Brooklyn Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

A sedan turning right struck a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The e-scooter driver was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a sedan making a right turn collided with him at Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and traveling north, while the e-scooter was traveling east going straight ahead. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing on Fulton Street struck a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered back abrasions. The crash left the bike’s front end and the sedan’s rear damaged. The bicyclist remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely on Fulton Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained back abrasions. The report lists the driver error as "Backing Unsafely." The sedan’s rear and the bike’s front were both damaged. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors were noted. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and seriously injured in a collision on Ashland Place. A Chevrolet turning left struck the scooter’s right front quarter. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations to abdomen and pelvis.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet vehicle was making a left turn on Ashland Place in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The Chevrolet struck the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter, causing damage to the right side doors of the car. The e-scooter driver was conscious but seriously injured. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a crash with a sedan on Vanderbilt Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling south when the sedan struck the bike’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was traveling straight ahead while the bicyclist was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck slammed into the back of an SUV traveling west on De Kalb Avenue. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained and shocked. The crash was caused by following too closely and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling west on De Kalb Avenue collided with the center back end of a Ford SUV going straight ahead in the same direction. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 30-year-old woman, were both injured with back pain and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver of the pickup truck was cited for following too closely and unsafe speed. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash caused shock and moderate injury severity to both SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666358, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young moped rider slammed to the pavement at dawn. His arm crushed. The street fell silent but for distant cars. Driver inattention left him broken, helmeted, awake, bleeding on Flushing Avenue’s hard edge.

A 21-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe arm crush injuries on Flushing Avenue near Williamsburg Street West in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened at dawn. The moped’s left side was torn. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no errors by the moped rider. The helmet is mentioned only as a detail after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured on Ashland Place in Brooklyn. The crash happened when a vehicle disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike after a collision on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn westbound and a bike traveling southbound. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors. The bike driver was unlicensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not specify the other vehicle type or driver details. The crash highlights failure to obey traffic controls as the primary driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male driver suffered injuries and lost consciousness while making a left turn on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. Illness contributed to the crash. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver in a 2000 Dodge SUV was making a left turn on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn when he crashed. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The driver was injured and unconscious but remained restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed in South Carolina and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The crash did not involve pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan on De Kalb Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the bike’s center front, damaging its front end.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the bike’s center front end with its left front bumper. The report lists obstruction or debris as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was traveling west, and the sedan was traveling south, both going straight ahead. The bicyclist’s license status was unlicensed. No other driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles crashed on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the SUV’s left side. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, a 2012 sedan and a 2022 SUV collided on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling north when the sedan impacted the left front quarter panel of the SUV with its right front bumper. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers held valid New York licenses and were going straight ahead before the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck an e-bike rider on Tillary Street. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Tillary Street made a right turn and collided with an e-bike traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the e-bike’s right side doors. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The sedan driver was licensed and making a right turn. The collision caused damage to both vehicles. No ejection occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 24-year-old cyclist merging south on Kent Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck him. He flew from his bike. His head split open. Blood pooled. Shock froze him. The street stood silent around the crash.

A 24-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan while merging south on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist, ejecting him from his bike and causing a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The data shows the cyclist suffered shock and was left bleeding on the pavement. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly. The helmet is mentioned only because it appears in the police narrative, after the driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and injured on Ashland Place. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The scooter sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south on Ashland Place was involved in a crash caused by failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The rider was ejected from the scooter and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the presence of a non-working or improper traffic control device as a contributing factor. The e-scooter suffered damage to its center back end, while the other vehicle involved showed no damage. The injured driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her. She suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female bicyclist was riding straight on De Kalb Avenue when a 2019 Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a facial contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northwest, while the bicyclist was unlicensed and traveling south.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man was struck by a westbound SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Honda SUV traveling west on Fulton Street struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lexus SUV making a left turn struck a Ford sedan going straight on Myrtle Avenue. Both drivers and a front passenger were injured. The impact hit the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2008 Lexus SUV was making a left turn on Myrtle Avenue when it collided with a 2015 Ford sedan traveling straight east. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front quarter panel. The SUV carried two occupants: a female driver and a 30-year-old female front passenger. The sedan had a male driver aged 29. Both drivers and the front passenger were injured, suffering head injuries, whiplash, and abrasions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No victims were ejected. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight east on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bike showed no damage; the sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Lafayette Avenue when it collided with a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight east. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged, while the bike showed no damage. The cyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face from turning vehicles failing to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected and injured at Fulton Street in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The sedan and bike collided while both traveled west. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 737 Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle, both traveling west. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious at the scene. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Jersey driver, showed no damage despite impact to its right front quarter panel. The bike's left front quarter panel was the point of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One passenger, a 21-year-old woman, suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash involved multiple rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving four vehicles, all traveling east. The crash was caused primarily by drivers following too closely and reacting to uninvolved vehicles. A 21-year-old female passenger was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. She was conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists multiple instances of 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The vehicles involved were mostly SUVs, with damage concentrated at front and rear ends. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of close vehicle spacing and delayed reactions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after his SUV rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male driver in a 2016 Ford SUV rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn. The collision caused head injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper, damaging the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15