No More Bodies in the Crosswalk—Drop the Speed, Save a Life

On Snyder Avenue near Kings Highway, an SUV hit a seven-year-old girl crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot. The scene filled with sirens and shouts as the child stood in shock, traffic halted around her.

According to the police report, a Pennsylvania-registered SUV made a right turn onto Snyder Avenue and struck a seven-year-old girl as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as being in shock at the scene. Police identified 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The vehicle showed no visible damage, but the impact left a young pedestrian injured in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeched on Tilden Avenue as two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver, a 30-year-old man, clutched his chest, shaken but conscious. The crash left twisted bumpers and the sharp taste of whiplash in the afternoon air.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. The collision occurred when both vehicles were traveling straight, resulting in injury to a 30-year-old male driver, who suffered chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or turn signals, are mentioned in the data. The incident underscores the consequences when drivers do not yield as required by law.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air split by metal and glass at 878 Linden Boulevard. A diesel truck’s right front bumper struck a sedan’s left rear. Two men, driver and passenger, injured and in shock. Sirens echoed as pain and confusion settled over the Brooklyn street.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn involving a diesel tractor truck and a sedan. Both vehicles were traveling east when the truck’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Two men inside the sedan, a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, sustained injuries; the passenger suffered a head injury and both experienced shock. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by vehicle occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night glare filled Brooklyn Avenue D as two sedans collided. Metal scraped and a 68-year-old woman, conscious but bruised in the chest, emerged from the wreck. Sirens echoed in the dark, glass scattered, and the street fell silent after impact.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Avenue D and Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision left a 68-year-old female driver injured with a chest contusion. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor, suggesting visibility issues played a role. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were noted in the data. The incident underscores the persistent dangers that glare and limited visibility pose on city streets, especially during nighttime hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old man working in the roadway at Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue was struck and injured. He remained conscious, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The street echoed with the aftermath as emergency crews arrived in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 53-year-old man sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any driver actions that contributed to the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man crossing East 96th Street in Brooklyn was hit by an SUV. The impact fractured his hip and upper leg, leaving him conscious but injured in the intersection. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was crossing East 96th Street at Willmohr Street in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a northbound SUV. The 43-year-old man suffered a fractured hip and upper leg, with injuries described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specifically detailed in the report. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians at intersections in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air split by metal and glass as an SUV’s front bumper slammed into a parked sedan on Nostrand Avenue. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Emergency lights flickered across the Brooklyn street.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound pickup turned left at E 51st and Clarendon, striking a 50-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Blood streamed from her eye. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, walked away unscathed. The street stayed loud and indifferent.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman was crossing at the intersection of E 51st Street and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn when she was struck by a northbound GMC pickup truck making a left turn. The report states the woman was 'crossing with the signal.' She suffered severe bleeding from her eye and was listed as conscious at the scene. The driver, a 25-year-old man operating with only a permit, was uninjured. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper. The police report does not list any driver contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified,' but the narrative makes clear the driver turned left into the path of a pedestrian who had the signal. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the persistent danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals, especially at intersections where drivers turn across crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Afternoon sun glared off Kings Highway as an SUV turned right and collided with a southbound cyclist. The impact threw the 35-year-old man partly from his bike, leaving him conscious but injured in the abdomen and pelvis, blood marking the pavement.

A collision occurred on Kings Highway at Clarendon Road involving a 2021 Toyota SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it struck a 35-year-old male cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but helmet use was not cited as a factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan with South Carolina plates struck a woman and a girl near East 93rd Street. The impact bruised the woman’s arm and the girl’s leg. Sirens echoed as both remained conscious, pain sharp and immediate on the sidewalk.

According to the police report, a 2010 Nissan sedan traveling north near 290 East 93rd Street in Brooklyn hit two pedestrians—a 35-year-old woman and a 10-year-old girl—who were not in the roadway. Both suffered contusions, with injuries to the upper arm and lower leg. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or contributing factors were cited. The pedestrians’ actions or equipment were not identified as factors in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal slammed against metal on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. A bus struck the back of an SUV as both vehicles slowed. The SUV driver, a 55-year-old man, clutched his shoulder in pain, conscious and shaken, as emergency lights flickered in the early morning haze.

A collision occurred on Schenectady Avenue at Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bus and an SUV. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping when the bus struck the rear of the SUV. The SUV's driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bus impacted the center front end of the vehicle, while the SUV sustained damage to its center back end. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were cited as contributing factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old e-bike rider suffered a head contusion after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened late at night. Police cited improper lane usage as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old male e-bike driver, wearing a helmet, was injured with a head contusion and remained conscious. The collision involved a 2020 SUV making a left turn and the e-bike, both traveling north. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The e-bike driver’s helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and from New Jersey. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the front end of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. The collision occurred during a right turn and straight travel. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks in vehicle interactions.

According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs on Beverley Road, Brooklyn, at 9:49 p.m. One vehicle was making a right turn northbound while the other was traveling straight westbound. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage from the collision. The driver of the turning vehicle, a 37-year-old male, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while the passenger in the same vehicle sustained internal head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A late-night crash on Ditmas Avenue sent a 25-year-old driver to the hospital with neck injuries. Two sedans and an SUV collided head-on and side-on, with driver inexperience cited as a key factor in the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 PM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. Three vehicles were involved: a 2014 Kia sedan traveling west, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling east, and a 1997 Toyota sedan making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact included the center front end of the Kia, the left side doors of the Jeep, and the left rear quarter panel of the Toyota. The 25-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured with a neck contusion and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers navigating complex traffic movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Kings Hwy in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old female driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved a left turn and a straight travel path, causing serious injury to one occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at 4:30 AM involving two sedans. One vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan traveling east, was making a left turn when it collided with a 2023 Infiniti sedan traveling south and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Honda and the center front end of the Infiniti. The 42-year-old female driver of the Honda was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash, and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and from New York and New Jersey respectively. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision dynamics indicate driver error related to the left turn maneuver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling south and a pick-up truck heading east collided at Cortelyou Rd. Both drivers and two passengers suffered injuries and shock. The crash caused damage to the front quarter panels of both vehicles, highlighting critical vehicular errors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn involving a southbound bus and an eastbound pick-up truck. The bus's right front quarter panel and the truck's left front bumper sustained damage. The bus driver, a 46-year-old woman, and the truck driver, a 42-year-old man, were both injured and experienced shock. Two passengers in the bus, aged 17 and 59, were also injured and in shock. All occupants were restrained with harnesses and none were ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an inexperienced driver made a right turn on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn, colliding with parked vehicles. Two vehicle occupants suffered back injuries and shock. The crash exposed risks tied to driver inexperience and limited visibility.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 3:30 PM. The sedan, traveling northwest, was making a right turn when it struck parked vehicles, including a stationary SUV and van. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. Two occupants in the sedan, the driver and front passenger, both sustained back injuries and were in shock. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver held a valid New York license. The collision damaged the sedan's right front bumper and the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error and limited sightlines as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a bus made a right turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting dangers posed by vehicle movements at intersections.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 1635 Albany Ave in Brooklyn at 8:25 AM. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body but remained conscious. The crash involved a 2014 MTA bus traveling west, making a right turn. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without assigning clear fault but notes no damage to the bus. There is no indication of pedestrian error or safety equipment use. The incident underscores the risks posed by bus maneuvers at intersections, where driver actions such as turning can result in serious injuries to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman bicyclist suffered a severe arm fracture after a flatbed truck collided with her on Kings Hwy. Both vehicles traveled northbound. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious, but the crash caused significant injury and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at 15:25. A flatbed truck traveling northbound struck a 79-year-old female bicyclist also going northbound. The bicyclist sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The report lists no contributing factors from the bicyclist but does not specify any driver errors or violations by the truck driver. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the collision happened. The flatbed truck had no occupants at the time, and no damage was reported to the bike. The incident highlights the dangers bicyclists face when sharing the road with large vehicles, even without explicit driver fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman driving an SUV eastbound on Avenue B in Brooklyn suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious after a collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The driver was restrained and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old female driver operating a 2016 Honda SUV was traveling eastbound on Avenue B in Brooklyn at 10:15 p.m. when the vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. She complained of pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported involved or injured. The focus remains on the impact and resulting injuries to the driver, with no indication of victim fault or additional contributing behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15