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

A man rode north at dawn on Rochester Avenue. His bike struck something. His face hit the street. Blood pooled. He stayed upright, wounded but alive. The city’s silence swallowed the crash.

A 35-year-old man riding a bike northbound on Rochester Avenue near Saint Johns Place was injured in a crash, according to the police report. The report states, 'A man rode north at dawn. No helmet. His bike struck something. His face met the street. Blood pooled.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his face but survived the impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' There is no mention of other vehicles or driver errors, and no evidence of victim behavior contributing to the crash beyond the note that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is mentioned only after the sequence of events. The incident underscores the vulnerability of cyclists navigating city streets, especially when the cause of the crash remains unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female driver suffered a serious head injury in a multi-vehicle collision on Kingston Avenue. Police report driver inattention caused the crash. The injured driver was restrained but became incoherent after impact. Multiple sedans were damaged in the chain reaction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. A 22-year-old female driver was injured with head trauma and was incoherent at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision involved multiple sedans traveling north, with damage to the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and impacts to parked cars nearby. The driver errors focused on distraction, with no other contributing factors listed. The report highlights systemic danger posed by inattentive driving leading to severe injury even for restrained occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a sedan while starting from parking on Nostrand Avenue. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear quarters. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Nostrand Avenue at 18:25. A sedan, driven by a 34-year-old man, was starting from parking when it was struck by a southbound station wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle carrying two women collided with a sedan turning left on Buffalo Avenue. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Buffalo Avenue involving a sedan and a motorcycle. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, was making a left turn when it struck the motorcycle traveling south. The motorcycle carried two female occupants: a 20-year-old driver wearing a helmet and a 24-year-old passenger without safety equipment. Both were ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to their limbs. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction, along with failure to yield right-of-way, as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was its right front quarter panel, while the motorcycle's left front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle driver held a permit license. These driver errors directly led to the violent impact and injuries sustained by the vulnerable motorcycle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck driven by an unlicensed driver struck a parked BMW sedan on Sterling Place in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Sterling Place in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck traveling south, driven by a man without a valid license, collided with a parked 2007 BMW sedan. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the unlicensed status of the truck driver as a critical factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The parked sedan was stationary at the time of impact, emphasizing the danger posed by the unlicensed driver’s failure to maintain control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV struck the vehicle’s left side doors. The crash occurred as the SUV made a left turn, colliding with the moped traveling straight westbound on Pacific Street.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 13:05 on Pacific Street. The moped, driven by a 58-year-old man wearing a helmet, was traveling straight westbound when it was struck on the left side doors by an SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver was cited for "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction," which contributed to the collision. The moped driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, while the moped had damage to its left side doors. The report highlights driver errors on the part of the SUV operator without attributing fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right collided with an e-scooter traveling south on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:23 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck an e-scooter heading south. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify victim fault. The focus remains on the driver's failure to avoid the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions after a collision with a 2024 Ford SUV making a left turn on Bergen Street. The SUV’s improper lane usage caused the impact, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on Bergen Street involving a westbound bicyclist and a 2024 Ford SUV. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the bicyclist traveling straight west. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to properly navigate the turn and lane. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his bike. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The impact point was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end, underscoring the SUV driver’s error in executing the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:50 p.m. The crash involved a 2018 Honda sedan and a 2021 Jeep SUV, both traveling eastbound. The Jeep SUV struck the Honda sedan from behind, impacting the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3 and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver licensed in New York and the sedan driver licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man died beneath the streetlights of Atlantic Avenue. First struck by a box truck, then an SUV, his head shattered, bones crushed. Alone, far from the crosswalk, he became another casualty of unchecked steel and speed.

A deadly crash unfolded midblock on Atlantic Avenue when a 39-year-old man stepped into the roadway and was struck by two vehicles, according to the police report. The report states, 'The box truck hit him first. The SUV followed. Head shattered. Bones crushed. He died there, beneath the streetlights, far from the crosswalk, alone on the asphalt.' Both vehicles—a box truck and a sport utility vehicle—were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, offering no further detail on specific driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing the street at a location not marked by a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of large vehicles moving unchecked through city streets, leaving a man dead and unanswered questions in their wake.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver, starting from parking, struck a westbound e-bike on Saint Johns Place. The e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Saint Johns Place around 12:15 a.m. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it collided with an e-bike traveling westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike rider, a 36-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper lane use in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Brooklyn’s Pacific Street. Five vehicle occupants suffered neck and back injuries, including whiplash. The crash, caused by following too closely, left multiple passengers injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, at 7:08 a.m. on Pacific Street in Brooklyn, a 2022 Ford SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2017 BMW sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s left front bumper. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Five occupants were injured: the SUV driver, three passengers, and the sedan’s lone occupant. Injuries included neck and back pain with complaints of whiplash. None of the occupants were ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV’s right rear bumper and the sedan’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider collided with an SUV entering a parked position on Atlantic Avenue. The moped driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Atlantic Avenue when a moped traveling west struck the right front quarter panel of an SUV that was entering a parked position. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped driver was also noted for 'Following Too Closely.' The SUV driver was licensed and female, while the moped driver held a permit. The collision point and vehicle damage were both on the left front bumper of the moped and right front quarter panel of the SUV. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to the injured moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike traveling north struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at a Classon Avenue intersection. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The motorbike showed no damage. Unsafe speed by the motorbike was noted as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north on Classon Avenue struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The motorbike had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the motorbike operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was not assigned any contributing fault. This crash highlights the dangers posed by motorbike speed in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Utica Avenue, injuring the sedan driver. The impact struck both vehicles' left front bumpers. The 63-year-old sedan driver suffered bruising and arm injuries but remained conscious with airbag deployment noted.

According to the police report, at 20:18 on Utica Avenue, a pick-up truck traveling south and a sedan traveling north collided, impacting both vehicles' left front bumpers. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected, with the airbag deployed in his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or pedestrian involvement. The pick-up truck, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan's pre-crash movement is recorded as 'Other*', indicating an unclear maneuver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis crashed at Schenectady Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. Each driver suffered injuries and shock. The collision damaged the right rear quarter panel of one taxi and the front center of the other.

According to the police report, two taxis collided at the intersection of Schenectady Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 3:00 AM. Both drivers were cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The first taxi, traveling south, was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the second taxi, traveling east, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers, aged 34 and 49, were injured and experienced shock. The 34-year-old driver suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, while the 49-year-old driver sustained back injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver backing north on Nostrand Avenue struck a 55-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, at 6:06 AM on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, a vehicle backing north struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain awareness while backing. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end, indicating the collision occurred during the vehicle's reverse movement. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man crossing Pacific Street with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries amid glare conditions. The pedestrian remained conscious with bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pacific Street near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:15 p.m. A 22-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a westbound 2022 Nissan sedan making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. Additionally, glare was noted as a contributing factor affecting visibility. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield at intersections, especially under challenging visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Saint Johns Place, injuring the SUV’s driver and front passenger. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash unfolded amid driver inattention and distraction, highlighting risks beyond pedestrian collisions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 on Saint Johns Place when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north rear-ended a parked sedan. The SUV’s driver and front passenger, a 39-year-old man and a 17-year-old female respectively, were injured with neck and arm injuries consistent with whiplash. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, pointing to the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention. The parked sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the SUV was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The fire truck involved showed no damage and was traveling westbound. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributory pedestrian behavior, focusing instead on driver error and systemic dangers of inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Park Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock. One driver was licensed; the other was unlicensed. The crash involved rear and front bumper impacts, leaving both vehicles damaged and occupants injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Place in Brooklyn at midnight. Two sedans traveling east collided: one was going straight ahead, the other was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the left rear bumper of the second. Both drivers were male; one held a valid New York license, while the other was unlicensed. Both occupants, including the drivers and front passengers, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and were reported in shock. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the presence of an unlicensed driver indicates a critical systemic danger. The collision caused significant damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15