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

Jun 25 - A distracted sedan driver hit a bicyclist traveling south on Broadway. The cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and bruising but remained conscious. The sedan was parked before impact, damaging its left side doors. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Broadway near Ellery Street in Brooklyn when it struck a bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions but was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, indicating the point of impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of their vehicle. The sedan had one occupant and was registered in Pennsylvania. The crash occurred at 11:35 a.m. Driver distraction led to the failure to avoid the collision, highlighting systemic dangers posed by inattentive vehicle operators in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - A man on a Fly e-bike crashed into a stopped SUV on Chauncey Street. He flew from the saddle, pelvis shattered, awake on the asphalt. The report cites following too closely and inexperience. No helmet. No license. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man operating a Fly e-bike eastbound on Chauncey Street near 155th in Brooklyn struck the rear of a stationary SUV at 10:10 a.m. The e-bike rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered severe crush injuries to his pelvis. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors in the crash. The SUV, driven by a licensed woman, was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The e-bike's center front end crumpled on impact with the SUV's right rear bumper. The police narrative describes the rider as conscious but immobilized on the asphalt, staring at the sky. The report makes no mention of any error by the SUV driver, focusing instead on the e-bike operator's actions and lack of protective equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 16 - Sedan and motorcycle collided on Chauncey Street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. Sedan driver, 68, suffered chest injuries. Police cite road rage. Systemic danger clear. No victim blamed.

According to the police report, a sedan and a motorcycle collided on Chauncey Street in Brooklyn at 18:03. The sedan, driven by a 68-year-old licensed woman, was struck in the right rear quarter panel. She suffered chest contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed male, hit the sedan's left front bumper. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. Police cite 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors and systemic risk, especially aggressive driving. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A sedan traveling north on Broadway struck a 22-year-old bicyclist making a left turn. The cyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and alcohol involvement as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was traveling straight ahead north on Broadway when it collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was in shock with minor bleeding. The report identifies alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - A sedan backing unsafely struck a bus stopped in traffic on Herkimer Street, Brooklyn. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The bus sustained no damage. The crash exposed risks from unsafe vehicle maneuvers in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:23 on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. A 2024 Nissan sedan, traveling east and stopped in traffic, backed unsafely and collided with a stationary bus. The bus, a 2006 IC model, sustained no damage. The sedan's front center end was damaged. Three occupants in the sedan—a female driver and two male passengers aged 30 and 33—were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The police report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bus driver was licensed and uninjured. This crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in congested urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A 14-year-old girl suffered severe leg fractures after being struck by a westbound sedan while playing in the roadway away from an intersection. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a sudden impact. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured playing in the roadway on Macdonough Street in Brooklyn at 6:31 p.m. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2019 Jeep sedan traveling westbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage, suggesting a direct and forceful impact. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The lack of vehicle damage and the pedestrian's location away from an intersection highlight the dangers posed by vehicles traveling through areas where children may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A 20-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected after colliding with a sedan in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at Fulton Street when the cyclist was turning improperly. The rider suffered lower leg injuries and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near 1904 Fulton Street around midnight. The e-bike rider, a 20-year-old male, was making a left turn when he collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The cyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding noted. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the improper turning maneuver by the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 4 - A northbound bike struck a 5-year-old girl on Broadway. She suffered abrasions and shock. The bike was undamaged. The crash left the child hurt and exposed the danger to pedestrians.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on Broadway struck a 5-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The child suffered abrasions over her entire body and was in shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited. The bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially children, near bike traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 29 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound motorscooter on Marion Street in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:20 on Marion Street in Brooklyn. A 2016 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound 2022 Gusit motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, a 28-year-old unlicensed male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the motorscooter's center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the left turn maneuver. There are no contributing factors noted related to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - A 28-year-old woman on a bike hit a parked sedan in Brooklyn. She was thrown and scraped her face. The crash left her conscious but injured. No driver errors listed. Parked cars remain a threat.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female bicyclist traveling west collided with the left front quarter panel of a parked 2019 Honda sedan near 671 Halsey Street, Brooklyn. The impact partially ejected the bicyclist, causing abrasions to her face. She was classified as injury severity level 3 and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors from either party. No pedestrian or victim actions were cited as contributing. The crash underscores the persistent danger that parked vehicles pose to people moving through city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - An e-bike turning right collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Reid Avenue. The bicyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

At approximately 1:00 PM on Reid Avenue, a collision occurred between a bicyclist traveling south and an e-bike making a right turn. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' by the e-bike operator. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow on his lower arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 11 - A Brooklyn SUV driver made a right turn and struck an e-bike rider passing westbound on Lewis Avenue. The e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg contusions. According to the police report, failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

At 8:25 PM on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2018 Jeep SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound e-bike rider passing by, according to the police report. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old male, sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage, and the e-bike also had no reported damage. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling westbound. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 9 - A 13-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a sedan traveling west on Fulton Street struck him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The impact was to the car’s left front bumper. The boy was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Fulton Street at 16:46 when a 2020 Buick sedan traveling west struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The boy sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The sedan had no reported damage. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, nor does it list any pedestrian contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The circumstances highlight the dangers posed when pedestrians emerge unexpectedly from behind parked vehicles, creating blind spots for drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 5 - Metal shrieked at Ralph and Gates. Two cars collided head-on. A 20-year-old driver, belted in, suffered head trauma and crushing pain. The cause: driver inattention. The street fell silent in the aftermath.

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at the corner of Ralph Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn just before midnight, according to the police report. The report states that a 20-year-old male driver, secured by a lap belt and harness, remained conscious but sustained head trauma and crush injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, with damage concentrated at the front ends. The narrative describes the moment: 'Metal screamed. A 20-year-old driver, belted in, stayed conscious through head trauma and crushing pain. The cause: inattention.' No other contributing factors are cited. The report makes clear that driver distraction led directly to the violent collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - A sedan hit an 11-year-old girl riding her bike north on Bainbridge Street. She suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the child hurt, the car undamaged.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck an 11-year-old girl riding her bike on Bainbridge Street in Brooklyn at 21:21. The child was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bicyclist. The girl was not ejected and remained conscious. No damage was reported to the car. The report does not list lack of safety equipment as a contributing factor. This crash shows the danger inattentive drivers pose to young cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - A motorcycle driver suffered neck injuries and shock after passing too closely to a box truck on Broadway. The crash caused pain and nausea but no vehicle damage. The truck driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on Broadway near Van Buren Street. The collision involved a 2023 motorcycle traveling northeast and a 2022 box truck traveling northwest. The contributing factor cited was "Passing Too Closely," indicating the motorcycle driver’s unsafe proximity to the truck. The motorcycle driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, reporting complaints of pain and nausea. He was not ejected but was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, sustained no damage and had two occupants. The report lists no damage to either vehicle and no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing maneuvers and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - A 33-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim was left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Hancock Street in Brooklyn struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near Ralph Avenue at 9:57 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted her with the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and from South Carolina. The collision highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - Two sedans slammed together on Halsey Street. Both drivers, women aged 55, suffered head and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard. Whiplash complaints followed the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 9:59 AM on Halsey Street near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, women aged 55, were injured—one with head trauma, the other with shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The crash caused whiplash complaints and damage to the vehicles' front ends. No pedestrians were involved. The report highlights driver error as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 20 - A sedan and moped collided head-on on Utica Avenue. The moped driver, partially ejected, suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Utica Avenue involving a sedan and a moped, both traveling westbound. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends, causing damage consistent with a head-on collision. The moped had two occupants, with the driver holding a permit license, while the sedan had one licensed driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions, resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable moped operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - An SUV making a right turn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision at an intersection.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Dodworth Street at 17:07. The pedestrian was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed when drivers fail to obey traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19