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

A 23-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV struck her on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on 6 Avenue near 22 Street in Brooklyn. A 2014 Honda SUV traveling west struck a northbound 23-year-old female bicyclist. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report identifies the SUV driver’s inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was hit on the right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights critical driver errors that led to serious injury for the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 36 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old cyclist was partially ejected, suffering contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:15 on 36 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling northwest was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight south. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s front center end and the bike’s front center end were damaged. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a northbound e-bike rider on 27 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The SUV was parked at impact, indicating driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:38 on 27 Street in Brooklyn. The collision involved a parked 1999 Chevrolet SUV and a northbound e-bike with two occupants. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' a primary contributing factor. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old female, was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The report notes the SUV's point of impact was the left rear bumper, while the e-bike suffered damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors were listed, and no victim behaviors were cited. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV hit a bicyclist on 40 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash resulted from driver inattention, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:07 on 40 Street in Brooklyn. A northbound Station Wagon/SUV collided with a northbound bicyclist. The SUV's driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old man, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs collided on northbound 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Vehicles impacted front and rear, revealing a dangerous failure to maintain focus in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:15 AM on northbound 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Three SUVs were involved in a chain-reaction collision. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV, slowing or stopping, struck it at the center front end. The third SUV, also stopped in traffic, was hit in the center back end. The driver of one SUV, a 36-year-old male, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision points—center front and center back ends—indicate failure to maintain attention and safe distance in traffic. No victim behavior was noted as contributing. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in congested urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver traveling at unsafe speed rear-ended a stopped SUV on the Gowanus Expressway. Both male drivers suffered bruises and lower body injuries. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver inattention and speed as key factors.

According to the police report, at 12:03 AM on the Gowanus Expressway, a 61-year-old male driver of a sedan was traveling eastbound and struck the center back end of a stopped 2020 Jeep SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male, was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred and suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV had center back end damage. The crash underscores driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe speed—as central causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An aggressive driving incident on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn left two women injured. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. Both driver and passenger suffered head injuries, including a concussion and contusions, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:15 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2024 SUV traveling south. The SUV's left front bumper impacted another vehicle making a left turn. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error. Two female occupants of the SUV were injured: the 29-year-old driver sustained a concussion and head injury, while a 46-year-old right rear passenger suffered a contusion to the head. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV and center back end damage to the other vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a 2018 SUV collided with his bike’s center front. The crash occurred at 5 Avenue in Brooklyn, with driver inattention and failure to yield cited by police as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:42 on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Subaru SUV and a 25-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling south going straight ahead when the SUV struck the bike’s center front end, impacting the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. The report also notes 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a factor related to the bicyclist, but the primary driver errors were those of the SUV operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, impacting the rider’s left front side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 60-year-old male bicyclist, who was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike, which was traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, with damage to the center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, nor does it indicate any victim behaviors as contributing causes. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) but this was not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of bicyclists to severe injury even without other vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north struck an e-bike merging on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and was semiconscious. The SUV driver proceeded straight ahead, impacting the bike’s front center with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 4 Avenue near 23 Street in Brooklyn at 12:55. A northbound SUV was going straight ahead when it collided with a northbound e-bike merging into traffic. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use. The SUV driver held a valid New York license. This collision highlights risks posed by merging maneuvers and vehicle proximity on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at a Brooklyn intersection. A 37-year-old female driver suffered contusions and full-body injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash unfolded as one car started from parking while the other proceeded straight northbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 in Brooklyn near 551 2 Avenue. A 37-year-old female driver, occupant of a 2023 Chevrolet sedan, was injured with contusions and full-body trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The Chevrolet was starting from parking when it collided with a 2021 Volvo sedan traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Chevrolet and the center front end of the Volvo. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights risks when vehicles enter traffic from parking areas, emphasizing driver error in vehicle positioning and movement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted, unlicensed motorcycle driver made an improper right turn and collided with an e-bike traveling straight. The e-bike rider suffered bruises but was not ejected. The crash caused front-end damage to the e-bike, highlighting driver inattention and illegal operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:53 on 4 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, an 18-year-old male, was unlicensed and was making a right turn when he struck the e-bike traveling northbound. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end, which sustained damage. The motorcycle driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly,' both contributing factors to the collision. The e-bike rider was injured, suffering contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The motorcycle driver also lacked a valid license, compounding the systemic danger. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured on 4 Avenue. He sustained abrasions and lower arm injuries. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash occurred while traveling north, with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver operating a gas moped on 4 Avenue was ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious but sustained abrasions. The moped was traveling north and struck an object or surface with its left front bumper, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The lack of vehicle damage alongside the driver's ejection highlights the severity of the impact on the vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old female SUV driver sustained a neck injury and whiplash in a single-vehicle crash on Prospect Expressway East. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper while traveling north. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver operating a 2012 Honda SUV was traveling northbound on Prospect Expressway East at 7:49 a.m. The vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the crash. She suffered a neck injury described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street. The impact broke the man’s skull. He died on the sunlit pavement, another life ended by reckless operation on city streets.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the street when a northbound motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed rider, struck him head-on. The report states the impact was to the 'center front end' of the motorcycle, resulting in fatal head injuries to the pedestrian. The police report specifically notes the driver's license status as 'unlicensed,' highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative confirms the rider 'hit him square,' and the man died at the scene. While the report mentions the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' it does not list this as a contributing factor, instead marking both contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the unlicensed operation of the motorcycle and the lethal consequences for a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver was making a left turn at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:35 PM in Brooklyn near 5502 3 Avenue. A 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused injury despite the absence of visible vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling straight ahead collided with a bicyclist also going straight on 60 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The impact occurred at the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factor as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision on the Gowanus Expressway involved multiple vehicles traveling northbound. Driver distraction triggered the crash. A 39-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt, and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:13 on the Gowanus Expressway. Multiple vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and a taxi, were traveling northbound when the collision happened. The primary contributing factor cited was driver inattention or distraction. One occupant, a 39-year-old female passenger, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt. The impact points included the right rear quarter panel of an SUV and the left side doors of a Tesla sedan. The report highlights driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15