Crash Count for SD 19
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 16,784
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 10,988
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,910
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 102
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 37
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in SD 19
Killed 34
+19
Crush Injuries 32
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Head 5
Whole body 5
Back 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Amputation 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 21
Head 9
+4
Face 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Lacerations 30
Head 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 4
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 52
Head 24
+19
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Neck 4
Chest 3
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 340
Neck 139
+134
Back 81
+76
Head 57
+52
Whole body 38
+33
Shoulder/upper arm 15
+10
Lower leg/foot 13
+8
Chest 9
+4
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Eye 1
Contusion/Bruise 317
Lower leg/foot 115
+110
Head 47
+42
Lower arm/hand 33
+28
Back 29
+24
Shoulder/upper arm 29
+24
Face 21
+16
Hip/upper leg 18
+13
Whole body 18
+13
Neck 17
+12
Chest 7
+2
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Eye 1
Abrasion 219
Lower leg/foot 71
+66
Lower arm/hand 47
+42
Head 22
+17
Face 16
+11
Whole body 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Neck 10
+5
Back 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Eye 3
Chest 2
Pain/Nausea 194
Back 40
+35
Head 33
+28
Whole body 31
+26
Lower leg/foot 28
+23
Neck 28
+23
Shoulder/upper arm 19
+14
Hip/upper leg 13
+8
Chest 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Eye 1
Face 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 19?

Preventable Speeding in SD 19 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in SD 19

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2011 Gray Me/Be Sedan (86ANBP) – 127 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 White Me/Be Sedan (RWVR67) – 125 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2025 Black Honda Sedan (LUT9490) – 57 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2013 Infiniti Sedan (MJP5212) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
Atlantic and Elton, two lives gone. What will it take?

Atlantic and Elton, two lives gone. What will it take?

SD 19: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 6, 2025

Just after 8 PM on Sep 1, at Atlantic Ave and Elton St, a man and a woman on a motorcycle were thrown and died. “The driver and passenger were ejected,” police told ABC7.

This was not an outlier. Since Jan 1, 2022, Senate District 19 has recorded 30 people killed, 8,602 injured, in 13,217 crashes drawn from NYC Open Data.

This year is running worse than last. Compared with the same period a year ago, crashes are up 17.9%, injuries 34.0%, and deaths 166.7%, per CrashCount’s rollup of the same datasets.

This week on our streets

  • Aug 28, about 10:45 AM: a 27‑year‑old bicyclist was hit at Remsen Ave and Avenue J and seriously hurt; police data lists driver inattention and inexperience in the crash record (NYC Open Data).

Atlantic keeps taking

The Labor Day crash at Atlantic and Elton killed two people riding a 2025 Harley. The SUV driver was making a left, according to the police database (NYC Open Data; ABC7).

Two nights earlier in Canarsie, a B47 bus and an SUV collided near Glenwood Rd and Ralph Ave; four people were reported hurt by multiple outlets (ABC7; CBS New York; The Brooklyn Paper).

The pattern is on paper

In the last 12 months in SD 19, police logged 4,079 crashes, 2,932 injuries, and 13 deaths across all ages in the period stats we track (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data). Year‑to‑date, the district shows 2,689 crashes, 1,998 injuries, 32 serious injuries, and 8 deaths, versus 2,281 crashes, 1,491 injuries, 12 serious injuries, and 3 deaths at this point last year — the increases noted above come from those same records.

Pedestrians carry the worst of it. Recent fatal cases here include a 68‑year‑old woman hit while crossing with the signal at Rutland Rd and E 95 St on May 14, police said (NYC Open Data). Another pedestrian was killed at Pennsylvania Ave and Blake Ave on Jan 24; police recorded failure to yield by the driver turning left (NYC Open Data).

Levers on the table — who’s pulling them?

State Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes in committee for S 4045, a bill to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, on May 20 and June 12, 2025 (Open States). She also voted yes to extend school speed zones, per the Senate record listed in our timeline.

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse and Assembly Member Nikki Lucas represent much of this area. The context here shows no documented sponsorship or vote by Lucas on the Assembly version of the speed‑limiter bill. The streets keep telling the story. What gives?

Slow it down, save a life

Two deaths on Atlantic this week. A cyclist bleeding on Remsen. The numbers keep rising. The fixes are known: slower default speeds and real limits for repeat speeders. Tell City Hall and Albany to use the tools they have. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened most recently?
On Sep 1, 2025, just after 8 PM, two people on a motorcycle were killed at Atlantic Ave and Elton St. Police and press say they were ejected during the crash. Sources: NYC Open Data (CrashID 4839020) and ABC7.
How bad is it in SD 19 since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 6, 2025, SD 19 recorded 13,217 crashes, 8,602 injuries, and 30 deaths in NYC Open Data’s crash records.
Are things getting worse this year?
Yes. Year‑to‑date, crashes are up 17.9%, injuries up 34.0%, and deaths up 166.7% compared with the same period last year, based on CrashCount’s analysis of the NYC Open Data crash, persons, and vehicles tables.
Which elected officials represent this area and what have they done?
State Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes in committee on S 4045 to require speed limiters for repeat violators, and also voted yes to extend school speed zones. The context here shows no documented stance for Assembly Member Nikki Lucas on the Assembly companion. Council Member Mercedes Narcisse represents Council District 46.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets: Crashes (h9gi‑nx95), Persons (f55k‑p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k‑52h4). We filtered for incidents within NY Senate District 19 from 2022‑01‑01 through 2025‑09‑06 using CrashCount’s district boundary mapping and joined person and vehicle records by CrashID. We computed period totals and year‑to‑date comparisons directly from those records as of Sep 6, 2025. You can view the base datasets here.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

State Senator Roxanne Persaud

District 19

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Nikki Lucas

District 60

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse

District 46

Other Geographies

SD 19 Senate District 19 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 69, District 46, AD 60.

It contains East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Brownsville, East Flatbush-Remsen Village, Canarsie, McGuire Fields, Canarsie Park & Pier, Barren Island-Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay (West), Shirley Chisholm State Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park, Brooklyn CB16, Brooklyn CB56, Brooklyn CB5, Brooklyn CB18.

See also
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 19

4
Jeep Head-On Crash Leaves Two Bleeding

Mar 4 - A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.

A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk

Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.

A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue

Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.

A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway

Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.

A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Hit-and-Run Crushes Boy on New Lots Avenue

Nov 15 - A car struck a 13-year-old boy at New Lots Avenue and Ashford Street. His leg was crushed. The driver fled. The boy stayed conscious as darkness fell. The street echoed with pain. No arrests. No answers. Only the wound remained.

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a car while crossing at the corner of New Lots Avenue and Ashford Street. According to the police report, 'A car struck a 13-year-old boy crossing the road. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver vanished.' The boy suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver fled, leaving the injured child behind. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The crash left a young pedestrian wounded and a driver unaccounted for.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Driver Dies After Striking Parked Cars in Brooklyn

Nov 10 - A young man died behind the wheel on Fountain Avenue. His car hit three parked vehicles. The night was silent. Passengers sat still. Metal echoed in the dark. No clear cause. Only loss and the hush of sudden death.

A 24-year-old man died after his vehicle struck three parked cars on Fountain Avenue near Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 24-year-old man was found dead behind the wheel. His car struck three parked vehicles. Belts buckled. No motion. No sound. Just a still body and the echo of metal in the dark.' Several passengers, including a 21-year-old woman, a 1-year-old boy, and others, were present but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one dead and others shaken, with no clear explanation in the official record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Buick Turns Left, Harley Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

Nov 4 - A Buick turned left on Stanley Avenue. A Harley came straight. They collided head-on. The rider, helmet on, flew from his bike. Blood poured from his neck. He lay conscious on the asphalt, staring at the sky.

A crash on Stanley Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn involved a Buick sedan making a left turn and a Harley motorcycle traveling straight. The vehicles collided head-on. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The 59-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffered a severe neck injury, and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Box Truck Strikes Woman at Atlantic and Crescent

Oct 26 - A box truck rolled north on Atlantic. A young woman crossed. Steel met flesh. Her skull split. Blood pooled. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound. The street held the mark.

A box truck traveling north on Atlantic Avenue struck a 23-year-old woman at the corner of Crescent Street. According to the police report, 'A box truck rolled north. A young woman crossed against the light. Steel struck skull. Her head split open. Blood pooled at the curb. She stayed awake. The truck bore the wound.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations. The truck’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but no contributing factors are assigned to the driver. Other occupants in the truck were not injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Brooklyn Driver

Sep 5 - Two SUVs smashed head-on before sunrise on New Lots Avenue. Steel twisted. Glass flew. A 29-year-old man, strapped in, took the brunt. His face bore the blow. Parked cars stood silent. The street froze. One man injured. The city moved on.

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on New Lots Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened before dawn. A 29-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries to his face and was reported conscious at the scene. The contributing factor listed was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants, including a 26-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female passenger, were not reported injured. Parked cars were struck but no further injuries were documented. Both injured and uninjured parties were using lap belts and harnesses, as noted after the driver error. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane usage on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M

Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.

A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Diesel Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed

Aug 30 - A diesel truck turned right on Pennsylvania Avenue. An e-bike rider went straight. The trailer caught him. He was thrown. His body broke on the street. He died there, alone, in daylight. The driver kept going. The city stayed loud.

A deadly crash unfolded at Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck turned right while a 43-year-old man on an e-bike continued straight. The truck's trailer struck the cyclist, ejecting him. He died at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond this are noted in the data. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as recorded after the truck driver's actions. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when massive vehicles and vulnerable road users cross paths on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Barbey Street

Aug 10 - A motorcycle hit the rear of a sedan on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 25, was thrown halfway off. His arm ripped open. Blood marked the street. The bike stood whole. The man did not.

A crash unfolded on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a sedan. The 25-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Blood covered the street. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. Helmet use or signals were not mentioned as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcycle rider injured and the sedan undamaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Sedan Strikes Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk

Jul 25 - A Chrysler sedan hit a 52-year-old man crossing Hegeman Avenue. He bled from the head, face split open, under harsh streetlights. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay conscious, wounded, in the marked crosswalk.

A Chrysler sedan struck a 52-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on Hegeman Avenue near Bristol Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with no signal when the car hit him, leaving him conscious but bleeding from the head with severe lacerations. The sedan’s front end was crumpled from the impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The pedestrian was the only person injured in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Woman Killed Head-On by Car on Belt Parkway

Jul 19 - A car struck a 35-year-old woman head-on in the dark on Belt Parkway. Her skull split. Her body crushed. No crosswalk. No warning. The car kept going. She did not. She died there, alone, under the headlights.

A 35-year-old woman was killed when a car hit her head-on on Belt Parkway near mile marker 42. According to the police report, 'Her skull split. Her body crushed. No crosswalk. No warning. The car kept going straight. She did not.' The woman was not at an intersection when struck. The report lists her injuries as fatal, with head trauma and crush injuries. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight, and struck her with its center front end. The police report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No information is provided about the vehicle or driver. The victim was a pedestrian. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
E-Bike Crash Hurls Two on East 98th

Jul 13 - An e-bike turned and struck. Two men flew. Blood pooled on Willmohr Street. One man lay still, the other crawled, torn and gasping. Both suffered severe lacerations. Sirens came late. The bike’s front end crumpled against the Brooklyn asphalt.

Two men were injured in a violent e-bike crash at East 98th Street and Willmohr Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike was struck mid-turn. Both the 22-year-old passenger and the 38-year-old driver were ejected and suffered severe lacerations to their entire bodies. The report states, 'One lay still, blood pooling. The other crawled, torn and gasping.' The e-bike’s front end was crushed. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left both men injured and the street marked by blood and wreckage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Jeep Runs Red, Slams Honda Side in Brooklyn

Jul 3 - A Jeep blasted through Flatlands Avenue, smashing headlong into a Honda’s flank. Metal screamed. A 33-year-old man took the brunt, his shoulder crushed. A 17-year-old girl suffered whiplash. The light was red. The street stayed dark.

On Flatlands Avenue near Vermont Street in Brooklyn, a Jeep SUV struck the side of a Honda sedan. According to the police report, the Jeep hit the Honda’s left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The crash left a 33-year-old male driver with crush injuries to his shoulder and a 17-year-old female passenger with whiplash. Three other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver ran a red light. No other contributing factors are noted. The impact and injuries stemmed from the failure to obey traffic signals, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Sedan Kills Infant Pedestrian on East 108th

Jun 25 - A sedan struck a baby boy before dawn on East 108th Street. The car hit him outside the crosswalk. The front end crushed his body. He died there. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent after the impact.

A deadly crash unfolded on East 108th Street near Farragut Road in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north struck and killed a baby boy who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed him. He died there, whole body torn. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The child, a male pedestrian, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The data does not mention any other contributing factors related to the victim. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Unlicensed SUV Driver Hits Child Cyclist

Jun 24 - A ten-year-old boy rode his bike on Hendrix Street. An old GMC SUV struck him. He flew. His head hit the pavement. He did not wake. Both drivers were unlicensed. The boy suffered severe head injuries. The street stayed silent.

A crash on Hendrix Street near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn left a ten-year-old boy unconscious with head injuries after he was struck by a 1984 GMC SUV while riding his bike. According to the police report, 'A 10-year-old boy on a bike, no helmet, no license, struck by an old GMC SUV. He flew. His head hit pavement. He did not wake. Two unlicensed drivers. One broken child.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. Both the child cyclist and the SUV driver were unlicensed. The boy was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his head. The data notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inexperience. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
BMW Ignores Light, Kills Cyclist on Flatlands

Jun 21 - A BMW sped south on Flatlands. The driver ran the light. He struck a cyclist head-on. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled. No pulse. The street fell silent. One life ended. Steel and speed won again.

A 46-year-old cyclist was killed on East 83rd Street at Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound BMW struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A helmetless cyclist, 46, struck head-on by a southbound BMW. He was thrown from the bike. Blood pooled on the asphalt. No pulse. The light, someone said, had been ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey a traffic signal. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver’s error. The crash left the cyclist dead at the scene. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Head-On Sedan Crash Crushes Passenger on Rockaway Parkway

Jun 20 - Two sedans slammed head-first near Rutland Road. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the worst of it. Her back broke against the dash. She sat silent, stunned, as the wreck caved in around her.

Two sedans collided head-on at Rockaway Parkway near Rutland Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered a broken back and crush injuries. She wore no belt. Both drivers, men aged 36 and 49, were also involved and listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report states, 'Two sedans collided head-first. A 48-year-old woman in the front seat wore no belt. Her back broke against the dash.' No contributing factors or driver errors are specified in the data. The crash left the passenger in shock, trapped in the twisted metal. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19