Broken Bodies, Broken Promises: Demand Action on NYC’s Deadly Streets

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was riding southbound and struck the sedan’s front end. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the collision, leaving the rider in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:03 on Flushing Avenue near Navy Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling northbound was making a right turn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was riding without safety equipment and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was operating the vehicle while making the right turn. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision resulted from the turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not ejected but was left in shock. There were no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding explicitly cited, but the turning action directly caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The victim was restrained by a lap belt but still injured in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 on Tillary Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was caused by 'Following Too Closely,' a driver error explicitly cited as the contributing factor. The first vehicle, a 2023 Audi sedan, struck the rear center of a 2015 Toyota sedan. The front passenger in the Toyota, a 69-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights the driver error of following too closely as the primary cause of the crash, focusing on the systemic danger posed by insufficient vehicle spacing. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:55 PM on Bond Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2022 SUV, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old female, was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as contributing to the crash, focusing responsibility on the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a bicyclist traveling east on Bergen Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The crash exposed driver errors including traffic control disregard and inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. An 85-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was injured when a bicyclist traveling east struck him at the center front end of the bike. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites the bicyclist's failure to obey traffic control devices and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. This incident highlights critical driver errors, specifically disregarding traffic controls and lack of attention, which led to serious harm to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a Brooklyn intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s errors caused the impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a station wagon/SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as a severe injury. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The collision caused whiplash and left the driver conscious but injured. The crash involved following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when an SUV traveling east rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and reported whiplash. The report identifies the SUV driver's error as "Following Too Closely" and reacting to an uninvolved vehicle, which led to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, with damage to the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver fell asleep and crashed into the rear of an SUV on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. The impact caused neck injuries and shock, with the driver restrained but suffering whiplash. Driver inattention triggered a violent collision in heavy traffic.

According to the police report, at 8:46 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling east struck the center back end of a stationary or slower-moving SUV. The sedan’s driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, remaining restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the driver lost control due to drowsiness. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper against the SUV’s rear center. The collision caused significant front-end damage to the sedan. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured. This crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue and distraction on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider was injured after a vehicle changed lanes and passed too closely on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Driver inattention and close passing caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:48 on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. A vehicle traveling south was changing lanes when it passed too closely to an e-scooter rider also traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the vehicle and the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was conscious but suffered contusions and bruises. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes and close passing in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at night on Dean Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles, highlighting driver error in traffic control compliance.

At 21:03 on Dean Street in Brooklyn, two sport utility vehicles collided, according to the police report. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. Both drivers, males aged 31 and 26, were injured with back pain and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. Both occupants used lap belts and harnesses. The collision caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck the rear of a Ford pickup truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Three occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and reaction to unrelated vehicles as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 21:19. A 2012 Jeep SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a 2023 Ford pickup truck also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male, was cited for driver inattention and following too closely. The pickup truck driver and a front passenger both suffered neck injuries and whiplash, with contributing factors listed as reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. All three injured occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The SUV sustained center front end damage, while the pickup truck was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention, distraction, and failure to maintain safe distance—as primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash after a sedan making a right turn struck him on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The impact hit the bike’s front and the sedan’s left side doors. The crash exposed failure to yield by the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:06 on Adams Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the back of a slowing SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles damaged in the rear and front ends, respectively.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling west was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended a westbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and shock, secured by a lap belt and not ejected. The report attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the rear of the sedan and front of the SUV, underscoring the rear-end collision caused by the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries after her SUV overturned on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash involved a box truck changing lanes without yielding. The SUV driver was restrained but left with serious pain and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway around 12:50 PM. A 29-year-old female SUV driver, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, was struck when a box truck, also westbound, changed lanes without yielding right-of-way. The report cites the box truck driver's failure to yield and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The SUV overturned and was demolished on impact. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The box truck showed no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck traveling west collided with a parked sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. The truck’s right front quarter panel struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel, causing damage and injury.

According to the police report, a 2019 garbage truck traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked 2015 sedan. The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel hitting the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan had two occupants; the driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The truck driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead before the crash. The sedan was parked at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not attribute any specific driver error or victim behavior. The collision caused visible damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old bicyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after a rear-end collision with a sedan on slippery pavement in Brooklyn. The sedan, carrying two occupants, struck the cyclist from behind while both traveled northbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:09 in Brooklyn near Clinton Street. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling northbound, collided when the sedan struck the bicycle from behind. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, including abrasions, and was reported in shock. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for the bicyclist and the crash. The bicyclist was unlicensed, which is noted in the vehicle data. The sedan, a 2023 Toyota with two occupants and a licensed male driver, sustained damage to its center back end. The collision point on the bicycle was the center front end. The data does not indicate any fault or error by the sedan driver beyond the conditions, but the unlicensed status of the bicyclist and slippery pavement contributed to the severity of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered a severe leg fracture after being struck by a sedan while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The driver was traveling eastbound, continuing straight. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured in the lower leg.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 240 Nassau Street in Brooklyn around 5:40 p.m. The boy was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk when he was struck by a 2021 Honda sedan traveling eastbound and going straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified but does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated areas, though no explicit driver fault was recorded in this case.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was struck on its right rear quarter panel. A 32-year-old female passenger inside suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The driver was licensed, but the crash caused serious harm to the occupant.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan registered in New Jersey was parked on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn when it was struck on the right rear quarter panel. The vehicle was occupied by two people, including a 32-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and female. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused significant injury to the passenger despite the vehicle being stationary at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male sedan driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash in a multi-vehicle collision on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash involved multiple sedans and a box truck, with driver distraction cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:08 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving several vehicles including sedans and a box truck. The injured party was a 37-year-old male driver of a sedan, who sustained a neck injury and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple vehicles were traveling westbound, with impact points on the center front ends and left front bumper of the involved sedans. The box truck showed no damage. The driver errors cited focus on inattention or distraction behind the wheel, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured driver. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3 for the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus driver failed to yield right-of-way on Jay Street, colliding with a 52-year-old female bicyclist. The cyclist suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The crash exposed critical driver error and systemic risk.

According to the police report, at 11:55 AM on Jay Street in Brooklyn, a bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking a 52-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and experienced shock with minor bleeding. The bus was initially parked before the collision, which impacted the center front end of the bike. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2021 vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man suffered head injuries after a bus hit him while crossing Fulton Street outside a crosswalk. The bus was traveling northeast, striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The victim was conscious but bruised, highlighting dangers beyond intersections.

According to the police report, a bus traveling northeast on Fulton Street struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The bus driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and notes unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited in the report, but the collision occurred outside a designated crossing area, underscoring systemic risks for pedestrians crossing mid-block. The bus sustained no damage, indicating the pedestrian bore the brunt of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15