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

Aug 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning sedan on Gates Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, 44, was thrown and scraped his back. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan turned left on Gates Avenue and was struck by a westbound motorcycle. The 44-year-old motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered back abrasions. Both drivers were listed as inattentive and distracted, causing the crash. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the motorcycle’s center front end were damaged. The report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 30 - A 31-year-old male passenger suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV struck the rear of a station wagon in Brooklyn. The impact hit the center back end of the wagon and left front bumper of the SUV. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a station wagon also traveling west on Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the rear of the station wagon. A 31-year-old male passenger in the station wagon was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing driver errors or other factors. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - SUV struck sedan’s rear on Madison Street. Young woman in front seat hurt—neck pain, whiplash, shock. Both drivers licensed, both going straight. No driver errors listed. Passenger wore lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV hit the right rear quarter panel of a 2007 sedan on Madison Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision left the passenger in shock and caused moderate injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - Two sedans crashed on Broadway in Brooklyn late at night. One driver was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed. Both vehicles hit on the left front quarter panel. One driver was unlicensed and going straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway near Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:21 p.m. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was unlicensed and traveling southbound, striking the other vehicle's left front bumper. The other sedan was stopped in traffic, northbound, and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. Both vehicles were occupied by two people each. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol impairment, distraction, and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - Two sedans collided near 1380 Broadway in Brooklyn. The unlicensed driver was heading south, striking a stopped northbound sedan. The licensed driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. Both vehicles damaged on left front panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 1380 Broadway in Brooklyn. One driver was licensed and stopped in traffic, while the other was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The licensed driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The unlicensed status of the southbound driver and alcohol involvement were key driver errors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Broadway in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, traveling north, showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the bike. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing Reid Avenue with the signal. The vehicle made a right turn and struck her with its front center. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Reid Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her at the center front. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle showed no damage, and no contributing factors were listed for the pedestrian. The report does not specify driver errors explicitly, but the collision occurred during the driver's right turn, indicating a failure to yield or lack of attention. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - A 59-year-old man was hit while crossing Van Buren Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its front center. He suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Van Buren Street and Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2005 Honda SUV making a left turn struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 13 - A southbound SUV was struck on its left side by an eastbound sedan passing nearby. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2020 Hyundai SUV traveling south on Patchen Avenue was hit on its left side doors by a BMW sedan passing eastbound. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan's driver details and license status were not provided. The collision caused damage to the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrian involvement or victim fault is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A moped hit a 37-year-old woman pedestrian in Brooklyn. The rider disregarded traffic control and turned improperly. The pedestrian was off the roadway and suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The moped showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west in Brooklyn struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Turning Improperly." The moped was involved in a police pursuit before the crash and showed no vehicle damage after impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver held a permit license from New York. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A 30-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk at Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash left him in shock. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or other factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 5 - A 7-year-old boy on a bike collided with an e-scooter traveling the opposite direction. The boy suffered bruises and an arm injury. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The boy wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Quincy Street in Brooklyn involving a 7-year-old bicyclist and an e-scooter. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the impact. The vehicles collided frontally, with damage to the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front bumper of the e-scooter. No other driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A 65-year-old man was hit while crossing Broadway at a marked crosswalk. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver's view was obstructed, worsening the crash.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway at a marked crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2007 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the SUV's left front quarter panel. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A runaway SUV struck a 25-year-old female e-bike rider on Quincy Street in Brooklyn. The collision caused bruising and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike.

According to the police report, a driverless or runaway SUV traveling north on Quincy Street collided head-on with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 25-year-old woman, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the primary contributing factor as a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - An e-bike rider slowed on Ralph Avenue when a southbound SUV made a right turn. The bike struck the SUV’s right rear bumper. The 21-year-old rider suffered moderate burns and leg injuries. The driver’s inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2013 Ford SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a right turn while the e-bike was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper and the bike’s front center. The rider sustained moderate burns and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The crash highlights risks posed by driver errors in turn maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - A 10-year-old girl was struck by a northbound sedan on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured her knee and lower leg. She was left in shock at the intersection. The driver continued straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lewis Avenue and Quincy Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and was in shock. The crash involved a 2022 Dodge sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. The pedestrian’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A GMC SUV and a Kia sedan crashed head-on and side-on at Macdonough Street. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Macdonough Street involving a GMC SUV traveling south and a Kia sedan traveling west. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the sedan was damaged on the right side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Stuyvesant Avenue. The parked driver, a 72-year-old woman, suffered knee and leg injuries. Both vehicles took damage. The injured driver was in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 2005 Cadillac SUV traveling west struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2020 Nissan SUV on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 72-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the parked driver but does not detail errors for the moving vehicle. Both SUVs were damaged on their left bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Patchen Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck each other’s front ends. The crash involved driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and an SUV traveling north collided on Patchen Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported. The crash highlights failures by both drivers to obey traffic signals and maintain attention, leading to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645672 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A 23-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider turned left on Reid Avenue and struck a southbound sedan. The impact hit the bike’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male riding an e-bike was making a left turn on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with a southbound sedan traveling straight. The e-bike driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. Contributing factors are unspecified, but the unlicensed status of the e-bike driver is documented. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight. No helmet or signaling factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19