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

An SUV making a left turn struck a southbound e-bike on Cozine Avenue. The 36-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with a southbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The e-bike rider was operating the vehicle legally but was injured due to the SUV driver's errors. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the e-bike was impacted at its center front end. The SUV driver held a valid license, while the e-bike rider was unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 26-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian in the knee and lower leg. The driver’s improper turning caused the injury and left the victim in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 8:45 PM on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north made an improper left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was left in shock but had no visible complaints at the scene. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver’s error. The sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to execute turns correctly, endangering vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck the right side doors, causing abrasions and pain.

According to the police report, a 2021 Volkswagen sedan was making a right turn on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:49 a.m. when it struck two pedestrians—a 34-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy—crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, with complaints of abrasions and pain or nausea. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. There are no listed contributing factors related to the pedestrians' actions beyond the driver error. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to pedestrians legally crossing, leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An SUV driver distracted by inattention struck an e-bike rider traveling west on Fulton Street. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, left unconscious with internal complaints. The SUV was parked before the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:12 on Fulton Street involving a parked SUV and an e-bike traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious with internal complaints. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The SUV was stationary before the crash, while the e-bike was going straight ahead. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were listed in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, especially involving vulnerable road users on e-bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An unlicensed e-scooter driver traveling west collided with a southbound vehicle making a left turn on New Lots Avenue. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. Driver errors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:56 on New Lots Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old male, was traveling westbound going straight ahead when he collided with a vehicle traveling southbound that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the center front end of the vehicle. The e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed according to the report. The vehicle driver’s pre-crash action of making a left turn likely contributed to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries to head and neck. Limited visibility contributed to the crash. Vehicles struck each other front quarter and front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on Flatlands Avenue near Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn. Two drivers, both male and in their late 20s to early 30s, were injured. One driver sustained head injuries including contusions and bruises, while the other suffered neck injuries including fractures and dislocations. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The collision involved a 2018 pick-up truck traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The police report cites "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a key role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Brooklyn bus driver lost consciousness while driving east on Jamaica Avenue, crashing into parked vehicles. The driver suffered head injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. Police cite fatigue and loss of consciousness as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:30 a.m. The bus driver, a 57-year-old man, was traveling east when he lost consciousness, causing the bus to collide with parked vehicles, including a sedan and two SUVs. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness but sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report identifies the driver’s loss of consciousness as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The impact damaged the center front end of the bus and the left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver incapacitation behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 34-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Belmont Avenue with the signal. The SUV involved was backing up with no reported damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights driver backing as the critical action.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Belmont Avenue at an intersection, doing so with the crossing signal. The vehicle involved was a 2014 Buick SUV traveling east, operated by a licensed male driver. The SUV was backing up at the time of the incident, and no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report does not specify contributing factors but identifies the vehicle's backing maneuver as a key element in the crash. No blame is placed on the pedestrian, who was crossing legally with the signal. The incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle backing movements in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed on New Lots Avenue late at night. The driver of one vehicle suffered facial injuries and incoherence, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Illness contributed to the crash, highlighting risks beyond typical driver error.

According to the police report, at 22:23 on New Lots Avenue, two sport utility vehicles collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with facial trauma and was incoherent at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites "Illness" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition affected the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely. The vehicles involved were a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2015 Cadillac SUV making a left turn northwest. The Jeep sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the Cadillac was damaged at the center front end. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 33-year-old woman was injured crossing Sutter Avenue with the signal when a westbound sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered upper leg injuries and shock. The driver’s unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Sutter Avenue at an intersection with the crossing signal when she was struck by a westbound sedan. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The sedan, carrying three occupants, showed no visible damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—failure to yield and unsafe speed—as the causes of the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on the pedestrian; the focus remains on the driver’s actions and systemic dangers posed by failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A taxi struck a stopped sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance on slippery pavement as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, at 4:27 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, a taxi traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped sedan also heading west. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s 64-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance under hazardous road conditions. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating, especially on slippery surfaces, leading to serious occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling south struck the left rear bumper of his vehicle. The impact caused whiplash and left the driver conscious but injured. The crash occurred near Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn just after midnight.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 12:55 a.m. near 609 Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old male driver was injured when a 2023 Nissan SUV, traveling south, collided with the left rear bumper of his vehicle, which was parked. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report notes the driver was conscious and not ejected. There are no contributing factors listed for either driver, and no mention of victim error. The collision was caused by the SUV striking the parked vehicle from behind, indicating a failure to maintain control or proper attention by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A man pushes a stalled Tesla on Conduit Boulevard. An unlicensed Nissan SUV slams into him from behind. His leg is crushed and torn open, blood steaming on wet pavement. The impact leaves him semiconscious, mangled by steel and speed.

At 4:03 a.m. on Conduit Boulevard near Forbell Street, a man pushing a stalled Tesla was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report identifies the SUV driver as unlicensed and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The collision impacted the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the Tesla. The victim’s leg was crushed, resulting in severe injury and amputation. The man was not at an intersection and was engaged in pushing the vehicle when hit. The police report does not list any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver error and hazardous road conditions as the cause of this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 35-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection on Atlantic Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, leaving her in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian, indicating the driver’s maneuver was the primary cause. The driver’s failure to yield while making a left turn created a dangerous situation for the pedestrian legally crossing the street. No other vehicle occupants were involved, and the pedestrian was not ejected or cited for any contributing behavior. This incident underscores the risks posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 64-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked sedan. The bike's center back end impacted the car while both traveled westbound near New Lots Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:43 near New Lots Avenue. A 64-year-old male bicyclist, traveling westbound, collided with the left side doors of a parked 2011 Nissan sedan. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bike's center back end struck the sedan's left side doors. The sedan was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. No contributing factors or driver errors were explicitly cited in the report. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The report focuses on the impact between the moving bicycle and the parked vehicle, highlighting the systemic danger posed by parked cars obstructing or interacting with active bike lanes or travel paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 39-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder after a Chevrolet SUV disregarded traffic control on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling west, the bike south, both going straight when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:10 PM. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling west, carrying four occupants, with a licensed male driver. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was traveling south and was ejected from his bike during the collision. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. Neither vehicle showed damage at the point of impact, and no safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 32-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a sedan. The driver failed to pay attention while making a left turn. The rider suffered a knee injury and was conscious at the scene.

The crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a 32-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by a sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield properly. The rider sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, classified as a severity level 3 injury. The driver’s inattention and improper lane usage contributed to the collision. The rider was wearing a helmet, but it was not a motorcycle helmet, as he was on an e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A driver was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on New Lots Avenue. The impact caused significant damage. Emergency responders treated the driver for a knee injury. Speed was a factor in the collision.

A crash occurred on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a 32-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the driver suffered a knee injury, described as a fracture and dislocation. The collision involved multiple sedans, with the driver traveling at an unsafe speed. The report notes, 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other details about safety equipment were provided. The driver was conscious at the scene but required medical attention for his injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 14-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV traveling west hit her in the head. The girl suffered abrasions and a serious head injury. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Liberty Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Honda SUV traveling west struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The girl sustained a head injury and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage after the collision. The pedestrian's injury severity was rated as serious (level 3). No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a U-turn. The other went straight. The impact hit the left front bumper of one and the left rear quarter of the other. A 35-year-old driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling straight east while the other was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the first SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the second. A 35-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19