May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.

Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.

Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.

NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26

May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.

A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.

CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.

• Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-25

May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.

A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 18 - Two sedans crashed at Smith Street and Hamilton Avenue. A 73-year-old woman suffered facial bleeding. Police cite vehicular factors. Metal met metal. Shock followed.

Two sedans collided at Smith Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 73-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, suffering minor facial bleeding and shock. The other driver, a 38-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further details about the cause. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one driver hurt and both cars damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 18 - Two sedans collided on Hamilton Avenue. Unsafe lane change. Nineteen-year-old driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Streets stay dangerous.

Two sedans crashed at Hamilton Avenue and Hicks Street in Brooklyn. A nineteen-year-old driver suffered a head injury and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by unsafe lane changing. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. The second occupant's injuries were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 18 - A sedan’s door flung open. Two cyclists ejected. A child hit his head. A woman hurt her back. Driver failed to yield. Distraction behind the wheel. Brooklyn street, danger for the unprotected.

A sedan struck two cyclists on Smith Street at Luquer Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield right-of-way. A 10-year-old boy, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury and was ejected from the bike. A 48-year-old woman, the cyclist, was also ejected and injured her back. Both wore helmets. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The crash highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 17 - SUV hit cyclist on Bond Street. Cyclist thrown, arm bruised. Driver failed to yield, ran control. Streets unforgiving. Metal meets flesh. Pain follows.

A station wagon SUV traveling east on Bond Street collided with a northbound cyclist at 1st Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 51-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a bruised arm. According to the police report, both 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The SUV's right front bumper struck the cyclist, causing the injury. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors were the primary factors. No other serious injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - A car struck Maurette Lafleur in the crosswalk. She had the signal. The driver sped through. Bones broke. She died on Rutland Road. The street stayed loud. Witnesses watched. The city’s crackdown missed the real threat.

Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that a 68-year-old woman, Maurette Lafleur, was killed by a driver while crossing Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk with the walk signal when the driver of a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her. A witness told Streetsblog, "The lady spin around and sped through," and described hearing the impact. The article notes that police have not released the driver's name. The incident occurred as NYPD focused enforcement on electric bikes, while drivers continue to cause deadly harm. The tragedy highlights the ongoing danger to pedestrians and raises questions about city policy and street design.

• Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-16

May 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Atlantic Avenue. One driver suffered back injuries. Children and adults inside both vehicles were shaken. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at Atlantic Avenue and Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with back pain. Four passengers, including two children, and another driver were also involved. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All occupants were wearing seat belts. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.

• Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.

Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.

• City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-12

May 10 - Two sedans collided on Woodhull Street. Passengers suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal crumpled. Shock and pain followed. Brooklyn street, another mark in the city’s toll.

Two sedans crashed on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when one struck the other from behind. A 16-year-old girl and a 52-year-old woman, both passengers, were injured. The woman suffered neck pain and shock. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.

ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.

• NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-05-08

May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.

• EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-04

Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.

Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.

• Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-30

Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.

A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19