Crash Count for Precinct 83
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,002
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,372
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 555
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 83
Killed 9
Crush Injuries 3
Head 2
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Head 5
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 13
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Face 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 10
Head 6
+1
Neck 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 65
Neck 24
+19
Head 19
+14
Back 15
+10
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 123
Lower leg/foot 51
+46
Head 19
+14
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Whole body 5
Back 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 3
Neck 2
Chest 1
Abrasion 133
Lower leg/foot 48
+43
Lower arm/hand 30
+25
Head 19
+14
Whole body 10
+5
Face 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 5
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Eye 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 44
Back 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Hip/upper leg 4
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 83?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 83 School Zones

(since 2022)
Four street hits in one night. Bushwick bleeds on.

Four street hits in one night. Bushwick bleeds on.

Precinct 83: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 12, 2025

About 10 AM on Aug 30, at Wyckoff Ave and Halsey St, a driver in a Jeep SUV hit a 28‑year‑old woman in the intersection. Police recorded an injury and moved on (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Just after 3 AM the same day (Aug 30), a 32‑year‑old cyclist was seriously hurt at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in a crash involving two sedans (NYC Open Data).
  • About 2 AM (Aug 30), a driver in a 2024 Toyota SUV hit a 39‑year‑old man on Wyckoff Ave at Starr St (NYC Open Data).
  • The night before (Aug 29), a driver turning a 2006 Toyota SUV left into a 38‑year‑old cyclist at Central Ave and Weirfield St (NYC Open Data).

Eight dead. 1,892 injured. Since Jan 1, 2022, that is the toll in Precinct 83 (NYC Open Data). Year‑to‑date, this precinct has logged 779 crashes, up 23.5% from 631 at this point last year. Injuries are up to 448 from 308. Recorded deaths are down, 1 this year versus 4 last year (NYC Open Data).

A 71‑year‑old woman never made it across Knickerbocker Ave at Eldert St on May 9, 2024. Police recorded the driver as unlicensed, going at unsafe speed, and disregarding traffic control. She died there (CrashID 4723690).

“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” the State Senate recorded when the program was renewed (NYS Senate). The numbers here make the case for using every tool we have.

Where crashes keep coming

Police logs show deaths in the 5 PM, 7 PM, and 10 PM hours, and injuries piled across the clock (NYC Open Data). On Wyckoff, Bushwick, Central, De Kalb—names you know—the hurt repeats. Two recorded deaths tie to Central Avenue; another to De Kalb Avenue, according to the precinct rollup (NYC Open Data).

Police cited failure to yield, disregarding signals, and inattention in case after case. A box truck driver failed to yield to a man crossing with the signal at Halsey and Irving on Aug 29, 2025. The pedestrian was hurt (NYC Open Data). Heavy vehicles also show up in the worst outcomes; trucks and buses are tied to deaths in this precinct’s record (NYC Open Data).

Fix the corners that kill

Start with the basics at Wyckoff & Halsey, Wyckoff & Starr, Central & Weirfield, and the De Kalb corridor: daylighting at every leg, hardened left turns, and leading pedestrian intervals. Add targeted enforcement for failure‑to‑yield and red‑light running on these blocks. Shift truck routes and add turn‑calming where box trucks mix with crosswalks. These are standard tools; this precinct needs them most at the repeat sites documented above (NYC Open Data).

The bills that would spare the next family

The city now has the power to lower speeds. A citywide 20 MPH default and all‑hours camera enforcement work together; lower limits make every mistake survivable, and cameras curb repeat harm. Albany has a bill to stop habitual speeders with intelligent speed assistance; it’s laid out here. The act would force the worst offenders to obey the limit, not just pay tickets.

This is the district of Council Member Sandy Nurse, Assembly Member Maritza Davila, and State Senator Julia Salazar. Their constituents are the ones getting hit at these corners. The question is simple: will they push the fixes and back the bill?

Eight dead since 2022. Four crash scenes in a day. It does not stop on its own. If you want it to stop, start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for Police Precinct 83 and the period Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 12, 2025. We counted deaths, injuries, and crashes from those records, and referenced contributing factors, hours, and locations in the same filtered data. You can start from the datasets here and apply the same filters.
Where are the worst trouble spots right now?
Recent serious crashes hit Wyckoff Ave at Halsey St and Starr St, Central Ave at Weirfield St, and Halsey St at Irving Ave. The precinct rollup also shows deadly history on Central Avenue and De Kalb Avenue (source: NYC Open Data collisions records, 2022–2025).
What proven tools would help at these corners?
Daylighting, hardened left turns, and leading pedestrian intervals at repeat sites; targeted enforcement for failure to yield and red‑light running; and truck‑turn calming and routing on streets with frequent box truck turns. These match the crash patterns documented in the precinct data.
Do speed cameras actually reduce speeding?
Yes. The State Senate reported that speed cameras cut speeding by over 60% where installed. That supports using cameras and lower limits together (source).
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Maritza Davila

District 53

Council Member Sandy Nurse

District 37

State Senator Julia Salazar

District 18

Other Geographies

Precinct 83 Police Precinct 83 sits in Brooklyn, District 37, AD 53, SD 18.

It contains Brooklyn CB4, Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 83

6
Driver Distraction Injures Two on Myrtle Avenue

Jun 6 - A sedan slammed its front end on Myrtle Avenue. Driver and rear passenger both hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Shock and trauma follow. Urban streets, sudden violence.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male driver and a 56-year-old female passenger were injured when their sedan crashed on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:17. The sedan, heading east, suffered center front-end damage. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The rear passenger suffered trauma to the abdomen and pelvis, along with a minor burn and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The passenger was protected by an airbag and lap belt. No victim actions are cited as factors. The crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Passing Too Closely Injures Two Passengers

Jun 3 - Two sedans struck on Hancock Street. Both drivers moved west. Close passing led to a crash. Two women in back seats suffered head and neck injuries. Police blamed passing too closely. Metal and bodies took the hit.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 17:50 on Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west; one went straight, the other merged. The crash hit the left front bumper of one car and the right front of the other. Police cited 'Passing Too Closely' as the cause. Two female passengers, ages 21 and 24, suffered head and neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Neither used safety equipment, as noted after the driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash shows the danger when drivers pass too close.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
SUV Strikes Moped on Myrtle Avenue

Jun 1 - An SUV collided with a moped traveling south on Myrtle Avenue. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue involving a 2023 SUV traveling east and a moped traveling south. The SUV's left front bumper struck the moped's right front bumper. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male occupant wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No contributing factors were assigned to the moped driver. The collision resulted in vehicle damage to the SUV's left front bumper, while the moped showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
SUV Hits Teen Pedestrian on Bushwick Avenue

May 31 - SUV slammed into a 14-year-old girl at a Bushwick Avenue intersection. She took the hit to her knee and lower leg. Driver failed to yield. The girl stayed conscious. Steel met flesh. System failed.

According to the police report, a 2002 Honda SUV heading north on Bushwick Avenue struck a 14-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The impact hit her knee, lower leg, and foot, leaving her with contusions. She remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. No contributing factors are noted for the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and driving straight. The collision underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Pedestrian Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

May 28 - A 38-year-old man was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn collision. The sedan struck him at Myrtle Avenue near Harman Street. He suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and entering a parked position.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2011 Ford sedan on Myrtle Avenue near Harman Street in Brooklyn at 18:20. The pedestrian was riding or walking along the highway with traffic at an intersection when the sedan, traveling north and entering a parked position, struck him at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The impact and ejection highlight the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers in busy urban areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Sedan Collides With Parked SUV on Wilson Avenue

May 27 - A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:41 AM on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. A southbound sedan collided with a northbound parked SUV, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Passenger Ejected, Killed in Head-On Brooklyn Crash

May 26 - A sedan and SUV collided head-on at Central and Gates. A 29-year-old woman, riding in the back seat, was thrown from the wreck and died of crush injuries. Traffic control was ignored. The street fell silent. Lives changed. Metal ruled.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed head-on at the corner of Central Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:28 a.m. The impact ejected a 29-year-old woman from the rear seat; she died from crush injuries affecting her entire body. The report states, 'Traffic control was ignored,' identifying 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. The police narrative makes clear that the drivers' failure to obey traffic controls directly led to the deadly collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the victim. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard basic traffic rules, leaving passengers and bystanders exposed to catastrophic harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Distracted SUV Strikes 9-Year-Old Pedestrian

May 14 - A 9-year-old girl crossing Bushwick Avenue was struck by an SUV traveling south. The vehicle's left front bumper hit her outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and leg injuries, left reeling in shock. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:51 PM. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling south struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or contributing behavior was noted in the report. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Evergreen

May 12 - SUV hit a woman crossing Evergreen Avenue. Driver was distracted. She suffered head abrasions but stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Impact was direct and harsh.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old woman was crossing Evergreen Avenue at an intersection when a northbound 2014 Nissan SUV struck her with its center front end at 3:09 AM. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. No damage was reported to the SUV. The data shows the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction to people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
SUV Turns, Strikes Moped on Slippery Irving

May 10 - SUV left turn. Moped struck. Two boys hurt. Pavement slick. Speed unsafe. Head and leg injuries. Brooklyn street, hard impact. System failed the young.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn on Irving Avenue struck a northbound moped at 19:32. The moped carried a 16-year-old male driver and a 10-year-old male passenger. Both were injured, suffering abrasions and head injuries. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV's left side doors hit the moped's center back end. The moped driver wore a helmet; the passenger had no safety equipment. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores driver errors and hazardous road conditions that left two young riders hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk

May 9 - A Mazda sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, hit a 71-year-old woman crossing Eldert Street. She died from crush injuries. Another woman, 44, suffered chest bruises. The driver ignored traffic control. Brooklyn pavement took another life.

According to the police report, a northbound Mazda sedan struck a 71-year-old woman as she crossed Eldert Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in a marked crosswalk. She suffered fatal crush wounds and never regained consciousness. A second pedestrian, age 44, was also hit and sustained chest contusions but remained conscious. The report states the Mazda driver was unlicensed and disregarded traffic control. 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' are listed as contributing factors. The victims were crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without a license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
SUV Left Turn Hits E-Bike on Flushing Avenue

May 5 - A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered serious head injuries after a collision with a left-turning SUV on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was unconscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:59 on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. A Nissan SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike driven by a 38-year-old male bicyclist. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. The bicyclist was ejected from his e-bike and sustained serious head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's actions. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield during left turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722432 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Distracted Driver Hits E-Bike Rider on Starr Street

May 3 - A distracted and inexperienced SUV driver struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider traveling south on Starr Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered an elbow and lower arm injury with minor bleeding. The collision caused shock but no ejection or vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Starr Street in Brooklyn at 14:56. The collision involved a 2010 SUV traveling south and a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV struck the e-bike at the center front end, while the e-bike was impacted at the center back end. No vehicle damage was reported. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was wearing no safety equipment. The report focuses on the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention and lack of experience as the cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Tow Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

May 1 - A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after a tow truck hit him at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim sustained contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, at 9:31 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a tow truck traveling south struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies the contributing factors as driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The tow truck's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and the pedestrian suffered head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The vehicle damage was minimal, with no damage reported on the tow truck. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report explicitly cites driver errors—distraction and failure to yield—as the causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian's actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Occupant

Apr 29 - A Brooklyn crash on Bushwick Avenue injured a 48-year-old female SUV driver. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and engaged in aggressive driving. The impact caused injuries to her entire body, leaving her in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 17:20. The injured party was a 48-year-old female SUV driver who suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle but complained of pain and nausea. The crash involved multiple SUVs traveling north, with one vehicle making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the injured driver's vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to obey traffic signals and aggressive driving behavior, as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Cars in Brooklyn

Apr 27 - A left-turning sedan hit two parked cars on Evergreen Avenue. Both people inside the sedan suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver distraction as the cause. Metal crumpled. No one outside the car was hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn struck two parked vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—at 1:46 a.m. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the left front quarter panel of the parked sedan and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash injured both occupants of the turning sedan: a 25-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female passenger. Both suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries and were conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Motorcyclist on Myrtle Avenue

Apr 26 - A distracted SUV driver making a left turn collided with a westbound motorcyclist going straight. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash caused shock and serious injury, highlighting driver inattention dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:55 AM on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The motorcyclist was reported to be in shock and suffered injury severity level 3. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the motorcycle was hit on its center front end. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, especially during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Motorcycle Ejected Two in Brooklyn Crash

Apr 22 - A motorcycle traveling south collided with a westbound sedan on Irving Avenue, Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver and passenger were both ejected, suffering serious injuries to legs and hips. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 PM on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. A southbound motorcycle struck the left side doors of a westbound sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old male with a permit license, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a complaint of pain and nausea. The 26-year-old female passenger was also ejected and suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was traveling straight ahead and impacted the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. Both motorcycle occupants were injured with severity level 3. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Two Sedans Collide on Bushwick Avenue

Apr 19 - Two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue in a lane-changing crash. The driver of one vehicle suffered a head contusion and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, at 18:21 two sedans traveling east on Bushwick Avenue collided. One sedan was going straight ahead while the other was changing lanes. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. The driver of the first sedan, a 28-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718613 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Motorcycle Into SUV

Apr 19 - A motorcycle collided with an SUV on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered back injuries and minor bleeding. Police cite driver inexperience as the primary cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cooper Street near Irving Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:51 PM. The collision involved a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle (SUV), both traveling westbound. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the SUV, which was impacted at its center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and minor bleeding, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor to the crash, citing it twice in relation to the motorcycle driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating motorcycles in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19