Oct 31 - Before dawn, a sedan driver and an eastbound motorcyclist collided at Knickerbocker and DeKalb. The rider suffered pelvic crush injuries. The sedan’s left side was torn. The bike’s front crumpled. Police recorded no contributing factors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue and a motorcycle traveling east on DeKalb Avenue entered the intersection at 3:46 a.m. and collided. The impact hit the sedan’s left side doors and smashed the motorcycle’s front. The motorcyclist, 44, sustained serious abdomen and pelvis injuries. The sedan’s driver, 68, had an unspecified injury. Each vehicle carried only the operator. Police recorded no contributing factors and listed driver factors as “Unspecified.” Both operators were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or passengers were reported injured. The crash data lists directions and damage but gives no signal information or recorded driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Oct 25 - A moped driver and teen passenger were ejected in a collision with an SUV driver at Woodbine Street and Wilson Avenue. Both were hurt. An SUV passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

At Woodbine Street and Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn, a moped driver headed west. A driver in an SUV traveled north. Both were going straight. The crash ejected the 16-year-old moped driver and a 14-year-old passenger. Both were injured. A 51-year-old woman riding in the SUV front seat was hurt. The SUV had damage to the right-side doors. The moped had front-end damage. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was recorded. The record lists both drivers as going straight. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Oct 23 - A driver on a motorcycle going east on Montrose Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The rider bled from an arm wound. Police recorded “Other Vehicular” as a factor.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old man driving a motorcycle east on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. collided with a parked Toyota sedan. The rider suffered severe bleeding with arm and hand injury. The sedan was recorded as parked prior to impact, with damage to its left-side doors. The motorcycle showed front-end damage. “According to the police report … the contributing factor was listed as ‘Other Vehicular.’” No other contributing factors were identified in the data. This crash left a vulnerable rider hurt after contact with a stationary car. No helmet, lighting, or signal issues were recorded as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Oct 9 - A moped driver south on Morgan Avenue hit the back of a parked tractor‑trailer at Meadow Street. He suffered severe facial bleeding. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Speed.

A driver on a moped traveling south on Morgan Avenue hit the rear of a parked tractor-trailer at Meadow Street in Brooklyn around 3:15 a.m. The rider suffered severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, the moped was going straight ahead and the truck was parked. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Speed. The moped’s front end was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck’s driver was listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians were reported hurt there.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Sep 27 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at Meserole and Leonard in Brooklyn. The woman, 32, died. Two parked SUVs were damaged. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a sedan traveling west on Meserole Street hit a woman riding a bike south on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. She was 32 and died. Two parked SUVs were damaged. The crash was recorded at 2:36 a.m. at Meserole Street and Leonard Street in the 90th Precinct. According to the police report, both road users were listed as going straight, and the sedan's point of impact was the center front. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified"; no driver errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Sep 26 - A box truck driver and a 14-year-old cyclist collided near 990 Grand St in Brooklyn. The boy suffered deep leg cuts. Both traveled east. Police logged "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and listed no driver violation.

At about 4:02 p.m. near 990 Grand St in Brooklyn, the driver of a box truck and a 14-year-old boy on a bike were both traveling east when they collided. The impact was noted at the truck’s right rear bumper. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and showed signs of shock. According to the police report, officers recorded "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors and listed no driver-specific violation. The truck driver was recorded uninjured. The report lists both operators as going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Sep 6 - A driver in a sedan and a woman on a bike collided at Grand St and Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound and heavy bleeding. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.

At Grand St and Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2020 Lexus sedan and a 35-year-old woman on a bike traveling east collided. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; she was conscious. The 39-year-old male driver is listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, Alcohol Involvement was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement for the driver. The report also lists Alcohol Involvement for the bicyclist. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan’s center back end was damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 30 - Southbound sedan struck a westbound cyclist at Cypress Ave and Troutman. The bike took the hit. The rider bled from the head. Helmet on. Brooklyn street, pre‑dawn. Police cite driver distraction. Another parked car was damaged.

A southbound sedan and a westbound bike collided at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries with severe lacerations and remained conscious. A parked sedan was also struck. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The data notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. No further causes are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 19 - Two SUVs collided at Pine St and Ridgewood Ave in Brooklyn. The crash shoved a parked Lexus and ripped metal. An 18-year-old rear-seat passenger suffered severe head lacerations. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified."

Two SUVs collided at Pine St and Ridgewood Ave in Brooklyn and struck a parked Lexus. An 18-year-old rear-seat passenger suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured and conscious. Other occupants were recorded but not detailed. According to the police report, contributing factors are "Unspecified." Police recorded no specific driver errors beyond that. Vehicle records show one SUV with center front-end damage traveling east, a southbound SUV with right-side damage, and a parked Lexus with right rear bumper damage. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.

A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.

A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.

A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.

A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 12 - A 33-year-old man on a motorized scooter was ejected while traveling west on Arlington Avenue. He suffered severe lower-leg lacerations and bled in the street. Police recorded the operator as unlicensed. A second vehicle was noted with no details.

A 33-year-old man riding a motorized scooter was ejected while traveling west on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "the rider was listed as an Occupant-Driver and was ejected, with injuries noted as severe lacerations." Police recorded the scooter operator as Unlicensed. The record lists a second vehicle but gives no details on its actions. The data documents the rider injured and ejected and does not assign fault to the injured rider. No helmet or signal factors are recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.

Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.

• Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.

A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.

Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.

• Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04

Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.

A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Jul 27 - On Jamaica Avenue at Richmond Street, a left-turning sedan driver collided with a moped rider traveling straight. The rider, 25, died. Police recorded driver inattention. Three sedan occupants, including a 12-year-old, were injured.

A driver in a 2009 GMC sedan turned left at Jamaica Avenue and Richmond Street in Brooklyn. A moped rider was traveling west, going straight. They collided. The rider, 25, died at the scene. Three people in the sedan, including a 12-year-old passenger, suffered unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. No other contributing factors are listed in the report. The facts show a left turn across the rider’s path and a loss of focus by the driver. The cost was a life and injuries to passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10