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

A bus and multiple SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 4-year-old passenger in an SUV suffered an elbow abrasion. The crash involved left-turning SUVs and a bus traveling straight. Injuries resulted from impact to the right side doors of one SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bus and three SUVs. The bus was traveling straight west while two SUVs were making left turns. The point of impact was the right side doors of one SUV, which injured a 4-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat. The child suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors but notes the SUVs were making left turns and the bus was going straight ahead. The child was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. Driver errors include the left-turn maneuvers by the SUVs conflicting with the bus's straight travel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 29-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan struck another vehicle while making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Erskine Street in Brooklyn when a sedan making a U-turn collided with another vehicle traveling east. The 29-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions to the abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The other involved vehicles included a pick-up truck parked nearby and a second sedan traveling east. The driver of the sedan making the U-turn was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 53-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a sedan backing up on Gateway Drive in Brooklyn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver backed unsafely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was backing west on Gateway Drive in Brooklyn when it struck a 53-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end while the driver was performing a backing maneuver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and sustained moderate injuries. The driver was not present in the vehicle at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

An 11-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a bus hit her while she was going to or from a stopped school bus in Brooklyn. The bus was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The girl was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2007 IC bus was making a right turn on Elton Street in Brooklyn when it struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian going to or from a stopped school bus. The girl sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper, causing damage to the right front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the bus's maneuver. The pedestrian's contributing factors are unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 28-year-old male taxi driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision on Jamaica Avenue. An SUV making a left turn struck the taxi head-on. The taxi driver was conscious and restrained. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a cause.

According to the police report, a 2015 SUV making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue collided with a 2017 taxi traveling straight westbound. The taxi driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper hitting the taxi's center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 9-year-old boy driving a Monster Moto mini bike was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg in Brooklyn. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The crash occurred near Louisiana Avenue at night. The child was alone and unprotected.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male occupant driving a Monster Moto mini bike was injured and ejected during a crash in Brooklyn near 671 Louisiana Avenue. The boy suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, with injury severity rated as serious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and traveling east while slowing or stopping before impact. The vehicle damage and point of impact are unspecified. No safety equipment was used by the child. The crash highlights the dangers of unlicensed operation and driver distraction in vulnerable young riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A female driver in a 2017 SUV suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries in a crash on Belt Parkway. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a 2017 Acura SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway collided, impacting the left front quarter panel and causing center front end damage. The sole occupant, an 18-year-old female driver, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report notes no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver complained of pain and nausea and was in shock after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the left side doors of the parked vehicle. A rear-seat passenger in the parked SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Audi SUV traveling east on Georgia Avenue collided with a parked 2014 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the left side doors of the parked vehicle. A 48-year-old male occupant seated in the rear of the parked SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A pickup truck struck the rear of an SUV on Hendrix Street. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at night. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south struck the center back end of a slowing SUV on Hendrix Street. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The SUV had six occupants, and the pickup truck had one. The SUV's left rear bumper and the pickup's right front bumper were damaged. The pickup truck driver’s license status and sex were not specified. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe speed in rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 38-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Conduit Boulevard near Liberty Avenue. He suffered facial contusions and was incoherent at the scene. The crash details and driver actions remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Conduit Boulevard near Liberty Avenue. He sustained facial contusions and was incoherent when found. The report does not specify the vehicle type, driver actions, or contributing factors. No driver errors are listed. The pedestrian's actions are unknown. No safety equipment or helmet use is mentioned. The report focuses on the injury and location but lacks details on the crash dynamics or cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Cleveland Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, men aged 54 and 55, suffered whiplash and back injuries. Neither was ejected. Both drivers were unlicensed. Damage centered on the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cleveland Street near Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, aged 54 and 55, were injured with complaints of whiplash and back pain. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles, and both remained conscious. Both drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the drivers' unlicensed status. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in perpendicular directions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A bus making a left turn struck an SUV going straight on New Lots Avenue. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on New Lots Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with an SUV traveling west straight ahead. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bus was damaged on its left front bumper, and the SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two sedans crashed on Linden Boulevard. The female driver suffered facial abrasions. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. Airbags deployed. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard. The female driver, age 35, was injured with abrasions to her face but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A young man died behind the wheel on Fountain Avenue. His car hit three parked vehicles. The night was silent. Passengers sat still. Metal echoed in the dark. No clear cause. Only loss and the hush of sudden death.

A 24-year-old man died after his vehicle struck three parked cars on Fountain Avenue near Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 24-year-old man was found dead behind the wheel. His car struck three parked vehicles. Belts buckled. No motion. No sound. Just a still body and the echo of metal in the dark.' Several passengers, including a 21-year-old woman, a 1-year-old boy, and others, were present but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one dead and others shaken, with no clear explanation in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A northbound SUV struck the left side doors of another vehicle near Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact left an occupant unconscious. The injured passenger was not ejected. Details on driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling north collided with the left side doors of another vehicle near 375 Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured an occupant inside the vehicle, who was found unconscious but not ejected. The injured party was a passenger, with unspecified injury severity and no clear details on safety equipment used. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left side doors. The driver of the SUV was licensed and from Pennsylvania. The report does not identify any failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A Buick turned left on Stanley Avenue. A Harley came straight. They collided head-on. The rider, helmet on, flew from his bike. Blood poured from his neck. He lay conscious on the asphalt, staring at the sky.

A crash on Stanley Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn involved a Buick sedan making a left turn and a Harley motorcycle traveling straight. The vehicles collided head-on. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The 59-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffered a severe neck injury, and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 54-year-old woman driving an SUV on Belt Parkway suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling west. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving an SUV, a sedan, a pickup truck, and another SUV, all traveling west. The 54-year-old female SUV driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was changing lanes, while other vehicles were going straight ahead. No other driver errors were specified. The crash caused damage primarily to the front ends and quarter panels of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A motorcycle struck a sedan turning left on Jamaica Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and bruises. The sedan driver held a learner's permit. Driver inexperience contributed to the collision. The motorcyclist rode without safety gear.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Jamaica Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old male driver, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and contusions. The sedan had three occupants, and its driver, a female with a learner's permit, caused the crash by making the left turn. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the right front bumper of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A moving SUV struck a parked sedan on Loring Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The impact damaged the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s front left side.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford SUV traveling east on Loring Avenue collided with a parked 2021 Ford sedan. The sedan’s 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan was unoccupied except for the injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other injuries or violations were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front left bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two sedans collided on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. A female driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead on Stanley Avenue collided. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the striking vehicle hitting the center back end of the lead car. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22