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

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Pacific Street. The motorcycle driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The sedan was making a left turn. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a motorcycle traveling straight west on Pacific Street. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the motorcycle was struck at its center front end. The motorcyclist remained conscious despite the injuries. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making a left turn struck another vehicle going straight south on Washington Avenue. The front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. No vehicle damage was reported on the struck car.

According to the police report, a 2019 Volkswagen sedan was making a left turn on Washington Avenue when it collided with another vehicle traveling straight south. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the turning sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. The front passenger in the sedan, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factor as "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver was licensed in New York. The other vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2016 Audi SUV on Bergen Street. The SUV struck the cyclist’s right front bumper. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2016 Audi SUV traveling west on Bergen Street. The collision occurred when the SUV hit the cyclist with its right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated face after an SUV made a left turn on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed. The bicyclist was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn westbound on Eastern Parkway when it collided with a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated facial injury. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The bicyclist's contributing factor was noted as pedestrian/bicyclist confusion, but the primary driver errors were failure to yield and unsafe speed. The SUV struck the bicyclist at the right front quarter panel, causing serious injury. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Atlantic Avenue. The 38-year-old driver suffered a chest injury and concussion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The driver was conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Atlantic Avenue collided when one struck the rear of the other. The 38-year-old male driver of the striking vehicle was injured, suffering chest trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends respectively. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the dangers of speeding and distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on Classon Avenue. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered facial contusions. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. Damage hit the front ends of both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Classon Avenue. The drivers, a 34-year-old man and a female driver, both disregarded traffic controls, contributing to the crash. The front passenger, a 30-year-old man, and the male driver of one sedan sustained facial contusions but remained conscious. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The vehicles struck each other at their front ends, with damage focused on the right front bumper of one car and the center front end of the other. Contributing factors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' for the passenger's vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 32-year-old woman driving a sedan made an improper right turn on Atlantic Avenue. She collided with two SUVs traveling straight. The driver suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female driver operating a 1999 sedan on Atlantic Avenue made an improper right turn. She collided with two SUVs traveling eastbound. The driver was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor and notes the driver was unlicensed. The impact occurred on the sedan's left front bumper and the SUVs' right front quarter panels. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516584, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided while making right turns on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The left front quarter panel of one car struck the right front quarter panel of the other. A 31-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including whiplash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:33 a.m. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. A 31-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A van traveling north hit the right rear passenger of a parked SUV on Grand Avenue. The 59-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash. The passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a van traveling north on Grand Avenue collided with the right front quarter panel of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 59-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the SUV. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The van’s driver was licensed in New Jersey and was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision damaged the left side doors of the van and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. The sedan driver sustained abrasions to the arm. Both drivers were injured. The crash involved traffic control disregard and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east and a sedan traveling north collided on Bedford Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 56-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. The sedan driver, an unlicensed male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" for the motorcycle driver and "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" for the sedan driver. The sedan struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left side doors. Both drivers were injured but remained conscious or in shock. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet; the sedan driver used a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A taxi stopped in traffic was hit from behind by a sedan traveling west on Prospect Place. Two rear passengers in the taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Prospect Place rear-ended a taxi that was stopped in traffic. The taxi carried three occupants, including two rear passengers who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both injured passengers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely". The sedan's front center end struck the taxi's rear center end. No victims were ejected. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling north on Kingston Avenue struck multiple parked cars. The impact injured a 58-year-old female rear passenger. She suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash stemmed from driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn collided with several parked vehicles. The crash injured a 58-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat. She sustained a head contusion but was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to an external stimulus led to the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The impact damaged the sedan's front center and the rear ends of the parked cars. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious throughout.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan passenger suffered a neck contusion after a vehicle passed too closely on Utica Avenue. The crash occurred at night. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected. The passing vehicle caused impact to the sedan’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Utica Avenue was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle passing too closely. The sedan carried four occupants. A 53-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat sustained a neck contusion and was injured but remained conscious and inside the vehicle. The passing vehicle, registered in Virginia, had no damage and was traveling north as well. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 65-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Utica Avenue. He was crossing against the signal when the vehicle struck him head-on. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lincoln SUV traveling south on Utica Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The SUV hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing head injuries and abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor, but no other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered elbow and lower arm abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely into her vehicle on Nostrand Avenue. The SUV driver was distracted, causing a rear-end collision late at night. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Nostrand Avenue backed unsafely and collided with the center back end of a sedan. The sedan's 29-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan, causing injury to the sedan driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision involved two vehicles: a 2016 Dodge SUV and a Honda sedan registered in New Jersey.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 23-year-old male e-bike driver struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked SUV on Troy Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved driver distraction outside the car.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male operating an e-bike collided with a parked 2016 SUV on Troy Avenue. The e-bike driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was stationary, parked facing north, and the point of impact was its right rear quarter panel. The e-bike was traveling north and struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the e-bike operator’s part. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 37-year-old woman was struck on Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a single unspecified vehicle. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn. She sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The crash involved one unspecified vehicle with one occupant. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions and location are not specified. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The incident resulted in a moderate injury classified as severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 37-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was hit on the right side by a sedan traveling east. He was ejected and suffered a head injury, losing consciousness. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Utica Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a serious head injury, rendering him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the e-bike on its right side doors with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The crash highlights failures in obeying traffic signals and driver attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 59-year-old woman was hit on Saint Johns Place while crossing with the signal. The sedan made a right turn and struck her at the intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Saint Johns Place struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 23-year-old male driver crashed his SUV into a parked SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right side doors of the moving vehicle and the back end of the parked SUV. The driver suffered a shoulder injury and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver in a 2016 SUV was traveling west on Ralph Avenue when he collided with a parked 2012 SUV. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining an upper arm and shoulder injury, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19