Crash Count for Precinct 75
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,836
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,315
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 929
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 54
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 75?

Fifteen Dead, Still No Action: Who Pays for City Hall’s Silence?

Fifteen Dead, Still No Action: Who Pays for City Hall’s Silence?

Precinct 75: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 6, 2025

Death on the Streets

In Precinct 75, the numbers do not lie. Fifteen people have died on these streets since 2022. Fifty-four more have been seriously injured. Most never make the news. Their stories end at the curb, in the crosswalk, or on the hood of a car.

Just last month, a 21-year-old was killed by a sedan while crossing at Gateway Drive. The driver was distracted and speeding. The crash report lists the cause as “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed”. There is no comfort in the paperwork. Only a name, a time, and a body.

Patterns That Do Not Change

The violence is not random. SUVs and cars are the main killers—eight deaths, over 700 injuries. Trucks and buses add more. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes leave their own scars. The victims are young and old. Some are children. Some are just trying to get home.

The police know where it happens. They know the corners and the hours. They have the power to act. They can enforce the speed limit. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can stand at the places where people die and say, Not here. Not again.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

Local leaders have the tools. The city can lower speed limits. The precinct can crack down on reckless driving. But the bodies keep coming. The numbers rise. The silence is heavy.

“We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again.” The waiting is the policy. The cost is paid in blood.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. This is failure. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Demand enforcement. Demand streets where children can cross without fear. Every day of waiting is another day someone does not come home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 75 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 42, assembly district AD 54 and state senate district SD 18.
Which areas are in Precinct 75?
It includes the Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Shirley Chisholm State Park, and Brooklyn CB5 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 37 and District 42, Assembly Districts AD 54 and AD 60, and State Senate Districts SD 18 and SD 19.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 75?
SUVs and Cars: 8 deaths, 553 minor injuries, 140 moderate injuries, 9 serious injuries (total 710). Trucks and Buses: 0 deaths, 37 minor injuries, 14 moderate injuries, 4 serious injuries (total 55). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 13 minor injuries, 4 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (total 18). Bikes: 0 deaths, 7 minor injuries, 2 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (total 10).
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 75 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and respond to dangerous conditions. They can issue tickets for speeding and failure to yield. They can target known crash hotspots and stand where people die. They have the tools. They just need to use them.
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
These deaths and injuries are not random. They happen in patterns, at known places, for known reasons—speed, distraction, failure to yield. They can be prevented with enforcement and safer street design.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and demand enforcement. They can listen to residents and act before the next tragedy. Waiting is a choice.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Erik Dilan
Assembly Member Erik Dilan
District 54
District Office:
366 Cornelia St., Brooklyn, NY 11237
Legislative Office:
Room 526, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Chris Banks
Council Member Chris Banks
District 42
District Office:
1199 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-649-9495
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1774, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6957
Julia Salazar
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
District Office:
212 Evergreen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Legislative Office:
Room 514, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 75 Police Precinct 75 sits in Brooklyn, District 42, AD 54, SD 18.

It contains Brooklyn CB5, Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Shirley Chisholm State Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 75

Unlicensed SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn

Unlicensed SUV driver hit a 36-year-old man on Van Siclen Avenue. The pedestrian suffered leg and foot injuries. The crash left him in shock. Center front of the SUV took the impact. Midnight street. No escape.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a 2013 SUV driven by an unlicensed man on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:45 a.m. The SUV was traveling east, going straight, when it hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, leaving him in shock with a severity level 3 injury. The report notes the driver's unlicensed status as a critical factor. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front, showing a direct hit to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pick-up Truck Strikes 14-Year-Old Bicyclist

A 14-year-old bicyclist crossing Belmont Avenue in a marked crosswalk was struck by a pick-up truck traveling east. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the rider’s lower leg and foot. The truck’s front center bore the impact of the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on Belmont Avenue collided with a 14-year-old bicyclist crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, which sustained damage consistent with striking the bicyclist. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist was crossing without a signal, but this is not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The data highlights the danger posed by motor vehicles to vulnerable road users at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck, Four Hurt in Brooklyn

A sedan crashed into a parked pickup on Liberty Avenue. Four inside suffered neck and back injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Parked cars stood no chance. The street fell silent after the impact.

According to the police report, a westbound sedan struck a parked pickup truck on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:20. The crash set off a chain reaction, damaging several parked vehicles. Four occupants in the sedan—a 24-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 15, 34, and 43—were injured. All suffered neck or back injuries and were in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' Airbags deployed in the sedan. The crash shows the harm caused when moving vehicles collide with parked cars, leaving occupants hurt and streets scarred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Ridgewood Avenue

Two vehicles collided at Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash injuries. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV, with impact on the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2020 Ford sedan traveling east and a 2015 Dodge SUV traveling south. Both drivers were licensed New York residents. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper from a center front end impact, while the SUV was damaged on its right side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan carried two occupants: a 25-year-old female passenger injured with hip and upper leg trauma and whiplash, and a 50-year-old male driver who also suffered whiplash and neck injuries. Neither occupant was ejected. The driver of the sedan was female, and the SUV driver was male. Both drivers were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV U-Turn Smashes Into Oncoming SUV in Brooklyn

A Nissan SUV making a U-turn struck a southbound Volkswagen SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue. The crash tore up both vehicles’ front ends. The Nissan driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old woman driving a 2018 Nissan SUV attempted a U-turn on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Her vehicle’s center front end collided with the left front bumper of a southbound 2020 Volkswagen SUV. The Volkswagen was traveling straight. The impact damaged both vehicles’ left front ends. The Nissan driver sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified but notes the Nissan driver’s U-turn as a key element in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injured in Pitkin Avenue Crash

A motorcycle slammed into an SUV on Pitkin Avenue. The unlicensed rider suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver was bruised. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old unlicensed male motorcyclist collided with a 2017 Ford SUV on Pitkin Avenue. Both vehicles were going straight when the motorcycle struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The motorcyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The licensed SUV driver, also male, sustained bruises. Both vehicles were damaged at the front. The report lists the motorcycle driver's unlicensed status as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Collision on Milford Street Injures Toddler Driver

Two SUVs collided head-on on Milford Street at 1:10 a.m. A one-year-old occupant driving one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Milford Street at 1:10 a.m. involving two SUVs traveling straight ahead from different directions. The impact was at the right front bumper of both vehicles. A one-year-old occupant, who was the driver of one SUV, sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with a contusion and bruising reported. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected, with an airbag deployed in the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Two Sedans Collide on Glenmore Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a driver and a passenger. The collision caused head and neck injuries, with one driver disregarding traffic control and speeding. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:38 on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west and north. The driver of one sedan, a 50-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. A 37-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The collision resulted from the failure of one driver to obey traffic controls, which led to the crash and injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' behaviors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

A distracted driver crashed her Hyundai sedan into a parked Lexus on Bradford Street. She suffered chest injuries and shock. Police report blames driver inattention. No other people were hurt.

A 41-year-old woman drove her Hyundai sedan into a parked Lexus on Bradford Street near Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered chest trauma and shock. The crash happened at 9:35 AM. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The Lexus was unoccupied. The impact struck the left side doors of the Lexus. The injured driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are noted in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk

A Chevy SUV turned left on Logan Street. The bumper hit a 61-year-old man crossing in the marked crosswalk. He fell. Crush injuries. No warning. The street fell silent, the impact echoing in the late morning air.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV was making a left turn on Logan Street near Atlantic Avenue when its left front quarter panel struck a 61-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the pedestrian was hit in the chest by the bumper and suffered crush injuries. The incident occurred in late morning. Police data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the part of the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with no signal present, as noted in the report, but the primary driver error cited is failure to yield. The narrative describes no warning, no sound, and a sudden, violent impact. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the systemic danger present at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Side-Swipes Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

A northbound SUV struck the left side of a parked sedan on Van Siclen Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 73-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors. No clear driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2007 SUV traveling north struck the left side doors of a parked 2023 BMW sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 73-year-old female occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV was moving straight ahead, while the sedan was stationary. Damage was limited to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the left side doors of the SUV. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not assign fault or blame to the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Hurt Boarding Vehicle on Linden Boulevard

A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and leg injuries while boarding a vehicle on Linden Boulevard. She was conscious, bruised, and left exposed to danger outside the crosswalk. No driver errors reported.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus at 1965 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. She was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises. Her injury severity was rated as moderate, and she remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified, and no pre-crash actions or license details are recorded. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The report documents the harm faced by pedestrians interacting with vehicles, even when no explicit driver fault is cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Two Sedans Collide on Crescent Street

Two sedans crashed head-on on Crescent Street in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both cars hit front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8:20 AM on Crescent Street near Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, each traveling straight—one northwest, one north. The New York-registered sedan struck with its left front bumper; the New Jersey-registered sedan was hit on its right front. The 62-year-old male driver of the New York sedan suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Head-On Collision Rips Through Euclid Avenue Dawn

Two sedans slammed head-on in the pre-dawn hush. Metal shrieked. A 22-year-old man bled from the head but stayed conscious. Parked cars trembled. The street bore the wreckage and the silence that followed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Euclid Avenue at 4:14 a.m. The crash tore through the quiet street, leaving a 22-year-old male driver with severe head bleeding, though he remained conscious. The narrative states, 'Euclid Avenue, pre-dawn hush—two sedans collided head-on. Metal tore. A 22-year-old man bled from the head but stayed awake. Parked cars shuddered in silence.' The report lists both vehicles as 'Going Straight Ahead' before impact. Parked cars, including a pick-up truck and another sedan, were struck in the aftermath. No specific driver errors are cited in the contributing factors, which are marked as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the violent impact and the resulting injury, with no mention of victim behavior as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Turning Left Strikes Teen Pedestrian

A 16-year-old boy crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn and hit him. The impact occurred on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 8 p.m., leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling west on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The pedestrian remained conscious following the impact. The report does not list specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield or inadequate driver attention to crossing pedestrians. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Moped Driver Suffers Severe Injuries on Jamaica Avenue

A moped driver was badly hurt in a violent Brooklyn crash. The moped was demolished. The driver, age 20, suffered abrasions over his whole body. He stayed conscious after the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male moped driver traveling west on Jamaica Avenue was involved in a crash at Highland Place in Brooklyn. The moped was demolished. The driver suffered abrasions over his entire body and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited. The second vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash happened late at night, at 23:40. The data highlights the severe injuries to the moped driver and the destruction of his vehicle, underscoring the risks faced by vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Two SUVs Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Both male drivers lost consciousness during the collision. Both were injured, one unconscious, the other conscious with whiplash. The crash caused severe front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:20 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, traveling south and north respectively, collided head-on with impact at their left front bumpers. Both drivers, males aged 53 and 28, were injured. The 53-year-old driver was conscious and suffered whiplash, while the 28-year-old driver was unconscious. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating a critical driver error leading to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Driver Distracted During U-Turn Injures Self

A 52-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a distracted moment while making a U-turn in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front bumper struck an object or surface, causing shock and injury without ejection from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue at 7:14 p.m. The driver, a 52-year-old female licensed in North Carolina, was operating a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling north. The vehicle was making a U-turn when the left front bumper made impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected but sustained head injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving during complex maneuvers like U-turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Dumont Avenue

A 29-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV while off the roadway on Dumont Avenue. The impact caused lower leg injuries and bruising. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered whiplash. Both remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Dumont Avenue when a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling south struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian was located off the roadway and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old licensed male from New York, was also injured, suffering whiplash and wearing a lap belt. The driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties, with no explicit driver errors noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Slams Parked Cars on Highland Place

A southbound SUV crashed into two parked SUVs in Brooklyn. The driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited alcohol involvement. Parked vehicles took heavy damage. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV traveling on Highland Place in Brooklyn struck two parked SUVs at 5:19 AM. The moving vehicle hit the right front quarter panel of one parked SUV and the right rear quarter panel of another. The 37-year-old male driver was injured in the abdomen and pelvis and found incoherent at the scene. Police cited alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were listed. The parked vehicles sustained significant damage. No pedestrians or passengers were hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13