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

A 3-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan at an intersection in Brooklyn. The child suffered facial contusions while crossing against the signal. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 5 Street and Avenue P in Brooklyn at 3:22 PM. The child was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2022 Tesla sedan. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel sustained damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to his face and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as crossing against the signal, but no driver contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements at intersections and the resulting injuries to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The collision caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:36 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2012 Jeep SUV traveling south rear-ended a stopped 2013 Mercedes sedan. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, which contributed to the collision. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, was injured with a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The SUV sustained center front-end damage, while the sedan suffered center back-end damage. The report explicitly identifies the SUV driver's inattention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian walking along Avenue T in Brooklyn. The impact to her head caused contusions and shock. The driver’s inattention led to the collision outside an intersection late at night.

According to the police report, at 11:01 PM in Brooklyn near Avenue T, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling west struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered head injuries classified as contusions and was in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. This crash highlights the critical role of driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users outside controlled crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan collided head-on with an e-scooter on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:01 on East 12 Street near Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2022 BMW sedan traveling south and an e-scooter traveling west, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the vehicle operator. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man suffered upper arm contusions and shock after being struck while crossing outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured in the roadway with no driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 1230 Avenue Y in Brooklyn around 2:30 p.m. The pedestrian was located "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and engaged in "Other Actions in Roadway" when the crash occurred. The injury was classified as contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm, with injury severity rated as 3. The pedestrian experienced shock but was not ejected. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and details. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The report focuses on the pedestrian’s injury and location but does not identify driver fault or systemic issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and injured with abrasions and upper arm trauma on East 14 Street. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and the motorcycle traveling straight eastbound. Helmet use was confirmed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 14 Street near Avenue P in Brooklyn at 8:23 AM. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected from his motorcycle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries along with abrasions. The motorcycle was traveling straight eastbound when it collided with another vehicle that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle and the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the vehicle’s left turn maneuver as a critical element in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 62-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:09 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs, both initially parked, collided with impact points on their left front bumper and right front quarter panel. The 62-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The damage was concentrated on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no contributing driver errors or victim actions reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection near East 4 Street in Brooklyn at 8:32 AM. The victim, a 53-year-old female, sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The absence of recorded driver errors or victim actions in the report highlights a crash with limited available details, but confirms the pedestrian was injured at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue U with the signal. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash exposed dangers for pedestrians even when crossing legally in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 12:25 PM on Avenue U near West 7 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, and the vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on driver actions or license status. Despite the pedestrian crossing legally, the incident highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians face in traffic environments. The absence of driver errors in the report does not diminish the impact and injury severity sustained by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after colliding head-on with a Ford SUV in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled eastbound, impacting at the e-bike’s front center and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:10 in Brooklyn near Avenue P involving an unlicensed 19-year-old male e-bike driver and a licensed male driver of a 2015 Ford SUV. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash happened. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end, and the SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors noted. The unlicensed status of the e-bike driver is documented, highlighting systemic risks related to unlicensed operation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling west on Kings Highway struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a box truck driven by a licensed male driver was traveling west on Kings Highway when it struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was in shock following the collision. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no damage to the truck was recorded. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but the primary cause centers on the driver's failure to yield and inattention. The incident highlights systemic dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to respect pedestrian right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling south and southwest collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 25-year-old female passenger, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed New York men. The crash caused damage to the vehicles’ front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:15 on Ocean Parkway near Avenue T in Brooklyn. A 2023 Nissan SUV traveling south and a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling southwest collided. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper, while the SUV also sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The sedan had two occupants, and the SUV had three. The front passenger in the sedan, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report does not list contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan struck a 58-year-old man crossing mid-block on Coney Island Avenue. Blood pooled on the pavement. Head trauma ended his life in daylight, between curb and bumper. The street bore witness to another fatal impact.

A 58-year-old man was killed when a southbound Toyota sedan struck him as he crossed Coney Island Avenue near Avenue T, according to the police report. The incident occurred mid-block, away from any intersection or signal. The report describes head trauma and severe bleeding, with the victim dying at the scene, caught between the curb and the car’s front end. The police narrative states the pedestrian was 'crossing mid-block without a signal.' The vehicle’s point of impact and damage were both centered on the front end, consistent with a direct collision. The report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both driver and pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver actions. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between a moving sedan and a vulnerable pedestrian in daylight, with the system’s gaps leaving another life lost on Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided violently on Avenue P. The KIA struck left and low. A baby boy, away from the road and not in a car, suffered head bleeding but remained conscious. Metal twisted. The crash’s force reached beyond the street’s edge.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at speed on Avenue P, with the KIA striking left and low on the other vehicle. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash caused severe vehicle damage described as 'metal was twisted.' A baby boy, who was not in the roadway or inside a vehicle, suffered bleeding from the head but was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either driver, both marked as 'Unspecified.' The infant’s injury highlights the crash’s violent force extending beyond the immediate traffic zone. The report does not attribute any contributing behavior to the infant or other victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries while crossing East 13 Street with the signal. The pickup truck involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was left in shock, bearing bruises from the impact in a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 13 Street and Avenue R in Brooklyn at 6:55 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The vehicle involved was a 2022 Lincoln pickup truck traveling north and making a right turn. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no explicit driver errors or contributing factors listed. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The lack of vehicle damage suggests a low-impact collision, yet the pedestrian suffered significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV making a right turn struck a parked sedan on East 4 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the sedan and the SUV’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2020 Jeep SUV with three occupants was making a right turn on East 4 Street when it collided with a parked sedan registered in Florida. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or violations were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossing Avenue T with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian crossing Avenue T at the intersection with East 7 Street was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV showed no visible damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The pick-up truck made a right turn and struck the e-bike traveling west. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a right turn collided with an e-bike traveling west on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The truck showed no damage despite the impact at its right front bumper. The crash highlights driver distraction as the key error leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was hit on Avenue P in Brooklyn while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle. The sedan struck him center front with no visible damage. He suffered an abrasion and injury to his lower arm and hand. The driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured on Avenue P in Brooklyn after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The sedan, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck the child with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. The report lists the pedestrian's confusion or error as a contributing factor. The child sustained an abrasion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on East 5 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. One driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Impact occurred on the left front bumper of one car and left rear quarter panel of the other. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 5 Street near Gravesend Neck Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. One driver, age 58, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred. The crash happened while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in different directions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15