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

A female driver in an SUV struck a sedan from behind on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as a key factor. Both vehicles traveled north at impact.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female driver in a 2015 SUV was traveling north on Bedford Avenue when she rear-ended a 2009 sedan also heading north. The sedan driver was making a left turn at the time of the collision. The SUV sustained front-end damage, and the sedan was damaged at the rear. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The pedestrian/bicyclist error noted in the report does not apply here. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No helmet or signaling issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Atlantic Avenue. Two rear passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and injuries to back and shoulder. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash caused damage to the left rear of the taxi and right front of the sedan.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. Two male passengers in the taxi, ages 40 and 53, were injured with whiplash and back or shoulder injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. The taxi sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, and the sedan to its right front quarter panel. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passengers. The crash highlights driver error related to maintaining safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy crossing Lincoln Place was hit by a moped traveling east. The rider’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The boy suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The moped’s front center bore the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Lincoln Place struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm, classified as a serious injury. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The moped was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other vehicles or factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced moped operators to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 82-year-old sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck his vehicle from behind on Lincoln Place. The SUV was starting from a parked position when the collision occurred. Driver inexperience was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, an SUV starting from a parked position rear-ended a sedan traveling west on Lincoln Place. The sedan's 82-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the sedan's center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Prospect Place with the signal. The driver made a left turn and hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Prospect Place at an intersection with the signal. The driver, operating a 2021 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on Buffalo Avenue. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The driver was avoiding an object in the road at the time.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a southbound 2007 Ford sedan, which struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and reportedly attempting to avoid an object in the roadway before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections, even when drivers take evasive actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man riding an e-bike was ejected and injured on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruises. Alcohol was involved. The crash happened late at night. The e-bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:27 p.m. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions. The report lists alcohol involvement as the contributing factor twice, indicating impairment played a role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight north when the crash occurred. The e-bike sustained no damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any victim errors or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man turned left on Nostrand. His Yamaha smashed hard. The front crumpled. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The pavement held him. The city watched, unmoved.

A 50-year-old man riding a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle was injured while turning left at Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck hard, crumpling the front. The rider suffered severe head lacerations and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore no helmet. No specific driver errors were listed beyond 'Unspecified' contributing factors. The crash left blood pooling on the street. The incident underscores the violence of impact when a vulnerable road user meets the city’s pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck made a right turn on Atlantic Avenue. The truck driver changed lanes unsafely and passed too closely. The front passenger was partially ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash left the passenger injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Atlantic Avenue made a right turn and collided with another vehicle going straight ahead. The truck driver committed unsafe lane changing and passed too closely, contributing to the crash. The front passenger in the truck was partially ejected and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The passenger, a 35-year-old male, was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle, while the truck showed no damage. The report lists the driver errors as unsafe lane changing and following too closely. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider crashed into the left rear quarter of a stopped sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver was distracted. The crash left the rider fractured and dislocated, conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider collided with the left rear quarter panel of a 2009 Toyota sedan stopped in traffic on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west. The e-bike rider was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with the e-bike's front end and the sedan's left rear quarter panel impacted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at 8:18 p.m. One driver changed lanes improperly, striking the other vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. A 39-year-old female passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Eastern Parkway collided when one driver was changing lanes improperly. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the lane-changing vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other sedan. The crash injured a 39-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of one vehicle. She sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error in lane change. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on Saint Johns Place. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved unsafe speed by the driver. Injuries were severe.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle traveling east on Saint Johns Place collided. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was injured severely, unconscious at the scene, and suffered multiple fractures. The sedan's front end and the bike's back end were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV struck a moped on Dean Street late at night. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. Unsafe speed by one vehicle contributed to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling east on Dean Street collided head-on with a southbound 2023 Zhongneng moped. The moped driver, a 51-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash involved two vehicles going straight ahead before impact, with the SUV striking the moped at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV traveling east struck a vehicle making a U-turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue collided head-on with a vehicle making a U-turn. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the crash, sustaining injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver error contributing to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was struck and ejected by an SUV making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2004 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic when the vehicle's right front bumper struck him, ejecting him from the impact. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck turning right struck a 40-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. The truck's front center bore the impact. No visible complaint was reported.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The collision involved a 2020 Mack garbage truck making a right turn eastbound. The truck struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, and no visible complaint was noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV struck a northbound moped from behind on Washington Avenue. The moped rider, helmeted and unlicensed, suffered a shattered pelvis. The SUV’s bumper split. The street fell silent. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A Nissan SUV rear-ended a northbound moped on Washington Avenue. The moped rider, a 50-year-old man, was helmeted but unlicensed. He sustained severe crush injuries to his pelvis and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'A Nissan SUV crushed into the rear of a northbound moped. The rider, 50, unlicensed but helmeted, lay conscious with a shattered pelvis.' The SUV’s bumper split from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped rider’s helmet use is noted, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s inattention. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and injured on Saint Johns Place. An SUV making an improper U-turn struck the moped head-on. Alcohol was involved. The rider suffered neck abrasions and was conscious after the crash. Two parked SUVs were also damaged.

According to the police report, a moped rider was injured when an SUV making an improper U-turn collided with him on Saint Johns Place. The moped was traveling east, and the SUV was turning westbound. The rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and sustained neck abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The crash also damaged two parked SUVs nearby. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment and was riding on the outside of the vehicle. The police report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered full-body injuries in a crash on Buffalo Avenue. The driver was not ejected but went into shock. The scooter struck another vehicle while traveling north. No contributing driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Buffalo Avenue. The scooter was traveling north and impacted the center back end of another vehicle going west. The rider sustained injuries to his entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-scooter driver was operating with a permit and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved no visible complaints or pedestrian involvement. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users even without clear driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed at Saint Johns Place and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV and sedan struck front to front. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and disregarded traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a 2018 Toyota SUV traveling west and a 2007 Dodge sedan traveling south on Saint Johns Place near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The SUV had one occupant, the sedan two. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian involvement was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15