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

Sep 21 - A 60-year-old man was struck while crossing Saratoga Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Saratoga Avenue and MacDonough Street in Brooklyn at 8:45 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a westbound SUV. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and inattention in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 19 - A man on an e-scooter crashed into a stopped bus on Broadway. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on the street. The bus stood still. The scooter shattered. Night pressed in around the wreckage.

A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter collided with a stopped bus near 954 Broadway in Brooklyn at 10 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the bus was 'stopped in traffic' and did not move at the time of impact. The e-scooter, traveling straight ahead, struck the bus's left front quarter panel. The rider suffered severe lacerations to his leg, with blood pooling on the street. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The narrative notes the e-scooter rider was helmetless, but only after documenting the driver error. The bus sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the scooter crumpled on impact. No injuries to bus occupants were reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of inattention and distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 19 - A sedan struck a 63-year-old woman crossing Hancock Street. She suffered hip and leg injuries. The driver turned left, distracted. Impact was center front. No vehicle damage. System failed to protect her.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Hancock Street in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 63-year-old woman as she crossed in a marked crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The impact was to the center front end of the sedan, which showed no damage. The driver held a valid license. The crash underscores driver distraction and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A sedan collision on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn left a 33-year-old female driver injured. The crash involved two sedans, one parked and one moving southbound. The injured driver suffered facial contusions from impact to the right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans traveling southbound, with one vehicle initially parked. The moving sedan struck the parked car's left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The driver of the moving sedan, a 33-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining contusions to her face. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A motorcycle rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s front center. The crash happened on Hancock Street in Brooklyn, with failure to yield and unsafe speed cited as driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hancock Street in Brooklyn at 17:16. A motorcycle traveling north was struck on its center front end by an SUV making a left turn, impacting the SUV's left side doors. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the SUV operator. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, had two occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming motorcycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - A 25-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a marked crosswalk on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 16:49 on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end point of impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - An SUV hit a man crossing against the signal at Ralph Avenue. The left front bumper struck his face. He was conscious, bruised, and not ejected. No driver errors listed. The SUV was undamaged.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was struck by a southbound SUV at 223 Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:05. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian's face, causing a contusion and bruising. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, sustained no damage. This crash shows the severe harm that results when a person on foot is struck by a moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 30 - A Chevy SUV tore through Myrtle Avenue, its right front bumper crushing a 63-year-old man in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver never stopped. The man died in the intersection, another life ended by driver inattention.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling east on Myrtle Avenue near Broadway struck a 63-year-old man at the intersection. The impact came from the vehicle’s right front bumper, crushing the man’s arm and causing fatal injuries. The report states the driver did not stop after the collision. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the report, but the primary error listed is the driver’s failure to pay attention. The man died at the scene, his blood left on the pavement. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the systemic dangers faced by people crossing New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - E-bike slams parked SUV on Broadway. Rider suffers arm and hand injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes dangers for those outside steel shells.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old e-bike rider traveling north on Broadway near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn struck the left side doors of a parked SUV at 1:40 a.m. The rider suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stationary, parked along the street. The e-bike's center front end hit the SUV's left side doors. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the risks posed by inattentive vehicle operators in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan on Broadway. The motorcycle driver, ejected and injured with whiplash and full-body trauma, was traveling at unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway involving a 2023 motorcycle and a 2013 sedan. The motorcycle was traveling south, going straight ahead, when it impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan, which was traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The injury severity was rated as level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash, both attributed to the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The motorcycle's right front bumper and the sedan's left rear quarter panel were damaged. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - A 33-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries after his SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at midday, with police citing driver inattention as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 12:12 PM on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2012 Jeep SUV was traveling southbound when his vehicle impacted the center back end of another southbound vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The 33-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The impact point and vehicle damage were both at the center back end of the SUV, indicating a rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 16 - A sedan traveling west on Utica Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The front passenger in the sedan suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, leaving the passenger injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 9:32 a.m., a sedan traveling west on Utica Avenue struck the center back end of another vehicle also traveling west. The impact caused injuries to the front passenger of the sedan, a 69-year-old woman, who sustained whiplash and bodily injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The rear-ended vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions and serious passenger injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - Two SUVs crashed on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Driver distraction was cited as the cause, leaving passengers with whiplash.

According to the police report, two station wagon/SUV vehicles collided on Stuyvesant Avenue near Kosciuszko Street in Brooklyn at 11:15 AM. The first vehicle, a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling south, was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a 2003 Ford SUV traveling east, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The crash injured three occupants: a 57-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries, a 52-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old male driver with chest injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - An 81-year-old woman suffered head injuries after being hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Halsey Street. The driver was making a left turn at the time. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Halsey Street and Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn around 11:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a vehicle making a left turn traveling southbound. The pedestrian suffered head injuries with contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the driver’s action of making a left turn while the pedestrian was crossing indicates a failure to yield to a vulnerable road user. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - Two sedans collided on Lewis Avenue. One driver’s leg shattered. Police cite traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Blood on the street. The driver stayed conscious. Brooklyn’s roads remain ruthless.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 13:28 on Lewis Avenue at Hart Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male driver of one sedan suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause, showing drivers failed to obey signals or signs. The injured driver held a permit license. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash left one car’s right front and the other’s left front smashed. No victim actions contributed, per the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A 37-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist disregarded traffic control and failed to yield, striking a southbound cyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffered a serious head injury, and lost consciousness at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old male driver, was traveling northbound on a 2022 ZNEN motorcycle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and was ejected from the vehicle upon impact. He sustained a severe head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The collision involved a southbound cyclist traveling straight ahead, who was struck on the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the cyclist. The motorcyclist’s lack of a valid license and disregard for traffic controls directly contributed to the crash and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - Two SUVs crashed on Reid Avenue. A 64-year-old woman in the rear seat took a chest injury. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. The street held the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:25. The crash struck the right side doors of one SUV and the front center of the other. A 64-year-old female passenger in the rear seat suffered chest injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and speed limits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Lewis Avenue. The sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and elbow-lower-arm-hand injury.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Lewis Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a westbound sedan making a right turn. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan, a 2006 Honda, showed no vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or other violations are explicitly noted in the data. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicles are turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - Two women suffered back injuries and shock in a Brooklyn crash involving two SUVs. The collision struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Unsafe speed was cited as the driver error causing the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 663 Putnam Avenue at 8:37 PM. Two SUVs collided, with impact on the left side doors of a 2019 Volkswagen SUV and the right front bumper of a 2010 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Volkswagen, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt. She was cited for unsafe speed, which is listed as the contributing factor to the crash. A 35-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle also suffered back injuries and shock. The report highlights unsafe speed as the sole driver error, with no contributing victim behaviors noted. Both occupants were not ejected and experienced injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - A southbound SUV struck a parked vehicle on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused chest injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved rear-end collision damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 2019 Lexus SUV traveling south struck the center back end of a parked 2001 Ford SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. The Lexus driver, a 30-year-old female occupant, suffered chest injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, though the driver remained conscious post-crash. The collision was a rear-end impact, indicating a failure to maintain control or attention by the moving vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing on the driver error of the moving SUV striking a stationary vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19