She Survived Everything—Except a Brooklyn Crosswalk

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a crash on slippery pavement. The vehicle's defective brakes and wet road conditions combined to cause the collision. The driver was conscious and restrained, but sustained bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2011 sedan on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn was injured in a crash at 16:20. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted with damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected, wore a lap belt, and remained conscious after the collision. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as severity level 3. The pre-crash status was parked, indicating the driver may have lost control upon starting or moving. The defective brakes and slippery road surface created hazardous conditions leading directly to the crash, highlighting vehicle maintenance and road safety issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan executing an improper U-turn collided head-on with a northbound e-scooter in Brooklyn. The 14-year-old e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed critical driver error and the vulnerability of young riders on motorized devices.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. A 14-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north was struck by a southbound sedan making an improper U-turn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, identifying the sedan driver's error as the cause. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or equipment were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors involving turning maneuvers and the exposure of young vulnerable road users on motorized scooters.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist riding south on Bay 50 Street was injured and rendered unconscious with a head injury. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash involved no other vehicles but caused serious internal injuries.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound on Bay 50 Street near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 AM when the crash occurred. The cyclist was the sole vehicle involved and was not ejected but suffered a serious head injury and internal injuries, resulting in unconsciousness. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, specifically no helmet. The contributing factors are listed as unspecified, and no driver errors or other vehicles were cited. The impact point and vehicle damage are categorized as 'Other,' indicating an atypical collision circumstance. The report focuses on the cyclist's injury severity and lack of helmet use but does not attribute fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring both drivers. Both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The crash caused rear and front-end damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 on West Avenue near Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling east collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear bumper and the other the center front end. The driver of the first sedan, a 42-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The front passenger, a 31-year-old female, also suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, with an additional factor of 'Following Too Closely' noted for the passenger's vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to inattention and unsafe following distance as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Oceanview Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. The eastbound driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the key factor in this violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 a.m. on Oceanview Avenue, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: one traveling east going straight ahead, the other making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle and the center front end of the turning vehicle. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 25-year-old male occupant, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting a failure in maintaining focus behind the wheel. Both drivers were licensed, but the turning vehicle’s driver held only a permit. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned right on Neptune Avenue, its bumper striking a young woman crossing with the signal. She fell, crushed and unconscious, left sprawled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The intersection became a site of violence and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn at Neptune Avenue and East 12th Street struck a 19-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The impact from the vehicle's right front bumper left her with crush injuries to her entire body and rendered her unconscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is documented in the report, confirming she had the legal right to cross at that moment. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by people walking at intersections when drivers disregard traffic laws.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old rider on a westbound Honda motorcycle struck something hard on Belt Parkway. His helmet could not save him. The crash ended his life in the night, leaving only silence and broken metal behind.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old operating a 2007 Honda motorcycle westbound on Belt Parkway was killed after striking an unidentified hard object. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries. The crash occurred at 21:55 and involved no other vehicles or persons. The police narrative states: 'A 17-year-old on a 2007 Honda hit something hard. His helmet held, but his head didn’t. The night took him. One rider. One crash. No second chance.' Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the report, and the only vehicle involved was the motorcycle. The rider held a permit. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the fatal impact and the systemic dangers faced by young riders on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered whiplash injuries in a rear-end collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash involved a pick-up truck striking the back of an SUV while both vehicles were slowing or stopping.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. A pick-up truck traveling west struck the center back end of a slowing or stopping SUV, which was also traveling west. The collision caused injuries to two occupants in the SUV: a 67-year-old male driver and a 66-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Each suffered whiplash, with the driver reporting head injury and the passenger neck injury. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver error by the pick-up truck operator. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on Avenue Z in Brooklyn, injuring a 70-year-old male driver. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. The impact left the SUV and sedan damaged, and the elderly driver suffered a bruised arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 10:14 AM on Avenue Z in Brooklyn, a collision occurred involving a 2023 SUV and a 2022 sedan. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. The 70-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV, indicating a frontal collision. The police report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors related to the injured occupant's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right on Guider Avenue struck another vehicle, injuring a front-seat passenger. The passenger suffered bruising and arm injuries, experiencing shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, highlighting driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on Guider Avenue involving a 2009 Ford sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver judgment. A 35-year-old female front-seat passenger was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The passenger was in shock following the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash underscores the dangers of impaired driving and its impact on vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man was struck while crossing Neptune Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The vehicle, traveling north, failed to yield right-of-way and hit the pedestrian’s right front side. The victim suffered elbow and lower arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:06 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a vehicle traveling north struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle reportedly sustained no damage. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or helmet use were noted in the report. This incident highlights driver failure to yield as a critical cause of harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan making a U-turn on West 23 Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured three passengers, including two children, all suffering head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and improper turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 PM on West 23 Street near Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan was making a U-turn when it was struck from behind by a westbound SUV. The report identifies driver errors as 'Turning Improperly' by the sedan driver and 'Following Too Closely' by the SUV driver. Three passengers in the sedan, including two children aged 4 and 8, were injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. None were ejected and all remained conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan was impacted at the center back end. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors that led to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV backed unsafely in Brooklyn. The collision caused bruising and helmeted rider trauma. Police report cites driver error in backing maneuver as primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 near West 8 Street in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured when a 2015 SUV backed unsafely, striking the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The SUV driver, licensed in New Jersey, was traveling south and failed to yield while backing, which the report identifies as the contributing factor. The bike sustained damage to the center front end, while the SUV showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver as the critical cause, without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman suffered abrasions and a lower arm injury after a bus traveling east on Shore Parkway hit her while she worked in the roadway. The bus driver failed to maintain proper lane usage and disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Shore Parkway near Bay 44 Street. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites the bus driver's errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting failure to maintain proper lane discipline and ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bus and sedan collided head-on on Cropsey Avenue. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights risks in vehicle interactions even when both drivers travel straight.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 6:56 AM on Cropsey Avenue involving a northbound bus and a northbound sedan. The bus, a 2018 New Flyer, impacted the sedan on its left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, with the bus driver licensed in Pennsylvania and the sedan driver licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault or blame to the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles, underscoring the dangers present even in straightforward travel scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-back on Belt Parkway late at night. The driver of the front vehicle suffered elbow and arm abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:18 on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The front vehicle, a 2022 BMW driven by a 27-year-old man, was struck in the center back end by a 2023 Toyota sedan. The BMW driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage by the driver as contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and Pennsylvania respectively. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper of the BMW and the center back end of the Toyota, indicating a rear-end collision caused by driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head injury and shock in a Brooklyn crash. The cyclist was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea. The incident involved a parked vehicle and occurred near Brighton Beach Avenue in the early morning hours.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision near 517 Brighton Beach Avenue, Brooklyn, at 2:27 AM. The bicyclist, who was the driver of the bike, sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved a parked vehicle that showed no damage or point of impact, while the bike sustained unspecified damage. The report lists two unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. No driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data, but the presence of unspecified factors suggests systemic danger. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound BMW sedan making a right turn on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn was demolished in a violent crash. The female driver and a rear-seat passenger suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries, both shocked but restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn was making a right turn when it sustained a center front end impact, resulting in the vehicle being demolished. The driver, a 17-year-old female licensed in New York, and a 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat were both injured. Both occupants experienced whiplash, with the passenger also suffering shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The crash occurred near Avenue Z at 1:58 a.m., highlighting a severe impact scenario involving a single vehicle and multiple injuries among occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a sedan’s right side doors on West 2 Street. The sedan’s front passenger, a 69-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The impact caused center front end damage to the SUV and right side damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:15 on West 2 Street when a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling east collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling south. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 69-year-old male, was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact crashes and serious passenger injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing West 31st at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 31st Street was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15