Ocean Parkway: Blood on Their Hands, Speed at Your Feet

A school bus tore through a fence in Ditmas Park. An eight-year-old boy and his mother took the brunt. Broken arm. Head and neck wounds. The bus mounted the sidewalk, iron twisted, cinderblock shattered. The driver stayed. The street stayed dangerous.

CBS New York reported on April 9, 2025, that a school bus crashed into a fence at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn, injuring an 8-year-old boy and his 43-year-old mother. The article quotes Councilmember Farrah Louis: "It appeared the driver was driving and hit the gas instead of the brakes, trying to avoid another car, and that's how he crashed." No students were on the bus at the time. The victims were hospitalized with serious injuries. Witnesses described the bus waiting for a pedestrian before suddenly jumping the curb and smashing through the fence. The incident highlights ongoing traffic dangers in the area and raises questions about driver error and the need for improved street safety.

• School Bus Slams Fence In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-09

Night falls on Lenox Road. A man pedals north, collides with the front of a parked Toyota SUV. He is thrown, his shoulder bloodied and bruised. The SUV’s driver remains unharmed. Street lights flicker. The city keeps moving.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old man riding a bike northbound on Lenox Road near Flatbush Avenue struck the front quarter panel of a parked Toyota SUV. The impact ejected the cyclist, leaving him conscious but with a bloodied, bruised shoulder. The report notes the SUV was parked and its driver was not injured. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. Helmet use is not mentioned as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 23-year-old cyclist on Flatbush Avenue near Beverley Road. The crash left the cyclist in shock, pain radiating through his body. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived. The driver’s distraction turned a routine ride into chaos.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue collided with a northbound cyclist who was slowing or stopping near Beverley Road. The 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was described as being in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the left side of the bicycle. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as factors in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 73-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end collision on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact crushed bumpers and left her conscious but trapped in her seat as traffic flowed around the wreckage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Foster Avenue at E 24th Street involving a 2013 SUV driven by a 73-year-old woman. The driver was injured with back pain and whiplash and remained conscious at the scene. The report documents damage to the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling west, going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factor for the driver as 'Unspecified,' providing no clear cause or driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet or crossing signal use are noted. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. This crash highlights ongoing risks for vehicle occupants in Brooklyn traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver made an improper lane change on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, colliding with another southbound sedan. The front passenger of the struck vehicle suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused right rear and left front damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on Ocean Parkway near Parkville Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided when one driver was making a left turn and the other was going straight ahead. The contributing factor cited was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating a driver error in lane handling. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other sedan. A 42-year-old female front passenger in the struck vehicle was injured, suffering head trauma and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt. The report notes her complaint of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 49-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights driver failure to yield dangers.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Caton Ave in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian but indicates the driver was making a left turn, a maneuver requiring yielding to pedestrians. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling southwest on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The crash was triggered by the sedan driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:40 AM. A 24-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt and harness was injured with a neck injury classified as whiplash. The report cites the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the sedan driver’s error in responding to traffic conditions unrelated to the immediate collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, which sustained damage to the left rear bumper. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision highlights how driver reactions to external stimuli can cause crashes and serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 5-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan, driven by an inexperienced, distracted driver on a permit, struck him while making a right turn. The child was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:28 on Tilden Avenue near Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2009 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a male driver holding a learner's permit, struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper while making a right turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The child was crossing with the signal at the intersection and sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and lack of experience directly contributed to the collision, underscoring systemic risks posed by permit-holding drivers operating vehicles in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of another vehicle traveling south on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police report unspecified contributing factors but note no ejection or pedestrian involvement.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:56 on Ocean Parkway near 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2016 Nissan sedan traveling south went straight ahead and impacted the left rear bumper of another vehicle also traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the striking vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the struck vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 34-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, only noting unspecified contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 71-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn and hit the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The victim was in shock but showed no visible complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue O in Brooklyn at 16:08. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report, and the pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted. Contributing factors for the pedestrian were marked as unspecified. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making an improper turn struck a northbound pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The impact hit the truck’s left rear quarter panel. A 72-year-old front passenger in the truck was injured, suffering internal complaints. Driver error caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn at 18:18. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the truck, which sustained damage. The contributing factor cited was "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The pick-up truck had two occupants, including a 72-year-old female front passenger who was injured with internal complaints but remained conscious and was not ejected. The passenger was secured with a harness. Other vehicles involved were parked and not actively contributing to the collision. The report explicitly identifies the sedan driver’s improper turning as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV slams its front bumper into a three-year-old girl stepping from a parked car. Blood spills on Coney Island Avenue. She survives, conscious, head gashed. The driver was distracted. Alcohol was involved. The city’s danger is plain.

According to the police report, a three-year-old girl was struck by a Ford SUV near 948 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The incident occurred as she stepped down from a parked SUV. The report states, 'A Ford strikes her head with its front bumper. Blood pools on the curb. She is conscious.' The child suffered severe lacerations to her head and was listed as injured but conscious. The police report explicitly notes that 'the driver was distracted' and that 'alcohol was involved.' These driver errors—distraction and alcohol use—are central to the crash. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The impact and aftermath underscore the ongoing systemic danger faced by the city’s most vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old man was injured crossing Avenue L with the signal when an SUV making a left turn struck him. The impact caused neck abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

At 10:50 p.m. on Avenue L in Brooklyn, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal. According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling south was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a potentially low-speed impact. No other contributing factors involving the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to the pedestrian, resulting in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northwestern-bound SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Coney Island Avenue. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police report cites unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV's left turn as the crash trigger.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:44 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling south was struck on the center front end by a northwestern-bound SUV making a left turn. The impact point was the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but clearly identifies the SUV's left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the collision. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Toyota SUV, while the motorcycle was a 2023 model with a licensed male driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and contusions in a Brooklyn crash. The rider was semiconscious but wearing a helmet. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, with no vehicle damage recorded at the scene.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash in Brooklyn near Bedford Avenue. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike and was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. He sustained a head injury and contusions, resulting in a semiconscious state. The report notes no damage to the bicycle or any other vehicle involved, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' Contributing factors to the crash are listed as 'Unspecified' by the police, with no clear driver errors or violations cited. The data does not indicate any other vehicles involved or driver actions leading to the injury. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike, and no pedestrian or other road user was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver was injured when an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused abrasions and back injuries. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:04 AM on Coney Island Avenue near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a stopped moped also facing west. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, suffered back injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists the moped driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no fault attributed to him. The collision suggests a failure by the SUV driver to maintain safe distance or attention, resulting in a rear-end impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus struck a driver in Brooklyn, rendering him unconscious with chest injuries. The driver was restrained by a lap belt but suffered internal trauma. The crash occurred near Lawrence Avenue, involving multiple parked vehicles damaged by impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Lawrence Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a vehicle driven by a 51-year-old man. The driver, an occupant of the vehicle, was injured and lost consciousness, suffering chest injuries and internal trauma. The report notes the driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The bus impacted the center front end of the vehicle, causing damage to the left front bumper. Multiple other parked vehicles nearby sustained damage to their left front and rear panels. The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a medical event or impairment affecting the driver. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The incident highlights the dangers posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, compounded by limited view, causing a fracture and dislocation. The pedestrian was in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection near McDonald Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way as a primary contributing factor, along with a limited or obstructed view that impaired the driver's ability to see the pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Toyota sedan. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to visibility and yielding at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 48-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion when an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a Brooklyn intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Caton Ave and St Pauls Pl in Brooklyn at 7:46 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a 2024 Audi SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had two occupants in the vehicle. This crash highlights driver error in yielding and limited visibility at intersections as critical dangers to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at East 23rd Street and Avenue N in Brooklyn. The female driver of one vehicle suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The crash involved driver errors labeled unspecified.

According to the police report, at 8:18 AM on East 23rd Street near Avenue N in Brooklyn, two sedans collided. One vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan traveling east, impacted the center front end. The other, a 2023 Chevrolet sedan traveling south, was struck on the right side doors. The female driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow, as noted by the police report. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors for the injured driver as 'Unspecified,' indicating driver error without further detail. Both vehicles had licensed female drivers going straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused significant damage to the front and right side of the vehicles, highlighting a failure in vehicle interaction at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14