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

A 25-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Court Street. The SUV made a right turn and hit her in the center front end. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Honda SUV made a right turn on Court Street and struck her at the intersection. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided while making left turns on Hicks Street in Brooklyn. A 43-year-old male SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2021 SUV and a 2017 box truck—were both making left turns on Hicks Street when they collided. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles were damaged on their front quarter panels. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on Atlantic Avenue. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police cited bicyclist error or confusion as a contributing factor. The sedan involved had no reported damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue involving a bicyclist and a sedan. The 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan, a 2014 BMW, showed no reported damage or driver information. The bicyclist was traveling northeast going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center back end of the bike. No driver errors from the sedan were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a stopped box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old male, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford sedan traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a stopped 2012 International box truck. The sedan's driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the box truck was struck on its right rear bumper. The driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints. Both vehicles were registered and licensed in New York. The box truck had two occupants and was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered chest injuries after a collision with a Jeep sedan on Columbia Street. The bike was making a left turn when it struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was in shock.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was making a left turn when his bike collided with a southbound Jeep sedan traveling straight. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to the bike’s left turn. The bicyclist suffered chest injuries and was in shock. No visible complaints were noted, and the bicyclist was using stoppers only as safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl crossing Court Street with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered bruises and an injury to her lower arm. The driver showed no visible damage to the vehicle. The child remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Court Street with the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Mazda SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's left turn maneuver. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians at intersections even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old man on a bike was partially ejected and suffered shoulder abrasions after a collision with a van on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The van struck the bike’s front center with its right front bumper. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

According to the police report, a van and a bicycle collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 79-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his upper arm and shoulder. The van, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling east and struck the bike at its center front end with the van’s right front bumper. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The van showed no damage, and the bicyclist was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit an 18-year-old male bicyclist on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver was inattentive. The bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Smith Street struck a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the left side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York. No other factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men collided on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn late at night. Both drivers suffered abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies. The crash involved a scooter going south and an e-scooter making a right turn. Both drivers were unlicensed.

According to the police report, a scooter traveling south on Hoyt Street collided with an e-scooter making a right turn. Both drivers, men aged 35 and 42, were injured with abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a frontal collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man driving a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was injured during a lane change. The vehicle struck another object with its front center. Unsafe speed and defective brakes contributed. The driver suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway while changing lanes. The sedan's center front end collided, causing damage to the vehicle's center back end. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and defective brakes as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Hamilton Avenue. The right front bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. The man stayed conscious. Police cited driver distraction. The street bore witness. The man survived, wounded.

A 55-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after being struck by a westbound SUV near 357 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 55-year-old man crossing outside the intersection. He bled from the head. The right front bumper bore the wound. The man stayed conscious. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact left the man with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was struck at a Garnet Street intersection in Brooklyn. She crossed against the signal and suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The chassis cab truck driver was going straight and did not sustain damage.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Garnet Street against the signal. The collision involved a 2018 Dodge chassis cab truck traveling south, which struck the pedestrian with its trailer. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no driver errors such as failure to yield were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Columbia Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe lane changing by both drivers caused the impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Columbia Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash happened. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor for both drivers. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and shock after a rear-end collision on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper. Driver inattention caused the crash. The passenger was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a 2014 sedan also traveling west. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right rear bumper. A 67-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was struck by a box truck on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the truck, driven without attention, hit him. He suffered bruises and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling straight on Nevins Street in Brooklyn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The truck showed no damage, and there were no occupants inside at the time. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not contribute to the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and an e-scooter collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east. The scooter driver was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi and an e-scooter collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The taxi sustained no damage, while the e-scooter had damage to its right rear bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned. The scooter driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans slammed together before dawn at Atlantic and Court. Steel tore. An 18-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died on impact. Sirens came too late. The city woke to loss and twisted metal.

Two sedans collided at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn before sunrise. An 18-year-old woman, riding as a front-seat passenger, died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the woman motionless while emergency crews responded. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The victim wore a lap belt and harness, but the force of the collision was fatal. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when speed overtakes safety on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped car on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The female driver of the striking vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Illness contributed to the crash. Both vehicles traveled westbound. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female driver traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a stopped sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining chest pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as the contributing factor to the crash. The striking vehicle impacted the left front bumper of the stopped car, which was stationary in traffic. Both drivers were licensed and operating sedans. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash caused center front end damage to the striking vehicle and left rear bumper damage to the stopped car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 42-year-old male bicyclist making a left turn in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The sedan had damage to its right front bumper. No helmet or signals noted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling north who was making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, had damage to its right front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at Smith Street near zip code 11231.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bike collided on De Graw Street in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries with minor bleeding. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash. The cyclist was unhelmeted and in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on De Graw Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, along with minor bleeding. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling east and started from parking when the collision occurred at the left front quarter panels. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s distraction and unsafe speed led directly to the impact, causing serious harm to the vulnerable rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15