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Two vehicles collided on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV traveling eastbound. Driver inattention and distraction caused the impact, leaving both drivers injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:31 on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Honda SUV, both traveling eastbound. The sedan struck the rear of the SUV, impacting the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. Both drivers were injured, sustaining head injuries and complaints of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles, and both remained conscious after the crash. The report notes no additional contributing factors related to the victims. The collision underscores the dangers of driver distraction in traffic, resulting in serious injuries to both vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Old Fulton Street struck the left rear bumper of another vehicle. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling west on Old Fulton Street collided with the left rear bumper of another vehicle also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper and the other vehicle's right front bumper. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old licensed female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the other vehicle, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Furman Street. According to the police report, driver inattention led to the crash. The impact caused whiplash but no ejection. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s rear.

At 6:22 AM on Furman Street in Brooklyn, a rear-end collision occurred involving a sedan and a pickup truck, according to the police report. The sedan, stopped in traffic, was struck from behind by the pickup truck, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The 64-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center back end damage, while the pickup truck showed no damage. No ejections occurred. The police report explicitly cites the driver’s distraction as the cause, highlighting systemic risks from driver inattention in traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and concussion after a collision involving a limo and a sedan in Brooklyn. The crash, marked by driver inexperience, left the driver in shock with serious injuries but no ejection from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 near 620 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2016 limo and a 2017 sedan, both traveling east. The limo was parked before the crash, and impact occurred at the limo's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The 22-year-old male driver of the sedan, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained a head injury and concussion, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Washington Avenue collided with a bicyclist heading east at Willoughby Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries, left in shock and pain. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Washington Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling east near Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:31 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing Cumberland Street with the signal when a sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting driver failure as the critical factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Cumberland Street made a left turn and struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report lists no pedestrian errors contributing to the crash. This collision underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a bicycle from behind on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The bike passenger suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred as the bike was stopped in traffic and the taxi was moving straight ahead, causing severe impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:53 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. A taxi traveling eastbound struck a bicycle from behind. The bike was stopped in traffic, while the taxi was going straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the bike. The bike passenger, a 48-year-old female, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The police report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify victim fault. The report highlights the taxi driver's failure to maintain safe distance or control, leading to the rear-end collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV and bus collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV driver as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tillary Street near Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn at 14:50. The collision involved a westbound Ford SUV and a westbound New Flyer bus. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor linked to the SUV driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels—right front on the SUV and left front on the bus. The SUV driver’s improper lane usage directly contributed to the crash, highlighting a critical driver error in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A diesel tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured both sedan occupants, causing neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 8:42 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2020 diesel tractor truck traveling east rear-ended a 2025 sedan also traveling east. The collision point was the center front end of the truck striking the center back end of the sedan. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both sedan occupants, a 40-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female right rear passenger, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The truck driver was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining safe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter driver in Brooklyn suffered injuries after rear-ending a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions and arm injuries. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:17 PM. The motorscooter, traveling south, struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle. The sole occupant, a 44-year-old female driver wearing a helmet, was ejected from the scooter and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle struck showed no damage and had no occupants. The driver of the motorscooter was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided in a chain reaction on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. Multiple drivers failed to maintain safe distances, leading to rear-end impacts. A 43-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:48 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp involving four vehicles traveling eastbound. The primary contributing factor was repeated failure to maintain safe following distances, cited as 'Following Too Closely' multiple times. One driver also reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, compounding the chain reaction. A 43-year-old female driver, an occupant in one of the vehicles, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicles involved included sedans and SUVs, all sustaining center front or center back-end damage consistent with rear-end collisions. The report highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Adams Street in Brooklyn during right turns. A 41-year-old female SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage, causing damage to both vehicles’ side doors and serious occupant injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 AM on Adams Street in Brooklyn. A 41-year-old female driver of a 2020 SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles, an SUV and a sedan, were making right turns when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management during the maneuver. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash caused significant damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck an e-bike on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact occurred on their right and left front quarters, respectively.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda SUV and an e-bike were both traveling northbound on Vanderbilt Avenue near 331 Vanderbilt Ave in Brooklyn at 12:45. The SUV's right front quarter panel collided with the e-bike's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, indicating a collision without clear driver fault noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling south struck him on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was bruised but not ejected. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists the pedestrian’s actions as 'Other Actions in Roadway' but does not specify any driver contributing factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the sedan. No helmet use or crossing signal violations were noted as contributing factors. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian, focusing instead on the collision details and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection when the impact occurred. The driver caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 14:10 on Nevins Street near Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2021 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no contributing factors attributed to her actions. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a station wagon backed unsafely on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The crash caused whiplash and left the rider conscious but hurt, with no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4 p.m. on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV backed unsafely, contributing to the collision with a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was unlicensed and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, along with whiplash. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes, highlighting driver errors by the SUV operator. The moped sustained no damage, and the driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment beyond helmet use, which was noted but not cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a speeding e-bike. She suffered severe lacerations but remained conscious. The unlicensed rider fled. The e-bike showed no damage. The street held its silence.

A woman, age 43, was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue near Nevins Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The report states she was 'crossing with the light' when a speeding e-bike struck her, causing 'severe lacerations' to her entire body. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-bike operator, described as unlicensed, did not stop at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no visible damage. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the primary focus remains on the rider’s speed, improper lane usage, and lack of a valid license. The crash underscores the dangers posed by reckless operation and systemic failures to control unlicensed riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver suffered neck injuries and shock after her SUV rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Atlantic Avenue. The collision caused bruising and left the driver shaken. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:45 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 59-year-old female driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with a neck contusion and experienced shock. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The SUV, traveling east, struck the center back end of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center back end. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing proper safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe distance in traffic, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old girl suffered knee and leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on MetroTech Roadway in Brooklyn at 11:35 AM. A Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck a 10-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as the causes, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian. The driver was alone in the vehicle, which was damaged but details are limited to 'other.' This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver errors in yielding and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a westbound bicyclist on Waverly Ave in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered serious arm injuries. The crash involved multiple traffic control violations by the bicyclist, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2024 sedan on Waverly Ave near Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 3:00 PM. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, indicating the bicyclist failed to obey traffic controls. The sedan, driven by a female driver traveling straight south, impacted the bicyclist on the right side doors with its center front end. The vehicle sustained some damage, while the bike showed no damage. The police report highlights the bicyclist's disregard for traffic control as a key cause, with no mention of helmet use or other victim behaviors. Driver errors by the sedan were not indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15