Four Dead, Dozens Broken—Sheepshead Bay Streets Still Kill

A male pedestrian suffered a severe chest fracture after being struck on Avenue V. The crash involved multiple sedans, with alcohol cited as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting driver impairment dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue V at 12:55. A male pedestrian not at an intersection was injured with a chest fracture and dislocation, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the crash. The collision involved at least one sedan driven by a licensed male driver from Texas, with damage reported at the center back end of the vehicle. Two other parked sedans were also involved, sustaining damage to their left front quarter panels. The report identifies alcohol involvement as the primary driver error contributing to the crash. No pedestrian fault or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, underscoring the systemic danger posed by impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and seriously injured after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue. The impact fractured the rider’s lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling north when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:15. Both vehicles were traveling north and making left turns when the crash occurred. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the moped driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield were cited. The sedan driver was licensed and also making a left turn. The collision point was the center back end of the moped and the left front bumper of the sedan, indicating a side-impact during the turn. The report highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers involving vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Knapp Street struck an occupant, causing a head injury. The passenger, a 24-year-old woman, was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the collision, which damaged the vehicle's front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Knapp Street near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:35. A 24-year-old female front-seat passenger in a 2023 BMW sedan sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling north, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end, which sustained damage. The report highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, focusing on the driver's lack of attention and limited experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 18:34 on Belt Parkway, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a 2012 Toyota sedan also heading west. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance and was distracted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights systemic dangers from driver inattention and tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Subaru sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s 43-year-old male driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2021 Subaru sedan on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, going straight ahead. The SUV impacted the center back end of the sedan, damaging the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling west. The front of one struck the rear of the other. A 47-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling west when the front of a 2020 Chevrolet sedan struck the rear of a 2021 Nissan sedan. The Nissan driver, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with a neck injury but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The Chevrolet driver was slowing or stopping, while the Nissan was stopped in traffic. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The impact occurred at the center front end of the Chevrolet and the center back end of the Nissan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Homecrest Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal. The impact caused a serious head injury and unconsciousness. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Homecrest Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided side-to-side on Coyle Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes. Both vehicles sustained damage on their sides.

According to the police report, a side-impact collision occurred on Coyle Street involving a sedan and an SUV traveling in opposite directions. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicles struck each other on their right and left side doors respectively, causing damage to both. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt at the time. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway when struck. The crash left her in shock with visible injuries. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported by police.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a crash near Bragg Street in Brooklyn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report states she was not in the roadway at the time of the incident. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the data. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided. The pedestrian did not have visible complaints at the scene. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Shore Parkway just after midnight. One driver was turning right, the other driving straight. The front passenger in the second vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Shore Parkway collided. One driver was making a right turn while the other was going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 24-year-old male front passenger in the second sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal tore on Belt Parkway. A sedan hit hard. A 57-year-old woman in the front seat died from head wounds. A baby behind the wheel survived, bleeding. The crash left the road stained and silent. Failure to yield cut a life short.

A deadly crash erupted on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, a sedan struck with force. A 57-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat died from head injuries. An infant in the driver’s seat survived with crush wounds. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Multiple vehicles were involved, including sedans and SUVs. The scene was chaotic, metal twisted, and lives changed in seconds. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable. The toll: one woman dead, a child injured, and a city left with another scar.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck multiple parked SUVs on Avenue W in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The crash damaged the front ends of all involved vehicles.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female driver in a sedan collided with several parked SUVs on Avenue W in Brooklyn. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. The sedan's front end was damaged, as were the front ends of the parked SUVs. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while walking outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her center front end. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2012 Ford SUV traveling north on East 18 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed as contributing factors. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not assign fault or blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a parked SUV on East 27 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of the moving SUV suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The collision damaged the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front end of the moving SUV.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female driver in a 2022 SUV was making a left turn on East 27 Street when she collided with a parked SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle influenced the crash. The parked SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the moving SUV’s front end was damaged. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up, SUV, and sedan collided on Belt Parkway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Both drivers were licensed but one had a permit. Driver inexperience and other vehicular factors contributed. Both injured passengers wore lap belts and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a three-vehicle crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving a pick-up truck, an SUV, and a sedan. Two occupants were injured: an 82-year-old male passenger with back injuries and whiplash, and a 51-year-old female driver with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The sedan driver held a learner's permit, while the other drivers were licensed. The collision involved impacts to the center back ends of the pick-up and SUV, and the right rear bumper of the sedan. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights risks linked to driver errors and vehicle interactions on the highway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two teenage boys on an e-bike collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and disregarded traffic control. Both suffered abrasions to their elbows and lower arms. The crash damaged the bike’s front center. Both remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 14-year-old male passenger on an e-bike were injured in a crash on Nostrand Avenue near Avenue Z in Brooklyn. Both sustained abrasions to their elbows and lower arms. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The e-bike, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck with its center front end, causing damage. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. Both victims were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights driver errors related to yielding and traffic control compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue Z against the signal. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The SUV involved showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling north, going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue Z against the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle involved was a 2017 Bentley SUV traveling north, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was a licensed female from New York with three occupants in the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike carrying two collided with two SUVs on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The motorbike driver, 18, was ejected and suffered full-body injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling east on Avenue X collided with two SUVs traveling north and south. The 18-year-old male motorbike driver was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, including minor bleeding. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both SUVs were driven by licensed male drivers. The motorbike carried two occupants, but only the driver’s injuries are detailed. The motorbike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front ends of the vehicles involved. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV ran the light at East 18th and Avenue Y. The old man crossed with the signal. Steel hit skull. He fell. Blood spread on the street. Seventy-eight years old. Head injury. Still conscious. The SUV sat, untouched.

A seventy-eight-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV at the corner of East 18th Street and Avenue Y in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' when the SUV 'came south, straight through.' The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no visible damage. The collision highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic signals and fail to pay attention. The victim was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the impact occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man driving a pick-up truck in Brooklyn suffered a head injury after rear-ending an SUV. The impact caused minor bleeding and shock. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash happened on Nostrand Avenue.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male driver of a pick-up truck collided with the rear of a stationary SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the collision, which impacted the center back end of the pick-up and the center front end of the SUV. No other occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15