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

A 22-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion and lower arm injury after his sedan struck an object on the Belt Parkway. The vehicle sustained roof damage and impact to the right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:24 AM. The driver, licensed in New York, was traveling eastbound in a 2011 Infiniti sedan when the vehicle's right front bumper struck an object, causing roof damage. The driver was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. He sustained an abrasion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The crash involved a single vehicle going straight ahead, highlighting potential risks even without other road users present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Buick SUV slammed into a 37-year-old man crossing Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The front end struck his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver, holding only a learner’s permit, continued west. The man lay conscious, wounded, under city lights.

According to the police report, a Buick SUV traveling west near 2440 Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck a 37-year-old man who was crossing the roadway outside a crosswalk just after midnight. The report states the vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian's head, causing severe lacerations and leaving him bleeding but conscious on the pavement. The driver of the SUV held only a learner’s permit at the time of the crash, as documented in the police report. The report does not specify any additional driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s license status. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report does not list these as contributing factors—only as the location and action. The collision underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially when drivers lack full licensure.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a moped from behind on Logan Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered a severe leg injury, including fracture and dislocation. Police cited the sedan driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 pm on Logan Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south struck the rear center of a moped also heading south. The moped driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated lower leg, knee, and foot. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the moped. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining safe following distances on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A northbound SUV and eastbound sedan collided head-on on Crescent Street in Brooklyn. Three SUV occupants, including two children, suffered contusions and bruises. The drivers and passengers were conscious and restrained. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling north on Crescent Street collided with a 2007 Lexus sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, resulting in damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The SUV carried three occupants: a 44-year-old female driver, a 9-year-old front passenger, and a 4-year-old rear passenger. All three were injured with contusions and bruises to the face, elbow, and lower leg areas, respectively. All occupants were conscious and restrained—lap belts for the driver and front passenger, and a child restraint for the rear passenger. The police 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. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions in Brooklyn's street network.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A backing SUV collided with a westbound SUV on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering concussions and bodily injuries. The crash involved unsafe backing, causing front-end damage to one vehicle and injuries to its occupants.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:21 PM. A 2016 Chevrolet SUV was backing unsafely when it struck a 2008 Ford SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the backing vehicle and the center front end of the struck vehicle. The Ford SUV sustained front-end damage. Both drivers, males aged 57 and 62, were injured with concussions and bodily injuries to the chest and lower leg areas. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the backing vehicle. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 3-year-old boy suffered a facial injury and concussion after being struck by a southbound sedan on New Lots Avenue. The driver continued straight, impacting the child at the intersection. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:20 AM. The child was crossing against the signal when a southbound 2020 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a facial injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and does not list any contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is recorded as a contributing factor, but no other factors or driver violations are cited. The incident highlights the dangers at intersections involving young pedestrians and vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped traveling west struck a parked SUV on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed, inexperienced driver was speeding. A 16-year-old passenger suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash exposed dangers of unlicensed, reckless moped operation in city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:26 on Seaview Avenue, Brooklyn. A moped driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling west collided with a parked Toyota SUV. The moped's right front bumper impacted the SUV's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The 16-year-old male passenger, seated on the moped, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder, sustaining an injury severity level 3. The passenger was conscious and not ejected but wore no safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors including operating without a license, inexperience, and unsafe speed. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed and reckless moped operation in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 49-year-old woman crossing New Lots Avenue was struck by a speeding vehicle traveling west. She suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The driver’s unsafe speed caused the crash, highlighting dangers for pedestrians outside intersections.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 17:30 on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The 49-year-old woman was crossing outside an intersection when a vehicle traveling west struck her. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle was going straight ahead before the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the risk posed by drivers exceeding safe speeds, especially to pedestrians crossing away from intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 46-year-old woman driving a 2024 SUV in Brooklyn suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver was restrained and not ejected, sustaining bruises and contusions.

At 3:00 AM in Brooklyn near 2800 Atlantic Avenue, a 46-year-old female driver operating a 2024 Toyota SUV was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The vehicle impacted with its center front end, causing damage and resulting in the driver sustaining injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause. The driver complained of contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at level 3. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two parked vehicles collided on Ashford Street in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The impact damaged the right rear quarter panel of an SUV and the front end of a pickup truck. All injured were conscious but suffered contusions, abrasions, and fractures.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:57 on Ashford Street, Brooklyn, involving a 2022 Ford SUV and a 2014 Dodge pickup truck, both initially parked. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the pickup truck's center front end was impacted. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two front passengers. Injuries included contusions, abrasions, and a fracture, with all victims conscious except one in shock. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all injured occupants but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no indication of victim fault or hazardous victim behavior. The collision highlights risks even when vehicles are stationary, emphasizing systemic dangers in vehicle positioning and driver attentiveness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:20 a.m. Both drivers suffered concussions and head or neck injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors as causes. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Logan Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling north and east collided, with impact points on the right front bumper and center front end. The 31-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan sustained a concussion and neck injury, with failure to yield right-of-way cited twice as a contributing factor. The 63-year-old male driver of the northbound sedan suffered a concussion and head injury, with other vehicular errors noted. Both drivers were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular mistakes—as primary causes, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Elton Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. A 45-year-old female driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The crash involved a parked vehicle and a moving sedan traveling northbound, with unspecified driver errors cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:19 AM on Elton Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: a 2005 Subaru that was parked and a 2023 Tesla traveling northbound. The Tesla struck the Subaru's left front bumper with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles' center ends. The 45-year-old female driver of the Tesla sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the injured driver, indicating driver error but without detailed cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by moving vehicles striking parked cars, with driver errors remaining unclear but central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a minibike from behind on Belt Parkway, injuring the minibike driver. The collision caused bruising and arm injuries. The sedan driver followed too closely, leading to the crash. The minibike driver was unlicensed but no other factors were noted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 12:50. A 2022 sedan traveling west struck a 2018 minibike also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper hitting the minibike's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a licensed male from Virginia, was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' which is identified as the contributing factor. The minibike driver, a 38-year-old unlicensed female occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision highlights the danger of close following distances on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A northbound sedan struck a parked chassis cab in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact damaged the sedan’s front end and the chassis cab’s left front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, at 9:04 AM in Brooklyn near 609 Fountain Avenue, a northbound sedan collided with a chassis cab that was parked facing south. The sedan’s female driver, age 28, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the chassis cab’s left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted failure to yield or other driver errors. The chassis cab driver was male, licensed, and not involved in active travel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A high-speed crash in Brooklyn injured an 18-year-old female passenger. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and a moving sedan. The passenger suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Unsafe speed was cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 1010 Elton Street in Brooklyn at 11:50 p.m. The collision involved a moving sedan traveling south that impacted multiple parked vehicles, including a station wagon/SUV and other sedans. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. An 18-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat in one of the vehicles sustained a head contusion and was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the left and right front bumpers of the involved cars. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban streets crowded with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A distracted driver disregarded traffic control and crashed a sedan on Hemlock Street, Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered back and shoulder injuries, both in shock. The vehicle struck with its front end while making a right turn, causing serious pain and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hemlock Street in Brooklyn at 1:22 a.m. The driver of a sedan was making a right turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two occupants in the sedan, a 35-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old female front passenger, were injured. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and suffered injuries to the back and shoulder respectively, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both occupants experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end and right front quarter panel. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A collision on Etna Street in Brooklyn injured a licensed female driver. The crash involved an unlicensed male driver in a sedan striking the licensed driver’s vehicle. The licensed driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries, highlighting dangers from unlicensed driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:31 on Etna Street, Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a 2008 sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling west and a 2015 Ford sedan driven by a licensed female driver traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the unlicensed driver’s vehicle and the left front bumper of the licensed driver’s vehicle. The licensed female driver, age 35, was injured with abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the unlicensed status of the male driver as a critical factor, indicating driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the victim. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Three men suffered upper arm shoulder injuries and whiplash in a Brooklyn crash. The collision involved two sedans and was caused by unsafe speed. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts, avoiding ejection despite the forceful impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn on Sutter Avenue around 3:00 AM. The collision involved multiple sedans, with three male occupants injured. The driver, front passenger, and rear passenger all sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries along with complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and wearing lap belts, preventing ejection. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The vehicles were traveling west and south, with impacts noted on various parts of the vehicles, including the right side doors and front bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 25-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Sheridan Avenue at an intersection. She was conscious and sustained contusions. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Sheridan Avenue. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified with no details on make, model, or driver behavior. The report does not cite any contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors were attributed to her actions. The absence of driver error or other contributing factors in the report highlights a lack of detailed information on the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed on Fulton Street in Brooklyn when one disregarded traffic control. A 4-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash. The impact struck the front ends of both vehicles, highlighting driver failure to obey signals and resulting injuries to a vulnerable occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on Fulton Street, Brooklyn, involving a 2012 Ford SUV traveling north and a 2015 Honda sedan traveling east. The collision resulted from a driver disregarding traffic control, as cited in the contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged upon impact. A 4-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the SUV was injured, suffering whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The child was restrained in a child safety seat. The report explicitly identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary driver error leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals, causing harm to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18