She Had the Light. The Car Had the Last Word.

A 39-year-old unlicensed driver crashed on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The sedan struck a taxi and multiple parked cars. The driver suffered neck injuries and lost consciousness. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:26 AM on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The driver, a 39-year-old male operating a 2017 Nissan sedan, was unlicensed and traveling north when he disregarded traffic control and drove at an unsafe speed. The sedan's center front end collided with a taxi's right side doors and multiple parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma and losing consciousness. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other driver or pedestrian errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers ignoring traffic signals and speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan collided with another vehicle on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered injuries and shock. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan. Police report no contributing driver errors or victim faults.

According to the police report, at 7:37 AM on Kings Highway in Brooklyn, a 2013 Nissan sedan traveling north struck another vehicle. The sedan’s driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected and wore a lap belt. The vehicle sustained center front-end damage with impact to the right front bumper. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash involved only vehicle occupants, focusing attention on the collision between the two vehicles without assigning fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck him on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a U-turn and failed to pay attention, causing the collision. The pedestrian was off the roadway when hit.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue near Rutland Road in Brooklyn at 16:23. A 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured with full-body trauma after being struck by a sedan whose driver was making a U-turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was located off the roadway at the time of impact, indicating no fault on his part. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the point of impact. Another sedan traveling northbound was involved but only suffered damage to its right rear quarter panel. The driver held a valid New York license. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Kings Highway, injuring the sedan’s driver. The collision caused shoulder and whiplash injuries. Police cited handheld cell phone use as a contributing factor, highlighting driver distraction in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Highway in Brooklyn at 1:35 a.m. A northbound BMW SUV collided with the center back end of a northbound Toyota sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies handheld cell phone use by the SUV driver as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the sedan’s rear was damaged. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Five occupants suffered injuries in a Brooklyn crash involving multiple SUVs and a sedan. Alcohol involvement by at least one driver contributed to the collision. All injured were restrained but experienced shock and pain from neck, back, and full-body trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:20 a.m. involving multiple vehicles, including two SUVs and a sedan. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the collision. Five occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers, all wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries ranged from neck and back pain to trauma affecting the entire body, with all victims experiencing shock. The report highlights driver errors linked to alcohol impairment, which played a significant role in causing the crash. Passenger distraction was also noted as a contributing factor for some occupants. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were listed as contributing factors. The collision resulted in damage to the rear bumpers of the SUVs and the front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman was struck while crossing Clarkson Avenue with the signal. The sedan was making a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered back contusions but remained conscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:50 a.m. The 39-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. She sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Tilden Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was traveling eastbound. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Tilden Avenue and East 49 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Dodge SUV traveling eastbound struck her. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The impact caused other vehicle damage, and the pedestrian was treated for moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man was struck by a vehicle backing north on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The vehicle hit the pedestrian at its center back end. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured by a vehicle backing on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old male pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, traveling north, backed into him. The point of impact was the vehicle's center back end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian's location off the roadway and the vehicle's backing maneuver were central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was struck while crossing East 40 Street at an intersection. The vehicle hit him head-on, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and internally injured. The driver was going straight southbound.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 40 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling southbound struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious but suffered severe leg injuries. The driver was traveling west, striking her at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2008 SUV traveling west on Linden Boulevard struck her at the intersection. She was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The collision caused fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead when the vehicle's right front quarter panel impacted the pedestrian. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and no contributing factors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted. The pedestrian's injuries were severe but she remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck while crossing Remsen Avenue with the signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was in a Jeep SUV. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Remsen Avenue at an intersection with the signal. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Jeep SUV. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious and did not suffer ejection. No information on driver actions or vehicle damage was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist crashed on Remsen Avenue at night. He was partially ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider wore a helmet but sustained serious injuries. No other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Remsen Avenue was involved in a crash where he was partially ejected from his bike. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any other vehicles or driver errors. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan plowed into an e-scooter on Church Avenue. The rider, 37, flew from his seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He lay conscious, crushed and broken, as traffic roared past in Brooklyn dusk.

A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter at Church Avenue and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 37, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head crushed. He lay conscious in the street, blood spreading beneath him like a shadow that would not leave.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl suffered back injuries and whiplash as a rear passenger in an SUV that struck a sedan from behind. Both vehicles traveled north on Remsen Avenue. The child was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Impact damaged the SUV’s center back end.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a 2009 sedan also heading north. The collision impacted the center back end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. A 7-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of the SUV sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions in Brooklyn, with vulnerable passengers suffering injury despite restraint use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and an e-bike collided on Albany Avenue. The e-bike driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The truck hit the bike’s right front bumper. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Albany Avenue struck an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike driver, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The truck’s center front end collided with the bike’s right front bumper. The e-bike driver was incoherent and not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. A 52-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a head abrasion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling south on Clarkson Avenue collided with a 2023 Kia sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end. A 52-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No ejections occurred, and the injury severity was moderate. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turned right on Ralph Avenue. An SUV crashed into its rear. A 13-year-old boy sat belted in the front seat. The impact broke his back. He stayed conscious. Pain filled the car. Metal and bone both crushed.

A crash on Ralph Avenue near 1386 in Brooklyn left a 13-year-old boy injured. According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn when an SUV struck it from behind. The boy, riding as a front passenger in the SUV and wearing a lap belt, suffered a broken back and crush injuries but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the bus’s rear, showing clear evidence of the listed driver error. No other injuries were reported. The boy’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion in a crash on Kings Highway, Brooklyn. An SUV traveling south struck a sedan making a right turn. Driver inattention caused the collision. The passenger was bruised but conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on Kings Highway collided with a 2012 Ford sedan making a right turn. The impact occurred on the SUV's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right front bumper. A 66-year-old female passenger in the SUV sustained a neck contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, and the sedan driver was licensed in Minnesota. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The passenger was not ejected and suffered a moderate injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy was struck by an SUV backing unsafely on Lenox Road in Brooklyn. The child was off the roadway, suffering bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver hit the boy with the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a male driver operating a 2008 SUV backed unsafely on Lenox Road in Brooklyn, striking an 8-year-old boy pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was off the roadway at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan pulled out from parking and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist going straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan driver in Brooklyn was starting from parking and hit a bicyclist traveling westbound on Church Avenue. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The impact occurred on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front center. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Lincoln sedan. The collision highlights a failure by the driver to yield to a straight-moving bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15