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

A sedan stopped in traffic on Adams Street was struck from behind by another sedan traveling north. The rear driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. Both drivers were female and licensed. The crash involved driver inexperience as a factor.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan was rear-ended on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The striking vehicle, also a sedan driven by a licensed female driver, hit the center back end of the stopped car. The injured driver suffered neck contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north, with the lead car stopped in traffic and the following car going straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed while traveling north on Flatbush Avenue Extension. One driver changed lanes improperly, striking the other vehicle. A 70-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue Extension. One driver was changing lanes improperly, which led to the crash. The collision involved the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. A 70-year-old male passenger in the struck vehicle was injured, suffering a head contusion. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male motorcyclist struck a parked sedan on Willow Street in Brooklyn. He was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Willow Street collided with a parked sedan. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle's right front quarter panel struck the sedan's left rear bumper. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Washington Street by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Washington Street was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV's center front end struck the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention during the turn. The bicyclist's actions were also noted as a factor, but no helmet or signaling issues were mentioned. The SUV driver was licensed and driving a 2020 model vehicle. The crash caused damage to the SUV's front end and the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and an SUV collided on York Street late at night. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Both vehicles struck each other frontally and on the left quarter panel. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a collision with a sport utility vehicle on York Street. The motorcycle driver sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way, which the report lists as contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling west, and the SUV was traveling south, both going straight ahead before impact. The motorcycle's center front end and the SUV's left front quarter panel were damaged. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man driving a sedan struck a parked car on Jay Street. The impact hit the left front bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver suffered a concussion and back injury. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was involved in a collision on Jay Street in Brooklyn. The driver, unlicensed, was operating a sedan traveling north when he struck a parked vehicle. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the parked sedan. The driver sustained a concussion and back injury but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked vehicle was damaged on its left front bumper. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck an object or surface with its front center. The front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved defective brakes. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2008 sedan traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was making a right turn when it collided front-center. The vehicle had defective brakes, identified as the contributing factor. The front passenger, a 24-year-old female, was injured with a facial contusion but remained conscious and was secured by a harness. The driver was licensed in New York and female. The defective brakes impaired vehicle control, leading to the crash. No ejection occurred. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bikes slammed head-on on Tillary Street. Steel met steel. An 18-year-old boy fell, face torn, blood pooling on the dark pavement. No helmets. The street stayed silent. Driver inexperience marked the night. Flesh broke. The city watched.

Two bicyclists collided head-on on Tillary Street. An 18-year-old male rider was left unconscious, suffering severe bleeding and facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Two bikes collided head-on in the dark. No helmets. No warning. An 18-year-old boy lay unconscious, his face torn, bleeding on the pavement.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles were involved. Both bikes were traveling straight, one east and one west. The data notes that neither rider wore a helmet, but this is only mentioned after the primary cause: driver inexperience. The crash left the street quiet, marked by blood and broken flesh.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman was hit by a backing SUV in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Jeep SUV backing east on De Kalb Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a 19-year-old bicyclist on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. Police cited improper lane usage by the bus. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Bergen Street collided with a bicyclist also heading west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bus and the right side of the bicycle. The 19-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the bus, while the bicycle sustained damage to its right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old female front passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a rear-end collision on Adams Street. The SUV driver slowed, but defective brakes led to impact. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda SUV traveling south on Adams Street slowed or stopped but struck the rear of a 2019 BMW sedan also traveling south. The collision caused center back-end damage to the SUV and right front bumper damage to the sedan. A 25-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical failure on the SUV. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the cyclist’s right side door. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Buick SUV, parked on Jay Street, struck him on the right side doors. The cyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV driver held a permit license, and the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The collision occurred while both vehicles were traveling north. The cyclist’s injuries were classified as moderate, and he remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a bicyclist on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to her arm. Police cited traffic control disregard by the motorcycle driver. The bicyclist was left in shock and injured.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 4 Avenue collided with a bicyclist going east near Dean Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was treated for injuries and experienced shock. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637649, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured and ejected after a collision with an SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end while starting in traffic. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2013 SUV and an e-scooter. The SUV was starting in traffic and struck the e-scooter on its left front bumper. The e-scooter rider, a 56-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police identified "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west, while the e-scooter rider was traveling north with a permit. The report lists no other contributing factors or safety equipment used by the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan struck a 46-year-old man near 465 State Street in Brooklyn. The street was dark. The man bled from his head, conscious but wounded. The car showed no damage. The night was quiet. Blood marked the asphalt.

A 46-year-old pedestrian was hit by a Toyota sedan near 465 State Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened in the dark. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but stayed conscious. The sedan, traveling east, showed no visible damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The street was still except for the aftermath of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the cyclist’s knee and lower leg. Both drivers showed signs of inattention. The cyclist suffered abrasions but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2023 SUV traveling south struck him at the intersection of York Street in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the front center of the bike. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist struck a parked sedan on Jay Street in Brooklyn. The bike hit the sedan’s right side doors. The rider suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious. Driver distraction caused the crash. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Jay Street collided with a parked 2019 sedan. The bike struck the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. There is no indication of other contributing factors or victim fault. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers and the vulnerability of cyclists in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The victim suffered bruises and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and did not have any listed safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van turning left on State Street struck a 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and keep right. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a van traveling north on State Street made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious. The report lists the driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Failure to Keep Right. The impact occurred at the van's left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the cyclist on the left side. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and bruises.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Nevins Street, Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15