Precinct 77: Blood on the Streets, Silence in the Precinct

A 25-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries after a solo sedan crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the car.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Atlantic Avenue near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2007 sedan traveling east, lost control and impacted with the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 17-year-old rode north on Bedford Avenue. He struck a parked SUV. His neck was crushed. He wore no helmet. The street was quiet. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A 17-year-old male riding a motorcycle north on Bedford Avenue collided with a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A 17-year-old on a motorcycle struck a parked SUV. No helmet. His neck crushed. He stayed awake. The street was quiet. The boy bled alone.' The teen suffered crush injuries to his neck but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the absence of a helmet, but only after driver inattention. No other people were injured. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The vehicle struck another car while making a right turn. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Damage was to the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision on Utica Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred when her vehicle, traveling north and going straight ahead, collided with another vehicle making a right turn southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two SUVs collided on Park Place. The trailing driver, a 48-year-old woman, hit the lead vehicle from behind. She suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience as causes. Both vehicles damaged front and rear.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Park Place. The trailing vehicle, driven by a 48-year-old woman, struck the rear of the lead SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopping, while the trailing vehicle was going straight ahead. Impact occurred at the center front end of the trailing vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan backing into a parked spot struck a 22-year-old e-bike rider on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing as causes. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan was entering a parked position on Saint Johns Place when it backed unsafely and struck an eastbound e-bike rider. The 22-year-old male e-bike driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as backing unsafely and driver inattention or distraction. The e-bike rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the e-bike was damaged on its left front bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An e-bike rider struck the rear of an SUV making a left turn on Pacific Street. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles traveled east. Driver distraction contributed to the crash. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male riding an e-bike collided with the center back end of a 2019 BMW SUV that was making a left turn on Pacific Street. The e-bike rider was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, as was the e-bike rider, who was going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the center back end of the SUV. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan made a left turn and struck a northbound e-bike on Buffalo Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Buffalo Avenue made a left turn and collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 21-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The crash occurred at 1:47 a.m. The collision point was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 73-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn and struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans crashed on Buffalo Avenue. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. One vehicle was parked; the other struck it from behind. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Damage centered on rear and front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Buffalo Avenue. One vehicle was parked, and the other was traveling south when it struck the parked car from behind. Both drivers, a 41-year-old with a permit and a 32-year-old licensed driver, sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver with the permit was operating the moving vehicle, which caused the rear-end collision. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the parked sedan and the center front end of the moving sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Yamaha motorcycle hit a turning Ford SUV on Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 24, wore a helmet. He was thrown, crushed, broken under the SUV’s front. Seven in the SUV, including children, were unhurt. The street swallowed another body.

A Yamaha motorcycle slammed into the rear of a Ford SUV making a left turn at Atlantic Avenue and Grand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 24-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was thrown from his bike and crushed under the SUV’s front, suffering injuries to his entire body. The Ford carried seven occupants, including five children and two adults, none of whom were reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either vehicle. The motorcyclist’s helmet is noted in the data, but the impact proved fatal. The crash shows the deadly force of turning vehicles and the vulnerability of those on two wheels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618565, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A pedestrian and a vehicle passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision on Lincoln Place. Two sedans and SUVs were involved. The driver was distracted outside the car. Both victims were in shock but not visibly bleeding.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Lincoln Place involving multiple parked vehicles and a sedan making a left turn. A 32-year-old male pedestrian, not in the roadway, was injured in the knee and lower leg area and experienced shock. A 37-year-old male passenger in the vehicle was also injured in the same body region and suffered shock. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction outside the vehicle. The driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time of impact. Both victims had no visible complaints or bleeding. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury on Dean Street. The crash involved a collision impacting the bike's left front quarter panel. The rider was unconscious and internally injured after disregarding traffic control.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Dean Street was injured when he collided with another vehicle going straight south. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and internal injuries. The crash damaged the bike's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The bicyclist was wearing a harness at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans crashed on Atlantic Avenue. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the right side doors and front ends of the vehicles. The crash involved disregarding traffic control and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue. Both drivers were male and licensed, traveling straight ahead in different directions. One driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of one vehicle and the front ends of both. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel on one sedan and the left front bumper on the other. No ejections occurred, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn late at night. A 37-year-old female driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. Airbag deployed. No ejection. No visible complaints. Shock reported. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway near Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:49 p.m. The 37-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries. She was not ejected from the vehicle, and the airbag deployed. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The female driver was in shock but had no visible complaints. One sedan was traveling north, the other south, both were parked before the crash. Damage occurred to the center front end and right side doors of the vehicles. No other persons were injured or involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans collided on Schenectady Avenue. Two male passengers suffered neck and back injuries. Both were in shock. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash left one with whiplash and the other with no visible injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Schenectady Avenue. Two male occupants were injured: a 53-year-old right rear passenger suffered neck injury and whiplash, and a 42-year-old front passenger had back injury with no visible complaints. Both were in shock but not ejected from the vehicles. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact. Both drivers were licensed. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues. The crash caused moderate injuries to passengers but no further details on fault or cause are provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Nissan SUV stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a Toyota sedan traveling south on Schenectady Avenue. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered chest contusions but was conscious and restrained. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper.

According to the police report, a 2022 Nissan SUV was stopped in traffic on Schenectady Avenue when it was rear-ended by a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling south. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans crashed on Troy Avenue. The BMW struck the Nissan’s right side doors. The Nissan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. Damage focused on the Nissan’s right side and BMW’s front end.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Troy Avenue. The BMW, traveling west, impacted the right side doors of the Nissan, which was heading north. The Nissan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and shock but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The Nissan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the BMW’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash highlights the dangers of side-impact collisions at intersections or crossing paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A moped rider was injured when a vehicle made a left turn and hit the moped’s right side. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered back contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash happened on New York Avenue at 2:15 p.m.

According to the police report, a vehicle making a left turn collided with a northbound moped going straight on New York Avenue. The moped driver, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the moped’s right side, damaging the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the moped. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper left turns and failure to yield to oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An unlicensed 31-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected on Sterling Place. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved defective pavement and caused center front end damage to the e-bike.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected while traveling west on Sterling Place. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists defective pavement as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The e-bike suffered center front end damage. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the role of road conditions and driver licensing status in this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan driven by a 27-year-old woman struck parked vehicles on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a 30-year-old female passenger suffered neck and face injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn collided with parked vehicles. The crash involved three sedans, with the moving vehicle impacting the left front bumper and overturning. The driver and a 30-year-old female passenger in the rear seat were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and face. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumpers and quarter panels of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17