She Survived Everything—Except a Brooklyn Crosswalk

Two sedans collided near Brighton 2 Street in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion. The crash involved driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right and left front quarters. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near Brighton 2 Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old female driver of a 2019 Cadillac was injured, suffering a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The collision involved impact to the right front quarter panel of her vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. One vehicle was traveling straight ahead while the other was parked before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making right turns. A 5-year-old boy in the right rear seat suffered a head contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage. The child was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while both were making right turns on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 5-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear of one SUV. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northwest at the time. The child was secured with a child restraint. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 2 Street at a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, failed to notice her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 2 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2013 Ford SUV, traveling south and going straight ahead, was inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man driving a sedan east on Shore Parkway was ejected and injured. The crash damaged the vehicle's left front quarter panel. Police found illegal drug use contributed. The driver was unconscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was operating a 2008 Ford sedan eastbound on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn when the crash occurred. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries of unknown severity, remaining unconscious at the scene. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not specify other driver errors or victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved unsafe speed. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was traveling east, going straight ahead, and was wearing a helmet. The sedan, also traveling east, struck the bicyclist at the center back end with its right front bumper. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The police report does not specify additional contributing factors or driver errors beyond unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan hit a man crossing Stillwell Avenue before dawn. The car struck head-on. Blood pooled from the man’s head. He stayed conscious. The street was silent. The car showed no damage. The man was left bleeding in the dark.

A 45-year-old man was injured when a northbound sedan struck him head-on as he crossed Stillwell Avenue before dawn. According to the police report, the man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan, a Honda registered in Pennsylvania, showed no damage after the crash. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet as emergency responders arrived.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 10-year-old boy riding a bike near West 30 Street in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The child was confused at the scene. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 2016 Infiniti sedan traveling south collided with a 10-year-old bicyclist near West 30 Street in Brooklyn. The boy was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes confusion on the part of the bicyclist. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as key errors leading to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman was struck while crossing Oceanview Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The armored truck was traveling south, continuing straight. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. No visible complaint was reported.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Oceanview Avenue and Brighton 6 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when the armored truck traveling south struck her. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The armored truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not cited for any violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike traveling west on Neptune Avenue hit a 25-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. The rider was distracted and speeding. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The motorbike’s front center end was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Neptune Avenue struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock. The motorbike, a 2020 Yamaha, had damage to its center front end. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was not ejected and did not contribute to the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding drivers to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on Neptune Avenue. The 53-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2009 Jeep sedan and a bicycle collided while both were traveling east on Neptune Avenue. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She complained of pain and nausea and was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan struck the bicycle on the right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist was the only occupant of her vehicle, and the sedan had one male driver with a valid New York license. The crash left the bicyclist in shock and injured, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured after an SUV making a U-turn struck him on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash happened late at night, leaving the rider bruised and conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Coney Island Avenue made a U-turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the bike. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Bath Avenue. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and restrained. The collision damaged the left and right front bumpers. Traffic control was disregarded.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bath Avenue. Both drivers were male, licensed, and traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. One driver sustained a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The vehicles impacted at their front bumpers, causing damage to both. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between an SUV and a sedan on Avenue Z in Brooklyn injured a 45-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The driver was trapped and suffered back injuries. Unsafe speed and traffic control disregard contributed.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Avenue Z in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The 45-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured and trapped in his vehicle, suffering back injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel while traveling east, and the sedan was traveling north. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Brighton 14 Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed signs of inattention. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan traveling south on Brighton 14 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged on impact. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 6-year-old girl crossing Cropsey Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Cropsey Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as male, licensed in New York, and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver, 25, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The crash involved two drivers traveling straight ahead, with impact on the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with other vehicular causes. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on West 8 Street in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, causing confusion. The driver was licensed and driving straight.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2013 Ford SUV traveling east on West 8 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was the primary factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a right turn struck a westbound Toyota sedan on Avenue V in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and shock. A one-year-old passenger in the SUV was injured with whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2021 Ford SUV making a right turn collided with a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling west on Avenue V in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 32-year-old female driver was injured, suffering back pain and shock. A one-year-old female passenger in the SUV was also injured, experiencing whiplash. The report lists driver errors including "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV driver had a permit license, and the sedan driver was licensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The child passenger was restrained in a child safety seat. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victims’ actions or safety equipment beyond the driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked SUV was struck on its left front by a pickup truck traveling east on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, a 2021 Nissan SUV was parked on Brighton Beach Avenue when it was hit on the left front quarter panel by a 2019 Ford pickup truck traveling east. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, categorized as "Other Vehicular" errors. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two 12-year-old boys were hit by an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were crossing with the signal. They suffered bruises and injuries to their knees and lower legs. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 2010 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck two 12-year-old boys crossing at the intersection with the signal. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and both boys were conscious after the crash. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15