Belt Parkway Bleeds. Ocean Avenue Mourns.

Oct 13 - A 65-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2020 Jeep SUV making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered a bruise but was not ejected or severely harmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal on Nostrand Avenue. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Nostrand Avenue made a U-turn and struck a 15-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The teen, an occupant wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 7 - A 12-year-old boy riding a bike was injured on East 21 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike’s front center was damaged.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 21 Street near Avenue X in Brooklyn. The boy was riding westbound when the crash occurred. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The bike suffered damage to its center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 7 - A 63-year-old woman suffered abrasions and full-body injuries when an SUV backed into her on Coyle Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The driver failed to back safely, striking the woman at the vehicle's center back end.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2010 SUV backed unsafely on Coyle Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but was struck by the center back end of the vehicle. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling north and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The contributing factor listed is "Backing Unsafely." The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 3 - A 48-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 21 Street with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 21 Street and Avenue Z in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle showed no damage, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 3 - A 36-year-old woman was struck while crossing Ocean Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit her with the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver of a 2014 SUV, making a left turn northeastbound, struck her with the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 1 - A sedan making an improper U-turn collided with a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The right rear passenger of the sedan, a 66-year-old man, suffered a neck contusion. Police cited driver inattention and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east attempted an improper U-turn and struck a parked 2022 Toyota SUV facing west on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the SUV. A 66-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the sedan was injured, sustaining a neck contusion and bruising. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly, as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. No other occupants were reported injured. The SUV had three occupants, but none were harmed. The crash highlights driver errors in maneuvering and attention, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569432 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - An 83-year-old man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered chest abrasions after a crash. The vehicle struck an object front-center while entering a parked position. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2019 Mazda SUV in Brooklyn near Avenue U. The vehicle was traveling north and was entering a parked position when the collision occurred at the center front end. The driver sustained chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the vehicle. No other persons were reported injured or involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - Two SUVs crashed on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. One was parked; the other was moving north. The moving vehicle struck the parked SUV’s left side. A 57-year-old female driver suffered back contusions. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. One SUV was parked, and the other was traveling north when it struck the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver of the parked SUV, a 57-year-old woman, was injured with back contusions and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed. The impact caused damage to the left side doors of the parked SUV and the right front quarter panel of the moving SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 27 - A sedan struck a 39-year-old male e-bicyclist on Knapp Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted while entering a parked position. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan driven by a licensed female driver was entering a parked position on Knapp Street when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the e-bike at its right front quarter panel, while the e-bike's front center end was damaged. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A driver ran a red light in Coney Island, struck a 10-year-old boy crossing with his grandmother, then fled. The boy screamed in pain, his foot run over. The intersection is notorious for crashes. Streets near schools remain deadly, especially for children of color.

On September 15, 2022, a hit-and-run driver injured a 10-year-old boy at W. 20th Street and Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island. The boy, walking home from school with his grandmother, was struck as the driver sped through a red light and fled the scene. Witnesses described chaos and pain. Streetsblog reports, 'streets near schools are more dangerous on average than other city streets.' Council Member Inna Vernikov, whose district includes the area, was recently caught speeding in school zones 23 times. Data shows a 57% higher crash rate and 25% more injuries per mile near schools during peak hours. The danger is worse outside schools serving mostly students of color. The 60th Precinct, where the crash occurred, has seen 711 crashes this year, injuring 57 pedestrians and 26 cyclists. Systemic neglect and reckless driving keep children at risk.

• Hit-and-Run Driver Injures a Kid on His Way Home From School in Coney Island, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-15

Sep 15 - Council Member Inna Vernikov racked up 23 school-zone speeding tickets since 2020. She voted against expanding speed cameras. Her car also collected 31 other violations. Vernikov calls cameras a cash grab. Critics say her record endangers children and all road users.

Council Member Inna Vernikov’s car received 23 school-zone speeding tickets since mid-2020, including nine in 2022. She voted against the Council’s home rule message to expand New York’s speed camera program, which would allow 24/7 automated enforcement. Vernikov called speed cameras a scheme to 'take away more of our hard-earned money.' The bill, debated in September 2022, was opposed by Vernikov and others, despite rising traffic deaths. Her car also received 31 non-moving violations, including parking at fire hydrants and in bus lanes. Democratic challenger Amber Adler and StreetsPAC’s Eric McClure condemned Vernikov’s driving and her vote, saying she endangers constituents. Vernikov has advocated for armed guards and mental health reforms in schools, but opposes proven traffic safety measures. No safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.

• Trump-Loving Anti-Camera Pol Has 23 School-Zone Speeding Tickets!, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-15

Sep 6 - A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was hit by a westbound car on Sheepshead Bay Road. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. Driver failed proper lane use and ignored traffic control.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was struck while crossing Sheepshead Bay Road at Voorhies Avenue with the signal. The westbound Nissan hit her at the center front. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. The driver was alone in the car. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - Northbound SUV slammed into a parked SUV on East 19 Street. The moving vehicle flipped. Driver, age 44, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car was empty and damaged.

According to the police report, a northbound 2021 Lexus SUV struck a parked 2020 Nissan SUV on East 19 Street in Brooklyn. The impact hit the center front of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The Lexus overturned. The 44-year-old driver was injured with facial abrasions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police list alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The parked SUV was damaged but unoccupied. No other driver errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - A man stepped into the Belt Parkway. A sedan struck him head-on. Steel met flesh. The driver survived with pain. The pedestrian died on the road. No crosswalk. No warning. The night swallowed another life.

A 40-year-old man was killed when a 2016 Toyota sedan struck him head-on on the Belt Parkway. According to the police report, the man entered the eastbound lane beneath an overpass. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No crosswalk was present. The impact left the pedestrian dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of speed, steel, and unprotected human bodies on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - A sedan turning left struck a westbound bicyclist on East 15 Street in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The driver was distracted. The bike showed no damage. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on East 15 Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The 60-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged on impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The bike showed no damage and the cyclist was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 27 - Two SUVs crashed on Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one SUV suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were parked before impact. Driver inattention caused the collision. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked prior to the crash. The front passenger in one SUV, a 25-year-old woman, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. She was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No ejections occurred. The driver errors identified focus on distraction, with no other contributing factors noted. The injured party was a passenger, not at fault in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - Two SUVs crashed at Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver of one SUV suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles struck each other’s right sides. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. Police list unspecified contributing factors for the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver of one SUV, age 37, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved the right front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse backs a dedicated bus lane on Flatbush Avenue. She joins Mayor Adams and others, pushing for faster, safer rides. Riders wait too long. Streets choke with traffic. The city moves to act, despite driver backlash and parking fears.

On August 9, 2022, Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse (District 46) endorsed the Flatbush Avenue dedicated bus lane proposal. The plan, a priority for the Adams administration and MTA, aims to speed up the B41 bus from Downtown Brooklyn to Marine Park. Narcisse and Councilmember Rita Joseph joined Mayor Eric Adams at a press conference, riding the B41 and speaking with riders. Narcisse said, “People are suffering waiting 30 minutes, 40 minutes, it’s unfair to the riders.” She stressed that better bus service could cut down on illegal dollar vans. The Department of Transportation, led by Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, has started community engagement. Some community boards worry about lost parking, but Rodriguez called their role advisory, saying, “we want to hear what the riders want.” Narcisse acknowledged driver backlash but insisted on the need for faster, reliable transit.

• Flatbush Avenue bus lane proposal gains support of key electeds, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-08-09

Aug 8 - A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on Belt Parkway. The 45-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Belt Parkway collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan also heading west. The motorcycle rider, a 45-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was unlicensed and was passing at the time of impact. Unsafe speed was listed as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged. No helmet use was noted as a factor. The report highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19