Precinct 81: Four dead, hundreds hurt. Same streets, same story.

Apr 5 - A northbound SUV hit a 9-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The girl suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle's right front bumper took the impact, revealing a failure to avoid the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 1999 SUV traveling north on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and bruising to the girl's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and sustained injury severity level 3. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision with a pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk indicates a failure to yield or properly observe the pedestrian. No driver errors such as speeding or impairment were noted, and the pedestrian's actions were unspecified as contributing factors. The incident underscores the danger posed by vehicles failing to detect or yield to pedestrians outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - An 8-year-old boy was injured crossing Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck him with its front center while traveling north. The child suffered back contusions and was left in shock. The crash occurred off intersection, without a crossing signal.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:09. The child was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a vehicle traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and was in shock, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The absence of detailed vehicle type and driver information limits identification of specific driver errors, but the collision’s nature highlights the dangers posed to pedestrians crossing outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - In Brooklyn, a driver’s distraction triggered a chain reaction crash involving multiple sedans. One driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Vehicles were parked or moving eastbound when the collision unfolded, damaging front and rear panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 455 Decatur Street in Brooklyn at 2:00 PM. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The collision involved several sedans, with one driver sustaining an injury described as a contusion and bruising to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. This driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The vehicles were mostly parked or traveling eastbound, with impacts reported on right front quarter panels, left rear quarter panels, and center front ends. The report highlights the driver’s distraction as the cause, with no other contributing factors or victim behaviors noted. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A one-year-old girl suffered back contusions after being struck by a sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street, Brooklyn. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The toddler was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. The child sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, occupied by three people and driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the incident. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The toddler's actions in the roadway were categorized as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no further details or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 19 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist suffered shoulder and arm injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact with the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:43 AM near 800 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, parked and occupied by two people, was struck on the right side doors by a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain awareness. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s left rear bumper, suggesting the bicyclist collided with multiple vehicles. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a violent collision, striking the moped head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on Broadway near Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, with the contributing factors listed as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped rider, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the rider was traveling straight north when the SUV struck him at the center front end. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The police report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and improper turning as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim. The rider was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A woman crossed Lewis Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit her. She suffered abrasions to her knee, leg, and foot. No driver errors listed. The crash left her conscious but hurt at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old woman was crossing Lewis Avenue at Monroe Street in Brooklyn with the signal when a vehicle struck her at 3:20 PM. She suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The report documents a pedestrian injured while crossing legally, with no identified driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Saratoga Avenue struck two pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians suffered severe lower leg fractures and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2005 sedan was making a left turn traveling east on Saratoga Avenue when it struck two pedestrians crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 1-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians at the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. Both victims were found in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrians’ actions, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - A sedan parked on Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2011 BMW sedan struck him on Broadway at 2:30 p.m. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling east going straight ahead, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 24 - A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 23 - A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 21 - A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 14 - A 75-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway was struck by a southbound vehicle making a left turn. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver failure to yield and inattention led to the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:20 p.m. The 75-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling southbound made a left turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly caused the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 11 - A speeding SUV tore down Fulton Street. A woman, crossing without a signal, took the full force. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver fled. A parked sedan bore the scars of the impact. Brooklyn’s streets remain unforgiving.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman was crossing near 1600 Fulton Street in Brooklyn when she was struck in the head by an eastbound SUV. The incident occurred at 2:28 a.m. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian, causing severe bleeding and a head injury. The driver did not remain at the scene. The violence of the crash also damaged a parked sedan, which was struck on its left rear bumper. The police narrative describes blood pooling on the cold asphalt as the SUV sped away. The report notes the woman was crossing without a signal, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The focus remains on the dangers posed by speeding and inattentive drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 7 - A northbound SUV struck a northbound e-bike on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock and pain. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. A 60-year-old female riding an e-bike traveling north was struck by a northbound SUV. The point of impact for the SUV was its right front bumper, while the e-bike was hit on its left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower leg trauma, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not ejected and no helmet or other safety equipment was noted as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 6 - A sedan traveling north struck a westbound moped on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in serious harm to the moped rider.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling northbound on Myrtle Avenue collided with his westbound moped. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper striking the moped’s center front end. The moped driver sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan driver, a female holding a Florida permit license, was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the crash, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and its severe consequences for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 5 - A left-turning SUV struck a westbound sedan on Fulton Street. The sedan’s front passenger, a 23-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The impact damaged the right front and rear bumpers of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:34 on Fulton Street near Utica Avenue. A 2017 Lexus SUV was making a left turn eastbound when it collided with a 2021 Mercedes sedan traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan had two occupants; the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors but the SUV driver’s left turn into the path of the sedan caused the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 27 - A 51-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in a crash with an SUV in Brooklyn. He was ejected and semiconscious after the impact. The driver of the SUV was unlicensed.

A collision occurred in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a station wagon. The e-bike rider, a 51-year-old man, sustained head injuries and was ejected from his vehicle. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling north when the impact occurred at the left front bumper. The e-bike rider was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. He was not wearing any safety equipment and suffered an abrasion as a result of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 23 - A 41-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Ralph Avenue at Chauncey Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, distracted, hit him. The man suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ralph Avenue at Chauncey Street with the signal. The driver of a 2019 Honda sedan traveling north struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Lewis Avenue. The rider was traveling west, the SUV east. Unsafe speed contributed to the violent impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected when his bike struck the right front bumper of a 2012 Acura SUV making a left turn on Lewis Avenue. The rider suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for the e-bike rider. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, while the unlicensed e-bike rider was traveling west going straight ahead. The collision caused center front end damage to the bike and right front bumper damage to the SUV. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19