Bay Parkway: Where Delay Means Death

A box truck traveling south on Coney Island Avenue struck the rear of a southbound SUV. The impact injured the SUV’s front passenger, a 31-year-old woman, who suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles showed damage consistent with a rear-end collision.

According to the police report, at 14:04 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2015 HINO box truck traveling south struck the center back end of a 2018 Toyota SUV also traveling south. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the box truck and the center back end of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 31-year-old female front passenger who was injured with neck trauma and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes unspecified factors for the injured passenger. The collision pattern and damage indicate the box truck driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, resulting in a rear-end impact that injured the SUV passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver suffered upper arm abrasions after colliding head-on with an unspecified vehicle traveling south on Roder Avenue. The e-bike sustained front-end damage; the other vehicle was undamaged. The crash highlights risks from unlicensed operators.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roder Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:45 p.m. A 14-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. The e-bike, traveling east, collided front-to-front with an unspecified vehicle traveling south, which sustained no damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the e-bike driver’s license status as unlicensed, indicating a driver error contributing to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision underscores dangers posed by unlicensed e-bike operation and the resulting injuries to vulnerable riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man suffered severe abdominal and pelvic injuries after a vehicle struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred late at night.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn around 11:05 PM. The 20-year-old male pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The vehicle involved struck the pedestrian with its center front end while traveling southbound. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s error. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old teen riding on the outside of a pick-up truck was partially ejected and suffered facial injuries. The truck was making a right turn on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The teen wore a helmet but was riding against traffic.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male occupant was riding or hanging on the outside of a 2015 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling northeast on Ocean Parkway near Avenue N in Brooklyn. The truck was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the teen at the center front end of the vehicle. The teen was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to the face, with an injury severity rated at 3. The teen was wearing a helmet, classified as in-line skater/bicyclist type, and was riding along the highway against traffic. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver license issues or vehicle damage. The driver was licensed and male. The incident highlights the dangers of riding outside vehicles and the risks posed by driver maneuvers such as turning with occupants improperly positioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling east collided with a parked sedan’s left side doors in Brooklyn. The sedan’s lone driver was stationary. A 41-year-old female e-bike passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions, conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 in Brooklyn near Avenue N. A 2023 Kia sedan was parked when it was struck on its left side doors by an eastbound e-bike. The sedan had one occupant, a licensed male driver, who was stationary before impact. The e-bike carried two occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured passenger but does not specify driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left side doors, while the e-bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old boy suffered a head abrasion after being hit by an SUV on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The child was conscious but injured away from an intersection. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact with serious consequences.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Ocean Parkway near Avenue O in Brooklyn at 16:25. The pedestrian was struck while performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' away from an intersection. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Audi SUV traveling south, with one licensed female driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the pedestrian sustaining a head abrasion and injury severity level 3. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield were cited, but the pedestrian's location away from an intersection and unspecified contributing factors suggest systemic dangers. The child was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing against the signal. The SUV driver, making a left turn, showed inexperience. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue J in Brooklyn at 14:17. A 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2022 Kia SUV traveling north and making a left turn, was cited for driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, but remained conscious. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The report highlights driver inexperience as the primary cause, with the pedestrian's crossing against the signal noted but not blamed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions after emerging from behind a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper while traveling west. The child was conscious and injured outside an intersection, highlighting dangers near parked vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Honda SUV traveling west struck him with its left front bumper. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle, located outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors were cited. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. This crash underscores the risks pedestrians face when crossing near parked vehicles and the potential for collisions even without clear driver fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing an intersection on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. The crash details lack driver error or contributing factors, highlighting systemic danger at intersections.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue N in Brooklyn at 18:25. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when he was struck, resulting in contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The absence of identified driver errors underscores the inherent risks pedestrians face at intersections, where systemic dangers remain unaddressed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old moped rider struck the rear of a stopped SUV on 18th Avenue. He flew headfirst onto the pavement, suffering fatal head injuries. No helmet. The street was empty. Dawn had not yet broken. He died alone.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on 18th Avenue near 55th Street collided with the left rear bumper of a stationary SUV at approximately 3:20 a.m. The report states, 'A moped slammed into the rear of a stopped SUV. The 22-year-old rider flew off, head first.' The moped rider, a 22-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fatal head injuries. The report notes he was not wearing a helmet. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of the crash. The official contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The police report does not cite any contributing behaviors by the victim beyond the absence of a helmet, which is noted after the driver error. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. Two passengers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front quarters while traveling west. The crash left occupants conscious but injured, highlighting risks in multi-vehicle crashes.

According to the police report, a 2024 Chevrolet sedan and a 2019 Ford SUV collided on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:40. Both vehicles were traveling west and impacted each other’s front quarters—the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the SUV’s right front bumper. The sedan carried two occupants: a 31-year-old female front passenger and a 24-year-old male left rear passenger. Both passengers were conscious but sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The absence of ejections and the nature of injuries indicate a significant collision force affecting vehicle occupants. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl suffered severe leg fractures after an SUV struck her at an intersection on Mc Donald Avenue. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper as she crossed against the signal, leaving her in shock and injured.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Mc Donald Avenue and Avenue M in Brooklyn at 2:51 p.m. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was left in shock with injury severity rated at level 3. The driver, a licensed female in New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver, but the pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male occupant was ejected from a sedan in Brooklyn, suffering a serious head injury and abrasions. The crash occurred mid-afternoon, with impact centered on the vehicle's front end. The victim was conscious but severely hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west in Brooklyn struck an object or surface with its center front end around 16:15. The vehicle had one occupant, a 16-year-old male, who was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. The occupant sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3 and abrasions. The victim was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not in the roadway as a pedestrian or cyclist, and no safety equipment use was recorded. The crash highlights the dangers of ejection and severe injury in vehicle collisions even without noted driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Ocean Parkway collided, striking center front and center back ends. A 67-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage. The crash caused significant injury to the driver, who remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Ocean Parkway near Avenue L in Brooklyn when they collided. The first vehicle impacted the center front end of the second vehicle, which was struck at the center back end. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained damage to their respective impact points. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision resulted in injury to the driver, highlighting the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle impacts even when drivers are restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a man laboring on Coney Island Avenue, crushing his legs against a parked box truck. He stayed conscious, pain sharp and unyielding. The driver, inattentive, never saw him. The street offered no mercy. Steel and flesh collided in Brooklyn dusk.

A 45-year-old man working in the roadway on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue H was struck by a southbound sedan and pinned against a parked box truck, according to the police report. The report states the victim suffered severe crush injuries to his lower legs but remained conscious at the scene. Police attribute the cause to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' noting that the sedan's driver failed to notice the man in the street. The sedan's center front end collided with the worker, driving him into the stationary truck. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and the systemic dangers faced by people working in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A fire truck making a left turn struck the left rear quarter panel of a stopped SUV on Coney Island Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a fractured back and dislocation. Police cited following too closely and other vehicular errors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:15 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a tanker fire truck making a left turn collided with the left rear quarter panel of a stationary SUV. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with a fractured back and dislocation but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing to the crash. The fire truck's driver was licensed and traveling northbound, as was the SUV, which was stopped in traffic. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' impact points. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man driving a sedan in Brooklyn suffered serious abdominal and pelvic injuries after a crash. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and driver inattention caused the collision, with impact centered on the vehicle's front end.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male driver was involved in a crash at 16:26 in Brooklyn near McDonald Avenue. The driver, who was the sole occupant of a 2014 Kia sedan traveling south, sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and was unconscious at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact, indicating a frontal collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—intoxication and distraction—as causes of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling east on 60 Street struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The moped sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped driven by a licensed male operator was traveling straight ahead eastbound on 60 Street near 17 Avenue in Brooklyn at 20:49. The moped's center front end collided with a 29-year-old female pedestrian, who sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The moped sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. This collision highlights the dangers vulnerable pedestrians face from motorized vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossed 60th Street with the light. An e-scooter sped south, struck her face. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious, pain etched across her features. Metal twisted. The street bore witness.

At the corner of 60th Street and 18th Avenue in Brooklyn, a 62-year-old woman was injured when an e-scooter traveling south struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed with the light. An e-scooter came fast, struck her face. Blood spilled on the crosswalk.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to her face but remained conscious after the impact. The report notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection, and the e-scooter was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative and data confirm the pedestrian had the right of way. The e-scooter's center front end took the brunt of the collision, leaving both machine and victim crumpled in the aftermath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lexus SUV struck a Mitsubishi sedan on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision that injured the sedan driver. The impact damaged the sedan’s right side and left the SUV’s front end crushed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:19 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and complained of whiplash. The report states the SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, failed to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The SUV, traveling north, struck the sedan’s right side doors with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The collision caused significant damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s center front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15