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

A 12-year-old boy riding an e-bike was injured in Brooklyn. The e-bike, traveling east, struck a sedan making a left turn. The boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn between an e-bike and a sedan. The e-bike, carrying two occupants including a 12-year-old front passenger, was traveling east when it struck the sedan making a left turn southwest. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the e-bike was damaged on the left side doors. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy on a bike was struck by an SUV traveling west on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The SUV hit the bike head-on. The child was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sport utility vehicle on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling west, and the bike was traveling south when they collided front to front. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was alone in the vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old woman driving a Tesla sedan north on McDonald Avenue suffered neck injuries. The car’s right front bumper was damaged. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a Tesla sedan traveling north on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver, a 49-year-old woman, was the sole occupant and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. Three occupants, including the sedan driver and two passengers, suffered head contusions. The crash involved driver distraction. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a sport utility vehicle. The sedan, traveling north, was driven by a 40-year-old woman who was licensed in New Jersey. The crash caused injuries to three occupants of the sedan: the driver, a 17-year-old female front passenger, and a 12-year-old passenger. All sustained head contusions and were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. All injured occupants were restrained by lap belts and none were ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV showed no damage. The vehicles were both traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old male e-scooter rider collided on Avenue P in Brooklyn. He suffered facial contusions and was semiconscious. The scooter’s front center was damaged. No clear driver errors were listed. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Avenue P in Brooklyn was injured in a collision. The rider sustained facial contusions and was semiconscious but remained on the vehicle. The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. Another vehicle traveling westbound was involved, with damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not specify the other vehicle type or driver details. No victim fault or helmet failure is indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck turned left at Kings Highway. A man stood at the corner. The truck rolled over him. He died under its weight. The truck was undamaged. The street stayed silent. The man did not go home.

A fatal crash occurred at the corner of Kings Highway and East 14th Street in Brooklyn. A garbage truck, making a left turn, struck and killed a 58-year-old man standing at the intersection. According to the police report, the truck rolled on and crushed the pedestrian beneath its side. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The vehicle involved was a large Mack garbage truck, classified as an oversized vehicle. No injuries were reported for the truck’s driver or other occupants. The pedestrian died at the scene, his body pinned under the truck. The truck itself sustained no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male bicyclist suffered a facial contusion in a crash on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue O in Brooklyn. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue O in Brooklyn. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this incident. The bicyclist was not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The point of impact was the center back end of the e-bike, which sustained other damage. The data does not specify any helmet use or signaling by the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 3-year-old girl, a passenger in one vehicle, suffered an eye contusion. The collision struck the right side doors of one SUV and the front end of the other. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Ocean Parkway near Avenue U in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2021 Honda SUV traveling east and a 2019 Subaru SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the right side doors of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. A 3-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of the Honda was injured, sustaining an eye contusion and bruising. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590968, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman was hit while crossing Avenue P in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash happened outside an intersection, with no crosswalk signal involved.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Avenue P in Brooklyn when struck by a westbound SUV. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection and not at a crosswalk or signal. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver’s distraction was the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue T at an intersection. The driver made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an arm injury. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Avenue T in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The 55-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV traveling north struck a Ford sedan going west on Ocean Parkway. The SUV hit the sedan’s left front bumper with its right side doors. Four occupants suffered bruises and abrasions. All remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway collided with a 2011 Ford sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV. Four occupants were injured: the sedan’s male driver, two front passengers, and a rear passenger in the SUV. Injuries included contusions and abrasions to knees, legs, feet, neck, and shoulder. All occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 60-year-old male bicyclist on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue T collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was hit on Quentin Road in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Quentin Road made a left turn and struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man crossing East 9 Street with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 9 Street at an intersection with the signal. The collision involved a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northwest, making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV slammed into the back of a Ford sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered chest, back, and neck injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2012 GMC SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway rear-ended a 2011 Ford sedan also heading north. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Three occupants in the sedan were injured: a 23-year-old male driver with chest injuries, a 40-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 33-year-old male front passenger with neck injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was injured in a crash with an SUV on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision with a 2022 Lexus SUV on Ocean Parkway near Avenue P in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling north, struck the bike's right front bumper with its left front quarter panel. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Coney Island Avenue. The moped’s left side was struck. A 15-year-old passenger was ejected, suffering head injuries and unconsciousness. The moped was demolished. The sedan had front-end damage. Driver errors included traffic control disregard and inexperience.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped traveling north and a sedan traveling east on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped was struck on its left side by the sedan’s front end. A 15-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected and suffered head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness and internal complaints. The moped was demolished in the crash. The report lists driver errors as traffic control disregarded and driver inexperience. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver held a permit. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and the vulnerability of young passengers on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Avenue W in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a right turn and struck the cyclist from behind. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Avenue W was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating the collision was likely low-speed but severe enough to cause significant injury to the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing East 15 Street with the signal. The vehicle struck him with its right front bumper. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 15 Street and Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 SUV traveling north struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling east struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn on East 9 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, an 83-year-old man, suffered whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford SUV traveling east on East 9 Street collided with a 2012 Chevrolet sedan making a left turn. The sedan's 83-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused damage to the front sections of both vehicles. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15