She Survived Everything—Except a Brooklyn Crosswalk

A distracted driver slammed an SUV into the rear of a sedan on West 28th Street. The sedan’s driver suffered a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:52 p.m. on West 28th Street near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn, a 34-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV collided with the rear of a sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end crashes, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old bus driver suffered head injuries and shock in a Brooklyn collision. The bus struck an object front-center while traveling east on Cropsey Avenue. Defective accelerator and brakes contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male bus driver was injured in a crash on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:15 AM. The bus, a 2009 Ford truck/bus traveling east, impacted an object at the center front end. The driver sustained head injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report cites defective accelerator and brakes as contributing factors to the crash, highlighting mechanical failures rather than driver error or victim behavior. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The police report does not indicate any involvement of pedestrians or cyclists, nor does it list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck an e-scooter traveling north on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. A 38-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2020 BMW SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck the e-scooter on its right side doors. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No victim error or helmet use was noted as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered full-body bruising after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at an intersection on Brightwater Ct, Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, hit at the center front end of the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 10:40 AM on Brightwater Ct in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a 2006 Honda SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The vehicle showed no damage, and there was only one occupant, the driver. The report emphasizes driver error in yielding, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided head-on at 9:39 p.m. Both drivers suffered injuries, including whiplash and full-body trauma. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway collided at 21:39. Both vehicles impacted with their right front bumpers. The female driver of a 2023 Mazda was injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. Airbags deployed in her vehicle. The male driver of a 2020 BMW was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. There were no other contributing factors noted, and no victim behaviors were cited. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was minimal, with no damage reported despite the collision. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 46-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with bruising. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling north on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn was making a left turn at 5:50 AM when the driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 46-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was outside an intersection and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, and notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted pick-up truck driver struck a 45-year-old man at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim conscious but hurt on Cropsey Avenue near Hart Place.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured after a pick-up truck traveling east on Cropsey Avenue struck him at the intersection near Hart Place in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle, a 2003 Ford pick-up truck, showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' but no contributing factors on the pedestrian’s part were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Brooklyn’s W 19 St. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on W 19 St near Mermaid Ave in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were the points of impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver held a valid New York license. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Neptune Avenue. The pedestrian was semiconscious with a concussion, struck at an intersection despite crossing against the signal.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Neptune Avenue and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:10 AM. The driver of a 2022 Acura SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was found semiconscious with a concussion and head injury. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries when a sedan backed unsafely on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn at 5 p.m. The driver of a 2008 Toyota sedan was backing southbound when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' She sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely low-speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers of inattentive backing maneuvers in busy pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Belt Parkway, injuring a 57-year-old male passenger. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Impact struck the motorcycle’s center back end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, leaving the passenger with head abrasions.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway at 10:35 involving a 2016 Kawasaki motorcycle and a 2014 Mercedes sedan. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, with the motorcycle going straight ahead and the sedan also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle carried two occupants, including a 57-year-old male passenger who sustained head abrasions and was injured but conscious. The sedan driver was male, unlicensed, and from New York, while the motorcycle driver was licensed. The report does not specify contributing factors but highlights the sedan driver’s unlicensed status as a critical driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Bay 48 St in Brooklyn, sending a 78-year-old driver to the hospital with back injuries. The crash involved rear-end impacts as vehicles stopped and moved westbound. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Bay 48 St near Shore Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:54 PM. Three sedans traveling westbound were involved. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second sedan struck its rear center, and the third sedan then hit the second vehicle's rear center. The 78-year-old male driver of the second sedan, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained a back contusion and bruising with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash damage was concentrated on the center front and back ends of the vehicles, indicating failure to maintain safe stopping distance as a likely driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn collision at Coney Island Avenue left a 61-year-old female driver and a child passenger injured. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper turning and driver distraction as causes. Both occupants were restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:43 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old female driver, restrained by a lap belt, sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. A child passenger, secured in a child restraint, also suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies the primary contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver. The driver was making an improper turn when the collision happened. Vehicle damage and impact points indicate a collision involving multiple sedans. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's errors and the resulting injuries to vulnerable occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lexus hurtled down Neptune Avenue, speed unchecked. The driver, unbelted, was thrown from the car. Metal twisted, flesh broken. The street claimed him, the night held tight. Systemic danger, one man down.

A violent crash unfolded on Neptune Avenue near West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 2004 Lexus sedan was traveling west at an unsafe speed when the collision occurred. The 24-year-old male driver, the car's sole occupant, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The driver suffered severe crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious at the scene. The report details the vehicle's center front end as the point of impact and damage. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The data underscores the lethal consequences of excessive speed and lack of restraint, as documented by responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 20th Street in Brooklyn. The driver of the front vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the westbound lanes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:14 on West 20th Street near Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The driver of the front sedan, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and reported whiplash, experiencing shock at the scene. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the rear driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman was struck while crossing Brighton Beach Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Brighton Beach Avenue struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, but remained conscious throughout. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage,' suggesting a glancing or low-speed impact. The driver's license was valid and issued in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially when vulnerable pedestrians are lawfully crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Ocean View Ave struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and concussion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west on Ocean View Ave collided with an 18-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the vehicle impacted him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor on the driver's part. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision occurred near Brighton 6 St in Brooklyn at 17:15. The driver was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:45 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. The crash left one driver injured and in pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:45 a.m. Two sedans traveling straight ahead collided, each impacting the other's right front bumper. The driver of the New York-registered Dodge sedan, a 40-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The South Carolina-registered Nissan sedan was unoccupied at the time. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury when a sport utility vehicle struck his sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The crash was caused by unsafe speed, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 18:30 on Belt Parkway, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2015 BMW sedan was traveling westbound when he was rear-ended by a 2023 Nissan SUV also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The driver of the sedan, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided in Brooklyn on Brighton Beach Avenue. The female driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, experiencing shock and pain. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and rear panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both traveling west, collided. The female driver of one sedan was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and was reported to be in shock and complaining of pain or nausea. The report identifies driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other sedan. Both drivers were licensed, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The female driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15