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

A 33-year-old woman walking along a Brooklyn highway was struck by a northbound box truck. She suffered hip and upper leg contusions and was left in shock. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The truck showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian’s location and exact actions remain unknown, but the driver’s errors were clear causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Glenmore Avenue. A 19-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved no ejections or fatalities.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Glenmore Avenue. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. A 19-year-old male occupant in the left rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles but did not result in any ejections or fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans collided on Conduit Boulevard. One driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury. Both vehicles traveled west. Impact struck center back end of lead car. Driver remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing factors specified by police.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Conduit Boulevard collided. The rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The 32-year-old male driver of the lead sedan sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The injured driver wore no safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Three vehicles collided on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs and a sedan crashed front-to-front while stopped in traffic. A 77-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Fatigue was cited as a contributing factor for the crash.

According to the police report, three vehicles—a sedan and two SUVs—collided on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicles were stopped in traffic when the collision occurred, impacting with their front ends. The 77-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan traveling west on Fulton Street struck an unspecified object or vehicle. The driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to shoulder and back. Both were in shock and not ejected. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a Kia sedan with two occupants was involved in a crash on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 48-year-old man, were both injured. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and the passenger suffered back injuries. Both complained of whiplash and were in shock. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear cause identified. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged. Neither occupant was ejected, and neither used safety equipment. The crash details do not specify other vehicles or pedestrians involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A forklift backing up struck a stopped SUV on Van Siclen Avenue. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash but was conscious and restrained. The forklift showed no damage. Police cited other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a forklift traveling south on Van Siclen Avenue was backing up when it collided with a stopped SUV also heading south. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The forklift driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. The point of impact was the center back end of both vehicles. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The forklift sustained no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. No ejections or other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A woman driving an SUV was rear-ended while stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Avenue. She suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash involved a backing vehicle with no reported damage.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female driver of a 2010 SUV was stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Avenue when she was struck from behind by another vehicle that was backing. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. No damage was reported on either vehicle. The backing vehicle's driver was licensed and traveling south. The crash highlights risks posed by vehicles reversing into stopped traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans crashed head-on on Belt Parkway at 2:45 a.m. One driver, 20, suffered an eye injury and bruises. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Belt Parkway collided. The 20-year-old driver of one sedan was injured, suffering an eye contusion and bruises. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. One vehicle sustained center front end damage, the other center back end damage. The second vehicle’s driver was unlicensed. The crash occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 13-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside an intersection on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle was traveling north, hitting the pedestrian with its front center. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. The vehicle was traveling straight north and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Conduit Boulevard at an intersection. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. The vehicle involved was unspecified. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Conduit Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified, with no details on driver actions or contributing factors. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors were noted for either the pedestrian or the driver. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan making a left turn struck a parked sedan on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by defective brakes. No one was ejected. Damage was to the right front and left rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue attempted a left turn and collided with a parked 2009 Toyota sedan. The front passenger in the Ford, a 34-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The Ford's right front bumper and the Toyota's left rear bumper sustained damage. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted, but the defective brakes directly contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 52-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a late-night crash on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck a sedan from behind. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:52 p.m. involving a 2007 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling south. The SUV, driven by a 52-year-old woman, struck the sedan's center front end with its left rear bumper. The driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan had no occupants. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The crash involved a motorcycle and a bike. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard involving a bicycle and a motorcycle. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bike and the center front end of the motorcycle. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 46-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic controls. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on New Lots Avenue struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet it showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 10-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Vermont Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Vermont Street in Brooklyn with the signal. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the boy on the right side doors. The boy suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the damage was classified as 'Other.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A van backed up. A sedan lunged forward. A man, 33, was struck on Pennsylvania Avenue. Blood spilled from his leg. The street froze. Aggressive driving shattered the calm. Metal bent. Silence followed.

A crash at Pennsylvania Avenue and Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn left a 33-year-old man injured. According to the police report, a van was backing up while a sedan surged ahead. The pedestrian, not at a crosswalk, was hit by the sedan’s front end and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front crumpled from the impact. No other injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data highlights aggressive driving as the key driver error in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front one from behind. Three occupants in the front SUV suffered whiplash and neck injuries. The rear driver followed too closely, causing the crash. All were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a licensed female, which had three occupants. The crash caused injuries to the front vehicle's occupants: the driver, 45, and two children, ages 8 and 10, all suffering whiplash and neck injuries. The police identified "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The occupants were not ejected and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The rear driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance caused the impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A female driver struck a parked SUV on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The impact hit the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked SUV. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver traveling east on Linden Boulevard rear-ended a parked SUV. The collision involved two SUVs, with the moving vehicle impacting the center front end and the parked vehicle sustaining damage to its center back end. The driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 11207 zip code near 1916 Linden Boulevard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

An unlicensed SUV driver struck a parked sedan on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The SUV's left front bumper hit the sedan's right side doors. Two men inside the sedan suffered injuries to head and leg, both in shock and complaining of pain.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old unlicensed SUV driver traveling northeast on Linden Boulevard collided with a parked sedan. The SUV impacted the sedan's right side doors with its left front bumper. The sedan had two male occupants, ages 37 and 36, who were injured. The driver suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries; the front passenger sustained a head injury. Both occupants were not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was licensed and stationary at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A bus making a left turn struck a 31-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious at the scene. Confusion and error by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on New Lots Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight east. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor for the bicyclist and 'Other Vehicular' for the bus. The bus impacted the left side doors but sustained no damage. The bicyclist was riding without noted helmet use or signaling factors. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and the confusion that can arise for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21