She Survived Everything—Except a Brooklyn Crosswalk

A convertible traveling west struck parked SUVs on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 32-year-old woman, suffered facial contusions. Police cite alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.

According to the police report, at 4:10 AM on Avenue Y in Brooklyn, a 2023 convertible traveling west collided with two parked SUVs. The point of impact was the convertible's center front end and the left front quarter panel of one SUV. The front passenger, a 32-year-old female occupant, was injured with facial contusions and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the convertible and damage to the parked vehicles. This crash highlights driver errors involving alcohol and speed leading to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two passengers was struck on its left rear bumper during a left turn. The right rear passenger was partially ejected and suffered contusions to the arm. Unsafe speed and improper turning by the other vehicle caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 21 Street at 15:05. A moped traveling east with two occupants was hit on its left rear bumper by a vehicle making a left turn southbound. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the other vehicle's driver. The right rear passenger, an 18-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and injured but wore no safety equipment. The collision point and vehicle damage confirm the impact location. Driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and improper turning—directly led to the passenger’s injuries. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway during right turns. The 28-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and rear ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound. Both drivers were making right turns when the collision happened. The 28-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash. Vehicle damage was recorded at the center back end of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, specifically alcohol impairment and unsafe lane changes, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three drivers suffered fractures and injuries in a multi-SUV crash on Belt Parkway. Impact struck left rear quarter panels and front bumpers. All drivers were conscious or in shock, restrained by seat belts with airbags deployed. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision involving three sport utility vehicles occurred on Belt Parkway at 6:40 a.m. The vehicles were traveling westbound, with one merging and others going straight ahead. The point of impact included left rear quarter panels and right front bumpers. Three drivers, ages 33, 39, and 53, were injured with fractures and dislocations to knees, lower legs, feet, and shoulders. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and had airbags deployed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all drivers, with no mention of failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. The injuries and vehicle damage indicate a severe impact among the SUVs, highlighting systemic dangers in multi-vehicle crashes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision on West 33 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a Honda SUV and was marked by driver inattention and alcohol involvement. The cyclist suffered contusions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:15 AM on West 33 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male, was riding westbound when he was struck by a Honda SUV traveling in the same direction. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. The bicyclist was also noted to have alcohol involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2019 SUV making a left turn on Neptune Avenue struck another vehicle. Three occupants inside the SUV suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Driver distraction caused the collision, leaving passengers with whiplash and serious pain in Brooklyn’s 47th council district.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV was making a left turn on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with another southbound vehicle. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and two female passengers, ages 49 and 34, were all injured. Each occupant suffered neck injuries described as whiplash, and the driver also sustained abdominal and pelvic pain. All three were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of any contributing factors related to the passengers. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn’s 47th council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two young males riding a moped were ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was unlicensed. Both suffered contusions and leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s front left quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn involving a 2016 Nissan sedan and a 2022 moped. The moped, traveling north with two occupants aged 15 and 17, was driven by an unlicensed male. Both moped riders were riding or hanging on outside the vehicle and were ejected during the crash. They sustained knee, lower leg, and foot contusions, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The sedan, driven by a licensed female traveling west, struck the moped on its left front bumper and quarter panel. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights dangers posed by unlicensed moped operation and driver failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW slammed into a young man turning left on his e-bike. The impact hurled him to the pavement. His head struck, his life ended. The street bore witness to the violence. One turn, one crash, one life erased.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a BMW SUV struck him head-on on Neptune Avenue near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred as the e-bike rider was making a left turn, while the BMW was traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor in the crash. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing fatal head injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report notes the victim was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver error. The violence of the crash and the fatal outcome underscore the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield or turn improperly. The report makes no mention of any contributing actions by the cyclist beyond his direction of travel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered facial injuries after a crash caused by driver inattention. The collision occurred on West 2 Street, leaving the 56-year-old woman bruised but conscious. Police cite distraction as the primary factor in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:40 PM on West 2 Street. The driver, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her face but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle involved was a 2008 Ford sedan traveling south, which sustained damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report, emphasizing the role of driver distraction in causing the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a northeast-bound sedan making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue. The impact hit the sedan’s front center and the SUV’s right rear bumper. A 54-year-old passenger suffered head abrasions, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:46. A 2014 SUV traveling south struck a 1999 sedan traveling northeast that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. A 54-year-old female passenger in the SUV, seated in the right rear and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any victim behavior as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and failure to adjust driving to road conditions during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a stopped sedan on Neptune Avenue, injuring the sedan driver. The impact caused abdominal and pelvic injuries, leaving the driver in shock. Police cite following too closely and other vehicular errors as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 13:15 on Neptune Avenue, a taxi traveling east rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was also male and licensed in New York. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the taxi was damaged at its center front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and vehicle control in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man suffered a fractured arm after a BMW sedan struck him while he emerged from behind a parked vehicle at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, hitting the pedestrian with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn around 2:15 p.m. A 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a BMW sedan traveling westbound struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision happened. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings, especially where pedestrians enter traffic from behind parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered chest abrasions after a Ford SUV stopped in traffic struck him from behind on Stillwell Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist remained conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in traffic.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on Stillwell Avenue was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended a bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not listed as contributing to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers failing to maintain attention in traffic, resulting in injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV and westbound sedan crashed at Avenue Z. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the SUV’s left side doors. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:18 on Avenue Z in Brooklyn involving a 2023 sedan traveling west and a 2023 SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper striking the left side doors of the SUV. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction, along with traffic control disregard, as contributing factors. A 35-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use, focusing solely on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a westbound sedan on Bay 47 Street, causing injury to the SUV driver. The collision damaged the right front bumper of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 on Bay 47 Street involving a 2021 SUV traveling south and a 2022 sedan traveling west. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with whiplash and bodily injuries affecting her entire body. The collision point was the SUV's right front bumper impacting the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The accident also involved a parked 2007 SUV damaged on its left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked sedan in Brooklyn struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian and a female passenger. Both suffered severe lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was in shock with pain and nausea, while the passenger sustained fractures. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2020 Lexus sedan was parked when it struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian and a 25-year-old female front-seat passenger. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The passenger sustained similar injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the collision involved the front of the sedan. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both victims and does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time remain unknown. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors. The incident highlights systemic danger from vehicle movements even when parked, with unclear driver responsibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway in a rear-end crash. The front passenger in the struck vehicle suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway around 5:00 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when one vehicle struck the rear of the other. The driver of the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end collision. The front passenger in the struck sedan, a 37-year-old male, sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The injured occupant was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses and were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right front bumper of the striking sedan and the left rear bumper of the struck sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after being hit by a northbound e-bike at an Ocean Parkway intersection in Brooklyn. The e-bike showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors without driver error details.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Ocean Parkway near Avenue Z in Brooklyn at 12:37 PM. She sustained head injuries and was in shock. The collision involved a single e-bike traveling northbound, going straight ahead, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The e-bike showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The focus remains on the collision caused by the e-bike impact, with no blame assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after his sedan struck an animal on Neptune Avenue. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:40 AM on Neptune Avenue when the sedan, traveling west, collided with an animal. The driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The report lists 'Animals Action' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the animal's presence triggered the collision. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The incident highlights the danger posed by animals on roadways, leading to injury and vehicle damage without fault attributed to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Neptune Avenue after one driver aggressively backed into traffic. The licensed New Jersey driver, stopped in traffic, suffered a head injury and concussion. The unlicensed New York driver’s reckless backing caused the impact, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:14 a.m. on Neptune Avenue involving two sedans. One vehicle, a 2007 Lexus registered in New Jersey, was stopped in traffic traveling west when it was struck in the front center by a 2020 BMW traveling east. The BMW driver, unlicensed in New York, was backing up at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the Lexus's right front bumper and the BMW's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The licensed New Jersey driver, a 57-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The unlicensed driver’s failure to control the vehicle while backing aggressively directly caused the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15