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

A 21-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm in a Brooklyn collision. The crash occurred at 5 Avenue and 52 Street, with impact on the moped's right front quarter panel. The driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:40 AM in Brooklyn near 5 Avenue and 52 Street. The injured party was a 21-year-old male moped driver who was not wearing any safety equipment. The moped, a 2024 Zhilo model traveling north, sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical factor in the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The driver suffered a contusion bruise to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operation of mopeds in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on 4 Avenue. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed risks tied to unlicensed driving and vehicle positioning on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on 4 Avenue involving a motorbike and a sedan, both initially parked. The motorbike, driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed male, collided with the left side doors of the sedan. The motorcyclist was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as contusions and bruises. The report highlights the motorcyclist's unlicensed status as a critical factor. Both vehicles were traveling south before the collision, which impacted the motorbike's center front end and the sedan's left side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan attempting an improper passing maneuver collided with a box truck on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger suffered facial abrasions and was injured. The sedan driver’s unsafe speed and lane misuse caused the impact, leaving the truck undamaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:21 AM on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling northwest attempted an improper passing maneuver, colliding with a box truck also heading northwest. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The front passenger in the sedan, a 35-year-old female, sustained facial abrasions and was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected. The box truck sustained no damage. The driver's errors in lane usage and speed directly caused the collision, highlighting systemic dangers related to improper passing in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man driving east on Prospect Expressway suffered chest injuries after a collision caused by driver inattention and slippery pavement. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper, resulting in pain and shock for the driver.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver was operating a 2018 Toyota sedan eastbound on Prospect Expressway at 3:40 AM when the crash occurred. The vehicle's left front bumper impacted an object, causing damage to the right rear quarter panel. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained chest injuries and complained of pain and nausea, experiencing shock at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other persons or pedestrians were involved. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 29-year-old bicyclist traveling south on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries, entering shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The crash exposed critical driver inattention and traffic disregard.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old male bicyclist was traveling south when he was struck by an eastbound 2005 Toyota SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV driver held a learner's permit and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which was to the center front end of the SUV. The vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to observe traffic controls, with severe consequences for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

On Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn, an unlicensed e-bike driver collided with a bicyclist. The impact ejected the 69-year-old rider, causing a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred, with the e-bike striking the bike’s rear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn around 3 p.m. An unlicensed e-bike driver traveling south struck the center back end of a bicycle also traveling south. The bicyclist, a 69-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report notes the e-bike was going straight ahead while the bike was slowing or stopping. Both drivers were unlicensed, indicating a failure to comply with licensing requirements. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike hitting the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the unlicensed status of both drivers as a critical element in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided in Brooklyn’s 5th Avenue area. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite illness as a contributing factor, with unspecified additional factors noted. Impact struck left rear quarter panel and right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 AM in Brooklyn near 4608 5th Avenue involving two sedans. The driver of one vehicle, a 46-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and shock but was not ejected, secured by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. Police identified 'Illness' as a contributing factor in the crash, alongside two unspecified factors. The report does not attribute fault to the injured driver or any victim behavior. The vehicles were traveling southwest and south, respectively, with one vehicle initially parked and the other going straight ahead. This incident highlights the role of driver health conditions in crash causation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles collided on Gowanus Expressway amid a police pursuit. The impact struck the left front bumpers. A front passenger suffered an elbow injury, bruised but conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the crash, highlighting the dangers of high-speed chases.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:19 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving multiple vehicles, including a 2022 Ford SUV and a 2015 Ford sedan, both traveling north during a police pursuit. The collision impacted the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error played a central role. One occupant, a 24-year-old male front passenger in the SUV, sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Other vehicles involved included a parked SUV and a BMW SUV traveling straight ahead, which also sustained front-end damage. The data underscores the systemic danger posed by aggressive driving and police pursuits on NYC roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling southbound on 3 Avenue collided, striking each other front to back. A 56-year-old male driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage, highlighting a dangerous impact in Brooklyn’s busy corridor.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:35. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with one striking the other at the center front end and the other at the center back end. The driver of one SUV, a 56-year-old male, was injured with back pain but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused significant damage to the center ends of both vehicles, indicating a rear-end crash scenario. The report does not mention any victim behaviors or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a pick-up truck struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The truck, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention contributed to the collision, leaving the child injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck an 11-year-old pedestrian at the intersection near 52 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrian directly during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction were critical errors leading to the injury of the child, who was not noted to have any contributing behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15