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

Dec 18 - Two SUVs collided on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one head-on. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male from Virginia, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a licensed male from New York. Both drivers and a right rear passenger in the rear vehicle sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The passenger was a 38-year-old female, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver was a 24-year-old male, also conscious and restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight south at the time of the collision. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 15 - A taxi traveling west on Reid Avenue was struck from behind by a sedan also heading west. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No ejections occurred. Police report no listed driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle was rear-ended by a sedan on Reid Avenue. The taxi was traveling west, struck on the right rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment status was noted. The crash resulted in injury to the taxi driver only, with no mention of other victims or pedestrians involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - Two vehicles crashed on MacDougal Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Both female drivers and a passenger suffered injuries. Shock and pain followed impact. Damage hit the SUV’s right doors and the sedan’s front center. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2018 Dodge SUV traveling west collided with a 2014 Lexus sedan heading south on MacDougal Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The SUV’s sole occupant, a 63-year-old female passenger, was also injured and in shock. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and licensed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. No pedestrians were involved, and no ejections occurred during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - An SUV traveling east struck a parked SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred; the driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, an eastbound SUV collided with a parked SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old male driver of the moving SUV sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - A bus traveling south hit the left side of a parked SUV on Saratoga Avenue. Three passengers inside the SUV suffered internal injuries to head, neck, and back. All were in shock but remained inside the vehicle. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a southbound bus collided with the left side doors of a parked SUV on Saratoga Avenue. The SUV carried five occupants; three passengers were injured with internal complaints to the head, neck, and back. All injured occupants were not ejected and experienced shock. The bus driver was going straight ahead, and the SUV was parked at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - Two vehicles crashed on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. A 59-year-old female SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. Impact hit the left front quarter panel of the sedan and right front quarter panel of the SUV.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saratoga Avenue involving a 2021 SUV and a 2010 sedan. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was male and licensed. Both drivers were found to have contributing factors of driver inattention and distraction. The SUV was traveling straight ahead while the sedan was starting from parking. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - A Jeep SUV struck a sedan from behind on Gates Avenue. The SUV driver and a child passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash stemmed from driver distraction. Damage centered on the SUV's rear end.

According to the police report, a 2012 Jeep SUV stopped in traffic on Gates Avenue was rear-ended by a sedan traveling north. The SUV carried two occupants: a 33-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old female passenger. Both sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash but remained conscious and were secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV, causing damage there. No ejections occurred. The sedan's driver information is not provided. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 12 - A westbound SUV slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The rear driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed front and rear center damage. The crash stemmed from following too closely.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn when a westbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and an unspecified factor as contributing causes. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained center front and center back damage respectively. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679378 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A moped rider hit an SUV making a left turn on Broadway. The moped’s front center collided with the SUV’s right front bumper. The 29-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southeast on Broadway struck a station wagon/SUV making a left turn eastbound. The moped’s center front end hit the SUV’s right front bumper. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV, carrying two occupants, sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 25 - A moped and sedan collided on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Both drivers were distracted. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and a moped traveling south collided on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan struck the moped on its left side doors, damaging the sedan's center front end and the moped's left front quarter panel. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - A sedan traveling east on MacDonough Street hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was speeding and distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda sedan traveling straight ahead on MacDonough Street in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian at the intersection with Patchen Avenue. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A 56-year-old man was struck while crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash left him in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ralph Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and no safety equipment or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - An 89-year-old woman crossing Jefferson Avenue was struck by a sedan backing west. The impact hit her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, an 89-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was backing west when it struck the pedestrian on her knee and lower leg. The vehicle's point of impact was the left rear bumper, and no damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A bus turned left and hit a sedan’s rear on Howard Avenue. The sedan driver, 22, suffered neck abrasions. Six on the bus were unhurt. No driver errors listed. Steel met steel. One man bled.

According to the police report, a 2011 bus made a left turn on Howard Avenue and struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound 2013 BMW sedan. The sedan’s 22-year-old driver was injured, suffering neck abrasions but remained conscious. The bus carried six occupants; none were hurt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan was going straight, the bus was turning left. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or other violations appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 19 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and fractured his elbow after a 2019 SUV backed into him on Broadway near Lafayette Avenue. The SUV struck the bike’s front center, damaging its front end. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV backing northwest on Broadway collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The SUV impacted the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist’s injuries resulted from the collision; no contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash involved three vehicles, including a parked sedan damaged at its rear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A tow truck and motor scooter collided head-on on Lewis Avenue. The scooter driver, 42, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing by the tow truck driver.

According to the police report, a tow truck and a motor scooter collided on Lewis Avenue. The motor scooter driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the tow truck driver. The motor scooter was traveling north going straight ahead when struck on its center front end by the tow truck's right front quarter panel. The tow truck driver was licensed and traveling north as well. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter driver. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions over his entire body. The crash involved a sedan and a bike. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions covering his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The cyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead when the crash happened. No information about the sedan's movement or driver was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - An 84-year-old woman crossing against the signal was struck by a northbound cyclist on Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway against the signal. She suffered a head injury and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The collision involved a northbound cyclist traveling straight ahead. The bike showed no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection when struck. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted cyclists to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - A 31-year-old woman on an e-scooter collided head-on with a westbound sedan on Stuyvesant Avenue. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver remained licensed and uninjured. Both vehicles struck front to front.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a sedan on Stuyvesant Avenue. The e-scooter and sedan were both traveling straight ahead when they collided front to front. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was uninjured. The report lists the e-scooter driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or violations were explicitly noted in the data. The e-scooter rider wore no helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle stopped in traffic on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at midday. The impact damaged the center back end of the taxi and front of the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lewis Avenue rear-ended a vehicle stopped in traffic. The taxi driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the taxi driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19