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

Two sedans crashed on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old woman driver and two young passengers, ages 0 and 4, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash. Vehicles struck left rear and right front sides.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old female driver and two child passengers, ages 0 and 4, were injured with whiplash and full-body trauma. The children were restrained in child seats. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The first vehicle was slowing or stopping when struck on its left rear bumper by the second vehicle, which was traveling west and impacted on its right front quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The crash caused injuries to all occupants, highlighting the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

Two sedans crashed at Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were female and licensed. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Impact hit the front center of one car and right side doors of the other. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, traveling south, struck the second vehicle on its right side doors while it was traveling west. The driver of the first sedan sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s condition but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No occupants were ejected from either vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the first sedan and the right side doors of the second.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A cargo van traveling north struck a westbound sedan at Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a cargo van and a sedan collided on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The cargo van hit the left rear quarter panel of the sedan with its left front bumper. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver was injured, suffering shoulder and upper arm trauma along with whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle collisions in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A motorcycle hit the rear of a sedan on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 25, was thrown halfway off. His arm ripped open. Blood marked the street. The bike stood whole. The man did not.

A crash unfolded on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a sedan. The 25-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Blood covered the street. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. Helmet use or signals were not mentioned as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcycle rider injured and the sedan undamaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A 19-year-old unlicensed driver struck a parked SUV on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. The driver suffered facial abrasions but was conscious.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver, unlicensed and traveling north on Blake Avenue, collided with a parked SUV. The moving vehicle's right front quarter panel struck the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the collision. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was licensed.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2012 Dodge SUV traveling west, with one licensed male driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A Jeep SUV stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling north on Pine Street in Brooklyn. Four occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash. All victims were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Pine Street rear-ended a stopped Jeep SUV. Four occupants inside the SUV, including the 33-year-old male driver and three female passengers aged 31, 17, and 11, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" for the sedan driver. The SUV was damaged at the center back end, and the sedan at the center front end. No occupants were ejected. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

Two SUVs crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. The collision damaged the front quarter panels of both vehicles. Police cited traffic control disregard as a cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Pitkin Avenue. The male driver of a 2015 Jeep was making a left turn when he struck a 2018 Mitsubishi SUV traveling straight ahead. The female driver of the Mitsubishi suffered a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. No ejections occurred. The injured driver was treated for moderate injuries. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A 37-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Mc Kinley Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Mc Kinley Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or pedestrian actions were cited as causes. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The vehicle involved was a 2012 Nissan SUV with one occupant, driven by a licensed male driver. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a turning car on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The car struck the bike’s front center as it made a right turn. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a car making a right turn on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the center front end of both the car and the bicycle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The car had no reported damage and no occupants inside. This crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when motor vehicles turn across their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

Two young riders on an e-scooter crashed on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The driver suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding. The passenger fractured a knee and suffered dislocation. Both were in shock. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver and a 19-year-old female passenger were injured while riding an e-scooter southbound on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand with minor bleeding. The passenger suffered a fractured knee and dislocation. Both were not ejected and experienced shock. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for the crash. The vehicle involved was an e-scooter with two occupants. No safety equipment was noted for either rider. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the e-scooter. The report does not specify other vehicles or external causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a parked Toyota sedan on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver, 39, suffered back abrasions. The SUV driver held a permit and was inexperienced. Impact hit the sedan’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2003 Ford SUV with a male driver holding a learner's permit was making a left turn on Arlington Avenue when it collided with a parked 2004 Toyota sedan traveling northbound. The sedan’s female driver, age 39, was injured with back abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV driver’s permit status and left turn maneuver indicate errors leading to the crash. The injured occupant was the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A 12-year-old boy on a bike was struck by an SUV traveling east on Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The boy was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2002 Chevrolet SUV on Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV, traveling east, struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A motorbike collided with an SUV at 129 Gateway Drive, Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, unlicensed, struck the SUV’s left front bumper while traveling north. The SUV driver, 23, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north collided with a southbound SUV at 129 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and failed to obey traffic controls, contributing to the crash. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The SUV was slowing or stopping when the motorbike struck its left front bumper. The motorcyclist’s vehicle sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary driver error. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

Two sedans crashed head-on on Linden Boulevard. Both drivers were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms. The front passenger was also hurt. Both vehicles showed left-side damage. The crash involved multiple vehicular factors. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard. The drivers of both vehicles, a 36-year-old man and a 22-year-old front passenger, sustained abrasions to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors for both vehicles, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The point of impact was the left front end and left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left front bumper and left side doors. No ejections occurred. The report lists no pedestrian involvement or helmet use. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A 10-year-old girl was hit while crossing Sutter Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sutter Avenue and Autumn Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal indicates she was following traffic controls at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A 29-year-old man was struck on Belt Parkway while walking outside an intersection. He was unconscious with injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver failure to yield and outside car distraction as contributing factors. Two sedans were involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Belt Parkway while performing other actions in the roadway outside an intersection. The pedestrian was found unconscious with injuries to his entire body. The crash involved two sedans traveling eastbound. Contributing factors listed include failure to yield right-of-way and outside car distraction. One sedan was stopped in traffic and impacted the pedestrian on the right rear quarter panel. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or safety equipment. The incident highlights driver errors as the primary cause of the pedestrian's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

Two SUVs crashed at Linden Boulevard and Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. One driver suffered an elbow abrasion. Traffic control devices were not working properly, contributing to the collision. Impact hit right side doors and front center ends.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Linden Boulevard near Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men with valid New York licenses, traveling straight in perpendicular directions. The impact struck the right side doors of one SUV and the front center end of the other. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused moderate injury to one occupant but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A car struck a 35-year-old woman head-on in the dark on Belt Parkway. Her skull split. Her body crushed. No crosswalk. No warning. The car kept going. She did not. She died there, alone, under the headlights.

A 35-year-old woman was killed when a car hit her head-on on Belt Parkway near mile marker 42. According to the police report, 'Her skull split. Her body crushed. No crosswalk. No warning. The car kept going straight. She did not.' The woman was not at an intersection when struck. The report lists her injuries as fatal, with head trauma and crush injuries. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight, and struck her with its center front end. The police report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No information is provided about the vehicle or driver. The victim was a pedestrian. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23

A 38-year-old man on a moped was injured on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors.

According to the police report, a moped driver traveling south on Pitkin Avenue was involved in a crash impacting the left rear quarter panel of his vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the left side doors. The crash occurred near Shepherd Avenue in Brooklyn's 42nd council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23