Recent severe crashes

1. Fatal crash: Belt Parkway and 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 2026-08-27T03:35:00+00:00
   Brooklyn
   Press reports indicate a fatal traffic crash at Belt Parkway and 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY on 2026-08-26.
   This event is awaiting a matching NYC Open Data collision record. CrashCount will merge it with the police record if one appears.
2. Distracted driver hits e-bike rider 2026-05-18T08:05:00+00:00
   6204 11 AVE
   Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit a 31-year-old e-bike rider near 6204 11th Avenue. She suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 63-year-old man driving a 2013 Toyota Corolla was parked near 6204 11th Avenue in Brooklyn when he hit a 31-year-old woman riding an e-bike. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The rider suffered severe lacerations to her knee, lower leg and foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Driver Blew Turn, Hit 82-Year-Old 2026-06-08T14:05:00+00:00
   66 ST
   A driver failed to yield on 66th Street and hit an 82-year-old man crossing with the signal. The old man was left with a head injury, minor bleeding and shock.
   According to the police report, a 42-year-old driver making a left turn on 66th Street at 11th Avenue hit an 82-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was listed in shock. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted Driver Turns, Hits Brooklyn Cyclist 2026-06-02T17:07:00+00:00
   65 ST
   A driver making a left turn hit a 50-year-old cyclist at 65th Street and 7th Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention; the rider was left with a bruised arm and hand.
   According to the police report, a 23-year-old driver in a four-door sedan was making a left turn around 5:07 p.m. June 2 at 65th Street and 7th Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a 50-year-old bicyclist who was going straight. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The cyclist was injured, with a contusion to the elbow, lower arm and hand. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Driver Failed to Yield, Hurt Teen 2026-05-28T07:55:00+00:00
   65 ST
   A driver failed to yield at 65th Street and 12th Avenue and hit another driver’s pickup. A 13-year-old girl in the back seat was injured.
   According to the police report, a 30-year-old driver in an SUV was making a left turn at 65th Street and 12th Avenue in Brooklyn when police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver hit a pickup driver going straight. A 13-year-old rear-seat passenger and the SUV driver suffered abrasions.