Ocean Parkway Killed a Family. The City Let It Happen.

A pedestrian suffered a concussion after being struck by an SUV making a left turn on E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision despite the victim crossing with the signal.

At approximately 18:15 on E 14 St near Avenue R in Brooklyn, a pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2024 Nissan SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian, a male crossing with the signal, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage and was traveling south. Driver error—specifically failure to maintain attention—was the primary cause. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered full-body contusions after a sedan made a left turn and struck her with its right front bumper. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury in Brooklyn’s Avenue T corridor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a left turn at 17:15 and struck a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and bruises over the pedestrian's entire body. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in not yielding to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver failures to yield in Brooklyn’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV and a flatbed truck collided head-on on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 9:53 AM on Kings Highway in Brooklyn involving a 2023 BMW SUV traveling east and a 2020 Hino flatbed truck traveling west. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and was reported to be in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the SUV driver. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing behaviors. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and the SUV driver was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A late-night crash on W 6 St in Brooklyn left a 65-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female passenger injured. Both suffered head injuries and were restrained by lap belts. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 PM on W 6 St in Brooklyn involving two vehicles traveling northbound. The driver of a 1999 Toyota SUV, a 65-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The front passenger, a 25-year-old woman, also suffered head injuries and abrasions, was restrained by a lap belt, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles had front or rear bumper impacts, indicating a collision between them. The driver held a valid New York license, but the presence of alcohol suggests impaired operation. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Coney Island Avenue at an intersection. She was conscious and bruised. The police report notes no contributing factors from the pedestrian or driver, highlighting systemic risks at this location.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 19:35 on Coney Island Avenue near Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian, and the vehicle involved is unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded in the data. This incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally and with the signal, pointing to systemic hazards at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a distracted driver made a left turn and struck her at an intersection on Avenue S in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV hit her center front end.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue S in Brooklyn around 8:41 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion, classified as a moderate injury. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered facial contusions after a bike disregarded traffic control and struck him on Avenue R. The cyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead, impacting the pedestrian’s face with the bike’s center front end. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Avenue R in Brooklyn when a bike traveling west struck him. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors from the cyclist. The bike was going straight ahead and collided with the pedestrian’s face at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the face, classified as injury severity level 3. The bike showed no damage. The report highlights the cyclist’s failure to obey traffic control devices and unsafe speed as key causes of the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The cyclist’s disregard for traffic signals created a hazardous condition resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans met head-on at Ocean Parkway and Avenue P. Steel twisted. A man clutched his chest, a woman bled from her head. Both drivers conscious, both belted, both broken. Engines silent, dusk settling over fractured glass.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Avenue P in Brooklyn. The crash left a 36-year-old man with chest injuries and a 27-year-old woman with head trauma. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and remained conscious after the impact. The report describes the scene: 'Steel folded. A man gripped his chest, breath shallow. A woman bled from the head, eyes open.' Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers, providing no further detail on the cause. The violence of the impact and the resulting injuries underscore the systemic dangers present when vehicles collide head-on, even when basic safety equipment is used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Avenue U in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. The crash occurred as one vehicle started from parking and the other traveled straight west. Driver inattention caused impact to front bumpers. One driver suffered knee and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 10:38 AM. One vehicle was starting from parking, and the other was going straight ahead, both traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the first sedan and the right front bumper of the second. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction, cited twice as contributing factors. One driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was limited to front bumpers and quarter panels. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was injured crossing Coney Island Avenue at Avenue P. The sedan struck her on the right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no reported license issues. No vehicle damage was noted.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Coney Island Avenue at Avenue P with the signal when a sedan traveling west struck her on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was operating a Toyota sedan with five occupants. The vehicle showed no damage after the impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian's role and actions were clearly documented, and no victim fault was indicated. The incident highlights risks at intersections even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV turning right on East 13th Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. She suffered arm injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured on East 13th Street in Brooklyn at 8:04 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, causing the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Homecrest Avenue struck an 11-year-old boy crossing at an intersection. The boy suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cite unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision that caused serious injury.

According to the police report, at 3:57 PM in Brooklyn, a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling east on Homecrest Avenue struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to control the vehicle's speed appropriately. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically unsafe speed, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and improper passing by the sedan driver as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Avenue U near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling southbound struck an e-scooter traveling westbound. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury, classified as severity 3, along with contusions and bruises. The report identifies the sedan driver's errors as 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the e-scooter was hit at its center front end. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or equipment use. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane management and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn left three SUV passengers with serious injuries. The crash, caused by unsafe speed, involved vehicles stopped in traffic. Head and leg injuries were reported, with one passenger unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 12:25 PM involving multiple sport utility vehicles. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. All vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Three occupants were injured: a male child passenger with head contusions secured in a child restraint, a 31-year-old female front passenger unconscious with head injuries wearing a lap belt and harness, and a 12-year-old female rear passenger with a fractured hip also restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact points included left rear bumper and right rear quarter panels, indicating a chain-reaction collision. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe speed while stopped in traffic, leading to severe injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep’s front end crumpled against a boy on an e-scooter. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. He was half-thrown, silent, conscious. The crash left the street marked by violence and the boy’s refusal to cry.

A Jeep SUV struck a 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter at Avenue S and East 9th Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision left the boy with severe bleeding from his head and partially ejected from his scooter. The report states the boy was conscious but silent after the impact. The SUV’s front end was crumpled from the force of the crash. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver behavior or errors. The boy wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail is mentioned only after the absence of any cited driver error. The violence of the impact and the injuries sustained underscore the dangers faced by young micromobility users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was hit by a northbound sedan. The driver’s inattention caused a center front impact, injuring the pedestrian’s head and causing minor bleeding. Shock followed the violent collision on Coney Island Avenue.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a northbound 2013 Toyota sedan on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:40. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him at the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock following the impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an e-scooter collided head-on on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles struck each other front-center, causing significant damage.

According to the police report, at 10:31 AM on Kings Highway in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling east and an e-scooter traveling south collided head-on at their center front ends. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with internal complaints and full-body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify any driver errors or violations such as Failure to Yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not indicate any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions on busy streets where different vehicle types share the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman walking along a Brooklyn highway was struck by a southbound SUV. The vehicle hit her with its right front quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Rivian SUV traveling south struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report does not specify any driver contributing factors or violations, nor does it list pedestrian contributing factors beyond unspecified entries. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was walking along the highway rather than crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The data highlights the dangers pedestrians face when walking alongside high-speed roadways and the impact of vehicle contact on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl suffered a severe arm fracture after being struck at an intersection in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its front center while she crossed legally. The driver’s actions led to a serious injury amid no reported pedestrian fault.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Avenue R in Brooklyn around 4 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an unspecified vehicle traveling straight ahead struck her at the center front end. The impact caused a fracture and dislocation to her lower arm and hand, classified as a serious injury. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited, but the collision itself indicates a failure to avoid the pedestrian legally crossing. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and no additional contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a stopped sedan on East 13 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 14:25 on East 13 Street in Brooklyn, a 2023 Porsche SUV traveling north collided with the rear of a stopped 2023 Mercedes sedan. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The front passenger in the sedan, a 38-year-old male, sustained back injuries and whiplash, and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the danger of tailgating in traffic and the severe injuries it can cause to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15