Brooklyn Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

A 32-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a southbound SUV struck him at Waverly Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious, highlighting the deadly consequences of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Mazda SUV traveling south on Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn struck him with the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed female motorist, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No vehicle damage was reported, indicating a possibly low-speed collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south was struck by an SUV making a U-turn on Clermont Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:26 on Clermont Ave in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling southbound, was struck by a northbound SUV making a U-turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. The driver reported complaints of pain or nausea and was in shock. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the SUV driver as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver was not cited with any contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed, while the motorcycle driver held a permit and was not using any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and U-turn maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man crossing Lafayette Avenue was struck by a cyclist traveling east. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The crash occurred due to driver inattention, highlighting dangers cyclists pose to vulnerable pedestrians.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Lafayette Avenue struck a 76-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury, was unconscious, and suffered fractures and dislocations. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the bike. There was no damage to the bike, indicating a low-speed collision but with serious injury consequences. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted cyclists to vulnerable pedestrians in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. A distracted driver struck the rear of another slowing vehicle. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries, including head and shoulder trauma. The crash exposed dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:58 PM on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling west collided when one vehicle, driven by a licensed female driver, was going straight ahead and struck the left rear bumper of a slowing or stopping sedan driven by a licensed male driver. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The male driver and a 26-year-old female passenger in his vehicle were injured, suffering head and shoulder injuries respectively, and were reported to be in shock. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the second sedan, while the first vehicle showed no damage. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no other contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before impact. The female driver of one sedan suffered a back injury and contusions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were involved in a collision on Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, at 17:35. Both vehicles were parked prior to the crash. The driver of one sedan, a 39-year-old woman, sustained a back injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, cited twice for the injured driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left rear bumpers. The female driver was wearing a lap belt at the time. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV traveling eastbound. Driver inattention and distraction caused the impact, leaving both drivers injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:31 on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Honda SUV, both traveling eastbound. The sedan struck the rear of the SUV, impacting the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. Both drivers were injured, sustaining head injuries and complaints of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles, and both remained conscious after the crash. The report notes no additional contributing factors related to the victims. The collision underscores the dangers of driver distraction in traffic, resulting in serious injuries to both vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Washington Avenue collided with a bicyclist heading east at Willoughby Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries, left in shock and pain. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Washington Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling east near Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:31 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing Cumberland Street with the signal when a sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting driver failure as the critical factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Cumberland Street made a left turn and struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report lists no pedestrian errors contributing to the crash. This collision underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a bicycle from behind on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The bike passenger suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred as the bike was stopped in traffic and the taxi was moving straight ahead, causing severe impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:53 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. A taxi traveling eastbound struck a bicycle from behind. The bike was stopped in traffic, while the taxi was going straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the bike. The bike passenger, a 48-year-old female, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The police report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify victim fault. The report highlights the taxi driver's failure to maintain safe distance or control, leading to the rear-end collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck an e-bike on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact occurred on their right and left front quarters, respectively.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda SUV and an e-bike were both traveling northbound on Vanderbilt Avenue near 331 Vanderbilt Ave in Brooklyn at 12:45. The SUV's right front quarter panel collided with the e-bike's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, indicating a collision without clear driver fault noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south struck him on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was bruised but not ejected. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists the pedestrian’s actions as 'Other Actions in Roadway' but does not specify any driver contributing factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the sedan. No helmet use or crossing signal violations were noted as contributing factors. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian, focusing instead on the collision details and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a station wagon backed unsafely on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The crash caused whiplash and left the rider conscious but hurt, with no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4 p.m. on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV backed unsafely, contributing to the collision with a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was unlicensed and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, along with whiplash. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes, highlighting driver errors by the SUV operator. The moped sustained no damage, and the driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment beyond helmet use, which was noted but not cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a westbound bicyclist on Waverly Ave in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered serious arm injuries. The crash involved multiple traffic control violations by the bicyclist, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2024 sedan on Waverly Ave near Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 3:00 PM. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, indicating the bicyclist failed to obey traffic controls. The sedan, driven by a female driver traveling straight south, impacted the bicyclist on the right side doors with its center front end. The vehicle sustained some damage, while the bike showed no damage. The police report highlights the bicyclist's disregard for traffic control as a key cause, with no mention of helmet use or other victim behaviors. Driver errors by the sedan were not indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist riding south on Carlton Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash involved limited driver visibility, contributing to the collision and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling west on Carlton Avenue at 8:15 when it collided with a 43-year-old male bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist was partially ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a key role in the crash. The sedan struck the bicyclist at the center front end, though no vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights dangers posed by limited sight lines for drivers sharing streets with vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided near Ashland Place in Brooklyn, striking the left front bumper of one vehicle. An 83-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:30 near 230 Ashland Place in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, with impact on the left front bumper of a northbound Ford SUV and the right rear bumper of a southbound Jeep SUV. The 83-year-old male driver of the Ford was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The data highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and other vehicular factors, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries and shock after a sedan hit her at a marked crosswalk. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal late at night.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2024 Toyota sedan traveling west on Williamsburg St W near Kent Ave around 11 PM. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the sedan impacted her at the center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in intersection crashes involving pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5 p.m. near Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north and making a right turn, struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight through the intersection. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked sedan lunged from the curb on Myrtle Avenue. Its front quarter caught a 32-year-old cyclist. Flesh tore. Blood spilled. The man flew, conscious, his arm mangled. The bike stood untouched. The street fell silent. Metal met bone.

A 32-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a parked sedan pulling out near 449 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the collision occurred when the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the cyclist, resulting in a severe arm injury described as an amputation. The cyclist was ejected from his bike but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, both attributed to the sedan driver’s actions. The bike itself was left undamaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by vehicles reentering traffic without regard for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan clipped his right rear quarter panel. The crash happened on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s failure to maintain safe passing distance caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Clermont Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling south at 8:40 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while overtaking the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of inadequate passing space for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman suffered chest contusions and shock after a collision with a cyclist traveling east on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. The bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting unclear driver errors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 18:16. She sustained chest contusions and was in shock. The collision involved a male cyclist traveling eastbound, going straight ahead, who struck the pedestrian with the center front end of his bike. The bike showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified but suggesting some fault in the cyclist’s actions. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The cyclist was licensed and operating the bike legally. This crash underscores the dangers pedestrians face from cyclists even without visible vehicle damage or clear fault attribution.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15