She Survived Nazis and Chernobyl—But Not a Brooklyn Crosswalk

Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn, shattering glass and twisting metal. A front-seat passenger suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. The driver, unlicensed and speeding, ignored traffic controls, triggering a violent crash that left both men injured.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at Neptune Avenue and West 8th Street in Brooklyn at 22:14. The 38-year-old driver of one SUV was unlicensed and contributed to the crash by disregarding traffic control and traveling at unsafe speed. The collision impacted the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 21-year-old front passenger in the second SUV was injured with a fractured and dislocated arm, while the unlicensed driver sustained abrasions. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling opposite directions collided head-on on Neptune Avenue. The impact injured a 53-year-old female passenger, who suffered a head injury and was in shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, highlighting a violent crash with serious consequences.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south and north on Neptune Avenue collided head-on at 8:35 PM. Both vehicles struck each other at their center front ends, causing significant damage. A 53-year-old female passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The collision's severity is evident in the injuries and vehicle damage, underscoring the dangers of head-on crashes on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at Neptune Avenue near West 8th Street in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved failure to yield and driver inexperience. The impact left vehicles damaged and occupants injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Neptune Avenue near West 8th Street in Brooklyn at 15:40. Two SUVs collided when one driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash alongside driver inexperience. The 24-year-old male driver, who was licensed and traveling north in a 2020 Jeep SUV, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The police report states he was conscious and restrained with an airbag deployed and lap belt. The collision involved the right front bumper of the Jeep and the center front end of a southbound 2015 Subaru SUV, which was stopped in traffic. The report highlights failure to yield right-of-way as a primary driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered bruises from distraction, while the sedan driver faced injuries linked to defective brakes. Both drivers were conscious and restrained, highlighting critical vehicle and driver failures.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2024 SUV and a 2020 sedan. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old female, was found to have defective brakes, which contributed to the crash. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old male, was distracted and inattentive, cited twice as a contributing factor. Both drivers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front quarter panel was damaged. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and back. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and defective brakes as the primary causes, underscoring systemic vehicle maintenance and driver focus issues without attributing fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A child passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash involving a sedan. The child was restrained and conscious, lying across a rear seat. The sedan was struck on its right rear bumper while parked, causing injury to the occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay 43 Street in Brooklyn around 2:40 PM. A 2022 Nissan sedan, traveling west, was parked when it was struck on the center back end, specifically the right rear bumper. The injured party was a child passenger seated in the middle rear seat or lying across the seat, secured with a child restraint. The child sustained whiplash and injuries to the entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of impacts to parked vehicles and the vulnerability of child passengers inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV executing a U-turn collided with an e-scooter traveling north on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a severe shoulder injury, fractured and dislocated, while the SUV sustained left-side damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:19 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male e-scooter driver, traveling northbound, was struck on the left side by a 2024 SUV making a U-turn. The e-scooter rider sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder-upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver, licensed in New Jersey, was the sole occupant and caused damage to the vehicle's left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' indicating no clear driver errors were identified or recorded. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicle maneuvers such as U-turns intersecting with vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on Belt Parkway. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and internal complaints. Police cited improper lane usage and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 22:22 involving two SUVs traveling in opposite directions. One driver, a 30-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and internal complaints but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors, indicating driver errors leading to the collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other, consistent with improper lane usage during passing maneuvers. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The report highlights systemic danger from driver misjudgment and unsafe speed on a major roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway shortly after midnight. Three male occupants, including both drivers and a passenger, suffered moderate injuries. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. All victims remained conscious and were restrained or seated.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 12:21 a.m. involving two sedans traveling westbound. The impact was at the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error as central to the collision. Three male occupants, aged 19 and 28, sustained injuries including head trauma, whiplash, and contusions. All were conscious and none were ejected. Safety equipment use was noted for passengers wearing lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factor to the injured occupants, focusing instead on driver inattention and vehicular causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at 9:37 p.m. Both drivers were traveling eastbound when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by both drivers caused the collision. One occupant suffered injuries to the entire body and was in shock after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 21:37. Two sedans collided while both were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision resulted from driver errors involving unsafe speed, leading to significant bodily injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A front passenger suffered full-body injuries and incoherence. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 16:20 in Brooklyn, two SUVs traveling south on Coney Island Avenue collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. A 41-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles sustained injuries to his entire body, was incoherent, and complained of pain or nausea. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were station wagons or SUVs, with the rear vehicle causing damage described as 'Center Back End.' The driver errors focused on tailgating, with no victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 50-year-old woman crossing Brighton Beach Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:15. A sedan traveling west was making a U-turn when it struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and not at an intersection or crosswalk at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. This incident underscores the critical role of driver errors, specifically distraction during complex maneuvers like U-turns, in causing harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police report cites driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the impact occurred at the center back end of the lead car.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway around 13:10. The rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 24-year-old male, sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report explicitly attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' identifying this as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on and rear-end on 27 Ave in Brooklyn. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the nighttime collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 27 Ave near Bath Ave in Brooklyn at 8:49 PM. Two sedans traveling east and southwest collided, with impact points at the center front end and right rear bumper. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the front ends, indicating a failure to maintain attention leading to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on West 5 Street in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 16-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:42 PM on West 5 Street near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling west rear-ended a 2018 Hino SUV also moving west. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was cited for driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor. The collision injured a 16-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear of the sedan. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The damage to both vehicles was centered on the impacted ends, confirming the rear-end collision dynamic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and minor bleeding after a collision on Brighton 5 St near Brighton Beach Ave. The pedestrian was left in shock. Details on driver actions or contributing factors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a pedestrian, a 41-year-old male, was injured in a crash on Brighton 5 St near Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn at 4:00 AM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and experienced minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions. No details on driver license status, vehicle movement, or point of impact were provided. The absence of cited driver errors or contributing factors in the report limits the ability to identify systemic dangers or driver mistakes in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man suffered a fractured dislocation while crossing 86th Street. The pedestrian was conscious but injured across his entire body. The driver was going straight westbound. Contributing factors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 86th Street while crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation affecting his entire body and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian at an unspecified point of impact. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. No explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding are listed, and contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and injury severity without assigning blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793249, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Cropsey Avenue at 8:55 p.m. One driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited malfunctioning traffic control devices as contributing factors in the crash, highlighting systemic dangers at the scene.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north on Cropsey Avenue collided head-on at 8:55 p.m. The 63-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining chest trauma and shock. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a primary contributing factor for both drivers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other driver errors were specified. The malfunctioning traffic signals likely created confusion or lack of proper right-of-way control, directly contributing to the collision. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by faulty traffic control devices in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south and an SUV making a right turn collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock and pain. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:23 AM on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2024 Toyota taxi was traveling straight south when it collided with a 2024 Mazda SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the taxi's right front bumper and the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV had one occupant, a 73-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. She was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi had two occupants, including the male licensed driver. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision involved conflicting vehicle movements—straight travel versus a right turn—indicating potential failure to yield or right-of-way errors by one or both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a head injury and contusion. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the impact in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 28 Ave in Brooklyn struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly. The collision caused a head injury and contusion to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors attributed to the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident highlights driver errors in yielding and turning that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn, striking each other’s right front panels. The female driver of one SUV suffered a back injury and shock. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused significant vehicle damage but no ejections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling south and east respectively. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The female driver of the eastbound SUV, aged 32, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and New Jersey. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage primarily to the right front sections of both vehicles. The report focuses on the vehicle impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault or victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15