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

A 44-year-old woman driving a station wagon suffered chest injuries and a concussion after an SUV struck her vehicle from behind on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Police cite other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 44-year-old female driver of a station wagon sustained chest injuries and a concussion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved a 2019 GMC SUV traveling westbound that struck the station wagon from the center back end. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The station wagon driver was unrestrained and did not use safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to her actions. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead prior to impact. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and driver errors in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A collision between an SUV and a moped on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn left the moped driver ejected and injured. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic controls, causing a concussion and full-body injuries to the moped driver.

According to the police report, at 4:51 AM on Jamaica Avenue near Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling south and a moped traveling east. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including a concussion. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The SUV had two occupants and sustained front-end damage. The moped's point of impact was its center front end, indicating a direct collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as speeding and ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An e-bike rider traveling west collided with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The rider suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. The sedan was stationary at impact.

At 8:35 p.m. in Brooklyn near 792 New Lots Avenue, an e-bike rider traveling west struck a parked sedan, according to the police report. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end, causing the rider to sustain facial abrasions and an injury severity rating of 3. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan was parked and suffered damage classified as 'Other.' The police report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the e-bike rider. No driver errors by the sedan operator were specified. The report does not list any contributing factors related to helmet use or crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A moped traveling south on New Jersey Avenue hit a pedestrian working on a car at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by the moped operator.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian who was pushing or working on a car at the intersection with Riverdale Avenue around 3:15 a.m. The pedestrian, a conscious male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which also sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian's presence at the intersection and the moped's straight travel direction are noted, but no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were cited. The crash highlights driver error and systemic danger at this Brooklyn intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An SUV with defective brakes struck a parked sedan on Lincoln Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash exposed mechanical failure as a critical factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lincoln Avenue in Brooklyn around 1:55 p.m. The collision involved a 2017 Ford SUV traveling south that struck a parked 2015 Lexus sedan. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure on the SUV. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV was slowing or stopping before impact, which occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the right front bumper. The parked sedan was hit at its center back end. No driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were reported, highlighting the role of vehicle malfunction in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Belt Parkway. The rear driver, a 58-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The crash caused center rear and front damage to the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:05 on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, a 2015 Ford driven by a 58-year-old licensed female driver, struck the center back end of the front 2021 Honda sedan. The impact caused center back end damage to the Ford and center front end damage to the Honda. The Ford driver, an occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision type and damage indicate a failure to maintain safe following distance or attention by the rear driver, a common driver error in rear-end crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 32-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when her sedan was struck at the center front end. The crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, highlighting confusion as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, at 11:27 AM. The vehicle, a 2023 Dodge sedan traveling north, sustained center front end damage. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating driver confusion played a role in the collision. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not attribute fault to the victim or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 32-year-old man suffered head injuries when a sedan making a left turn hit him at an intersection on Linden Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a violent impact that left the pedestrian conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:13 on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Honda sedan. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 16-year-old male scooter driver suffered head injuries and shock after a collision on Crescent Street in Brooklyn. The rider was not wearing a helmet and complained of pain and nausea. The scooter sustained damage to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male scooter driver was injured in a crash on Crescent Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it sustained damage to the left front bumper. The rider was not ejected but suffered head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, but the rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The focus remains on the scooter driver’s injuries and the impact to the vehicle, with no indication of victim fault or additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 45-year-old woman was struck while crossing New Jersey Avenue at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred without any noted driver errors or contributing factors from the pedestrian, highlighting unclear circumstances around the collision.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 7:03 AM on New Jersey Avenue near Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after impact. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian contributing factors were listed in the report. The absence of identified driver errors or contributing factors leaves the precise cause of the collision unclear, but the incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 32-year-old woman was injured crossing Pennsylvania Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruising and arm injuries in the Brooklyn intersection crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred around 8:50 p.m. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling east on Jamaica Avenue struck a parked SUV from behind. The driver of the sedan, a 66-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:59 PM. A sedan traveling eastbound collided with the right rear bumper of a parked Ford SUV. The sedan's driver, a 66-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma affecting his entire body. The report notes the deployment of the airbag and use of a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor identified by police was unsafe speed. The parked SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban settings, especially when striking stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 45-year-old man suffered severe full-body injuries after an SUV struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The victim was left semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 p.m. on Linden Boulevard near Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Honda SUV traveling west went straight ahead and struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious after the collision. The police report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided late at night. The impact struck the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 37-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and shock.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on Belt Parkway around 10:40 PM when they collided. The first vehicle, a 2021 Hyundai sedan, was struck on its right front bumper. The second vehicle, a 2006 Acura sedan, sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The 37-year-old female driver of the Acura was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks of multi-vehicle crashes on Belt Parkway at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Ford struck a parked Nissan on Sheffield Avenue. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered crushing injuries. She remained conscious, battered and broken, in the dark. No contributing factors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2007 Ford traveling northeast on Sheffield Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a parked 2014 Nissan. The report states, 'A 2007 Ford slammed into a parked Nissan. The woman driving wore no belt. Her body broke against the wheel. She stayed awake, crushed and hurting, held together only by the dark.' The driver, a 31-year-old woman, was the sole occupant and sustained injuries to her entire body, described as 'crush injuries.' She remained conscious after the crash. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors beyond the impact itself. The parked Nissan was unoccupied at the time. The focus remains on the violent collision and the severe harm suffered by the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A parked sedan was struck on its left side by a truck traveling straight ahead on Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The impact damaged the sedan’s left side doors and rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2014 Nissan sedan was parked when it was hit on the left rear bumper and left side doors by a 2007 Ford truck traveling straight ahead. The sedan had one occupant, a 31-year-old female passenger who sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The truck’s point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan, indicating a side collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A southbound SUV struck the right side of a westbound sedan on Miller Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision that damaged both vehicles’ fronts and sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Miller Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:41 p.m. A 2011 Toyota SUV traveling south collided with a 2013 BMW sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan’s 23-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the right side of the SUV and the front center of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 62-year-old woman was injured after a sedan traveling south struck her outside an intersection on Elton Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Elton Street struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet the sedan showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no driver violations are explicitly cited. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections and the potential for serious injury despite minimal vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two males, ages 16 and 18, suffered fractures and dislocations in a moped crash on Hendrix Street. Both were conscious but injured in the collision. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the moped driver caused the crash and serious injuries.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Hendrix Street crashed, impacting with its center front end. The vehicle had two occupants: an 18-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old male passenger. Both sustained fractures and dislocations—driver to the elbow, lower arm, and hand; passenger to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, explicitly pointing to driver errors. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision, with damage focused on the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A southbound SUV struck multiple parked vehicles on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cited passenger distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors in the crash that damaged the center back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, at 21:06 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 SUV traveling south collided with several parked vehicles, impacting their center back ends. The SUV had two occupants; the front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and full-body trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies passenger distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was moving straight ahead when it struck the parked cars, which were stationary. No driver license or sex information was provided, but the collision damaged the center back ends of the parked sedan and truck vehicles. The report highlights driver-related errors, specifically distraction and alcohol use, as the primary causes of this multi-vehicle collision, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19