Bath Beach Bleeds: City Inaction, One More Death

A sedan hit a woman crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact left her hurt and in shock. Police blame driver distraction. The car’s front end struck her. No damage to the vehicle. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.

A 58-year-old woman walking on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The sedan, driven by a 66-year-old woman, was traveling straight ahead when its center front end hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. A baby girl suffered a head injury. Five adults were also involved. Police cited unsafe lane changing and passing too closely. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The system failed to protect its youngest rider.

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six people were involved, including a baby girl who sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five adults, both drivers and passengers, were also in the vehicles. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred, damaging the right front and left rear quarter panels. The infant was in a child restraint, as noted in the report, but driver errors remain central. The crash shows the ongoing danger for passengers, especially children, on New York City roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left on Bay 17th Street. It hit an e-scooter head-on. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street fell silent as first responders arrived. Metal and flesh met at the intersection. The system failed again.

An SUV and an e-scooter collided at Bay 17th Street in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck the e-scooter head-on. The 18-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors were cited. The SUV driver and passenger, both 29-year-old men, were not seriously hurt. The e-scooter rider was not wearing safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: driver inattention. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together on Belt Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left three others shaken but not seriously hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. Another day, another wound on city roads.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Four people were involved. One driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with a back injury and concussion. Three others, including a 31-year-old woman and an infant, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center front and back ends. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The toll: pain, disruption, and another reminder of the dangers faced by all on New York’s roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. One driver suffered neck whiplash. Metal twisted, glass cracked. The crash left others shaken but unhurt. The cause remains unclear. The road stayed open, but the scars linger.

Three sedans collided on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck whiplash. Five other occupants, including a child, were listed as uninjured. All vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center back and front ends. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors, such as failure to yield or distraction, were documented in the data. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The crash highlights the violence of car impacts, even when causes remain officially unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi hit a man crossing Bath Avenue. The crash broke his arm. He was not at an intersection. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect the walker.

A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing Bath Avenue at Bay 13 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The taxi, traveling west, struck the man with its right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the key error. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck a sedan’s rear on Bath Avenue. The young rider was ejected and bruised. Both drivers showed inattention and inexperience. The crash left one hurt and two shaken. Metal and flesh met hard on Brooklyn asphalt.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle hit the sedan’s rear as the sedan entered a parked position. According to the police report, a 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg contusion. Two 54-year-old men in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway at night, injuring six occupants. Impact struck left rear quarter panel and left front bumper. All injured were conscious, suffering neck and shoulder injuries. Air bags deployed. Driver errors unspecified, crash occurred during merging and straight travel.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on Belt Parkway collided around 12:32 a.m. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Six occupants were injured, including the driver and front passenger of one vehicle and four rear passengers, all conscious and sustaining neck and shoulder injuries such as whiplash and contusions. Air bags deployed in both vehicles. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but notes the merging maneuver and straight travel before impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers and vehicle proximity on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway, both traveling east. The lead driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage, highlighting distracted driving dangers.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on Belt Parkway collided. The driver of the lead vehicle, a 40-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for this crash. The lead vehicle was impacted on the left front bumper, while the striking vehicle hit the left rear bumper and left rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash occurred at 13:51. The data clearly points to driver errors—distraction and unsafe following distance—as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn collision. The motorcycle struck a sedan starting from parking, suffering front-end damage. Failure to yield right-of-way by the motorcyclist caused the crash, according to police.

At 8:22 p.m. in Brooklyn near 1684 86th Street, a collision occurred involving a motorcycle and a sedan. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old male, was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with a complaint of pain or nausea. The sedan, a 2015 BMW, was starting from parking when the collision occurred, impacting its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle suffered damage to its center front end. The report highlights the motorcyclist's failure to yield as a key factor, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Tesla SUV traveling east on the Belt Parkway ramp crashed head-on, injuring both occupants. The driver and rear passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2024 Tesla SUV traveling eastbound on the Belt Parkway ramp collided frontally, causing injuries to both vehicle occupants. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, and the left rear passenger, a 62-year-old man, were both injured with complaints of pain and nausea, suffering neck and back injuries respectively. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained center front end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old man crossing Benson Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Benson Avenue at an intersection, obeying the crossing signal. The collision occurred at 12:10 PM in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south, was making a left turn when the vehicle's center front end struck the pedestrian. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. Vehicle damage was not reported. The data highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted, inexperienced SUV driver turning right collided with an unlicensed e-scooter rider traveling west on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was not ejected or unconscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:45 on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling east while making a right turn, struck an unlicensed e-scooter rider traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the e-scooter's left front bumper. The e-scooter rider, a 19-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The e-scooter sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver lost control on slippery pavement, struck an SUV, and was ejected. The unlicensed rider suffered head injuries and abrasions. The SUV driver was slowing with no damage to the vehicle. Unsafe speed and road conditions fueled the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 86th Street in Brooklyn at 12:14 PM. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was traveling westbound and was ejected after colliding with a station wagon SUV traveling eastbound. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed and suffered head injuries and abrasions, wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping and sustained no vehicle damage. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moped, while the SUV showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operation and hazardous road conditions, with no fault attributed to the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its front center. She suffered severe leg injuries and lost consciousness. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 17 Avenue and 84 Street in Brooklyn at 16:19. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Ford sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was unconscious at the scene. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The collision occurred at Cropsey Avenue when driver distraction led to impact. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected, sustaining abrasions and moderate injury.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 10:25 AM near 1907 Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The sole injured party was a 20-year-old male moped driver who was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The moped was traveling north going straight ahead when it collided at the center front end with another vehicle making a left turn traveling south. The moped sustained damage to its center front end, while the other vehicle had no damage. The injured driver suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. No safety equipment was reported in use. The report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing factors, focusing on the driver's distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed driver traveling north at unsafe speed demolished his SUV in a collision with parked vehicles. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed systemic dangers of unlicensed driving and reckless speed in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:06 AM in Brooklyn near 8677 14 Avenue. The driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was operating a 2011 Honda SUV traveling north. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed, as noted by the license status "Unlicensed" and jurisdiction "ZZZ." The vehicle's front center end was demolished on impact. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The collision involved parked SUVs, with damage to their left side doors and rear bumper. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers traveling at unsafe speeds, resulting in severe vehicle damage and driver injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east on Bay 16 Street struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist suffered upper leg injuries and abrasions. The crash was caused by driver inattention, highlighting the dangers cyclists face from distracted drivers in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on Bay 16 Street in Brooklyn. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling east, collided with the sedan impacting the right side doors and the bike struck at the center front end. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and upper leg trauma, and was not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was not listed with any contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck a male pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and incoherence. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the serious impact to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 2015 Dodge SUV traveling north on Bay 11 Street in Brooklyn struck a male pedestrian at an intersection around 8:50 AM. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was incoherent, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, yet the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable pedestrians in city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV and northbound flatbed truck collided at 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s front left bumper struck the truck’s front left bumper. A front passenger in the SUV suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury, conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:13 on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 SUV traveling south collided with a 2021 flatbed truck traveling north. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 42-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and New Jersey, respectively, and were going straight ahead before the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14