Another Body on Fulton. Still No Justice.

A southbound motorcycle struck the left front bumper of a southbound SUV making a left turn on Louisiana Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Louisiana Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 AM. A 61-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling southbound collided with the left front bumper of a southbound SUV that was making a left turn. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the SUV's center front end was damaged. The motorcycle driver was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn as the pre-crash action leading to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup reversed into the night. Metal struck a man’s hip. Blood spilled onto cold Brooklyn asphalt. He stood, wounded but conscious, as the street swallowed the noise and the danger lingered in the dark.

A 40-year-old man was injured when a pickup truck backed into him on Fulton Street near Wyona Street in Brooklyn at 8:14 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was standing outside the crosswalk when the collision occurred. The pickup, a 2017 Dodge, struck the man with its right front bumper, causing severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Backing Unsafely,' with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' also cited. The pedestrian’s actions or location are mentioned only as context; the report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s unsafe backing and lack of attention, which led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and abrasions when his sedan experienced tire failure on the Belt Parkway. The vehicle struck an object front center, deploying airbags. The crash occurred early morning, highlighting tire maintenance risks.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Belt Parkway at 3:00 AM. The driver was operating a 2020 Honda sedan traveling eastbound, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, and the driver's airbags deployed. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered neck injuries and abrasions. The police report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident underscores the critical role of vehicle maintenance, specifically tire condition, in preventing crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two Audis slam together on Belt Parkway. Metal crumples, glass bursts. A 21-year-old driver, unbelted, is hurled onto the asphalt, head bleeding, silent and still. Unsafe speed and distraction leave wreckage and blood in their wake.

On Belt Parkway, two eastbound Audis collided at high speed. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2023 Audi and a 2005 Audi, both traveling straight. The report states that 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were the primary contributing factors. The impact demolished the front of one Audi and crushed the rear of the other. A 21-year-old male driver, listed as unbelted and ejected from his vehicle, suffered severe head bleeding and was found unconscious on the roadway. The police report describes the aftermath as 'silence' following the violent collision. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor; the focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences of excessive speed and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial contusions after a left-side collision on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred shortly after midnight. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, sustaining bruises from the impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Pitkin Avenue was struck on the left side doors of his bike. The bicyclist sustained facial contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error related to vehicle interaction. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The incident occurred at 12:35 a.m. in Brooklyn's 11208 zip code. Vehicle damage was recorded on the left side doors of the bike, consistent with the point of impact. No other vehicle details or driver errors were specified beyond the general 'Other Vehicular' factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man crossing Warwick Street was struck by a sedan backing northward. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg, causing bruising. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe backing as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Warwick Street backed unsafely, striking a 51-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center back end, consistent with the pre-crash action of backing. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north and east collided head-on at Liberty Avenue and Logan Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Injuries were non-ejection and moderate.

According to the police report, at 22:28 on Liberty Avenue near Logan Street in Brooklyn, two sedans collided. One vehicle was traveling north, the other east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the center front end and right front quarter panel. The driver of the northbound sedan, a 25-year-old male, and his front-seat passenger, a 24-year-old male, were both injured with contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault. The collision reflects a failure in vehicle control or right-of-way adherence by one or both drivers, resulting in moderate injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The crash occurred near Pitkin Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The victim sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on Vermont Street. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive, causing severe injury at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Vermont Street was making a left turn when it struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm, classified as a severe injury. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2004 Toyota sedan with one occupant. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at a Brooklyn intersection. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. Impact damaged both vehicles’ right front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn at 1:32 a.m. Two sedans collided while one was making a left turn and the other a right turn. Both drivers, a 30-year-old licensed male and a 24-year-old female passenger, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. Notably, one driver was unlicensed, operating a 2022 Honda sedan traveling east, while the other was a licensed driver in a 2015 Ford sedan traveling west. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers at the point of impact. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the passengers or victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was severely injured after a sedan traveling west struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the vehicle impacted his entire body, leaving him semiconscious with internal injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection around 11:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, and the vehicle impacted him at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with internal complaints. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian's crossing without a signal. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicle occupants or driver details were provided. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements through intersections where pedestrian crossing signals are absent or ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 5:35 AM on Flatlands Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2017 Chevrolet SUV and a 2018 Infiniti sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight—SUV southbound, sedan westbound—when the SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s male driver, age 39, was injured with facial trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man was injured crossing against the signal when a northbound sedan struck him at the intersection of Hegeman Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:42 AM in Brooklyn on Hegeman Avenue near Pennsylvania Avenue. A northbound sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was incoherent at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, categorized as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's action crossing against the signal as the key factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Chestnut Street and Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. A seven-year-old passenger suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The child was restrained but sustained minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:41 a.m. on Chestnut Street near Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: one traveling east going straight ahead and another making a right turn northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the left side doors of the northbound vehicle. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. A seven-year-old female passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering facial injuries and minor bleeding. She was seated in the middle rear seat, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and experienced shock. The driver errors of failing to yield and unsafe speed directly contributed to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fountain Avenue near Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:25 p.m. A 27-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV making a right turn struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as driver inattention and distraction, along with traffic control disregarded by the driver. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factor. The collision highlights a failure by the driver to yield and maintain attention at a controlled intersection, resulting in serious harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan and van collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited passing too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred, leaving one driver injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 1997 Jeep sedan and a 2011 Ford van, both traveling southbound and going straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' twice as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. The van showed no damage and had one occupant. The sedan driver was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with the left side of a bus on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause, highlighting dangerous passing behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The sedan struck the left side doors of a southbound Ford bus, which sustained no damage. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Passing Too Closely" repeated twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while passing. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected, but suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver and vehicle were not reported injured or damaged. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper passing maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV hit a 58-year-old woman in the road near 570 Pennsylvania Ave. Her skull broke. Her body crushed. She died there, in the street. The SUV rolled on, untouched. Brooklyn pavement bore the weight of her last breath.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling north near 570 Pennsylvania Ave in Brooklyn struck a 58-year-old woman who was in the roadway. The report states, 'Her skull broke. Her body crushed. She died there, in the street.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The SUV sustained no damage and continued on. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the SUV and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west on Georgia Ave. The 23-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end were damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:08 AM on Georgia Ave near New Lots Ave. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a left turn when it struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions and trauma to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify any driver errors explicitly. The collision’s circumstances suggest failure to yield by the turning sedan, a common cause in left-turn crashes involving cyclists. The bicyclist was not reported to have contributed to the crash by any listed factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Gateway Drive struck an object or lost control. The front passenger, a 20-year-old woman, suffered an eye injury and shock. The driver fell asleep, causing the crash and severe vehicle damage to the front center.

According to the police report, a 2024 Chevrolet sedan traveling west on Gateway Drive in Brooklyn crashed at 6:14 a.m. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver fatigue led to loss of control or impact. The front passenger, a 20-year-old female, was injured with an eye injury and experienced shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle sustained center front end damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver fatigue causing harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15