No More Excuses: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

A sedan cut left on Flatbush. A moped pressed straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 26, took the hit. His leg split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Pain roared. The street bore witness.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H collided with a moped traveling straight. The moped rider, a 26-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped's front end. The narrative states, 'Metal struck flesh. The rider, 26, hit hard. His leg gashed open. Blood pooled on the street.' No evidence in the report suggests any action by the moped rider contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the sedan driver's failure to yield and inattention, which led to the violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan cut left on Utica Avenue. An e-bike shot straight. Two young men launched from the bike, heads striking pavement. Blood pooled. Both lay conscious, bleeding, silent in the Brooklyn night. The street bore witness to their pain.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Utica Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn collided with an e-bike traveling straight. The crash occurred at 22:40. The report states, 'A sedan turned left. An e-bike kept straight. Two young men flew from the bike, no helmets. Their heads hit pavement. Blood pooled. Both conscious. Both bleeding.' Both e-bike riders, aged 22 and 21, were ejected and suffered severe head injuries with heavy bleeding. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting a driver error. The sedan's left turn across the e-bike's path and the disregard for traffic control devices are central to the crash. The report notes the e-bike riders were not wearing helmets, but this detail is mentioned after the driver’s failure to obey traffic rules. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by driver actions and traffic violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turned right on Ditmas Avenue, crushing a 16-year-old riding a Hurley e-bike beneath its front. His chest collapsed. He was thrown and died at the scene. The truck rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed another life.

According to the police report, a box truck was making a right turn on Ditmas Avenue near Coney Island Avenue when it struck a 16-year-old riding a Hurley e-bike. The report states the teen was crushed beneath the truck’s right front quarter panel, suffering fatal chest injuries. The victim was ejected and died at the scene. The truck sustained no damage and continued on, according to the narrative. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver error, but the sequence of events centers on the truck’s right turn and the resulting impact. The report notes the e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these details are listed only after the fatal collision caused by the truck’s maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Dawn on Utica Avenue. A moped slams into a turning SUV. The rider is hurled, body torn, blood on the street. Semiconscious, broken, he lies in the silence. Traffic control disregarded. The city’s wounds deepen.

At 4:58 a.m. on Utica Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 41-year-old moped rider severely injured. According to the police report, a moped traveling north struck the right front bumper of a station wagon/SUV that was making a left turn. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body and was found semiconscious at the scene. The narrative describes the rider as 'broken in the dawn,' with blood marking the street. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls at New York City intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two buses collided on Strickland Avenue. Metal screamed. A 70-year-old woman in the rear seat slammed her head, blood marking the aftermath. Crush injuries followed. The aisle fell silent, the cost of a distracted turn echoing in the wreckage.

According to the police report, two buses met near Strickland Avenue and 56 Drive—one parked, one turning. The turning bus struck the parked vehicle with its right front bumper, colliding with the left rear of the other bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 70-year-old woman, seated in the rear of one bus, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. She was not wearing a seat belt, but the police report attributes the crash to driver inattention, not passenger behavior. The narrative describes metal shrieking and blood marking the seat as silence filled the aisle. The sequence of events underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel, especially in vehicles carrying vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on Beverley Road. An e-bike rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist, thirty, hit the ground headfirst, helmetless. Blood pooled. Lacerations deep. He lay conscious, half-thrown from his bike, pain sharp, Brooklyn afternoon.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight along Beverley Road near Rugby Road in Brooklyn at 14:10. The report states, 'A sedan turned left. An e-bike went straight. Metal met flesh.' The 30-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and struck the ground headfirst, sustaining severe lacerations and head injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor—driver error remains central. The collision left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield or pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A teenage boy sat in the back seat. The SUV’s right side took the hit. Glass cut his face. Blood spilled. The driver ran the light. The street fell silent, the boy left scarred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Avenue K and East 45th Street in Brooklyn when an SUV was struck on its right side. The report states that the driver disregarded traffic control, specifically running a red light. A 15-year-old boy, riding as a right rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe facial lacerations from shattered glass. The narrative details, 'Glass cut deep into his face. Blood ran. The light was ignored.' The boy was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary contributing factors cited in the report are 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The crash left the teenager in shock and with significant injuries. The police report centers driver error—ignoring a traffic signal—as the cause of this violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into an e-bike on Avenue M. Metal shrieked. A 19-year-old passenger flew from the bike, head smashing the pavement. Blood pooled. The car’s nose crumpled. The bike twisted, broken. Streets bear the mark of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue M collided broadside with an e-bike heading south. The crash occurred at 15:27. The report states the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way, resulting in the impact. A 19-year-old male passenger on the e-bike was ejected, suffering a head injury and severe bleeding after striking the pavement. The narrative describes blood pooling on the asphalt, the car’s front end crumpled, and the e-bike’s rear twisted and broken. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The injured passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail follows the driver’s error. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard right-of-way, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Senate Bill S 9718 passed. It pushes for complete street design. The aim: safer roads for everyone. Pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers stand to gain. The vote split. Some senators said no. But the bill moved forward. Streets may change.

Senate Bill S 9718, titled "Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles," advanced through the Senate with committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) and co-sponsored by Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, passed both votes despite opposition. The measure calls for redesigning streets to protect all users, not just drivers. The vote was not unanimous—several senators voted no, but the majority carried it through. The bill’s focus is clear: safer streets for people on foot, on bikes, and in vehicles. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is to cut danger at the curb and crosswalk.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

A 15-year-old boy was hurled from an SUV on Foster Avenue, semiconscious and bleeding, after the vehicle crashed into a stopped car. Shattered metal, folded steel, distraction at the wheel. The street bore the mark of inattention.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Foster Avenue near East 40th Street in Brooklyn when a station wagon/SUV traveling east slammed into a stopped vehicle. The report states the SUV's driver, a 15-year-old boy, was ejected from the vehicle, found semiconscious and bleeding from the face. The narrative describes the front end of the SUV shattered and the rear of the stopped car folded inward. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The vehicle damage and point of impact confirm a violent crash. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The report centers driver distraction and improper lane use as the causes behind the severe injury and destruction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on New York Avenue and struck a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died in the crosswalk, the impact sudden and final. The driver failed to yield. The street kept moving.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old woman was crossing New York Avenue at Avenue D, in Brooklyn, when a sedan making a left turn struck her head-on. The report states she was 'crossing with the light' and was in the crosswalk at the time of impact. The collision resulted in fatal injuries to the pedestrian, who died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the part of the sedan driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, matching the narrative of a direct, forceful collision. The victim's behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped slammed into a slowing sedan on New York Avenue. The rider, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the head, half-flung from his seat. Darkness pressed in. He stayed conscious. The street bore witness to metal, blood, and error.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south near 1084 New York Avenue in Brooklyn collided with the rear end of a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The moped rider, age 48, was partially ejected and suffered a severe head injury with significant bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The moped struck the center back end of the sedan, which had three occupants. The narrative notes the rider wore a helmet. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, especially at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck rolled down Clarendon Road. Its right front bumper tore into a woman’s leg. Blood spilled. Lane markings failed. The truck did not stop. The woman, 59, stood in the street, far from any crosswalk.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling east on Clarendon Road struck a 59-year-old woman with its right front bumper, causing severe lacerations to her lower leg. The report states the woman was standing in the roadway, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when the collision occurred. The police cite 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor, highlighting the systemic failure of street design. The report also lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a driver error. The narrative notes the tow truck did not stop after the impact. The woman was conscious but bleeding heavily from deep cuts. The crash underscores the danger posed by inadequate lane markings and aggressive driving, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed on Avenue M. A sedan, fast and reckless, struck a line of parked cars. A three-year-old boy in the front seat took the blow to his face. Sirens chased the wreckage. Alcohol and speed left a child bleeding.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at speed on Avenue M near Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The crash, which occurred at 8:11 a.m., set off a chain reaction that crumpled a line of parked cars. The report states that a three-year-old boy, restrained in the front passenger seat, suffered crush injuries to his face. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'The air smelled of metal. Sirens rose over the wreckage.' Police cite 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The data makes clear that driver actions—specifically, driving under the influence and at unsafe speeds—were central to the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the child passenger. The collision left a young child injured and exposed the deadly consequences of reckless driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck turned right on Bedford and Tilden. The woman crossed with the light. The front of the truck crushed her. She died in the street. The truck did not stop. Metal untouched. She was 58. The city kept moving.

A 58-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Bedford Avenue and Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn when a dump truck making a right turn struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck's front right quarter panel crushed the pedestrian, causing fatal injuries to her entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The woman was crossing with the light at the intersection, as documented in the report. The truck did not stop after the collision. The vehicle, a 2014 KW-TRUCK/BUS registered in New Jersey, sustained no damage. The report centers on the truck driver's failure to yield and the dangers posed by oversized vehicles at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a man laboring on Coney Island Avenue, crushing his legs against a parked box truck. He stayed conscious, pain sharp and unyielding. The driver, inattentive, never saw him. The street offered no mercy. Steel and flesh collided in Brooklyn dusk.

A 45-year-old man working in the roadway on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue H was struck by a southbound sedan and pinned against a parked box truck, according to the police report. The report states the victim suffered severe crush injuries to his lower legs but remained conscious at the scene. Police attribute the cause to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' noting that the sedan's driver failed to notice the man in the street. The sedan's center front end collided with the worker, driving him into the stationary truck. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the systemic dangers faced by people working in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai SUV turned left on Avenue H. It struck the side of an Infiniti sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck crush injuries. Night air thickened. Driver inattention cut through Brooklyn’s quiet.

According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV was making a left turn at Avenue H and East 38th Street when it struck the right side of an Infiniti sedan that was traveling straight. The crash occurred at 22:25 in Brooklyn. The report states the SUV’s driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact crushed the sedan driver’s neck. The 27-year-old man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, remained conscious after the collision. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A Hyundai SUV turned left. An Infiniti sedan went straight. The SUV struck the sedan’s side. A 27-year-old man, belted in, suffered crush injuries to his neck. He stayed awake. The street went quiet.' The report does not cite any contributing actions by the injured driver. The focus remains on the left-turning SUV and the danger posed by driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel struck flesh on East 38th. A Lexus, driver distracted, plowed into two men atop an e-scooter. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. No helmets. They lay conscious, broken, the street stained. The car kept moving, danger unchecked.

Two men riding an e-scooter on East 38th Street near Avenue D in Brooklyn were struck by a Lexus sedan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 19:47, with both victims—aged 23 and 26—suffering severe lacerations and partial ejection from the scooter. The report states, 'A Lexus struck an e-scooter carrying two men. No helmets. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. Steel met flesh. Skin split open.' Both men were conscious but badly injured, left broken across the road. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary failure remains with the distracted driver. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford pickup struck a moped on Caton Avenue. Three rode the moped. A woman, 27, lay unbelted in back. Her leg was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The night was still. Danger moved fast.

A Ford pickup truck hit a moped carrying three people near Caton Avenue and Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A Ford pickup struck a moped carrying three. A woman, 27, lay unbelted in back. No helmet. Her leg crushed beneath her.' The woman, riding as a passenger, suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. Police listed 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped’s rear passenger had no safety equipment. The pickup showed no damage. The crash left one vulnerable road user with severe injuries, underscoring the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan struck from behind on Ralph Avenue. The driver, a woman, crushed at the wheel. Her son, 11, sat dazed, bleeding from the head. Metal and flesh met. Two lives jarred, held upright in the aftermath.

A Toyota sedan was rear-ended near Ralph Avenue and Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was struck from behind. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower body. Her 11-year-old son, riding in the front seat, was left bleeding from the head. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The impact left two occupants injured, their lives altered in a moment of violence on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15