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

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made an improper left turn. The other vehicle, going straight, struck the turning car’s front end. A rear passenger suffered facial abrasions. The turning sedan overturned in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn. One driver was making a left turn improperly, while the other was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the turning sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle, which overturned. A 25-year-old male rear passenger in the overturned sedan was injured, sustaining facial abrasions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the turning vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two sedans crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One driver made a left turn. The other went straight. Impact hit left side doors and front ends. A rear passenger suffered a concussion and shoulder injury. Both drivers were male. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 35-year-old male rear passenger was injured, sustaining a concussion and upper arm shoulder injury. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front quarter panel and center front end. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A taxi made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male e-bicyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and suffered a neck contusion. The crash left the cyclist injured but conscious. The taxi’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Jamaica Avenue was making a left turn when it collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a neck contusion. The taxi’s front center end and the e-bike’s front center were the points of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the taxi driver’s maneuver as the pre-crash action. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two SUVs crashed on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver, 51, lost consciousness due to illness and was injured. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front quarter panels. The driver was restrained and suffered shock.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The 51-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured after losing consciousness due to illness. The crash involved impact on the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The driver was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Contributing factors listed include illness and following too closely. The report notes the driver lost consciousness, which led to the collision. No other driver errors or victim actions are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two sedans crashed head-on on Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver, 26, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash occurred at 2:07 a.m.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions on Ridgewood Avenue collided head-on. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The 26-year-old driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage, with one sedan's left front bumper damaged and the other sedan's center front end damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

An SUV turning left struck an eastbound e-bike on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2020 Buick SUV was making a left turn on Pennsylvania Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the e-bike was damaged at its right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the SUV driver was making a left turn and the e-bike was traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan on its left side on Arlington Avenue. The sedan’s 21-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling west collided with a 2011 sedan traveling south on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 21-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two sedans crashed at Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn while the other went straight. Both drivers were distracted. The 25-year-old driver suffered whiplash and shock. Damage hit center front and back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn traveling south. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The 25-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained injuries including whiplash and was in shock. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. No occupants were ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A sedan struck a scooter on Hemlock Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the scooter’s front center. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hemlock Street collided with a scooter traveling east. The scooter driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s center front end. The sedan driver was licensed; the scooter driver was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No helmet or safety equipment was reported for the scooter driver. The crash caused moderate injury severity and vehicle damage to both vehicles. The scooter driver was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A BMW SUV struck its right rear passenger on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The 29-year-old man suffered a head contusion. The crash happened as the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2005 BMW SUV traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided with its right rear passenger, a 29-year-old man. The passenger sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the impact. The passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing damage there. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A female pedestrian crossing Highland Boulevard with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan SUV was making a left turn on Highland Boulevard when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the SUV's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 65-year-old man was hit by a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the car, driven straight ahead, struck him at the front center. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Jamaica Avenue struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end while going straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 63-year-old woman was hit while crossing Linden Boulevard with the signal. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2003 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two sedans crashed on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The BMW was making a right turn; the Ford was going straight. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn. The BMW, traveling west, was making a right turn when it struck the Ford, which was traveling south going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the left front quarter panel of the Ford. A 24-year-old female front passenger in the Ford was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two sedans crashed late at night in Brooklyn. One driver fractured her knee and lower leg. The collision hit the front center of both vehicles. Police cited traffic control disregard and improper turning as causes. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:25 p.m. The female driver of a 2019 Honda was injured, suffering fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The crash involved two drivers: one traveling straight north and the other making a left turn southbound. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured driver beyond the cited driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A sedan traveling south struck multiple parked vehicles on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old male driver suffered whiplash but was not ejected. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Damage spread across several parked cars.

According to the police report, a 2014 BMW sedan traveling south on Dumont Avenue collided with several parked vehicles. The driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, sustained whiplash injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the parked cars, causing damage to their rear and side panels. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 56-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with an SUV in Brooklyn. Both vehicles struck front to front. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg. The SUV driver was unlicensed and distracted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, also male, was traveling south and the bicyclist east, both going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact was at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was conscious but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 12-year-old boy was struck by an eastbound SUV on New Lots Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle hit his right front quarter panel. Slippery pavement contributed. The boy suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing New Lots Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2008 SUV eastbound, struck the boy with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The incident highlights the dangers posed by road conditions and vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

A 55-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in Brooklyn. An SUV backing north struck her vehicle’s left side doors. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, an SUV backing north on Gateway Drive in Brooklyn collided with a sedan starting from parking. The sedan’s 55-year-old female driver sustained neck injuries, including whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as backing unsafely and driver inattention or distraction. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors with its left rear bumper. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Contributing factors include failure to yield right-of-way and backing unsafely by the SUV driver. No other injuries or victims are reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22

Two SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. A front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the right side of one SUV and the front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided while both were making left turns on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2011 Chevrolet SUV and a 2018 Jeep SUV, both traveling southwest. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Chevrolet and the right front bumper of the Jeep. A 54-year-old female front-seat passenger in the Chevrolet was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision during left turns. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-22