Brooklyn Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

A ten-year-old girl crossing Auburn Place was struck by an e-bike. She suffered injuries to her leg and was left in shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk. Unsafe speed and rider distraction played a role.

A ten-year-old pedestrian was injured when an e-bike struck her while she crossed Auburn Place at North Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike hit her with its center front end while going straight ahead. The police report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the dangers faced by young pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to control their speed and remain attentive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist took a hit on Hanson Place. An SUV driver failed to pay attention. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the back. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable. Metal struck flesh. The city moved on.

A crash on Hanson Place in Brooklyn involved a station wagon/SUV and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered a back contusion and was injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause listed was the driver's lack of attention. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to focus on the road. The incident underscores a recurring pattern: vulnerable road users bear the brunt when drivers are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car turned right on Vanderbilt Avenue. The driver failed to yield. A 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit. She suffered a bruised hip and leg. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A crash on Vanderbilt Avenue at Fulton Street in Brooklyn left a 31-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, the driver of a 2010 Honda car was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal when the car struck her, causing a contusion to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver’s error put the pedestrian in harm’s way. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to people on foot in New York City’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Fulton and Downing in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. Glass broke. A driver and a passenger were injured. Police cited failure to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on. The wounded did not.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Downing Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an e-bike at Myrtle and Washington. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite unsafe speed. The crash left the street scarred and the rider hurt. Metal and flesh met in the Brooklyn dawn.

A sedan and an e-bike collided at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 30-year-old male cyclist, who suffered abrasions and a lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report does not list any cyclist error or helmet use as a factor. The impact damaged the front of both vehicles and left the cyclist wounded in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman, 55, died on Fulton Street. An SUV hit her as she crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed her body. She died at the scene. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The driver’s actions remain unclear.

A 55-year-old woman was killed when a Ford SUV struck her on Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing the street, not at an intersection or marked crosswalk, when the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned improperly on Gates Avenue. It struck a cyclist. The cyclist was thrown and hurt. Police list improper turning and passing too closely. The crash left the cyclist with arm injuries. The SUV carried two passengers, both unhurt.

A crash on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn involved a station wagon/SUV and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, was injured and partially ejected, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, the SUV was turning improperly and passing too closely when it struck the cyclist. The SUV had two passengers, ages 10 and 39, who were not injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. No blame is assigned to the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to follow safe turning and passing practices.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The rider died. Four others survived. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal twisted. One life ended. The road stayed open. The danger remains.

A deadly crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan. According to the police report, the motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, was killed from internal chest injuries. Four other occupants, including the sedan’s driver and passenger, suffered unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west. The motorcycle was demolished. The sedan’s rear was crushed. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The report does not blame the victim. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose focus and crowd the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A truck struck a sedan’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One passenger suffered a head injury. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the air. The road stayed open. The system failed to protect those inside.

A diesel tractor truck crashed into the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading west when the truck hit the sedan’s center rear. One passenger in the sedan, a 36-year-old man, suffered a head injury and abrasions. Three other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes that the injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into another stopped sedan on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered neck and internal injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Metal crumpled. The street bore the mark of carelessness.

Two sedans collided on Washington Avenue at Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one sedan, traveling north, struck another sedan that was stopped in traffic. A 58-year-old woman driving the struck vehicle suffered neck and internal injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any actions by the injured driver that contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the center front of the striking sedan and the rear of the stopped car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Impact was hard. A passenger suffered head injuries. A driver reported back pain. Police cited driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street bore the mark of another crash.

Two sedans crashed on Tillary Street at Park Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 26-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old male driver complained of back pain and nausea. Both vehicles were traveling east and struck each other, one at the center front, the other at the center rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed no other contributing factors. Driver distraction stands as the sole cause in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air filled with the screech of metal as a moped collided with a car on Washington Ave near Park Ave. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered a hip and leg injury and whiplash. Emergency lights flashed across the asphalt.

According to the police report, a moped and a Nissan car collided on Washington Ave at Park Ave. The moped’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, sustaining trauma to his hip and upper leg, as well as whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating unspecified driver errors played a role in the crash. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Evening light on Dekalb Avenue. A 21-year-old cyclist hit by an SUV, pain radiating through his knee and foot. Whiplash leaves him conscious but shaken. Police and bystanders gather as traffic hums past. The street holds the echo of impact.

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan on Dekalb Avenue at South Elliott Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 p.m. and left the cyclist with lower leg and foot injuries, as well as whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error or vehicle maneuver as a cause. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the occupants of the SUV or sedan. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by cyclists sharing city streets with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal twisted and glass shattered on Park Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided, leaving three men in shock and pain. Emergency responders found injuries to arms and shoulders. The street echoed with the aftermath of a driver losing control.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Park Avenue at Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men—two drivers and a front-seat passenger—sustained injuries to their arms and shoulders. All were reported in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor, indicating that one driver lost alertness before the crash. No other driver errors or contributing factors are specified in the data. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as factors in this collision. The impact left visible damage to the vehicles and sent all occupants to medical care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A parked sedan was struck on its left side doors in Brooklyn. The driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Limited view contributed to the collision, highlighting risks of obstructed sight lines.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 AM near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan was parked when it was struck on the left side doors. The driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both involved vehicles were parked at the time, with the box truck showing no damage. The driver of the sedan was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The data indicates no driver error beyond limited visibility, emphasizing systemic dangers posed by obstructed views in vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided with a van changing lanes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The van driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and passing too closely as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 3:00 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Flushing Avenue. A sedan traveling westbound struck the left rear quarter panel of a van that was changing lanes. The van driver, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factors, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the van had no damage. The van driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant in her vehicle. The police report does not mention any victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near midnight, a BMW slammed into the rear of a Tesla. Both vehicles traveled straight. The impact crushed metal and injured occupants, including a young man bleeding from his face. Driver error of following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan struck a Tesla sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near midnight. The BMW driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' a critical driver error that led directly to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The Tesla's center back end was crushed, causing injuries to multiple occupants. A 22-year-old male passenger in the rear seat suffered facial lacerations and remained conscious; he was wearing a lap belt and harness. Other occupants, including the Tesla driver and rear passengers, sustained whiplash and concussion injuries. No contributing factors were attributed to the victims. The crash underscores the dangers of tailgating and driver inattention on New York highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver disregarded traffic control and collided with a northbound bicyclist on Hall Street in Brooklyn. The 56-year-old female cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:35 on Hall Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south was starting from a parking position when it struck a bicyclist traveling northbound. The contributing factor cited is 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, sustained no damage despite the impact occurring at the right front bumper. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left on Washington Avenue and hit a woman on an e-scooter head-on. She crashed to the pavement, blood running from her scalp. She stayed conscious, 29, staring skyward in Brooklyn’s night.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Washington Avenue near Myrtle Avenue made a left turn and struck an eastbound e-scooter head-on. The report states, 'The car struck her head-on. She hit the pavement hard. No helmet. Blood ran from her scalp.' The e-scooter rider, a 29-year-old woman, suffered a severe head injury and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan’s driver’s actions—turning left across the path of the oncoming e-scooter—are central to the collision. The victim was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver errors cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old woman crossing Vanderbilt Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious despite contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vanderbilt Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn around 7:00 PM. A 23-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious with contusions and bruises. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the right front bumper. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The incident highlights a critical driver error in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14