No Deaths, No Excuses: Gravesend’s Streets Still Bleed
Gravesend (South): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Do Not Lie
No one died on the streets of Gravesend (South) in the last year. But the wounds run deep. In the past twelve months, 103 people were injured in 186 crashes. Not one month passed without pain. Children, elders, cyclists, and walkers—no one is spared. Three people suffered injuries so severe they may never forget. The youngest hurt was a baby. The oldest, someone’s grandparent. Cars and SUVs did most of the damage.
A 29-year-old woman, walking along Ocean Parkway, was struck by a sedan. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. She left the scene in shock, arm broken, life changed (NYC Open Data).
A child, not yet a year old, was bruised in a crash on the Belt Parkway ramp. The cause: unsafe speed and driver distraction. The child was in a car seat. It was not enough.
Leadership: Promises and Delays
Local leaders talk about safety. They point to new laws, like Sammy’s Law, which lets the city lower speed limits. They praise speed cameras and intersection redesigns. But in Gravesend (South), the blood still runs. The city has the power to lower speeds to 20 mph. It has not used it. Cameras work, but only where they are turned on. The law that keeps them running is always at risk of expiring.
As the mayor said, “one life lost to traffic violence is one life too many.” But words do not slow cars. Every day of delay is another day of risk.
The Work Left Undone
No one should accept this as normal. The city can lower speed limits. It can harden crosswalks. It can keep cameras running. It can do more. But it will not act unless pushed. The cost of waiting is measured in broken bodies, not just numbers.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand action. Do not wait for another child to be hurt, another walker to be struck. The slow disaster will not stop itself. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock, New York Post, Published 2025-04-30
▸ Other Geographies
Gravesend (South) Gravesend (South) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 60, District 47, AD 45, SD 23, Brooklyn CB13.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Gravesend (South)
Improper U-Turn Slams Sedan on Stillwell▸Steel met steel on Stillwell Avenue. An SUV carved a wrong U-turn. The sedan’s side crumpled. A 27-year-old man bled from the head, dazed but alive. Another driver hurt, pain in his body. The street bore the mark of reckless turning.
A crash unfolded on Stillwell Avenue near Bay 46 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an SUV attempted a U-turn and struck a sedan. The report states: “A U-turn carved wrong. The SUV’s nose met the sedan’s flank. Steel folded.” Two men, ages 27 and 38, both drivers, suffered injuries. The 27-year-old bled from the head with severe lacerations; the 38-year-old complained of pain across his body. The police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes airbags deployed and seat belts used, but only after the impact. The crash highlights the danger of improper turning on city streets.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582536,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
E-Scooter and Sedan Collide on 27 Avenue▸A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a sedan on 27 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as factors.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 27 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan and e-scooter both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The driver errors identified focus on the failure to yield and unsafe speed, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use contributing to the crash.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571729,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, one aged 77, injured with head trauma and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The impact damaged the right front bumper and left front quarter panel of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 77-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling north when the crash occurred. One driver was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The collision damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557914,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Two SUVs Collide on Bay 46 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on Bay 46 Street in Brooklyn. One driver turned left, the other went straight. Both distracted. A 43-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged on front and rear quarters. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bay 46 Street near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when one SUV was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight northbound. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the straight-moving vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond driver distraction.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548725,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Right-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Ocean Parkway▸A sedan made a right turn on Ocean Parkway. It struck a 68-year-old female bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. The driver’s view was obstructed. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Injuries were serious but she remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling southeast on Ocean Parkway made a right turn and collided with a 68-year-old female bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the bicyclist clearly before turning. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other driver errors are specified. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536408,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
2Rear-End Crash Injures Child and Young Driver▸A Hyundai slammed into a Honda’s rear on Shore Parkway. Metal twisted. A one-year-old boy in the back seat screamed, hurt. The 20-year-old driver suffered crush wounds. Both survived. The road fell silent after the impact.
A Hyundai sedan struck a Honda sedan from behind on Shore Parkway. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai struck a Honda from behind. Metal folded. A 1-year-old boy in the back screamed through crush wounds. The 20-year-old driver was broken too. Both lived. Both hurt.' The one-year-old boy, riding in the back seat, suffered crush injuries. The 20-year-old driver of the Honda was also injured. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver error is specified in the data. Both injured parties were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash left the road quiet, the damage done.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529754,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Driver▸A 25-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions in a Brooklyn crash on West Street. Multiple SUVs collided, with alcohol involvement cited. The driver was conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision involving multiple sport utility vehicles occurred on West Street in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved alcohol, as noted under contributing factors. Vehicles were traveling east and south, with impacts focused on center front and back ends. The driver was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor but does not specify other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517367,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn Sedan Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy emerged from behind a parked car in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east hit him in the head. The child suffered minor bleeding and shock. The driver continued straight, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling eastbound, struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian's location and action. The crash occurred away from an intersection on 29 Murdock Court. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517092,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
SUV Merging Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The SUV merged improperly, striking the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s lane misuse caused the crash. Both vehicles had front-end impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Avenue X was struck by a westbound SUV merging improperly. The collision caused injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge safely. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and driving with a hands-free cell phone, but no other driver errors were noted. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504884,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Steel met steel on Stillwell Avenue. An SUV carved a wrong U-turn. The sedan’s side crumpled. A 27-year-old man bled from the head, dazed but alive. Another driver hurt, pain in his body. The street bore the mark of reckless turning.
A crash unfolded on Stillwell Avenue near Bay 46 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an SUV attempted a U-turn and struck a sedan. The report states: “A U-turn carved wrong. The SUV’s nose met the sedan’s flank. Steel folded.” Two men, ages 27 and 38, both drivers, suffered injuries. The 27-year-old bled from the head with severe lacerations; the 38-year-old complained of pain across his body. The police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes airbags deployed and seat belts used, but only after the impact. The crash highlights the danger of improper turning on city streets.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
E-Scooter and Sedan Collide on 27 Avenue▸A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a sedan on 27 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as factors.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 27 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan and e-scooter both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The driver errors identified focus on the failure to yield and unsafe speed, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use contributing to the crash.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571729,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, one aged 77, injured with head trauma and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The impact damaged the right front bumper and left front quarter panel of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 77-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling north when the crash occurred. One driver was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The collision damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557914,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Two SUVs Collide on Bay 46 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on Bay 46 Street in Brooklyn. One driver turned left, the other went straight. Both distracted. A 43-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged on front and rear quarters. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bay 46 Street near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when one SUV was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight northbound. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the straight-moving vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond driver distraction.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548725,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Right-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Ocean Parkway▸A sedan made a right turn on Ocean Parkway. It struck a 68-year-old female bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. The driver’s view was obstructed. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Injuries were serious but she remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling southeast on Ocean Parkway made a right turn and collided with a 68-year-old female bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the bicyclist clearly before turning. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other driver errors are specified. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536408,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
2Rear-End Crash Injures Child and Young Driver▸A Hyundai slammed into a Honda’s rear on Shore Parkway. Metal twisted. A one-year-old boy in the back seat screamed, hurt. The 20-year-old driver suffered crush wounds. Both survived. The road fell silent after the impact.
A Hyundai sedan struck a Honda sedan from behind on Shore Parkway. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai struck a Honda from behind. Metal folded. A 1-year-old boy in the back screamed through crush wounds. The 20-year-old driver was broken too. Both lived. Both hurt.' The one-year-old boy, riding in the back seat, suffered crush injuries. The 20-year-old driver of the Honda was also injured. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver error is specified in the data. Both injured parties were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash left the road quiet, the damage done.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529754,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Driver▸A 25-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions in a Brooklyn crash on West Street. Multiple SUVs collided, with alcohol involvement cited. The driver was conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision involving multiple sport utility vehicles occurred on West Street in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved alcohol, as noted under contributing factors. Vehicles were traveling east and south, with impacts focused on center front and back ends. The driver was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor but does not specify other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517367,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn Sedan Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy emerged from behind a parked car in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east hit him in the head. The child suffered minor bleeding and shock. The driver continued straight, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling eastbound, struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian's location and action. The crash occurred away from an intersection on 29 Murdock Court. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517092,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
SUV Merging Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The SUV merged improperly, striking the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s lane misuse caused the crash. Both vehicles had front-end impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Avenue X was struck by a westbound SUV merging improperly. The collision caused injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge safely. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and driving with a hands-free cell phone, but no other driver errors were noted. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504884,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a sedan on 27 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as factors.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 27 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan and e-scooter both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The driver errors identified focus on the failure to yield and unsafe speed, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use contributing to the crash.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, one aged 77, injured with head trauma and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The impact damaged the right front bumper and left front quarter panel of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 77-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling north when the crash occurred. One driver was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The collision damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557914,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Two SUVs Collide on Bay 46 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on Bay 46 Street in Brooklyn. One driver turned left, the other went straight. Both distracted. A 43-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged on front and rear quarters. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bay 46 Street near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when one SUV was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight northbound. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the straight-moving vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond driver distraction.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548725,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Right-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Ocean Parkway▸A sedan made a right turn on Ocean Parkway. It struck a 68-year-old female bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. The driver’s view was obstructed. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Injuries were serious but she remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling southeast on Ocean Parkway made a right turn and collided with a 68-year-old female bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the bicyclist clearly before turning. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other driver errors are specified. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536408,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
2Rear-End Crash Injures Child and Young Driver▸A Hyundai slammed into a Honda’s rear on Shore Parkway. Metal twisted. A one-year-old boy in the back seat screamed, hurt. The 20-year-old driver suffered crush wounds. Both survived. The road fell silent after the impact.
A Hyundai sedan struck a Honda sedan from behind on Shore Parkway. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai struck a Honda from behind. Metal folded. A 1-year-old boy in the back screamed through crush wounds. The 20-year-old driver was broken too. Both lived. Both hurt.' The one-year-old boy, riding in the back seat, suffered crush injuries. The 20-year-old driver of the Honda was also injured. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver error is specified in the data. Both injured parties were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash left the road quiet, the damage done.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529754,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Driver▸A 25-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions in a Brooklyn crash on West Street. Multiple SUVs collided, with alcohol involvement cited. The driver was conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision involving multiple sport utility vehicles occurred on West Street in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved alcohol, as noted under contributing factors. Vehicles were traveling east and south, with impacts focused on center front and back ends. The driver was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor but does not specify other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517367,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn Sedan Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy emerged from behind a parked car in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east hit him in the head. The child suffered minor bleeding and shock. The driver continued straight, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling eastbound, struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian's location and action. The crash occurred away from an intersection on 29 Murdock Court. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517092,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
SUV Merging Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The SUV merged improperly, striking the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s lane misuse caused the crash. Both vehicles had front-end impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Avenue X was struck by a westbound SUV merging improperly. The collision caused injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge safely. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and driving with a hands-free cell phone, but no other driver errors were noted. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504884,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, one aged 77, injured with head trauma and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The impact damaged the right front bumper and left front quarter panel of the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 77-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling north when the crash occurred. One driver was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The collision damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
Two SUVs Collide on Bay 46 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on Bay 46 Street in Brooklyn. One driver turned left, the other went straight. Both distracted. A 43-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged on front and rear quarters. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bay 46 Street near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when one SUV was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight northbound. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the straight-moving vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond driver distraction.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548725,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Right-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Ocean Parkway▸A sedan made a right turn on Ocean Parkway. It struck a 68-year-old female bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. The driver’s view was obstructed. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Injuries were serious but she remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling southeast on Ocean Parkway made a right turn and collided with a 68-year-old female bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the bicyclist clearly before turning. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other driver errors are specified. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536408,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
2Rear-End Crash Injures Child and Young Driver▸A Hyundai slammed into a Honda’s rear on Shore Parkway. Metal twisted. A one-year-old boy in the back seat screamed, hurt. The 20-year-old driver suffered crush wounds. Both survived. The road fell silent after the impact.
A Hyundai sedan struck a Honda sedan from behind on Shore Parkway. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai struck a Honda from behind. Metal folded. A 1-year-old boy in the back screamed through crush wounds. The 20-year-old driver was broken too. Both lived. Both hurt.' The one-year-old boy, riding in the back seat, suffered crush injuries. The 20-year-old driver of the Honda was also injured. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver error is specified in the data. Both injured parties were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash left the road quiet, the damage done.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529754,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Driver▸A 25-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions in a Brooklyn crash on West Street. Multiple SUVs collided, with alcohol involvement cited. The driver was conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision involving multiple sport utility vehicles occurred on West Street in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved alcohol, as noted under contributing factors. Vehicles were traveling east and south, with impacts focused on center front and back ends. The driver was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor but does not specify other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517367,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn Sedan Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy emerged from behind a parked car in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east hit him in the head. The child suffered minor bleeding and shock. The driver continued straight, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling eastbound, struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian's location and action. The crash occurred away from an intersection on 29 Murdock Court. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517092,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
SUV Merging Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The SUV merged improperly, striking the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s lane misuse caused the crash. Both vehicles had front-end impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Avenue X was struck by a westbound SUV merging improperly. The collision caused injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge safely. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and driving with a hands-free cell phone, but no other driver errors were noted. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504884,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Two SUVs crashed on Bay 46 Street in Brooklyn. One driver turned left, the other went straight. Both distracted. A 43-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged on front and rear quarters. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bay 46 Street near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when one SUV was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight northbound. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the straight-moving vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond driver distraction.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Right-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Ocean Parkway▸A sedan made a right turn on Ocean Parkway. It struck a 68-year-old female bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. The driver’s view was obstructed. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Injuries were serious but she remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling southeast on Ocean Parkway made a right turn and collided with a 68-year-old female bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the bicyclist clearly before turning. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other driver errors are specified. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536408,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
2Rear-End Crash Injures Child and Young Driver▸A Hyundai slammed into a Honda’s rear on Shore Parkway. Metal twisted. A one-year-old boy in the back seat screamed, hurt. The 20-year-old driver suffered crush wounds. Both survived. The road fell silent after the impact.
A Hyundai sedan struck a Honda sedan from behind on Shore Parkway. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai struck a Honda from behind. Metal folded. A 1-year-old boy in the back screamed through crush wounds. The 20-year-old driver was broken too. Both lived. Both hurt.' The one-year-old boy, riding in the back seat, suffered crush injuries. The 20-year-old driver of the Honda was also injured. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver error is specified in the data. Both injured parties were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash left the road quiet, the damage done.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529754,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Driver▸A 25-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions in a Brooklyn crash on West Street. Multiple SUVs collided, with alcohol involvement cited. The driver was conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision involving multiple sport utility vehicles occurred on West Street in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved alcohol, as noted under contributing factors. Vehicles were traveling east and south, with impacts focused on center front and back ends. The driver was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor but does not specify other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517367,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn Sedan Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy emerged from behind a parked car in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east hit him in the head. The child suffered minor bleeding and shock. The driver continued straight, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling eastbound, struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian's location and action. The crash occurred away from an intersection on 29 Murdock Court. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517092,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
SUV Merging Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The SUV merged improperly, striking the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s lane misuse caused the crash. Both vehicles had front-end impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Avenue X was struck by a westbound SUV merging improperly. The collision caused injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge safely. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and driving with a hands-free cell phone, but no other driver errors were noted. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504884,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A sedan made a right turn on Ocean Parkway. It struck a 68-year-old female bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. The driver’s view was obstructed. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Injuries were serious but she remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling southeast on Ocean Parkway made a right turn and collided with a 68-year-old female bicyclist traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the bicyclist clearly before turning. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other driver errors are specified. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
2Rear-End Crash Injures Child and Young Driver▸A Hyundai slammed into a Honda’s rear on Shore Parkway. Metal twisted. A one-year-old boy in the back seat screamed, hurt. The 20-year-old driver suffered crush wounds. Both survived. The road fell silent after the impact.
A Hyundai sedan struck a Honda sedan from behind on Shore Parkway. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai struck a Honda from behind. Metal folded. A 1-year-old boy in the back screamed through crush wounds. The 20-year-old driver was broken too. Both lived. Both hurt.' The one-year-old boy, riding in the back seat, suffered crush injuries. The 20-year-old driver of the Honda was also injured. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver error is specified in the data. Both injured parties were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash left the road quiet, the damage done.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529754,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Driver▸A 25-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions in a Brooklyn crash on West Street. Multiple SUVs collided, with alcohol involvement cited. The driver was conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision involving multiple sport utility vehicles occurred on West Street in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved alcohol, as noted under contributing factors. Vehicles were traveling east and south, with impacts focused on center front and back ends. The driver was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor but does not specify other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517367,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn Sedan Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy emerged from behind a parked car in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east hit him in the head. The child suffered minor bleeding and shock. The driver continued straight, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling eastbound, struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian's location and action. The crash occurred away from an intersection on 29 Murdock Court. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517092,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
SUV Merging Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The SUV merged improperly, striking the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s lane misuse caused the crash. Both vehicles had front-end impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Avenue X was struck by a westbound SUV merging improperly. The collision caused injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge safely. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and driving with a hands-free cell phone, but no other driver errors were noted. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504884,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A Hyundai slammed into a Honda’s rear on Shore Parkway. Metal twisted. A one-year-old boy in the back seat screamed, hurt. The 20-year-old driver suffered crush wounds. Both survived. The road fell silent after the impact.
A Hyundai sedan struck a Honda sedan from behind on Shore Parkway. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai struck a Honda from behind. Metal folded. A 1-year-old boy in the back screamed through crush wounds. The 20-year-old driver was broken too. Both lived. Both hurt.' The one-year-old boy, riding in the back seat, suffered crush injuries. The 20-year-old driver of the Honda was also injured. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver error is specified in the data. Both injured parties were using lap belts and harnesses. The crash left the road quiet, the damage done.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Driver▸A 25-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions in a Brooklyn crash on West Street. Multiple SUVs collided, with alcohol involvement cited. The driver was conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision involving multiple sport utility vehicles occurred on West Street in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved alcohol, as noted under contributing factors. Vehicles were traveling east and south, with impacts focused on center front and back ends. The driver was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor but does not specify other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517367,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn Sedan Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy emerged from behind a parked car in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east hit him in the head. The child suffered minor bleeding and shock. The driver continued straight, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling eastbound, struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian's location and action. The crash occurred away from an intersection on 29 Murdock Court. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517092,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
SUV Merging Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The SUV merged improperly, striking the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s lane misuse caused the crash. Both vehicles had front-end impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Avenue X was struck by a westbound SUV merging improperly. The collision caused injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge safely. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and driving with a hands-free cell phone, but no other driver errors were noted. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504884,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A 25-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions in a Brooklyn crash on West Street. Multiple SUVs collided, with alcohol involvement cited. The driver was conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision involving multiple sport utility vehicles occurred on West Street in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved alcohol, as noted under contributing factors. Vehicles were traveling east and south, with impacts focused on center front and back ends. The driver was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor but does not specify other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
Brooklyn Sedan Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian▸A 10-year-old boy emerged from behind a parked car in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east hit him in the head. The child suffered minor bleeding and shock. The driver continued straight, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling eastbound, struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian's location and action. The crash occurred away from an intersection on 29 Murdock Court. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517092,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
SUV Merging Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The SUV merged improperly, striking the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s lane misuse caused the crash. Both vehicles had front-end impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Avenue X was struck by a westbound SUV merging improperly. The collision caused injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge safely. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and driving with a hands-free cell phone, but no other driver errors were noted. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504884,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A 10-year-old boy emerged from behind a parked car in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east hit him in the head. The child suffered minor bleeding and shock. The driver continued straight, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling eastbound, struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian's location and action. The crash occurred away from an intersection on 29 Murdock Court. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
SUV Merging Hits Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The SUV merged improperly, striking the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s lane misuse caused the crash. Both vehicles had front-end impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Avenue X was struck by a westbound SUV merging improperly. The collision caused injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge safely. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and driving with a hands-free cell phone, but no other driver errors were noted. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504884,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The SUV merged improperly, striking the cyclist head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s lane misuse caused the crash. Both vehicles had front-end impact.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Avenue X was struck by a westbound SUV merging improperly. The collision caused injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge safely. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and driving with a hands-free cell phone, but no other driver errors were noted. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes involving vulnerable road users.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15