Bay Parkway: Where Delay Means Death

An unlicensed SUV driver struck an e-bike rider on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after being struck by a 2013 SUV traveling east on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, also unlicensed, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV suffered damage to its right side doors, while the e-bike showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes both drivers were unlicensed. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old e-bike rider was hit head-on by an unlicensed SUV on Bay Parkway. He was thrown from his bike, left unconscious and bleeding from the head. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left the street stained and silent.

A violent crash unfolded on Bay Parkway. According to the police report, a 21-year-old e-bike rider, unlicensed and unhelmeted, was struck head-on by an unlicensed SUV. The rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV carried two occupants, both unlicensed. The report states, 'Traffic control disregarded.' This failure to obey traffic signals or signs was listed as the primary contributing factor for all involved. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the systemic disregard for traffic control. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 59-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The crash involved impact to the left rear bumper of one car and the right front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Coney Island Avenue collided. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 59-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and was unconscious after the crash. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical issue affecting the driver. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was hit while crossing Avenue H at a marked crosswalk. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and shock. No visible complaint was reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue H and East 10 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when an SUV making a left turn struck her with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north on Ocean Parkway collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The SUV’s right side was damaged. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was demolished at the front center, and the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The crash involved three vehicles, including a sedan traveling north, but no injuries were reported for other occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man on an e-scooter collided with a sedan on East 9 Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed by the e-scooter driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 9 Street near Avenue J in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the e-scooter driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling south, while the e-scooter was traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling south on 21 Avenue crashed, striking an object with its right front quarter panel. The 28-year-old driver and 16-year-old passenger suffered abrasions to their elbows and lower arms. The crash involved driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, an e-bike carrying two males collided on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old driver and 16-year-old passenger both sustained abrasions to their elbows and lower arms. The driver was not wearing safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle was going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both victims remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Mc Donald Avenue struck a parked garbage truck. The right rear passenger in the sedan suffered a facial abrasion. The crash involved driver inattention and passing too closely. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a parked garbage truck. The right rear passenger in the sedan, a 49-year-old man, was injured with a facial abrasion. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely." The garbage truck was stationary at the time of impact, and no damage was reported on it. The passenger’s injury severity was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A moving Nissan struck a parked Chevrolet. Two female passengers, ages 67 and 90, suffered head injuries. Both were conscious but bruised and abraded. Damage hit the Nissan’s right front and Chevrolet’s left rear.

According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south struck a parked 2020 Chevrolet sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The Nissan impacted the Chevrolet’s left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. Two female passengers, aged 67 and 90, were injured with head contusions and abrasions. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injuries occurred to passengers, not drivers, and no safety equipment was noted. The collision involved a moving vehicle striking a parked car, causing moderate injuries to occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south hit a bicyclist passenger going east on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi’s front center collided with the bike’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female bicyclist passenger was injured when a 2021 Tesla taxi traveling south on Avenue J struck the bike traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was hit on the left side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after a collision with an SUV. The crash happened near 55 Street. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Aggressive driving was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured when his bike collided with a station wagon/SUV traveling west near 55 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV struck the bike at the right front bumper, while the bike was impacted at the center back end. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy on a bike was struck by an SUV making a U-turn in Brooklyn. The teen suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The bicyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 SUV made a U-turn and struck him on 60th Street in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious but was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. Both vehicles hit front left bumpers. A 21-year-old male driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver distraction. Airbags deployed. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway near Avenue N in Brooklyn. The vehicles struck each other on their left front bumpers. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling in opposite directions, with one vehicle stopped in traffic and the other moving straight ahead. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was hit by a sedan on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The crash happened at night with tinted windows obstructing the driver’s view.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Coney Island Avenue struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm, classified as a severe injury. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, along with tinted windows that may have impaired visibility. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy crossing 58 Street in Brooklyn was struck by a northbound e-bike. The child suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 58 Street near 17 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The collision involved an e-bike traveling northbound going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-bike riders to vulnerable pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on Avenue O in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle making a right turn.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcyclist was injured after a collision on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The motorcycle was traveling east, going straight ahead, when it struck the left rear quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle making a right turn. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The motorcycle sustained no damage, and the motorcyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan turning left struck a Nissan sedan traveling straight on Elmwood Avenue in Brooklyn. The Nissan driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and internal complaints. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan was making a left turn on Elmwood Avenue when it collided with a Nissan sedan traveling northbound straight ahead. The Nissan driver, a 46-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and internal complaints but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Ford and the right front bumper of the Nissan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the front sections of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 20 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a U-turn, the other drove straight north. The male driver of the northbound sedan suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver traveling north in a 2017 Nissan sedan collided with a 2013 Honda sedan making a U-turn at 20 Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Honda. The Nissan driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the Honda driver was making a U-turn while the Nissan driver was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused center front-end damage to the Nissan and right front bumper damage to the Honda.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury on 48 Street. He was unconscious and unhelmeted. The bike showed no damage. The rider was unlicensed and had unspecified contributing factors. No other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist riding eastbound on 48 Street was ejected from his bike and sustained a severe head injury. The rider was unconscious and not wearing a helmet. The report lists the bicyclist as unlicensed and notes unspecified contributing factors on his part. The bike itself showed no damage, and no other vehicles were involved. The crash resulted in internal injuries and a high injury severity rating. The report does not identify any driver errors beyond the bicyclist's unlicensed status and unspecified factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15