Bath Beach Bleeds: City Inaction, One More Death

A Jeep swung into a U-turn on Bay 25 Street. A woman stepped from behind a parked car. The bumper smashed her face. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She stayed conscious, her face torn, eyes open.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV made a U-turn on Bay 25 Street near Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. As the vehicle swung around, a 31-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked car. The Jeep’s right front bumper struck her in the face, causing severe lacerations. The report describes blood pooling on the asphalt and notes the woman remained conscious, her face torn and eyes open. The crash occurred at 19:30. The police report lists the Jeep’s pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report’s contributing factors field. The victim’s action—'Emerging from in Front of/Behind Parked Vehicle'—is noted in the data but not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the Jeep’s maneuver and the resulting impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A licensed sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock when an unlicensed van driver made a left turn and passed too closely on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged both vehicles and left the sedan driver bruised and shaken.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:49 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2023 Subaru sedan and a 2022 GMC van. Both drivers were making left turns traveling eastbound when the van, driven by an unlicensed driver, passed too closely, causing a collision. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the van was damaged on its right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old licensed male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a back contusion and experienced shock. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor and highlights the van driver's unlicensed status. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with a parked SUV on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved alcohol, according to the police report. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cropsey Avenue near Bay 25 Street in Brooklyn at 3:00 AM. A 27-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east collided with a parked 2008 Lexus SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The rider sustained severe injuries including a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No other driver errors were specified in the report. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by impaired operation and the collision with a parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck a bicyclist traveling east on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited traffic control disregarded by the vehicle driver as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling north on 21 Avenue collided with a bicyclist going east at the same location. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 69-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a motorscooter struck her on Shore Parkway. The crash, marked by aggressive driving and unsafe speed, left the pedestrian injured and conscious, spotlighting dangerous driver behavior on Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling east on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn collided with a 69-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites aggressive driving and unsafe speed by the motorscooter operator as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions were not listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the role of driver errors—specifically aggressive driving and unsafe speed—in causing serious injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi merging eastbound struck a bus traveling straight on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited failure to keep right and improper passing as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:34 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. A taxi, driven by a 24-year-old male, was merging eastbound when it collided with a bus traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the bus's right front quarter panel. The taxi driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly lists driver errors including 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. These driver mistakes led to the collision between the taxi and the bus. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway. A 75-year-old female front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple impacts to front and rear bumpers. Driver errors remain unspecified according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 6:20 AM involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan, all traveling westbound. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one SUV, the right rear bumper of the other SUV, and the center front end of the sedan. A 75-year-old female front passenger was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct evidence of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the multi-vehicle impact and the resulting injuries to the passenger inside one of the SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel met bone on 86th Street. An SUV barreled north, disregarding traffic control. A 68-year-old man pedaled west. Metal crashed into flesh. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. The bike crumpled. He stayed conscious, battered and bleeding.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was riding his bike westbound on 86th Street when a northbound SUV collided with him. The report states the SUV driver disregarded traffic control, directly contributing to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and remained conscious at the scene. The narrative details, 'Metal struck flesh. His head hit hard. Blood pooled. The bike folded at the doors. The bumper cracked.' The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to driver error. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the clear failures by the SUV driver. The crash unfolded near Council District 47, underscoring the persistent danger vulnerable road users face from drivers who ignore basic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a head injury and partial ejection after colliding with a parked SUV on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash at 8:35 p.m. was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:35 on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn when a 2023 motorcycle traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2017 SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained a head injury with complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary at the time. The impact was centered on the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's left rear bumper. The report highlights driver error on the motorcycle as the cause, with no fault attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a sedan collided head-on with his bike on Bath Avenue. The crash resulted from driver inattention and inexperience, leaving the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bath Avenue involving a westbound sedan and an eastbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck him head-on at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' on the part of the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling westbound, while the bicyclist was traveling eastbound without any listed safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front ends of both the sedan and the bike. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old woman was struck while walking on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered an upper arm injury and was in shock. The driver failed to yield.

A pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, was injured in a crash on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she experienced pain and nausea after being struck. The driver failed to yield, leading to the collision. The woman was left in shock with an upper arm injury, classified as severe. No further details about the vehicle or driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 11-year-old boy riding a bike eastbound in Brooklyn suffered a shoulder injury and partial ejection. The crash caused pain and shock. The bike's left front bumper was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn near 1626 86 Street. The boy was partially ejected and sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury, with complaints of pain and nausea. The bike was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash left the young rider in shock. No other vehicles or persons were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old man was struck at the intersection of 15 Avenue and Independence Avenue. He suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body. The driver was traveling east, going straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 15 Avenue and Independence Avenue. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead, with one occupant. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact and vehicle damage are noted as 'Other,' with no further details provided. No helmet or signaling factors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 16 Avenue. The SUV made a right turn and struck the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was unhelmeted and conscious.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 16 Avenue was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2020 model vehicle. The bicyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old man was hit by a sedan on 86 Street near 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted, striking the man with the vehicle’s front center. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Honda sedan traveling east on 86 Street struck him at an intersection near 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at night. One driver changed lanes, striking the other from behind. A 33-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Driver inexperience was a key factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes and hit the other vehicle from behind. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury classified as moderate. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the collision. The impact occurred at the center front end of the lane-changing vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when a pickup truck made a left turn and struck him. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The truck showed no damage. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on 21 Avenue made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The truck's right front bumper was the point of impact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating legally. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway late at night. The rear driver, distracted and possibly impaired, struck the front vehicle. Both drivers suffered chest bruises. Both vehicles showed front and rear center damage. The crash left two conscious but injured.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Belt Parkway collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end while slowing or stopping. The rear driver was inattentive and distracted, with alcohol involvement noted. The front driver was going straight ahead. Both drivers were injured with chest contusions but remained conscious. The rear driver was a 32-year-old female wearing a lap belt and harness; the front driver was a 49-year-old male passenger also restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No ejections occurred. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a parked sedan on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The driver of the bike was unlicensed and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with a parked sedan on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact, with damage to its left side doors. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured seriously enough to be noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14