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

A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked SUV’s left rear quarter panel in Brooklyn. The impact caused minor bleeding and elbow injuries, leaving her in shock. The SUV was stationary at the time of collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:38 near 314 Union Street in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old female bicyclist, traveling eastbound and wearing a helmet, was ejected upon impact with a parked 2013 Honda SUV. The SUV was stationary before the collision, and the point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors or violations by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle, which was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to a nearby parked 2024 Toyota sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 63-year-old female bicyclist on Union Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision, highlighting systemic dangers for cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 AM on Union Street in Brooklyn. A 63-year-old female bicyclist was traveling eastbound when a parked 2024 Nissan sedan, also facing east, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain awareness, leading to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The vehicle damage was on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's left front quarter panel. This incident underscores the risks posed by driver distraction in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided during merging on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. The 17-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after partial ejection. Police cited improper lane usage and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 12:39 involving a 2024 moped and a 2024 sedan merging northwest on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. The moped driver, a 17-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling in the same direction. The point of impact was the moped's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right front bumper. The moped driver was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights unsafe lane changing and improper passing as key driver errors leading to this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2014 Infiniti, westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, slammed steel. Aggressive driving carved the driver’s face. Blood on glass. Calm lost to rage. One man, 23, left conscious but torn, the highway marked by violence.

According to the police report, a 2014 Infiniti sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway crashed its right front into a steel barrier. The sole occupant, a 23-year-old male driver, suffered severe facial lacerations and was found conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative details that 'road rage left its mark where calm should have been,' and describes blood on glass after the impact. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash itself. No other vehicles or people were involved. The collision’s violence and injury stemmed directly from the driver’s aggressive actions behind the wheel, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Sackett Street collided in a head-to-tail impact. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered a head injury and whiplash but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage respectively.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Sackett Street when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center rear end with its center front end. The driver of the rear sedan, a 24-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Both vehicles were damaged at their center front and rear ends, indicating a rear-end collision. The incident highlights driver error related to vehicle control or spacing, as no other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Hamilton Avenue collided front to back. The driver of the leading vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash caused significant front and rear vehicle damage.

According to the police report, two sedans, a 2004 Ford and a 2021 Kia, were traveling eastbound on Hamilton Avenue when they collided. The Ford sustained center front end damage, while the Kia was damaged at the center back end. The Ford's driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in their respective states (NY and NJ). The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the Ford driver but does not specify driver errors or pedestrian involvement. The collision involved two vehicles traveling straight ahead, indicating a rear-end impact scenario. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a taxi backed unsafely in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when struck. The taxi showed no damage despite the impact, highlighting the danger of unsafe backing maneuvers.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Court Street in Brooklyn backed unsafely, striking a 54-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. Notably, the taxi sustained no damage despite the collision, indicating the pedestrian bore the brunt of the force. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver errors during backing maneuvers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs clash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal tears, glass shatters. A young driver, bloodied and alone, stays conscious behind the wheel. The crash leaves the eastbound lanes scarred, the morning unbroken, the system unchanged.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash occurred after a 'sudden swerve,' with one vehicle changing lanes and the other going straight ahead. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, both indicating driver error. The 21-year-old male driver of a 2007 Toyota SUV suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center front end of the Toyota and the right rear bumper of the 2019 Ford SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision underscores the dangers of sudden maneuvers and close following distances on high-speed expressways, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2019 sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck an object with its left front bumper. Two female occupants, including the driver, suffered head injuries. The crash involved alcohol and driver distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan was traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Atlantic Avenue when it collided, impacting the vehicle's left front bumper and causing center front end damage. The driver, a 20-year-old female, and a 22-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3. Both occupants were conscious but reported internal complaints. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was used. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before the impact. This crash highlights the dangers of impaired and distracted driving on Brooklyn's highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and shock after her vehicle was struck from behind. The crash occurred at 259 Columbia Street, Brooklyn. The SUV sustained center back end damage. No other injuries or vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, at 9:16 AM on September 19, 2024, a 37-year-old female driver was operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling north near 259 Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the center back end by an unspecified vehicle also traveling north. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV had damage to the center back end, while the striking vehicle reportedly had no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in such impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after colliding with a parked taxi in Brooklyn. The crash occurred early morning, caused by driver inattention and alcohol involvement, highlighting dangers of impaired, distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:22 AM near 629 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 30-year-old male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was traveling north when he struck a parked 2023 Toyota taxi on its left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious but sustained back injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision damaged the SUV's right front quarter panel. The taxi was stationary before impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a left turn collided with an SUV stopped in traffic on Atlantic Avenue. The SUV driver, a 58-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. The truck hit the SUV’s left rear quarter panel, causing injury without vehicle damage to the truck.

According to the police report, at 10:50 a.m., a box truck traveling southwest on Atlantic Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a stationary SUV stopped in traffic traveling east. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, which sustained damage, while the truck showed no damage. The SUV driver, a 58-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the truck’s left turn into the path of the stopped SUV, highlighting driver error related to vehicle movement and right-of-way. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sport utility vehicle traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck in the right rear bumper by a vehicle changing lanes unsafely. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV, driven westbound and going straight ahead, was impacted on its right rear bumper by another vehicle that was changing lanes unsafely. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger seated in the left rear position suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.

A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man was injured crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver caused the collision by failing to yield while turning.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Smith Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Garnet Street at 11:05 AM. The vehicle was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the car. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the primary driver error was the failure to yield while making the left turn. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause serious injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. The driver and two passengers suffered concussions and abrasions. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center back end of the other, leaving all victims incoherent.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:38 on Smith Street, Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west struck the left side doors of the other vehicle, which was parked and suffered center back end damage. The vehicle traveling west had three occupants—a male driver and two passengers—who all sustained injuries including concussions and abrasions. All occupants were reported incoherent at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver and passengers but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The injuries highlight the severity of the side-impact collision and the systemic danger posed by vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A slippery pavement on Smith Street in Brooklyn led to a collision between a sedan and an SUV. Four vehicle occupants suffered contusions and bruises, sustaining injuries to elbows, knees, and lower legs. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39, involving a 2013 Dodge sedan traveling north and a 2023 Ford SUV traveling east. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision happened, with impact points on the sedan's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front bumper. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for all occupants' injuries. Four male occupants, including both drivers and two passengers, were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by slippery road conditions affecting vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15