in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the tow truck’s left front bumper while traveling east. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 AM in Brooklyn near 141 47th Street. A 34-year-old male sedan driver traveling east collided with a northbound tow truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the tow truck. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the tow truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a head contusion and was conscious throughout the incident. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were deployed and used. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions at intersections and the potential for serious injury even when drivers are licensed and traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Expressway early morning. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite defective brakes and alcohol involvement as key factors. Both vehicles traveled north; impact struck front and rear bumpers, revealing systemic vehicle and driver risks.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The driver of one sedan, a 35-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The presence of defective brakes and alcohol impairment highlights critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the left front quarter panel of a tractor truck on the Gowanus Expressway. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered contusions and full-body injuries. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Gowanus Expressway at 2:10 a.m. A 34-year-old male sedan driver, licensed in New York, was injured with contusions and bodily trauma after colliding with the left side doors of a southbound tractor truck. The truck, a 2014 VNL model registered in New Jersey, was also traveling southbound and struck on its left front quarter panel. Both drivers were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and SUV collided on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. Both female occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles. Both drivers were licensed New York women traveling west and south.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 a.m. on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 SUV traveling west and a 2020 sedan traveling south. The SUV was struck on its right front quarter panel, while the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver’s pre-crash action was listed as 'Other*' and the SUV driver was 'Going Straight Ahead.' Both drivers were licensed women from New York. Two female occupants in the sedan were injured: the 31-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, and the 23-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to either occupant or note pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15