Four Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Precinct 94’s Streets Are Killing Fields

Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.

• Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-11

A sedan hit a cyclist at Provost and Java in Brooklyn. The crash threw the rider from his bike. He suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited improper lane usage. The street saw blood and metal. The system failed the vulnerable again.

A sedan collided with a cyclist at the intersection of Provost Street and Java Street in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a shoulder injury, described as a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling north, struck the cyclist, who was making a left turn. The report does not list any errors by the cyclist. The police report notes the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s improper lane usage. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by those outside a car’s steel shell.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an e-scooter on Driggs Avenue. The e-scooter rider, a 53-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention. Both vehicles moved south. The sedan was entering a parked position. Streets stayed dangerous. Injuries followed.

A crash on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 53-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to the face. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan, registered in Maryland, was entering a parked position while the e-scooter was traveling straight ahead. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was unlicensed. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The police report highlights driver inattention as the main contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a moped at the corner of Milton and Franklin. The moped rider suffered a bruised leg. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash came from failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The bruise lingered.

A sedan and a moped collided at the intersection of Milton Street and Franklin Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The moped rider, a 24-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was not reported injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash on Bedford Ave. Two sedans collide. Alcohol involved. One driver dies. A passenger suffers head injury. Metal and glass scatter. Sirens wail. Streets stained. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.

A deadly crash unfolded on Bedford Avenue at North 11th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two sedans collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. One male driver, age 50, was killed. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury. The report states: “Alcohol Involvement.” No other specific driver errors were listed. The crash left metal twisted and lives shattered. The system allowed danger to fester on city streets. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV hit a cyclist at Bedford Avenue and North 11th Street. The impact left the cyclist with a concussion and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the bike’s left rear. Streets remain dangerous.

A crash on Bedford Avenue at North 11th Street in Brooklyn involved a northbound SUV and a cyclist. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front bumper struck the left rear of the bicycle. The 44-year-old cyclist suffered a concussion and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was in shock at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. The collision highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck a cyclist on Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, suffered arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention. The SUV’s right side was hit. The cyclist’s bike showed no damage. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.

A crash on Manhattan Ave at Withers St in Brooklyn involved a Ford SUV and a cyclist. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling north and the cyclist was heading west when the collision occurred. The 24-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his arm. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The incident highlights the ongoing risk faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Morning light on Metropolitan Avenue. A concrete mixer slams into the back of a sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old woman, is left in shock, clutching her chest. Sirens echo as traffic halts, metal and glass scattered across the street.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue struck the rear of a sedan, also headed east. The impact left the sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old woman, injured and in shock, with chest pain reported at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The concrete mixer’s front end collided with the sedan’s rear, causing visible damage to both vehicles. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Honda sedan struck two teens on a bike at Driggs Avenue and North 9th Street. Metal crashed. Blood spilled. The unlicensed driver looked away, ignoring traffic controls. The night echoed with shock and pain, leaving young bodies torn and trembling.

According to the police report, a Honda sedan traveling east on Driggs Avenue collided with a bike carrying a 16-year-old boy and girl at North 9th Street in Brooklyn. Both teens were partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to the head and chest, with shock noted in each case. The report states the sedan's driver was unlicensed and had 'looked away,' citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the right side doors of the bike. No safety equipment was used by the victims, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and ignoring traffic controls, especially when an unlicensed driver is behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a collision on Meeker Avenue near Vandervoort Avenue. The crash left the sedan’s right rear bumper damaged. Emergency responders found the driver complaining of whiplash, shaken but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Meeker Avenue near Vandervoort Avenue was involved in a crash that resulted in injury to the 35-year-old male driver. The report states the driver sustained back injuries and was in shock, with whiplash as a primary complaint. The sedan suffered damage to its right rear bumper. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on the cause. No other vehicle information or injuries were documented. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass scattered on McGuinness Boulevard at Meserole Avenue. A 31-year-old driver suffered a leg abrasion. Engines idled as first responders arrived. The air was thick with the smell of oil and burnt rubber.

According to the police report, a crash involving a box truck, a sedan, and a pickup occurred on McGuinness Boulevard near Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, age 31, sustained a knee and lower leg abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. These driver errors led to the collision, which left visible damage to the vehicles’ front ends and quarter panels. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Calyer Street was hit by a sedan. She remained conscious, clutching her bruised hip and leg as traffic moved around her. The air was tense, horns blaring, as bystanders watched emergency crews arrive.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing McGuinness Boulevard at Calyer Street in Brooklyn. The incident occurred as a sedan, driven by a licensed driver from Texas, made a left turn and struck the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle driver wearing a helmet suffered upper arm injuries when a flatbed truck made an improper turn and collided with the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck’s front center end was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn, a flatbed truck traveling west made an improper turn and struck a motorcycle traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the motorcycle and the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the truck driver’s error as "Turning Improperly," which caused the collision. The motorcycle driver’s helmet use was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the improper turn led to this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 79-year-old woman suffered head injuries and semiconsciousness after an SUV made a left turn and hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with minor bleeding and serious trauma.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Ford SUV, traveling east on Sutton Street in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained head injuries, resulting in semiconsciousness and minor bleeding. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing center front-end damage to the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.

• E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-23

A 49-year-old man lay dying on Franklin Street after an unlicensed e-bike rider struck him head-on. Headlights flashed, steel met flesh, and blood pooled on the Brooklyn pavement. The night swallowed the noise. He did not rise.

A 49-year-old pedestrian was killed on Franklin Street at India Street in Brooklyn when an unlicensed e-bike rider traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike driver was 'unlicensed' and identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike, causing severe head injuries and fatal bleeding to the pedestrian. The police report describes the victim as 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk' and 'not at intersection,' but the primary focus remains on the unlicensed status of the e-bike operator and the disregard for traffic control. The narrative details a quiet night interrupted by the crash, with the victim left motionless on the pavement. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Jackson Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:22 p.m. on Jackson Street near Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: a 2008 Volvo making a left turn and a 2022 BMW traveling straight north. The point of impact was the center front end of the Volvo and the right front quarter panel of the BMW. The Volvo driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and bodily injuries to his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Volvo driver’s distraction is specifically noted. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at dawn. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction caused the crash. A front-seat passenger suffered facial contusions, restrained by a lap belt. The impact struck the right rear and left front bumpers of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:23 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two SUVs traveling east. One driver was changing lanes unsafely while distracted, leading to a collision. The first vehicle, a 2013 Hyundai SUV, was struck on its right rear bumper, and the second, a 2023 Mercedes SUV, was impacted on its left front bumper. The front passenger in the Mercedes, a 20-year-old male, sustained facial contusions but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver errors directly caused the crash, resulting in injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two drivers collided on Meeker Avenue late at night. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The crash involved a sport utility vehicle and a box truck, each making improper turns. The impact caused bodily harm but no ejections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:15 on Meeker Avenue involving a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling north making a right turn and a 2016 box truck traveling east making a left turn. Both drivers were cited for 'Turning Improperly,' which contributed to the collision. The SUV was struck on its left front quarter panel, sustaining damage to its left front bumper, while the box truck showed no damage. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old male, and a 39-year-old female front passenger were both injured, suffering knee, lower leg, foot, and full-body injuries respectively, and experienced shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors in turning as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. He died at Elmhurst Hospital. The driver left. Police are still searching. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll mounts. The city remains dangerous.

Gothamist (published March 3, 2025) reports a fatal crash in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A man in his 20s, crouched in the street to pick up food, was struck and killed by a turning dump truck just before 4 a.m. at Withers Street and Woodpoint Road. The NYPD stated, “The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene.” No arrests have been made. The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this was one of several deadly crashes in Brooklyn that week, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs. At least 10 people have died in Brooklyn traffic crashes so far this year, matching last year’s pace. The crash underscores the lethal mix of heavy vehicles, vulnerable road users, and gaps in enforcement.

• Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian in Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03