She Survived Everything—Except a Brooklyn Crosswalk

A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on 86th Street. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street saw metal and pain. The system failed to protect those inside.

A crash unfolded on 86th Street in Brooklyn when a Ford truck, heading east, struck the rear of a Ford sedan that was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered neck injuries. Two other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s back, causing injury and disruption. The data shows clear driver error—distraction and tailgating—at the heart of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.

A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. Metal twisted. A child took a blow to the head. Another passenger hurt her back. Speed was the culprit. The road bore the scars. The city counted the injured.

Two vehicles, a 2024 Toyota SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan, collided while heading west on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Seven people were involved. A young child in the rear seat suffered a head injury and a 37-year-old woman in the back reported back pain. Both drivers and other passengers had unspecified injuries. The SUV was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan took damage to its left side doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck two pedestrians at W 23rd Street. Both suffered leg injuries. The crash happened after midnight. Police say the driver fell asleep. The street turned violent in a moment. Shock followed. Metal and flesh collided. Brooklyn paid the price.

Two pedestrians, a 32-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured when a sedan struck them at the intersection of 2945 W 23rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the crash. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but only the pedestrians sustained reported injuries. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The incident underscores the danger faced by people on foot when drivers lose control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. One driver took a hit to the head. Police say following too closely led to the crash. Metal crumpled. The system failed to protect. Another day, another wound in Brooklyn.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Four people were involved. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. The other occupants, including a 43-year-old male driver and two female passengers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for all involved. The Audi SUV was struck in the center back end, while the Mazda SUV showed no damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A garbage truck hit two pedestrians on West 21st Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered arm injuries and shock. The truck’s left front bumper took the impact. No driver errors listed. The street became a danger zone in seconds.

Two pedestrians, a 29-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman, were injured when a garbage truck traveling east struck them on West 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both pedestrians were walking along the highway against traffic when the truck’s left front bumper hit them. Each suffered injuries to the shoulder and upper arm and showed signs of shock. The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The crash underscores the vulnerability of people on foot when heavy vehicles move through city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan reversed into a cyclist on Avenue Y. The rider, a 52-year-old woman, suffered a bruised leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The bike struck the car’s rear. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.

A crash occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. According to the police report, the sedan was backing up while the cyclist was riding straight ahead. The cyclist, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue. One was stopped. The other struck from behind. A driver and passenger were hurt. Head injury. Shock. Police cite cell phone use. The street was quiet. Metal hit metal. Emergency lights flashed.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed at 231 Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another, traveling straight ahead, struck it from behind. The impact left a 61-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female passenger injured. The driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Both showed signs of shock. The police report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 74-year-old cyclist on Neptune Avenue. The crash threw the man from his bike. He suffered a head injury and shock. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and confusion. The system failed the vulnerable.

A sedan and a bicycle collided on Neptune Avenue at Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 74-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured, suffering a head wound and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist traveled straight. The data shows no contributing factors from the cyclist. The report lists no helmet use for the cyclist, but only after noting driver inattention as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by older cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Neptune Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One passenger suffered neck injury. Five others shaken but not seriously hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the mark of inattention.

Two sedans collided at 371 Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. Six people were involved. One passenger, a 29-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and neck pain. Five others, including both drivers and three passengers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash left both cars damaged, with the impact striking the right front bumper of one sedan and the left side doors of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. A 19-year-old driver suffered head injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. One driver hurt. The road stayed open. The crash left a mark. Distraction ruled the moment.

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact struck the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The second occupant, a 49-year-old male, was listed with unspecified injury status. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by screeching metal as an SUV’s right front bumper collides with a cyclist on Neptune Avenue. The rider, a 48-year-old man, is thrown from his bike, scraping his leg and foot. Sirens echo through Brighton Beach.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on Brighton 4 Street struck a bicyclist moving east on Neptune Avenue. The impact occurred at the SUV’s right front bumper. The 48-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment issues are noted. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Stillwell Avenue as two cars collided near Avenue U. An 18-year-old passenger in the rear seat was left with a fractured arm, conscious but in pain. Sirens echoed through Brooklyn’s air as first responders arrived.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Stillwell Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn involving a GMC sedan and another unspecified vehicle. An 18-year-old male passenger, seated in the right rear, suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report notes that one of the drivers was unlicensed and operating a vehicle straight ahead at the time of the collision. The other vehicle, a GMC sedan, was parked before impact. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Ocean Parkway as two cars collided near Neptune Avenue. A 52-year-old driver clutched her chest, conscious but hurt. The crash left twisted doors and battered bumpers, the midday sun glinting off broken glass and crumpled steel.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV making a left turn on Ocean Parkway at Neptune Avenue struck a sedan traveling straight. The crash left a 52-year-old female driver injured, suffering chest pain and whiplash. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV sustained front-end damage, and the sedan was hit on its right side. Both drivers were licensed and remained conscious after the collision. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck reversed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street in Brooklyn. Metal scraped and glass rattled. The pickup’s driver, a 52-year-old man, clutched his leg in pain, dazed and in shock. Sirens echoed down the block.

According to the police report, a pickup truck backed unsafely into a parked sedan at 2943 West 20th Street in Brooklyn. The driver of the pickup, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was reported in shock, complaining of pain. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on Shell Road near the Belt Parkway. Three young passengers, including a toddler, cried out in pain. Shock registered on their faces as emergency crews arrived. The air hung heavy with the aftermath of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Shell Road near the Belt Parkway collided, leaving three child passengers injured. The victims, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, lower leg, and entire body, and all experienced shock. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for each injured passenger, with no further detail on driver actions. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and rear ends, indicating a rear-end collision. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The incident underscores the vulnerability of young passengers in car crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air hung heavy on Ocean Parkway as a sedan struck a 29-year-old woman walking with traffic. Sirens cut through Brooklyn’s dark. The pedestrian clutched her arm, shaken and in pain. Police marked the right front quarter panel, evidence of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Parkway at Avenue Z struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian who was walking along the roadway with traffic. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her arm and reported pain and shock at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors in the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. No mention was made of helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV hit a 25-year-old man on West Street in Brooklyn. The impact caught his lower leg, leaving him conscious but injured. Sirens echoed as he was treated for abrasions, the street marked by fresh wounds and confusion.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian on West Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Mermaid Avenue as an SUV’s front quarter panel struck a 25-year-old e-bike rider. The rider, jolted and in shock, clutched his upper arm, pain sharp and immediate. Sirens echoed. The street stilled under gray Brooklyn sky.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Mermaid Avenue and West 30th Street in Brooklyn involving a GMC SUV and an e-bike. The SUV was making a right turn when it struck the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The 25-year-old male e-bike rider suffered an upper arm injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. These driver errors directly preceded the impact. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A six-year-old boy lay on the pavement, conscious but hurt, after an SUV struck him on West 23rd Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered a concussion and injuries across his body. The air was tense as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south on West 23rd Street in Brooklyn struck a six-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The child was playing in the roadway at the time of the crash and sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14