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

May 21 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries. The sedan driver sustained back pain and whiplash; the SUV driver suffered a head abrasion. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended a parked SUV. Both drivers were injured: the sedan driver, 48, reported back injuries and whiplash; the SUV driver, 20, suffered a head abrasion. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt; the SUV driver’s airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused center front-end damage to the sedan and center back-end damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 15 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was going straight. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The girl was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured when she was hit by a 2021 SUV traveling south on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact, with no vehicle damage reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not indicate any driver errors or violations. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - A 6-year-old boy was struck while crossing Kosciuszko Street outside an intersection. The sedan hit him with its right front bumper. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The child was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old pedestrian was injured on Kosciuszko Street when a sedan traveling east struck him with its right front bumper. The child was crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was going straight ahead and was licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - A 15-year-old boy was hit at an intersection on Decatur Street in Brooklyn. The BMW sedan was making a right turn when it struck the pedestrian. He suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and bruising. The driver was licensed and female.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Decatur Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck by a 2011 BMW sedan traveling south, which was making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing other actions at the intersection when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after colliding head-on with a sedan on Stuyvesant Avenue. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved confusion and disregard of traffic control by the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Stuyvesant Avenue collided head-on with a southbound sedan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the bicyclist's error and confusion as contributing factors, along with disregard of traffic control. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver errors by the sedan operator were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 30 - Two sedans collided on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the front center of one vehicle and the right rear quarter of the other. Three occupants, including a 21-year-old driver and two young passengers, suffered whiplash injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, driven by a 21-year-old female, was traveling south and struck the center front end of the second vehicle, which was traveling west. The second vehicle's right rear quarter panel was damaged. Three occupants in the second vehicle were injured: the driver, a 21-year-old male, and two female passengers aged 4 and 2. All three suffered whiplash injuries to the neck and back but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles, with driver inexperience also noted for the injured driver. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 27 - A 17-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The sedan and e-scooter collided at Patchen Avenue. The rider suffered a head contusion but was conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling north and a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east. The e-scooter rider sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both parties. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries or occupants were reported. The sedan was unoccupied at the time, and the point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 23 - A sedan struck an e-bike turning left on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. Both drivers were conscious and remained at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Saratoga Avenue collided with an e-bike making a left turn westbound. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s left front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike rider but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers faced by e-bike riders at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - A 50-year-old woman was struck in Brooklyn at Reid Avenue. The vehicle hit her with its front center. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver was inattentive and following too closely.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn. The 50-year-old female pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The vehicle, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck her with its center front end. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no safety equipment or pedestrian actions were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A 12-year-old girl was struck while crossing Patchen Avenue. The sedan, traveling south, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The girl was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Patchen Avenue while crossing outside an intersection. She was hit by a southbound 2016 Toyota sedan, which struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A 30-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed woman, was going straight. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2016 Ford SUV traveling south on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and experienced other actions in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - A driverless sedan struck two parked sedans on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 36-year-old female driver, causing bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved a vehicle backing up and a runaway car colliding with parked vehicles.

According to the police report, a driverless or runaway vehicle collided with two parked sedans on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 36-year-old female driver, who suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as a contributing factor. One vehicle was backing up at the time of impact, while the other was parked. No other driver errors were specified. The incident highlights the dangers posed by uncontrolled vehicles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 31 - A 14-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The boy suffered a head injury and concussion. The vehicle showed no damage. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling south on Ralph Avenue struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - A Ford SUV struck a stopped Honda sedan from behind on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Fulton Street rear-ended a stopped 2021 Honda sedan. The collision injured the sedan’s front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The SUV’s front center end and the sedan’s rear center end were damaged. No ejections occurred. The driver of the SUV failed to maintain attention and obey traffic signals, leading to the crash. The injured passenger was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 19 - A sedan struck an e-bike carrying two riders on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision ejected the female passenger, injuring her knee and foot. Both riders suffered injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Patchen Avenue collided with an eastbound e-bike carrying two riders. The female passenger was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The male rider, who was driving the e-bike, suffered a moderate burn and hip injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-bike's center front end. Both bicyclists were conscious but injured. Neither rider wore safety equipment. The report does not assign fault to the victims but highlights driver errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - A driver turned left on Decatur and struck a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane use and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman was crossing Decatur Street with the signal at Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn when a 2010 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The police report lists the driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed." No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use and excessive speed by drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - A 63-year-old male bicyclist was struck by an SUV traveling west on Macdonough Street. The impact hit the bike’s front and the SUV’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on Macdonough Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old man, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had two occupants, and its driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 21 - Motorcycle and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Rider ejected, hit hip and leg, scraped up. Both drivers distracted. Sedan turned left. Motorcycle went straight. Metal and flesh met hard. System failed the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Fulton Street struck a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a 52-year-old man, was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both. The motorcycle hit the sedan's right rear quarter panel with its center front end. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 7 - A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Halsey Street at Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The vehicle was traveling west. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of Halsey Street and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. She sustained back injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was traveling west but no specific vehicle type or driver details were provided. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - Two SUVs crashed on Reid Avenue at night. One driver made a left turn. The other went straight. Impact hit right front quarter panel and center front end. One driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Road was slippery. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Reid Avenue at 10:08 p.m. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The driver making the left turn sustained a back injury and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists pavement slipperiness as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. No occupants were ejected. The crash involved two male drivers, both operating SUVs registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19