No One Protects Us in the Crosswalk

A 46-year-old man crossed Fort Hamilton Parkway. An SUV struck him in the crosswalk. His skull was crushed. Two cars rolled on. The man died where he fell. Brooklyn pavement kept his silence.

A 46-year-old pedestrian was killed on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 37th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing against the signal when a southbound SUV struck him, crushing his skull. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The man suffered fatal head injuries. Two vehicles were involved, both traveling south. The police report states, 'A southbound SUV crushed his skull beneath its frame. Two cars kept moving. Only the man stopped. Forever.' The data highlights driver inattention as a key factor in this deadly crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turned right. A cyclist rode straight. The bus struck him. His helmet cracked. He was crushed beneath the wheels. He died on the street. The crash left no room for escape.

A fatal crash unfolded on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 41st Street in Brooklyn. A bus turned right while a man on a bike rode straight. According to the police report, 'the front panel struck him. His helmet cracked. His body broke. He was crushed beneath the wheels. He died there, age 44.' The cyclist suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body and was ejected from his bike. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No driver errors were specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.

A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.

A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a motorcycle hit an SUV on Caton Avenue. He flew from the bike and struck the pavement head-first. He died at the scene. The SUV driver was not hurt. The crash left the street scarred and silent.

A 35-year-old man riding a motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV on Caton Avenue near Dahill Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcyclist was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. He was ejected from the motorcycle, struck his head, and died on the street. The SUV driver was unharmed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the motorcyclist disregarded traffic control. The crash involved a motorcycle and an SUV, both traveling straight. The impact was severe, with the motorcycle hitting the SUV's right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-scooter struck a sedan’s open door on 18th Avenue. He flew shoulder-first into steel. Flesh crushed. He lay conscious on the pavement. The woman in the car was unhurt. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured after colliding with the open door of a parked sedan near 6820 18th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter hit a sedan’s open door. No helmet. He flew, shoulder first, into steel. Flesh crushed. He lay conscious on the pavement. The woman in the car was unhurt.' The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder and was ejected from his vehicle. No helmet was noted, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The sedan driver was not injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes SUV hit a 20-year-old cyclist head-on at Avenue P and West 8th Street. The crash crushed his leg and burned his skin. Blood stained the street. Sirens cut the night. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay broken.

A 20-year-old cyclist was struck head-on by a southbound Mercedes SUV at Avenue P and West 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a crushed leg and severe burns. The report states, "The driver failed to yield." Driver errors listed include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The cyclist was left in shock and bleeding on the pavement. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628819, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Volvo SUV crashed into an ambulance on 15th Avenue. The impact threw a woman in the back. Her head struck metal. Blood pooled. She lay stunned, wounded. The cause: driver inattention. The street echoed with sirens and silence.

A Volvo SUV slammed into the rear of a Mercedes ambulance on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Volvo SUV slammed into the back of a Mercedes ambulance. In the rear, a 37-year-old woman, unbelted, struck her head. Blood spilled. She lay in shock.' The crash left the rear passenger with severe head lacerations and shock. The police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other driver errors were cited. The report notes the injured woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause: driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV turned right on 16th Avenue. Its bumper hit a 46-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her leg was torn open. She stood, dazed, under the cold streetlight.

A 46-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn on 16th Avenue. According to the police report, 'Its bumper struck a 46-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stood, dazed, in the cold streetlight.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. She was crossing at the intersection with the signal when the crash occurred. The driver was operating a 2007 SUV and was making a right turn at the time of impact. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old e-bike rider hit a parked SUV on 65th Street. Blood streaked his face. He lay semiconscious under the streetlight. Flesh torn, metal bent. The street fell silent after the crash.

A 33-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into the rear of a parked SUV near 65th Street and 14th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider was found semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The e-bike’s front end was mangled from the impact. The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported. The scene was marked by blood, torn flesh, and silence after the collision. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck rolled down Kings Highway. A young cyclist, riding straight, was caught beneath its weight. His hip shattered. He lay half-ejected, conscious, pinned under steel. The street fell silent. The truck rolled on. The system failed him.

A 24-year-old cyclist was struck and crushed by a dump truck on Kings Highway near West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was riding straight when the truck rolled on, trapping him beneath. He suffered severe hip injuries and was found partially ejected but conscious under the truck. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the absence of any identified driver error. The truck showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The crash left the cyclist with crush injuries and exposed the danger heavy vehicles pose to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met steel on Stillwell Avenue. An SUV carved a wrong U-turn. The sedan’s side crumpled. A 27-year-old man bled from the head, dazed but alive. Another driver hurt, pain in his body. The street bore the mark of reckless turning.

A crash unfolded on Stillwell Avenue near Bay 46 Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an SUV attempted a U-turn and struck a sedan. The report states: “A U-turn carved wrong. The SUV’s nose met the sedan’s flank. Steel folded.” Two men, ages 27 and 38, both drivers, suffered injuries. The 27-year-old bled from the head with severe lacerations; the 38-year-old complained of pain across his body. The police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes airbags deployed and seat belts used, but only after the impact. The crash highlights the danger of improper turning on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda SUV turned left at 7th Avenue and 57th Street. The bumper struck an 8-year-old girl crossing with the signal. She suffered crush injuries. Two other pedestrians, including a 6-year-old, were also hit. All were conscious. The driver failed to yield.

At the corner of 7th Avenue and 57th Street in Brooklyn, a 2022 Honda SUV made a left turn and struck three pedestrians. According to the police report, the SUV's left front bumper hit an 8-year-old girl who was crossing with the signal. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. A 6-year-old girl was also hit, sustaining facial fractures and dislocations. A 36-year-old woman suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. All three pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. The police report states: 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was licensed and remained uninjured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda SUV turned left on 19th Avenue. Its view was blocked. The bumper caught a 23-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move again. The street held her stillness.

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing 19th Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the SUV turned left with its view obstructed. The left front bumper hit her hip. She fell and suffered apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for the driver. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and sedan collided head-on near Avenue P. The night was thick with alcohol. A woman in the back seat was crushed, her neck injured. The taxi driver had no license. The system failed her. The street stayed dark.

A head-on crash between a taxi and a sedan occurred just after midnight near 273 Avenue P in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A taxi and a sedan met head-on in the dark. A woman in the back, belted and crushed. Her neck throbbed. The taxi driver had no license. Alcohol hung in the air.' The crash left a 57-year-old female rear passenger injured with neck and crush injuries. The taxi driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. These driver errors—alcohol use and operating without a license—created the conditions for harm. The woman wore a seatbelt, but the system and the drivers failed to protect her.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on a Hover-1 scooter crossed 18th Avenue. A Kia sedan struck him. He flew from the scooter. His head hit hard. He did not wake up. The view was blocked. The street claimed another life.

A 21-year-old man riding a Hover-1 e-scooter was killed at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 74th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the southbound Kia sedan hit the scooter rider, ejecting him and causing fatal head injuries. The report states, “The view was blocked.” All listed contributing factors are 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The data shows no other driver errors. The scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the primary factor of obstructed view. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk when sightlines are blocked on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV turned left at 7th Avenue and Ovington. The bumper struck a 67-year-old woman’s head as she crossed with the light. She died in the crosswalk. The driver failed to yield. Her body lay still on the hot pavement.

A 67-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and Ovington Avenue when a Ford SUV made a left turn and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left. A 67-year-old woman crossed with the light. The bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The SUV’s driver and multiple passengers were not physically injured. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in New York City intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A diesel truck ran over a 57-year-old woman on a Hiboy e-scooter on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The truck did not stop. Her helmet shattered. She died in the street. The city heat pressed down. The driver kept going. No one else was hurt.

A 57-year-old woman riding a Hiboy e-scooter was struck and killed by a northbound diesel tractor truck on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 60th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Her helmet lay shattered. The truck did not stop. She died there, crushed, in the summer heat.' The truck driver fled the scene, leaving the woman dead from crush injuries to the head. The crash involved a diesel truck, a sedan, and the e-scooter, but only the e-scooter rider was killed. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The data notes the helmet only after the driver’s actions. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford pickup turned left at 19th Avenue and 79th Street. The driver struck a 64-year-old man crossing with the signal. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The truck’s front end hit him. He was badly hurt.

A Ford pickup truck, driven by a 55-year-old woman, made a left turn at the corner of 19th Avenue and 79th Street in Brooklyn. The truck struck a 64-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end. The pedestrian was following the signal at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues are noted for the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi ran the light at Avenue P and West 1st. It struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. His pelvis shattered. He died on the street. Two passengers and a driver suffered neck injuries. Parked cars and an SUV took the crash’s force.

A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue P at West 1st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 65-year-old man crossed with the light. A taxi struck him head-on. His pelvis shattered. He died where he fell.' The crash also injured a 2-year-old girl, a 29-year-old woman, and a 32-year-old man, all suffering neck pain. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver ignored the signal. Parked vehicles and an SUV were also struck. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use by the pedestrian. The data shows the deadly result of disregarding traffic control at a Brooklyn intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15