Mar 22 - A motorcycle slammed into the right side doors of a northbound bus on Bedford Avenue. The motorcycle driver, ejected and injured with a fractured shoulder, suffered serious trauma. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:19 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A northbound motorcycle collided with the right side doors of a northbound bus. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors for the crash. The bus was traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to its right side doors, while the motorcycle's left front quarter panel was damaged. The motorcycle driver was conscious but seriously injured. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 18 - SUV struck an 11-year-old girl crossing Gates Avenue. Driver inattention listed as cause. Girl suffered severe hip and leg fracture. She remained conscious. Brooklyn street left another child hurt.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old girl was crossing Gates Avenue in Brooklyn when a westbound SUV hit her with its center front end. The crash happened at 3:24 PM. The girl suffered a severe fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her hip and upper leg. She was conscious after impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No other contributing factors were listed for the pedestrian. The collision left a child injured on a city street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 17 - A distracted driver struck a sedan’s rear passenger side on Flushing Ave. The crash left a 52-year-old man in shock with full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flushing Ave near Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the Virginia-registered sedan hit the right rear bumper of the New York-registered sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. A 52-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat suffered trauma to his entire body and was in shock, with internal injuries noted. He was not ejected and used safety equipment classified as 'Other.' The data highlights driver distraction and unsafe speed as the primary causes, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 16 - A sedan traveling west on Van Buren St struck the rear of a parked SUV. The impact caused head and back injuries to the sedan’s driver and rear passenger. Both men suffered whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling west on Van Buren Street collided with the center back end of a parked 2025 Kia SUV. The sedan’s driver and right rear passenger, both male and aged 28 and 26 respectively, were injured. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, and both occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to the back and head. The report notes the sedan was slowing or stopping before impact, while the SUV was stationary. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, and contributing factors for the occupants were unspecified. The collision caused center back end damage to the sedan and front center damage to the SUV. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 15 - Two sedans crashed at a Brooklyn intersection, colliding front bumpers. A 23-year-old passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead when impact occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:18. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one northbound, the other westbound—when they struck each other with their front bumpers. The impact injured a 23-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat, who sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 13 - A moped collided with a sedan on Lafayette Ave in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was merging when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Lafayette Ave in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a moped. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling east and merging, struck the moped on its left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The sedan had no occupants and the driver’s details were not provided. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and inexperience, as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 11 - A bicyclist riding south on Marcy Ave was struck on the right side by an eastbound SUV making a right turn. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Marcy Ave was hit on the right side by a 2020 BMW SUV making a right turn eastbound. The collision occurred at the intersection with Pulaski St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, with the SUV sustaining damage to its right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors during turning maneuvers, particularly failure to maintain attention, which resulted in the collision with the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 10 - A sedan traveling east on Willoughby Ave collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist. The 61-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:26 PM on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling straight ahead struck a bicyclist going straight ahead from the opposite direction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.

NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.

• Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-08

Mar 7 - A bus collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, rendered unconscious. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a GMC bus traveling west on Myrtle Avenue struck a northbound bicyclist at approximately 14:15. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper hitting the bike’s right front quarter panel. The report explicitly identifies the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.

• Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03

Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.

NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-02

Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.

According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-01

Feb 28 - A drunk driver blasted through a red light at 72 mph. He struck Katherine Harris, killing her steps from home. The car crashed on. Blood alcohol twice the limit. The street became a crime scene. Lives shattered in seconds.

NY Daily News reported on February 28, 2025, that Erick Trujillo, 29, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. On April 16, 2023, Trujillo drove his Volvo at 72 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a red light at Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street in Brooklyn. He struck pedestrian Katherine Harris, 31, killing her instantly, then rear-ended another car and crashed into an outdoor dining shed. Trujillo's blood alcohol level was .17, more than twice the legal limit. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "This defendant made a disastrous decision when he got behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated." The case highlights the lethal consequences of impaired driving and excessive speed, underscoring systemic risks for pedestrians in New York City.

• Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-28

Feb 27 - A moped driver was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash on Quincy Street. The sedan and moped collided head-on as both traveled east. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience contributed to the violent impact, leaving the rider with severe leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Quincy Street in Brooklyn at 16:26. A moped traveling east struck a sedan also traveling east, impacting the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's right rear quarter panel. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The violent impact and ejection highlight systemic dangers related to speeding and inexperienced operation in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 25 - E-scooter rider thrown in Brooklyn crash. Woman, 37, suffers leg injuries and shock. Front of scooter and car’s right panel smashed. Streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

According to the police report, a collision took place at 9:43 AM on Franklin Avenue near Monroe Street in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was partially ejected and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was in shock and had contusions and bruises. The e-scooter’s front end was damaged, and the other vehicle’s right front quarter panel was struck. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No mention of helmet use or victim fault appears in the report. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 19 - A Nissan sedan slammed into parked cars on Throop Avenue. Metal shrieked. A 22-year-old man was crushed, his body broken, eyes wide in shock. The street froze, silence settling over twisted steel and shattered bone.

According to the police report, a Nissan sedan traveling north on Throop Avenue near Park Avenue veered into parked vehicles, including a Ford SUV and a Honda sedan. The collision resulted in a 22-year-old pedestrian suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report describes the victim as 'crushed,' with 'eyes wide with shock.' The crash occurred at 17:28 in Brooklyn. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the Nissan sedan's left front bumper was impacted. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to maintain control and the lethal consequences for those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.

• BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18

Feb 15 - Two SUVs collided on slick Nostrand Avenue. The rear SUV struck a stopped SUV. A front passenger suffered neck injury and whiplash. Pavement was slippery. Impact sent pain through Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed at 18:20 on Nostrand Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The front SUV was stopped in traffic. The rear SUV, also heading south, struck it from behind. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. A 43-year-old woman riding as front passenger in the stopped SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men. No vehicle damage was reported, but the collision left the passenger hurt. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to control their vehicles on slick city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 3 - A van driver following too closely struck an e-scooter making a left turn on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and lower leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. A van and an e-scooter, both traveling south and making left turns, collided when the van driver failed to maintain a safe distance, cited as 'Following Too Closely' in the report. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions noted. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Ford van. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the van operator's part. No pedestrian or e-scooter rider errors were cited as contributing factors in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04