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

A 35-year-old man was struck at a Nassau Avenue intersection. The collision involved a pick-up truck and an SUV. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries, left bruised and in shock. Driver errors contributed to the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a pick-up truck traveling east and an SUV making a right turn northeast. The report cites driver errors including 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the pick-up truck and the left front bumper of the SUV. The report explicitly notes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, with no indication that the pedestrian's actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two men, ages 29 and 44, suffered back injuries. Both were conscious but injured. The driver was following too closely.

A crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a sedan and a tractor truck. Two occupants of the sedan, a 44-year-old driver and a 29-year-old passenger, sustained back injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, both injuries were due to the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance, listed as 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was licensed and conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted as contributing to the injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus collided with a motorcycle in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a serious hip injury. He was in shock at the scene.

A bus and a motorcycle collided on Bayard Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a hip injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver was not wearing a helmet, which is noted as a contributing factor. The bus was traveling north while the motorcycle was going straight ahead when the impact occurred on the left side doors of the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The 19-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger suffered injuries. The driver fell asleep behind the wheel. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. Shock and minor bleeding followed the impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The 19-year-old male driver and a 17-year-old female passenger were injured, suffering knee and arm injuries with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The crash involved a left front bumper impact on one SUV and a right rear bumper impact on the other. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the crash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver’s failure to maintain alertness caused the collision, resulting in shock and bodily harm to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old on a moped hit a tanker’s side at Greenpoint and Kingsland. He was thrown from the seat, head struck the pavement. No helmet. He died alone. The tanker rolled on, untouched. The street stayed cold and silent.

A deadly crash unfolded at Greenpoint Avenue and Kingsland Avenue. A 20-year-old moped rider struck the side of a turning tanker truck. According to the police report, the moped operator was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The tanker sustained no damage and continued on. No other injuries were reported. The crash left one young life ended in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on McGuinness Boulevard. Both drivers suffered injuries. The motorcycle driver reported neck pain and shock. The SUV driver was also in shock. Vehicles showed damage at front and left side. No clear driver errors noted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west collided with a southbound parked SUV on McGuinness Boulevard. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of pain and nausea. The SUV driver, a 64-year-old man, was also injured and in shock. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle impacted the left side doors of the SUV, which was damaged at its left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. Safety equipment use was unknown for the SUV driver and none for the motorcycle rider. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and an SUV collided while parked on North 12 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 44-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the motorcycle and the center front end of the SUV.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle collided on North 12 Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. The motorcycle, driven by a 44-year-old man, sustained damage to its center back end. The SUV, driven by a 33-year-old woman, was damaged at its center front end. Both drivers were injured with unspecified injuries and experienced shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. No ejections occurred, and no safety equipment details were noted. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2017 Dodge SUV on Kent Avenue. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn. The driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue involving a 2017 Dodge SUV and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided at their left front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' left front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV slammed into a stopped taxi on Manhattan Avenue. The impact struck the taxi’s center back end. A rear passenger in the taxi suffered neck injuries and shock. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Manhattan Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper hitting the taxi’s center back end. The taxi had two occupants; one rear passenger, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling north, with the taxi stopped in traffic and the SUV going straight ahead. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance caused the collision. The injured passenger was not ejected and did not use any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a U-turn on Graham Avenue and struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and turned improperly, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Graham Avenue attempted a U-turn and collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted beyond the driver’s mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was hit by a taxi turning right on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Union Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The taxi was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had no vehicle damage and no occupants. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and moped collided head-on on Bayard Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2020 sedan traveling west on Bayard Street struck a 2023 moped traveling north at the center front ends of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and female. Both vehicles had one occupant each. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No pedestrian was involved. The crash caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 29-year-old male bicyclist on Bedford Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Both vehicles had front and rear center damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east and a bicycle traveling south collided on Bedford Avenue. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan had damage to its center front end, and the bicycle was damaged at its center back end. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV struck a parked SUV on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the moving vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash happened late at night. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling east on Nassau Avenue rear-ended a parked 2023 SUV. The front passenger in the moving vehicle, a 21-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and full-body trauma. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The moving vehicle's right front bumper struck the parked vehicle's left rear bumper. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a bicyclist on McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn late at night. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. The driver was licensed and traveling straight. Confusion by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on McGuinness Boulevard collided with a bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper. No driver errors by the taxi driver were noted beyond the contributing factor related to the bicyclist's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury in a Brooklyn crash near Meeker Avenue. The sedan struck the driver’s vehicle on the right front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock and pain complaints.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling north near 517 Meeker Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan impacted the right front quarter panel of the driver's vehicle. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered a neck injury with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this crash. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other persons were reported injured or involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of another vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The taxi driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front-end damage to the taxi. No ejections occurred. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male taxi driver traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with the rear of another vehicle. The taxi sustained center front-end damage, and the driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The collision involved a single occupant taxi and an unspecified vehicle with rear impact damage. No ejections were reported. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights a failure to maintain safe distance or control, though no explicit driver errors were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and an e-bike collided on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and distracted, struck the e-bike from behind. The moped driver suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Manhattan Avenue collided with an e-bike also heading south. The moped driver, a 51-year-old male, was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped and the center back end of the e-bike. The moped driver sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck an SUV going straight on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered injuries. The taxi driver fractured his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver sustained bruises to his shoulder and upper arm.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southeast on Greenpoint Avenue attempted a left turn and collided with an SUV traveling west. The taxi driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm, while the SUV driver sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The taxi driver also turned improperly. Air bags deployed in both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a parked box truck on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered shock with unspecified injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No ejections or visible vehicle damage to the truck occurred.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female driver in a 2011 SUV collided with a parked 2020 box truck on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The box truck was stationary at the time. Both drivers experienced shock and unspecified injuries but were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a driver error contributing to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the truck showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15