Four Dead, Hundreds Hurt: Demand Action on 76th Precinct’s Streets

Two SUVs collided on the Gowanus Ramp, injuring a 45-year-old male driver. The crash involved unsafe speed and lane changing. The driver sustained a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:35 on the Gowanus Ramp involving multiple SUVs traveling westbound. The driver of a 2023 BMW SUV was changing lanes at unsafe speed when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the right rear bumper of a 2023 Mercedes SUV traveling straight ahead. The 45-year-old male driver of the BMW was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and rear quarter panels. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man suffered elbow and hand injuries after a sedan traveling north hit him while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian’s right side, causing shock and a minor burn.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 3:47 PM in Brooklyn near 447 Columbia Street. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection and without a crossing signal. A 2023 Honda sedan traveling north struck the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and complained of a minor burn. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian fault. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians crossing outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a flatbed truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both vehicle occupants suffered moderate injuries, including back contusions and shock. The crash highlights driver inattention and following too closely as critical factors.

According to the police report, at 8:35 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a 2014 Dodge SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a 2022 Ford flatbed truck also traveling east. The SUV driver was identified as inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. Additionally, the SUV driver was following too closely, compounding the risk. The flatbed truck had one male occupant, and the SUV carried two male occupants. Both the SUV driver, age 67, and front passenger, age 48, were injured with moderate severity (level 3), suffering back contusions and shock. Both occupants used lap belts and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was reported at the SUV's center front end and the flatbed's right rear bumper. The crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction and inadequate following distance on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 7:51 a.m. Following too closely caused a rear-end crash. Two passengers suffered head and full-body injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, at 7:51 a.m., two taxis traveling eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the striking taxi hitting the center back end of the lead taxi. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. Two passengers in the lead taxi were injured: a 25-year-old female with head injuries and a 33-year-old male with injuries to his entire body. Both passengers complained of whiplash, were conscious, and were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the passengers or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider suffered a bruised arm after a distracted SUV driver struck his vehicle’s left side doors. The collision occurred on Court Street, leaving the moped driver injured but conscious. The SUV was parked before impact, highlighting driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Court Street in Brooklyn around midnight. The collision involved a 2024 SUV and a 2024 moped, both traveling south. The SUV driver, licensed but inattentive, was parked before the crash and struck the moped on the left side doors. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained a contusion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the moped rider. The impact damaged the SUV’s left side doors and the moped’s front center end, underscoring the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at dawn. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered facial contusions. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

At 4:47 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a taxi collided with the rear of a sedan traveling westbound, according to the police report. The impact was at the sedan’s center front end and the taxi’s center back end. A 22-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan’s right rear suffered facial contusions and was conscious after the crash. The police report identifies driver inattention and following too closely as the primary contributing factors. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Multiple vehicles were involved, but the critical collision was the rear-end strike by the taxi on the sedan. The report places responsibility on the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and attention, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck the rear of a Honda sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two 21-year-old male passengers in the sedan suffered contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:10 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2019 Ford SUV was parked before the crash and impacted the center back end of a 2010 Honda sedan traveling west. The sedan's center front end sustained damage. Two male occupants, both 21 years old and passengers in the sedan, were injured with contusions and remained conscious. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver errors include failure to maintain control or proper attention, as implied by the alcohol involvement, leading to the SUV striking the sedan from behind. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Gowanus Ramp, triggering a chain collision involving multiple vehicles. A one-year-old passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained but seriously hurt. The crash exposed dangers of driver fatigue on busy roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:35 on the Gowanus Ramp involving several vehicles traveling westbound. The primary contributing factor was a driver falling asleep, identified as the cause of the collision. The report details a multi-vehicle impact with damage to the center back end of a sedan and front and rear impacts on SUVs. A one-year-old female occupant, seated in the left rear passenger seat and secured with a child restraint, sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report highlights the driver error of falling asleep as the critical factor leading to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver fatigue on New York City roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a stopped sedan on Bay Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Street in Brooklyn at 14:26. A pick-up truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance, resulting in injury to the sedan occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered chest injuries and shock after a sedan made a right turn and struck him in a marked crosswalk. The impact hit the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Court Street made a right turn and struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing when the collision occurred. No driver license or occupant information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling eastbound collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers and passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two station wagon/SUV vehicles, both traveling eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, collided with center front and center back end impacts. The crash injured four occupants: two drivers, aged 39 and 54, and two passengers, aged 46 and 50. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash, with one driver also reporting shoulder and upper arm injury. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. No ejections occurred. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it attribute any contributing factors to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement and aggressive driving by one driver led to a violent impact. A 5-year-old passenger and the 46-year-old driver suffered chest and leg injuries. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Van Brunt Street collided at 19:38. The crash involved alcohol and aggressive driving by one driver, identified as contributing factors. The 5-year-old right rear passenger was injured with chest trauma and whiplash, protected by a child restraint and airbag deployment. The 46-year-old female driver of the other sedan sustained knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash, also protected by an airbag and seatbelt. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as driver errors leading to the crash. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of one sedan and the rear end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel and illness met on the expressway. A 73-year-old man lost control, his Ford SUV veering left, crushing into a Lexus. He died belted in his seat, chest shattered. The road did not forgive. The system did not protect.

A 73-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of his Ford SUV on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, according to the police report. The vehicle veered left and collided with a Lexus, with the impact crushing the front of both vehicles. The police report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered fatal chest injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man lost consciousness at the wheel. His Ford SUV veered left, crushing into a Lexus.' No driver errors such as distraction or speeding are cited beyond the medical emergency. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when a driver becomes incapacitated at speed. The system offered no safeguard for the driver or others on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver rear-ended a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two men injured, including the inattentive driver and a front-seat passenger. Both suffered back injuries. The crash exposed the dangers of driver inattention on busy highways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A sedan traveling west was stopped in traffic when it was struck in the center back end by an eastbound SUV going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both the driver and a 27-year-old female front passenger in the sedan were injured, sustaining back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked SUV struck a northbound sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A 2-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered facial abrasions despite airbag deployment. The crash was caused by the SUV driver disregarding traffic control, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 23:03 on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel when a parked Ford SUV was struck from behind by a northbound Nissan sedan. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the sedan driver. A 2-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger position, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan's airbags deployed, mitigating injury severity. The SUV driver was alone and the sedan had four occupants. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel late at night. A 2-year-old passenger suffered facial abrasions despite airbag deployment. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, triggering the collision and serious injury to the child in the rear seat.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:03 on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling north. One vehicle was moving straight ahead with four occupants; the other was parked before the collision. Both drivers committed the error of disregarding traffic controls, cited as contributing factors. The impact was centered front-end on the moving SUV and center back-end on the parked SUV. A 2-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat sustained facial abrasions and was injured despite the airbag deploying. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the injured passenger. No other victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver failure to obey traffic signals as the primary cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.

According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15