No Excuses: Death Is a Policy Choice on Our Streets

A 55-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on Foster Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without signal. He suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Foster Avenue in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The collision involved a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained hip and upper leg injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus made a right turn and struck two SUVs stopped in traffic on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers in the SUVs suffered fractures and bruises. The impact hit the center front of the bus and the rear ends of the SUVs. Injuries included neck and leg trauma.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Ocean Avenue made a right turn and collided with two station wagons/SUVs also traveling south. The bus impacted the center front end, striking the center back ends of the SUVs. Three occupants in the SUVs were injured: a 26-year-old male with neck fractures, a 34-year-old male with bruises on the knee and lower leg, and a 4-year-old female with neck fractures. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Safety equipment included lap belts for two passengers; one passenger had none. The collision caused significant injury but no mention of victim fault or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling east. The rider suffered a head contusion. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2010 Chevrolet SUV made a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with him. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound and sustained a head contusion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV struck the cyclist at the center front end, causing injury but no ejection. The driver errors identified focus on the SUV driver's failure to yield during the left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was struck on Coney Island Avenue while crossing against the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Coney Island Avenue after crossing against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north and making a right turn, struck the boy with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries, classified as injury severity level 3, and was in shock. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman was struck at the Foster Avenue and Coney Island Avenue intersection. The driver made a left turn and hit her on the left side doors. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Foster Avenue and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 56-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for moderate injuries. No details on driver license status or vehicle type were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman on a bike struck a parked sedan on Caton Avenue, Brooklyn. The impact hit the bike’s front and the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan, damaging both vehicles. The 26-year-old female cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The collision caused moderate injuries to the bicyclist but no further details on the sedan driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered bruises and an arm injury. The collision damaged the front and right side of the cars. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one sedan, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with bruises and an elbow to hand injury. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed Ocean Avenue with the light. An SUV turned and hit his leg. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver kept his license. The city kept moving. The wound ran deep. The system failed.

A 58-year-old pedestrian was struck by a turning SUV while crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2015 Toyota, showed no damage and the driver retained his license. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the pedestrian was in the intersection and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end while traveling westbound on Webster Avenue.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Hyundai sedan traveling westbound on Webster Avenue struck him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The impact was to the center front end of the sedan. The child sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in a vulnerable position. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man was struck while crossing Glenwood Road against the signal. The sedan hit him with its right front bumper. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound sedan on Glenwood Road. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-scooter rider on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries, plus a concussion. The driver was distracted. Both vehicles traveled south before the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Avenue collided with an e-scooter also heading south. The e-scooter rider, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a collision with an SUV on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female driver of a 2021 BMW sedan was injured in a crash with a 2021 Toyota SUV on Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash. The sedan was changing lanes northwest when it collided with the SUV traveling north. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck driven by an unlicensed man struck a stopped sedan on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 75-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by unsafe speed and driver errors. Both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on Ocean Avenue rear-ended a stopped sedan. The sedan was occupied by a 75-year-old male driver who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The pickup truck driver was unlicensed and driving at an unsafe speed. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the pickup. The report lists unsafe speed and the unlicensed status of the pickup driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted. The sedan driver was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Both drivers were distracted. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of one car and the left front bumper of the other. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway near Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the eastbound Ford was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the Ford and the left front bumper of the northbound Jeep. The 50-year-old male driver of the Ford was injured, sustaining a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike rider struck a parked sedan on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The sedan was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. The crash involved no other vehicles or pedestrians.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver traveling west on Foster Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Nissan sedan. The e-bike struck the sedan's left rear bumper, damaging the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify further driver errors. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crash on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn left a 32-year-old male front-seat passenger injured. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles. The passenger suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Aggressive driving was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling west and multiple parked vehicles. The front passenger, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage to the front center of the moving sedan and rear quarter panels of parked cars. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. The impact hit the left side doors of one car and the front center of the other. Two men were injured, including a front passenger with head trauma.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, traveling east, was struck on its left side doors by the second vehicle, which was traveling south and hit with its center front end. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash injured two occupants: the 32-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions and shock, while the 33-year-old front passenger was semiconscious with head injuries and bruises. Air bags deployed in both vehicles. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.

A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Foster Avenue near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2001 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. No vehicle damage was reported, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.

A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15