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

Three sedans collided on Brooklyn Avenue, injuring a 27-year-old male driver. The impact damaged front and side vehicle panels. Police report cites multiple vehicular contributing factors. The injured driver suffered bruises and arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision involving three sedans occurred on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:35 PM. The vehicles were traveling south, with one sedan slowing or stopping, another going straight ahead, and a third entering a parked position. The point of impact included the center front end, left front bumper, and right side doors, resulting in damage to these areas. A 27-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying exact violations. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic risks in multi-vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after his sedan collided with a parked car on Rockaway Parkway. The crash, caused by driver inattention and distraction, left the vehicle damaged at the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:06 AM on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant of a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling south, collided with a parked 2015 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Hyundai and the left rear bumper of the Toyota. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when no other road users are involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a vehicle traveling south on Kings Highway. The crash caused head injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision’s impact and severity.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Kings Highway and East 95 Street in Brooklyn at 9:11 p.m. The 66-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling southbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, suffering contusions and bruises. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The vehicle was going straight ahead prior to impact and sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by speeding drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians were struck while crossing with the signal on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Both suffered contusions and bruises. The crash involved multiple sedans and an SUV. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed to the collision, according to the police report.

At 16:01 on Rockaway Parkway near Winthrop Street in Brooklyn, two pedestrians—a 3-year-old and a 23-year-old female—were injured while crossing with the signal, according to the police report. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and bruises; the younger suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while the older had head injuries. The crash involved three vehicles traveling northbound: two sedans and one SUV. The report cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The 61-year-old male driver, who was also injured with head contusions and bruises, was found to have alcohol involvement and driver distraction. The police report highlights driver errors—specifically alcohol impairment and distraction—as key causes. Victim actions were not cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling east collided with a parked sedan’s left side doors in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed dangers of stationary vehicles on active paths.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east collided with a parked BMW sedan on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with impact occurring on its left side doors. The e-bike driver was ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries including contusions and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike driver was conscious at the scene. No information on helmet use or crossing signals was provided, and no fault was assigned to the injured rider. This incident highlights the risks posed by parked vehicles obstructing or adjacent to active travel lanes, creating hazards for vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants partially ejected from vehicles after aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes led to a violent collision on Avenue A. Both suffered serious injuries including fractures and abrasions. The crash exposed the dangers of reckless driver behavior in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue A in Brooklyn at 9:44 PM involving a sedan and an open body vehicle traveling east and west respectively. The driver of the open body vehicle, a 41-year-old male, was cited for 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors, while the passenger, a 25-year-old female, was injured due to 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both occupants were partially ejected from the vehicle, sustaining serious injuries including fractures and abrasions. The sedan also sustained front-end damage. The report highlights aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes as primary causes, emphasizing driver errors rather than victim fault. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound motorcycle crashed into a turning Audi on Linden Boulevard at East 51st. Metal shrieked. The rider’s arm was crushed. No helmet. Morning broke with pain and sirens. The street bore witness to another wound.

A violent collision unfolded on Linden Boulevard at East 51st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a westbound motorcycle 'slammed into the front of a turning Audi.' The 38-year-old motorcycle rider, who wore no helmet, suffered a crushed arm. The report describes the moment: 'Metal groaned. Morning broke with the sound of bone and the echo of pain.' The Audi, a 2020 SUV, was making a left turn when the crash occurred. Police data lists the pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for the motorcycle and 'Making Left Turn' for the Audi. Contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified,' and the report does not cite any specific driver errors. The only victim behavior noted is the absence of a helmet, mentioned after the sequence of driver actions. The crash highlights the persistent dangers at intersections where turning vehicles and through traffic collide.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between two sedans on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn left an 11-year-old front-seat passenger with an eye contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage, causing center and left front-end damage. The child remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 17:04 on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicles were traveling north and west, respectively, and the point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. An 11-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining an eye contusion and a bruise. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The impact struck the cyclist’s left elbow and lower arm, causing shock and pain. The sedan was avoiding an object in the road at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 3301 Foster Avenue at 3:36 PM. A 33-year-old male bicyclist, traveling north, was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision involved a sedan also traveling north, which was attempting to avoid an object in the roadway. The sedan’s right side doors struck the bicyclist, while another parked sedan was hit on its left rear bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Outside Car Distraction,' indicating driver error. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify victim fault. The bicyclist’s unlicensed status is noted but not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on East 39 Street collided with a 17-year-old bicyclist heading east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling north on East 39 Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan was damaged at the left front bumper. The crash occurred at 13:19, highlighting the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old in-line skater was ejected and suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the collision. No vehicle damage was reported. The skater wore a helmet but still sustained a serious head contusion.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male in-line skater was injured and ejected during a crash in Brooklyn near Utica Avenue at 3:32 PM. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The vehicle, a Mercedes SUV traveling south and going straight ahead, showed no damage or point of impact. The skater was riding along the highway with traffic and was wearing a helmet, but still suffered a head injury classified as a contusion and bruising with injury severity level 3. The report highlights driver errors as the cause of the crash, with no indication that the victim’s behavior contributed to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old driver suffered head injuries and shock after a multi-vehicle crash on Winthrop Street. The collision involved several parked vehicles and was triggered by defective brakes, according to the police report. Impact damaged multiple vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction played a key role. Multiple vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were involved, many parked at the time, all sustaining front-end damage. The driver’s vehicle impacted the right front quarter panel of another car while traveling east. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The incident highlights systemic danger from vehicle maintenance failures rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right on Rockaway Parkway hit an 18-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the crash in broad daylight.

According to the police report, at 13:40 on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn, a 2021 Honda sedan was making a right turn when it struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions to the hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries including head and back trauma, with whiplash complaints reported.

According to the police report, at 10:10 AM on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn, two sedans traveling west collided. One sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash, impacting the center back end of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The collision caused center front and back end damage. The 73-year-old male driver of the first vehicle sustained head injuries and whiplash, while the 58-year-old female front passenger in the same vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and injured but not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts on busy Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a 22-year-old e-bike rider traveling straight on Martense Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, signaling driver error in maneuvering.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:56 p.m. on Martense Street in Brooklyn. A 2009 Nissan sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a 2023 Zhilo e-bike traveling east. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan’s left turn as the pre-crash action, implying driver error in yielding or failing to properly assess the e-bike’s right of way. No contributing factors related to the e-bike rider were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man suffered a head contusion while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The crash occurred on Church Avenue near Rockaway Parkway. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers at urban crossings.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Church Avenue and Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn at 9:32 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify vehicle type, driver actions, or contributing factors, but the pedestrian was not at fault as he followed the crossing signal. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are documented in the data. The incident underscores risks faced by pedestrians even when crossing legally at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a cyclist traveling west on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The moped driver was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 on New York Avenue near Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped, driven by a licensed female operator, was parked before the collision and struck a cyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the moped's left front bumper and the cyclist's center front end. The cyclist, a male, sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The moped driver, a 45-year-old female wearing a helmet, remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The cyclist's bike sustained no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions while getting on or off a stopped SUV at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The boy remained conscious despite his injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:24. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling south and stopped in traffic. The pedestrian, an 11-year-old boy, was injured while getting on or off the vehicle at an intersection. He sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors or violations. The boy was conscious at the scene and suffered no ejection or severe trauma. The vehicle sustained damage classified as 'Other' at a point of impact also labeled 'Other.' Driver license status was valid and licensed in New York. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A six-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, at 12:20 PM on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling north collided with a 2020 Toyota sedan traveling east. The SUV impacted the right side doors of the sedan with its center front end. The sedan carried a six-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat, who sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. Both drivers were reportedly going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim or note any driver violations explicitly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered facial abrasions after a sedan hit her while crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, traveling west, impacted her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2007 Honda sedan traveling west on Church Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, described as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," and sustained abrasions to her face, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and proceeded straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian’s location outside a crosswalk indicates a hazardous interaction. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report, and no victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15