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

Dec 16 - Two buses crashed on Decatur Street in Brooklyn. One bus was parked; the other was moving east. The moving bus struck the parked bus’s center back end. A 68-year-old male driver was partially ejected and suffered head injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, two buses collided on Decatur Street in Brooklyn. One bus was parked, and the other was traveling east. The moving bus struck the center back end of the parked bus. The 68-year-old male driver of the parked bus was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Headlights Defective' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The injured driver was conscious but not wearing safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the parked bus and the center front end of the moving bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - A man crossing Marcus Garvey Boulevard with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The crash caused left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Marcus Garvey Boulevard at an intersection with the signal was hit by a 2018 Nissan SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian, a male, suffered a neck injury and was semiconscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A 19-year-old man was hit by a sedan while crossing Herkimer Street. The impact struck the pedestrian’s head, causing bruising. The driver, traveling east, hit the pedestrian with the right front quarter panel. The victim was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling east on Herkimer Street struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front quarter panel, causing a head contusion and bruising. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even without clear contributing factors from the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A sedan turning left on Lewis Avenue hit a 25-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered bruises and upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Lewis Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near Van Buren Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, and no helmet or signaling issues were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - An 84-year-old woman was struck while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle hit her center front, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Melrose Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound vehicle struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other vehicle details or contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was not blamed for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when a 2016 Subaru SUV struck him at Gates Avenue. The bike was hit on its center back end as the SUV entered a parked position. The rider suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2016 Subaru SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was entering a parked position when it struck the bicyclist from behind on the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified for the bicyclist. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - A box truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight east on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered back abrasions. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained back abrasions. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the truck. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and injured but not fatally. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2016 HINO box truck. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - A woman, 33, crossing Reid Avenue with the signal, was hit. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Pain and shock followed. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The cause remains unreported.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old woman was struck while crossing Reid Avenue at Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the crash happened. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report does not specify the vehicle type, driver actions, or any contributing factors. No driver errors are listed. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the report. The pedestrian was lawfully crossing at the time of impact. The police report leaves the cause and driver’s role unaddressed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594491 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 29 - A moving sedan struck a parked Kia on Pulaski Street. The Kia’s driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both cars took heavy damage. No driver errors listed. Impact was sudden and hard.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east crashed into a parked Kia sedan on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn. The Kia’s driver, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not specify driver errors. The Kia was hit on the left rear quarter panel; the moving sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. No safety equipment was used by the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A 51-year-old man on a bike took a hit from a Jeep SUV on Fulton Street. Both moved west, both changed lanes. The SUV struck the bike. The cyclist suffered chest bruises. He stayed conscious. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV and a bicycle collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn while both vehicles were changing lanes westbound. The SUV struck the left front quarter panel of the bike, injuring the 51-year-old male cyclist. He suffered chest contusions but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were changing lanes at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The SUV was operated by a licensed driver. The cyclist was not ejected but was hurt in the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 26 - A 51-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan passed too closely, hitting the bike’s left side. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. No helmet was worn. The driver continued southbound.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a sedan traveling southbound on Stuyvesant Avenue passed too closely and struck the bike on its left side doors. The bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan also traveled straight ahead and impacted the bike’s left side with its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - A 37-year-old man was struck by a parked sedan in Brooklyn near 840 Broadway. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage. Circumstances remain unclear.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured after contact with a parked 2005 Kia sedan in Brooklyn at 840 Broadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan was stationary before the incident, with no vehicle damage reported. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 22 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Ralph Avenue. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. She was hit by a sedan making a right turn. The driver was identified as licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to notice the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - A 59-year-old woman driving an SUV and a 59-year-old man on an e-bike crashed on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Both were injured. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered internal injuries. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving a 2022 SUV driven by a licensed 59-year-old woman and an e-bike ridden by an unlicensed 59-year-old man. Both drivers were traveling east when the crash happened. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained abdomen and pelvis injuries, while the SUV driver suffered back injuries. Both were injured and in shock or semiconscious states. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the e-bike rider wore a helmet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - A sedan turning left on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The sedan’s front center and SUV’s left front quarter were damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Broadway was struck by a northbound SUV going straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The report lists driver inattention as the primary contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A 64-year-old woman was hit by an e-scooter at a Brooklyn intersection. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The scooter struck her center front end while traveling southeast. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by an e-scooter at the intersection near 916 Broadway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The e-scooter, driven by a licensed male operator traveling southeast and going straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the e-scooter operator. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. No safety equipment or helmet use was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 4 - SUV turned left on Broadway. Van drove straight. The two collided. SUV driver, a woman, hurt her back. Both drivers stayed at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old woman driving an SUV made a left turn on Broadway and collided with a van traveling straight east. The SUV’s rear center struck the van’s front center. The SUV driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious inside her vehicle. The van driver, a man, was alone and uninjured. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A 25-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion after colliding with a sedan on Gates Avenue. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front center with its right rear bumper. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Gates Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike, both traveling west. The 25-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion. The sedan struck the e-bike at the front center with its right rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured, and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and inexperience in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A sedan traveling south on Fulton Street hit its left rear passenger. The 8-year-old boy suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Unsafe speed and passenger distraction contributed. The child was not ejected but was left injured and unconscious.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling south on Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck its left rear passenger, an 8-year-old boy. The child sustained chest injuries and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The boy was not ejected from the vehicle but suffered injury severity level 3 and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the sedan's center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A sedan traveling south on Fulton Street hit an 8-year-old rear passenger. The child suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Unsafe speed and passenger distraction contributed. The child was not ejected but was injured seriously in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling south on Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The injured party was an 8-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position. He sustained chest injuries and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's center front end was the point of impact. The child was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other vehicle details were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distractions inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19