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

A 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries after a vehicle struck her while crossing Dean Street in Brooklyn. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper as it traveled east. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with abrasions reported.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling east on Dean Street struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No details about the vehicle type, driver, or license status were provided. The report focuses on the vehicle’s movement and point of impact, highlighting the dangers posed to pedestrians crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Brooklyn’s Tillary Street, injuring three men. The crash involved a driver starting from parking and another going straight. All occupants suffered moderate injuries including whiplash and leg contusions. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the impact.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 6:30 PM. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling west collided. One driver was starting from parking, the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Three male occupants were injured: a 32-year-old driver with whiplash wearing a lap belt, a 37-year-old front passenger also with whiplash and lap belt, and a 25-year-old rear passenger with contusions to the knee and lower leg. None were ejected, and all remained conscious. The injuries and crash dynamics underscore driver errors in yielding right-of-way as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling south struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing Smith Street without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic controls, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead southbound on Smith Street collided with a pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old woman, sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained other damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The data highlights driver errors—specifically failure to obey traffic controls and inattention—as key causes. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus passenger in Brooklyn suffered a neck injury after a collision involving a bus disregarding traffic control. The impact caused whiplash, leaving the 64-year-old woman injured but conscious. The crash highlights driver failure to obey traffic signals.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn at 1:34 PM involving a bus traveling westbound. The bus driver disregarded traffic control, which is cited as the primary contributing factor. The bus struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. A 64-year-old female passenger aboard the bus sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the driver error leading to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were listed. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to obey traffic signals, resulting in injury to vulnerable occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tanker truck changing lanes struck a sedan’s right side doors on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision exposed dangers of unsafe lane changes in busy traffic corridors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 AM on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. A tanker truck traveling south attempted an unsafe lane change and collided with the right side doors of a southbound sedan. The sedan’s 53-year-old male driver, who was conscious and not ejected, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, highlighting the tanker driver’s error. The tanker showed no visible damage despite the impact. The sedan driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This crash underscores the systemic risk posed by aggressive or careless lane changes in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman driving an SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a collision caused by driver inattention. The crash involved a backing sedan and occurred on Joralemon Street. The injured driver was not ejected but experienced shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:53 on Joralemon Street involving a 2014 SUV and a 2006 sedan. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan was backing and had no damage, while the SUV had front-end damage. The injured driver was not ejected and was unrestrained, with no safety equipment noted. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the SUV driver's distraction leading to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries after a crash on York Street in Brooklyn. The rider was conscious but bruised, with no helmet worn. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on York Street was involved in a crash resulting in ejection and injury. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the bicyclist as the driver of the bike, which sustained damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or drivers were involved or listed. The report cites unspecified contributing factors without detailing driver errors or victim fault. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. This incident highlights the dangers faced by cyclists even when no other vehicles are involved, emphasizing the systemic risks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old male driver suffered back injuries when his SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on Jay Street. The collision caused front and rear vehicle damage. According to the police report, following too closely was the primary driver error.

At approximately 2:30 AM on Jay Street in Brooklyn, a 66-year-old male driver in a 2014 Toyota SUV rear-ended a 2018 Lincoln SUV that was stopped in traffic. According to the police report, the point of impact was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and internal complaints, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck a southbound motorbike on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. The impact ejected a 19-year-old female passenger from the motorbike, causing head injuries and abrasions. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, at 1:27 AM on Tillary Street in Brooklyn, a 2018 SUV driven by a licensed male driver from Connecticut collided with a 2022 motorbike carrying three occupants, including a 19-year-old female passenger. The SUV was traveling east, and the motorbike was heading south. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front bumper of the motorbike. The female passenger was ejected from the motorbike and sustained head injuries and abrasions, despite wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The motorbike driver was unlicensed. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg caused abrasions and injury. Driver inattention was cited as the primary contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, at 11:43 AM on Smith Street, a 2024 SUV traveling southwest was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle sustained unspecified damage. This incident highlights the critical role of driver focus during turning maneuvers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus rolled east on Livingston Street. A baby girl crossed without a signal. The front of the bus struck her. She fell, crushed and silent. Her small form lay still as the bus showed no damage, the street marked by violence.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Livingston Street struck a baby girl who was crossing without a signal. The narrative states, 'The front struck her. She fell, crushed and silent. Her whole body broken. The bus showed no damage. The street held her small, still form.' The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk' and her location as 'Not at Intersection.' Both contributing factors for the driver and the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The bus was going straight ahead at the time of the crash, and the point of impact was the center front end. The baby girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was found unconscious. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or additional contributing factors, but the collision underscores the lethal risk posed by large vehicles to vulnerable pedestrians, especially children.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 66-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on Flatbush Avenue near Nevins Street in Brooklyn. A 2019 van traveling south rear-ended a 2021 sedan also heading south. The sedan’s driver, a 66-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the van. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a driver error contributing to the crash, indicating the van driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted as a factor, though it is unspecified how this influenced the incident. No victim fault is attributed; the focus remains on driver errors and systemic risk factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Evening light on York Street. A head-on crash between an SUV and a motorcycle. The rider’s lower leg crushed, helmet intact. SUV’s front left mangled. Both vehicles eastbound. Steel and flesh meet, the city absorbs the pain.

A head-on collision between a motorcycle and an SUV unfolded near 181 York Street in Brooklyn at 6:55 p.m., according to the police report. The report states both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. The motorcycle rider, a 40-year-old man, remained conscious but suffered a crushed lower leg. His helmet stayed on. The SUV’s front left quarter panel was severely damaged. Police cite 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, highlighting a systemic hazard where sudden, unpredictable roadway events can trigger violent impacts. No driver errors beyond this are listed in the report. The focus remains on the chain reaction that left a vulnerable rider injured, underscoring the persistent danger for those outside steel cages on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling south struck a 27-year-old male e-bike rider on Nevins Street. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The police report cites the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe passing distance as the key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:58 on Nevins Street. A 27-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Passing Too Closely," attributed to the SUV driver. The SUV, a 2012 model traveling south, impacted the e-bike on its left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. The driver of the SUV was licensed, while the e-bike rider was unlicensed. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicles failing to maintain safe distances when passing vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Brooklyn’s Willoughby Street at night. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:25 on Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle traveling east while making a right turn struck the right front bumper of a sedan traveling west straight ahead. The motorcycle driver, a 39-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, pointing to errors by the drivers involved. The sedan had no occupants and suffered damage to its right front bumper. The motorcycle also sustained damage to its right front bumper. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling south on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:18 on Dean Street near Hoyt Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east struck the right side doors of a southbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan's front end and the bike's right side doors. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Johnson Street in Brooklyn late at night. The driver of one vehicle suffered a head injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage on their sides and rear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:08 on Johnson Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling west were involved. One sedan was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left side doors. The other sedan was backing up and impacted the center back end of the first vehicle. The driver of the first sedan, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the points of impact described. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck turning left struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and serious injury.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Albee Square in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly failure to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck the rear of a bus on Livingston Street in Brooklyn, injuring two passengers with neck trauma. Both victims suffered whiplash and were conscious. The crash involved driver errors including disregarding traffic control and following too closely.

According to the police report, at 14:51 on Livingston Street in Brooklyn, a 2015 GMC van traveling east rear-ended a 2016 Ford bus also traveling east. The point of impact was the van's center front end striking the bus's center back end. The van driver, a licensed female from New York, and the bus driver, a licensed male from New York, were both going straight ahead. Two male passengers, ages 49 and 53, seated in the van's rear, were injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the van and center back end damage to the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a sedan struck them from behind. The crash occurred at night as both traveled south. The driver’s failure to maintain distance caused the impact, leaving the cyclist bruised and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Navy Street struck a bicyclist from behind at 9:15 PM. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old, was ejected from their bike and sustained head contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," which led to the right front bumper impacting the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and suffered bruising but no further details on safety equipment were provided. No damage was recorded on either vehicle. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to maintain a safe following distance as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15