Blood on the Boulevard: Demand Action Before More Lives Are Lost

A 67-year-old woman suffered a severe chest injury while crossing Linden Boulevard with the signal. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. The victim remained conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations. Driver errors were not specified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Barbey Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when struck by a vehicle described as a Honda car or SUV. The victim sustained chest injuries including fractures and dislocations and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No vehicle driver license or pre-crash actions were noted. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is documented but not cited as a contributing factor. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the cause of the crash unclear, but the impact resulted in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 44-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious after a high-speed collision involving multiple parked vehicles on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash caused extensive damage to the vehicles and deployed the airbag in the injured driver's SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:57 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 44-year-old male driver of a 2016 Lexus SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was not ejected but sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. His vehicle's airbag deployed during the crash. The collision involved the SUV striking multiple parked vehicles, including a 2017 Dodge sedan and a 2019 Ford SUV, causing damage primarily to the front and rear panels of the vehicles. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's unsafe speed as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A man on an unlicensed e-bike struck a young woman crossing Gateway Drive. Her leg split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The bike’s front end crumpled. She stayed conscious, pain sharp and immediate. The rider swerved too late.

According to the police report, a man operating an unlicensed e-bike collided with a 23-year-old woman crossing Gateway Drive near 528 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn at 5:48 PM. The report details that the e-bike’s front end crumpled on impact, and the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-bike operator was unlicensed and failed to avoid the pedestrian, swerving too late. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing outside the crosswalk, but this is listed after the driver’s errors. The crash left blood on the pavement and a young woman injured, underscoring the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans traveling east and north collided at Vandalia Avenue. Both drivers were injured, suffering contusions and bruises. Impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Both occupants remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Vandalia Avenue around 12:09 a.m. One vehicle, traveling east, was struck on its right rear quarter panel, sustaining damage to its center back end. The other sedan, traveling north, impacted at its center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants each. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 28-year-old female, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries classified as injury severity 3, with contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected, restrained by a child restraint only. The front passenger, a 34-year-old female, also suffered back contusions and bruises, with injury severity 3, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle crashes even without explicit driver fault identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A moped rider traveling east collided with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The rider suffered severe lower leg injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact, sustaining damage to its rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM in Brooklyn near Blake Avenue. A moped traveling east struck the center back end of a parked 2004 Toyota sedan. The moped's front center end and the sedan's right rear bumper were damaged. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or victim behaviors explicitly. The sedan driver was parked and licensed. This collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when striking stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck a parked vehicle on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring the driver. The impact damaged the left side doors and left the driver in shock with an elbow injury. No other occupants were involved or visibly hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:36 on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn when a sedan traveling south collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle, which caused damage to the left side doors of the parked car. The driver of the moving sedan, a 39-year-old male, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt. He sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

On Hemlock Street, a sedan and e-bike fleeing police collide. The e-bike rider, 31, is torn at the neck, blood pooling. Doors crumple. Sirens echo. Unsafe speed drives the chaos. Brooklyn’s street absorbs the shock.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Hemlock Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn during a police pursuit. Both vehicles were fleeing police at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, suffered severe neck lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes a violent impact: 'The e-bike rider, 31, strikes hard. No helmet. Neck torn. Blood pools. Doors crumple. Sirens wail.' The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the e-bike impacted the left front bumper. The focus remains on the excessive speed and the peril of high-velocity chases, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe injuries when a sedan made a U-turn on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a violent collision that fractured and dislocated the motorcyclist’s body.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:43 AM on Sutter Avenue near Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling west attempted a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle traveling east. The motorcycle rider, a 40-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the sedan driver as the primary contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the motorcycle’s center front end, causing the violent impact. The motorcycle rider was found unconscious and injured, with no additional contributing factors listed. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally but made a critical error in judgment that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 44-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered severe facial injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash occurred on Pitkin Avenue at night. Police report lists no driver errors or victim contributing factors. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, the crash involved a single bicyclist on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:55 p.m. The 44-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her face, including fractures and dislocations. The report indicates she was the driver of the bike and does not list any contributing factors such as driver errors or victim behaviors. The crash narrative and contributing factors fields are empty, and no other vehicles or drivers are implicated. The bicyclist’s injury severity is classified as level 3, indicating serious injury. The report focuses on the impact and injury but does not attribute fault or note any systemic danger factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 29-year-old man suffered arm injuries and shock after a sedan struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk on Bushwick Avenue. The driver was making a right turn and failed to pay attention, causing the collision without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:05 while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2021 sedan, was making a right turn and was cited for driver inattention and distraction. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no visible damage, indicating the collision impact was likely low-speed but sufficient to cause injury. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Ford SUV struck a Toyota car from behind on Belt Parkway. The car’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as the SUV followed too closely, impacting the car’s rear bumper and causing significant trauma to the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 3:30 PM involving a 2024 Ford SUV and a 2010 Toyota car. The Ford SUV was traveling west and struck the Toyota from behind, impacting the Toyota's left front bumper and the SUV's right rear bumper. The driver of the Toyota, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The Toyota driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 42-year-old man driving a sedan suffered head injuries and shock after a crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was not ejected and airbags deployed. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Atlantic Avenue near Snediker Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:47 AM. The driver, the sole occupant of a 2009 Honda sedan traveling north, sustained head injuries and was in shock with minor bleeding. The vehicle's center front end was damaged, and the airbags deployed. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. This incident highlights the dangers drivers face even without collisions involving other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-scooter traveling west on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered full-body injuries, entering shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:37 on Linden Boulevard near Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-scooter heading west. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the left turn maneuver. No contributing factors related to the e-scooter rider were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Jeep SUV, parked on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn, was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a sedan traveling west. The impact caused head injuries and concussions to the sedan’s driver and front-seat passenger, both semiconscious or in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:49 on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2014 Jeep SUV was parked when a 2012 Acura sedan traveling west struck its left rear quarter panel with the sedan’s right front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a male, and front-seat passenger, a female, both suffered head injuries and concussions. The driver was in shock, and the passenger was semiconscious. Both occupants were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors for both injured occupants as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers of impacts involving parked vehicles and moving traffic in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A northbound SUV and eastbound sedan collided at Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. Impact struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. Four occupants suffered full-body injuries and shock, all restrained and complaining of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:27 on Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, involving a northbound 2020 Mercedes SUV and an eastbound 2020 Nissan sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors and left front quarter panel, while the sedan’s center front end and left front bumper were impacted. Four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with full-body trauma and shock, all wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the contributing factors for all occupants as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injuries and vehicle damage indicate a significant side-impact collision between the two vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A motorcycle with two occupants collided with an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcycle driver struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel. A 9-year-old child passenger suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:26 AM in Brooklyn near 2676 Linden Boulevard. A 2023 motorcycle traveling north, driven by an unlicensed male, was going straight ahead when it collided with a 2023 Jeep SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the motorcycle’s center front end and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The motorcycle carried two occupants, including a 9-year-old male passenger who was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The child was not ejected and wore a helmet, as noted in the report. The driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor, highlighting a failure in licensing compliance. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 65-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck a parked vehicle on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper lane usage by the moving vehicle, causing left-side damage and injury to the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 19:25. The collision involved a 2013 Acura SUV traveling east that struck a parked vehicle. The contributing factor cited was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane management. The 65-year-old male driver of the moving vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was reported on the left side doors of the moving SUV and on the left front quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A southbound sedan struck a parked northbound vehicle on Elderts Lane, injuring two occupants with neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite aggressive driving as the primary cause. Both injured passengers remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Elderts Lane in Brooklyn at 13:11. The collision involved two sedans: a southbound 2023 Kia driven by a licensed male and a parked 2017 Toyota. The Kia's center front end impacted the Toyota's center back end. The report identifies 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. Two female occupants in the Kia, a 13-year-old driver and a 23-year-old front passenger, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, both conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the Kia and the back end of the Toyota. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were noted. The data highlights driver error—specifically aggressive driving—as the cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan traveling north on Jamaica Avenue struck a 31-year-old man emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip abrasions. The driver was speeding and turning improperly during a police pursuit, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:33 p.m. A sedan involved in a police pursuit was traveling north when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his upper leg and hip, described as abrasions, and remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed and improper turning as contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s location and action were noted, but no contributing factors were attributed to him. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers engaging in high-speed maneuvers and improper turns during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 58-year-old man suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after a GMC sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain early in the morning.

According to the police report, a GMC sedan traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue collided with a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn around 5:23 a.m. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the critical danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17