Recent severe crashes

1. Driver hurt after reacting on Fulton 2026-03-11T09:30:00+00:00
   FULTON ST
   A 22-year-old driver was injured on Fulton Street at Washington Avenue after police recorded “reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.” Neck injuries were reported.
   According to the police report, a 22-year-old licensed driver in a sedan was going straight on Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when police recorded “reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.” The driver was reported injured with a neck injury and an internal complaint. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Distracted driver hits cyclist on Fulton 2026-05-06T08:52:00+00:00
   FULTON ST
   A driver hit a 26-year-old cyclist on Fulton Street. Police recorded driver inattention.
   According to the police report, a driver hit a 26-year-old man riding a bicycle on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:52 a.m. on May 6, 2026. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The cyclist was injured, with a minor burn to the elbow/lower arm/hand.
3. Driver tailed too close on BQE 2026-04-23T00:15:00+00:00
   BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPRESSWAY RAMP
   A driver followed too closely on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp and crashed into another driver’s car. A 68-year-old driver reported a back injury and shock.
   According to the police report, two drivers were going straight ahead on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway Ramp just after midnight when one driver crashed into the back of the other after following too closely. A 68-year-old driver was listed as injured, with a back injury and shock.
4. Tailgating driver hits SUV on BQE ramp 2026-04-17T14:40:00+00:00
   BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPRESSWAY RAMP
   Police recorded following too closely. A driver hit another driver on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway Ramp, and a 55-year-old man suffered minor bleeding to his arm and hand.
   According to the police report, two northbound vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway Ramp in the afternoon. Police recorded following too closely as a contributing factor for both drivers. A 55-year-old male driver was injured, with minor bleeding and injury to the elbow/lower arm/hand. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Driver making left turn hits cyclist 2026-03-30T10:24:00+00:00
   CLASSON AVE
   A driver making a left turn hit a 21-year-old cyclist at Classon Avenue and Lexington Avenue. The cyclist suffered a knee and lower-leg bruise.
   According to the police report, a driver in a sedan making a left turn hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight on Classon Avenue at Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn on March 30, 2026 at 10:24 a.m. The cyclist was injured, with a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.