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

An 85-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures after a sedan hit him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the force of impact and the vulnerability of the victim.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Quentin Road and East 13 Street in Brooklyn around 7 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Honda sedan struck him at the center front end. The victim sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The sedan showed no visible damage despite the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully and the critical impact of vehicle actions in such collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male pedestrian riding along Coney Island Avenue was struck on the right side by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact caused knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Jeep SUV, traveling southwest on Coney Island Avenue, made a right turn and struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian was riding along the highway with traffic and sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV, confirming the point of impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians traveling alongside roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an e-scooter failed to yield while she crossed a marked crosswalk. The impact fractured and dislocated her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage despite the collision.

According to the police report, a male e-scooter driver traveling straight ahead struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the e-scooter driver. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a direct front-end impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, resulting in serious bodily harm without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected, suffering facial contusions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on Ocean Parkway was injured when a 2023 Audi sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn and struck her. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported on the sedan. The crash occurred at midnight in Brooklyn's 44th council district, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old male driver suffered full-body abrasions in a multi-SUV crash on Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn. The driver was conscious and restrained. Multiple parked vehicles were involved, with impacts to center back ends and side doors. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 11:00 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 77-year-old male driver of a 2019 Ford SUV, who was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. He suffered abrasions to his entire body. The report notes multiple vehicles involved, including several SUVs and a sedan, many of which were parked at the time of impact. The Ford SUV sustained damage to its center back end. The report lists contributing factors for the injured driver as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding documented. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck an ambulance traveling west on Avenue V in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered a back injury and bruising. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash exposed driver errors and risks in emergency vehicle interactions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 on Avenue V in Brooklyn involving a 2020 SUV and a 2019 ambulance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—SUV heading south, ambulance heading west—when they collided. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the ambulance's right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver, indicating driver error but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision between an emergency vehicle and a civilian SUV highlights systemic dangers in managing right-of-way and vehicle interactions on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound motorcycle on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered a contusion to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Ocean Parkway near Avenue W in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a southbound motorcycle going straight ahead. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Toyota SUV, while the motorcycle was a 2017 Honda. This crash highlights driver distraction as a critical cause of collision between vulnerable motorcyclists and turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling south struck an SUV heading west on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police report lists unspecified driver errors without victim fault.

According to the police report, a box truck was traveling south on Avenue O when it collided with a westbound SUV. The impact occurred at the center front end of the truck and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not specify exact driver errors but notes unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver fault without blaming the victim. The box truck carried six occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met steel on East 13th Street. An e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV, tearing his leg open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed awake, clutching his knee, breath ragged in the Brooklyn dusk.

A man riding an e-bike northbound on East 13th Street near Avenue P collided with the rear of a parked SUV, according to the police report. The impact left the rider with severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report describes 'blood on the pavement' and notes the rider remained conscious, holding his knee. The e-bike struck the SUV's right rear quarter panel, damaging the center front end of the bike and the SUV's rear bumper. Police list the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors by the parked SUV are cited in the report. The narrative notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the violence of steel against steel and the vulnerability of those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries while crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue T. She was hit at an intersection despite crossing with the signal. The crash left her conscious but fractured, highlighting dangers at this Brooklyn crossing.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue T in Brooklyn at 11:59 PM. She was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision but suffered serious lower limb injuries. This incident underscores the risks pedestrians face even when crossing legally and signals the need to examine driver behavior and systemic safety at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy crossing Ocean Parkway with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling straight. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing abrasions and moderate injury. The driver failed to prevent the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight on Ocean Parkway struck a 9-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, hitting the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The child suffered abrasions and moderate injuries but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian. The absence of driver contributing factors in the report suggests failure to yield or insufficient attention to crossing pedestrians as the likely cause. The collision underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered serious head injuries in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Ocean Parkway. The crash left the rider unconscious with internal injuries, highlighting critical driver errors and dangerous vehicle interactions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:41 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old male e-scooter driver, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, was struck on the center front end by a 2021 BMW SUV making a left turn eastbound. The e-scooter driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and internal trauma, rendering him unconscious. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, and the SUV driver held a permit license from New York. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. Both vehicles sustained damage at these points. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver and the e-scooter driver's unlicensed status. No victim fault or helmet use was indicated as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs collided on East 13 Street at night. A 68-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion and bruising. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight. Impact damaged left side doors and front ends, revealing a violent side and frontal crash.

According to the police report, at 10 p.m. on East 13 Street, three sport utility vehicles collided. The vehicles involved included a 2018 taxi SUV traveling east, a 2012 Ford SUV traveling north, and a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling west. The taxi and the westbound Toyota SUV sustained damage to their left side doors, while the northbound Ford SUV was damaged at its center front end. A 68-year-old female occupant, seated as a left rear passenger in one of the vehicles, was injured with a neck contusion and bruising. All drivers held valid New York licenses and were traveling straight ahead before impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injury to the passenger highlights the violent nature of the side and frontal impacts during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 28-year-old man crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious. The crash exposed dangers from driver inattention in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 near Avenue R in Brooklyn. A vehicle traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus while executing the turn. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the critical role of driver attention and the systemic risk posed by distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old moped rider was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV driver made an improper U-turn, striking the moped head-on. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, leaving the young rider with facial abrasions and serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:58 on West 7 Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 2009 SUV, traveling north, was making an improper U-turn when it collided with a southbound 2023 ZNEN moped going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped rider, a 15-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial abrasions classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The moped rider was not cited with any contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and male. The collision highlights the dangers of inattentive driving and improper turning maneuvers in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and sedan collided head-on on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Six vehicle occupants suffered injuries ranging from bruises to full-body pain. The crash caused shock and trauma but no ejections. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 15:38 on Kings Highway in Brooklyn involving a NYC Bus and a sedan traveling in opposite directions. The bus struck the sedan with its center front end, while the sedan's left front bumper was impacted. Six occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 19 to 59, were injured with contusions, bruises, and complaints of pain or nausea. All occupants remained inside their vehicles without ejection. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all involved, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The police report does not attribute any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions in Brooklyn but lacks detailed driver fault information.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a dump truck hit her while crossing Kings Highway. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The truck, traveling west, struck her with its center front end, causing shock and pain.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Kings Highway struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The impact occurred at the center front end of the truck, which caused injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The victim was reported to be in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing against the signal, but no driver contributing factors were explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed by large trucks to vulnerable pedestrians, especially when crossing signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue T. One driver suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The crash involved a left turn and straight travel, with impact on multiple vehicle fronts and sides. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 AM on Avenue T involving three sport utility vehicles. One driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicles included a 2023 Cadillac SUV traveling west going straight ahead, a 2017 Nissan SUV making a left turn traveling northwest, and a 2023 Lincoln SUV traveling east going straight ahead. The points of impact were the left front quarter panel and left side doors on the Cadillac, the right front bumper and center front end on the Nissan, and the left front bumper on the Lincoln. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossing East 8 Street in Brooklyn was struck by a northbound sedan. The collision caused severe knee and lower leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The driver maintained a straight path with no reported damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 8 Street in Brooklyn at 17:06. The pedestrian was hit by a northbound 2011 Subaru sedan, which was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered significant injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious after the collision. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. There is no indication of driver errors such as failure to yield or contributing factors listed in the report. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old cyclist collided with a turning sedan on Ocean Parkway. His helmet cracked, face torn, blood pooled on the asphalt. Morning drivers kept moving. The boy lay still, ejected from his bike, shock flooding his body.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old boy riding a bike was traveling straight southbound on Ocean Parkway when he struck a sedan making a right turn onto Avenue S. The collision occurred at 7:32 a.m. The report describes the boy being ejected from his bike, his helmet cracking on impact, and suffering severe facial lacerations. The sedan, a 2022 Acura, was struck on its left rear quarter panel while turning. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the contributing factors. The scene left the teenager in shock, bleeding on the roadway, as traffic continued past.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15