101 Years Old. Killed Crossing Legally. Who Will Stop the Next One?

A woman, 56, was hit by a sedan’s right front bumper while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle on Rutland Road in Brooklyn. She stayed conscious, suffering a bruised lower leg. The street echoed with the sudden impact, leaving her shaken and hurt.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a sedan traveling east on Rutland Road struck her with its right front bumper. The incident occurred as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The collision highlights the dangers created when drivers fail to maintain attention and visibility is compromised by parked vehicles. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck edged to the curb on East New York Avenue. Its front bumper struck a man in the street. His arm was crushed. He stood, conscious, pain etched on his face. The truck’s engine idled beside him.

According to the police report, a box truck was 'entering parked position' near 728 East New York Avenue when its front bumper struck a 38-year-old man standing in the street. The impact crushed the man’s arm, causing significant injury. The report states the pedestrian remained upright and conscious, suffering from pain and crush injuries. Contributing factors listed in the report include 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited,' highlighting the truck driver’s failure to maintain clear awareness and control while maneuvering toward the curb. The pedestrian’s actions are described only as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' with no indication from the police report that these contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the truck’s movement and the systemic dangers posed by large vehicles operating in close proximity to people outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman was injured crossing Empire Boulevard with the signal when a northbound sedan failed to yield. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused a knee and lower leg injury, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Empire Boulevard struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle had no visible damage despite the collision, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on Eastern Parkway struck a westbound bicyclist at Troy Avenue. The cyclist, a 22-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Eastern Parkway near Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound was struck by a sedan that was parked and then impacted the bike's center front end with its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, failed to maintain awareness, leading to the collision. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors from the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was recorded on both the bike and the sedan at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck a pedestrian crossing Empire Blvd with the signal. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver failure to yield and inattention as critical factors in this Brooklyn collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Empire Blvd near Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 8:23 p.m. An SUV traveling southwest was making a right turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites the SUV driver’s 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was located at the intersection. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV’s right front quarter panel, indicating impact at the right front bumper. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed beyond the driver errors. This collision highlights systemic danger from driver failure to yield and distraction in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling east struck a southbound bicyclist on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered facial injuries, shock, and pain. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and speeding, causing severe impact and damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 PM on Eastern Parkway near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle traveling eastbound collided with a bicyclist going straight southbound. The motorcycle driver, operating without a license, was cited for unsafe speed. The impact struck the left side doors of the bicycle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial injuries, shock, and complaints of pain or nausea. The report highlights the motorcycle driver's failure to maintain safe speed as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed, speeding drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman crossing Lefferts Ave with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lefferts Avenue at an intersection with the walk signal. The collision occurred at 12:30 PM when a 2023 sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Empire Boulevard. The crash involved improper lane usage and limited driver visibility. The boy was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn involving a 2017 BMW SUV and a 12-year-old male bicyclist. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash happened at 17:15. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to lane management and visibility. The bicyclist's inexperience is also noted as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, a licensed female, and the bicyclist both impacted each other at their vehicles' center front ends. The police report focuses on the driver's failure to maintain proper lane usage and limited view as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck changing lanes struck a sedan on Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. A 33-year-old female passenger suffered elbow and lower arm contusions. The truck driver’s unsafe lane change caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Empire Blvd near Utica Ave in Brooklyn at 15:04. A dump truck traveling east was changing lanes when it collided with the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling east. The dump truck’s driver committed an unsafe lane change, cited as the contributing factor. The sedan carried a single occupant, while the dump truck had one driver. A 33-year-old female passenger in the sedan, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies the driver error—unsafe lane changing—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a right turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved limited visibility, with impact at the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck by a 2021 SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s failure to adequately observe the bicyclist before turning. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan backing north on Franklin Avenue struck her. The driver’s unsafe backing and inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn backed unsafely, striking a 55-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was located outside an intersection at the time of impact. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact occurred during the backing maneuver. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while reversing directly contributed to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a turning Mack truck on Washington Avenue. The rider, helmeted and conscious, was half-flung from the bike, his leg shattered. Both vehicles moved south. The crash left the motorcyclist with crushing injuries.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear of a Mack tractor truck making a right turn on Washington Avenue near Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled south. The report states the motorcycle 'slammed into the rear' of the turning truck, resulting in the 34-year-old rider being 'crushed,' his leg shattered, and partially ejected from the bike. The rider was helmeted and conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The impact left the motorcyclist with severe lower leg injuries, underscoring the dangers posed by close following and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman suffered back contusions after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Bedford Avenue. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision at an intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:52 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV was making a left turn traveling west when it struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but the crash was caused by the driver’s errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man suffered back contusions after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Empire Blvd in Brooklyn struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained back contusions 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 vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and inattention—as the cause of injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man walking outside an intersection suffered a severe arm fracture when a Ford SUV traveling west struck him on Franklin Ave. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused the injury, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Franklin Ave near Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 5:00 AM. The 59-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a Ford SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in other actions in the roadway. The report cites the driver’s error as "Passing Too Closely," directly contributing to the collision. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at 3. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing factors from the victim. The driver was going straight ahead and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered upper leg injuries and bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Montgomery Street in Brooklyn struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a right turn at the time of impact and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The report explicitly cites driver errors, emphasizing systemic danger from failure to yield and distraction, without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered whiplash in a multi-vehicle collision on Eastern Parkway. A sedan driver following too closely struck a stopped vehicle, triggering a chain reaction. Both occupants were conscious but injured, highlighting driver inattention and close following as critical factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn around 6 p.m. Two sedans and an SUV were involved in a rear-end collision. The driver of a 2023 Acura sedan was stopped in traffic when struck from behind by another vehicle traveling eastbound. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both occupants of the Acura sedan, a 29-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old male front passenger, sustained neck and head injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The collision's impact points were center front and center back ends of the vehicles, indicating a chain-reaction crash caused by failure to maintain safe distance and driver distraction. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in a violent collision with an unlicensed SUV driver on Eastern Parkway. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right side, demolishing the bike and leaving the rider unconscious and fractured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 11:55 AM. The collision involved a 2020 Ford SUV traveling north and a 2024 Jiajue motorcycle traveling east. The SUV driver, who was unlicensed and held a North Carolina license, disregarded traffic control, leading to the crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its right side doors, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected. The 21-year-old motorcyclist was unconscious with severe injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The motorcycle was demolished, and the SUV sustained front-end damage. The report highlights the driver error of traffic control disregard and the unlicensed status of the SUV driver as key factors in this serious collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely, causing abrasions and injury to the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on President Street in Brooklyn struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but enough to cause injury. The pedestrian was conscious and did not contribute to the crash. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and spatial awareness as the primary causes of harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed moped driver was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The vehicle struck an animal, causing loss of control. The driver suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The collision damaged the moped’s right front bumper, highlighting risks from unexpected animal actions.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male moped driver in Brooklyn was injured and ejected from his vehicle at 6:06 AM. The report states the contributing factor as 'Animals Action,' indicating the driver encountered an animal that led to the crash. The moped, traveling east and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical factor in the incident. Injuries included abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by animal-related incidents and unlicensed operation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15