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A 33-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV struck an object or vehicle head-on while making a right turn on Albany Avenue. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2004 Ford SUV was making a right turn on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided frontally. The front passenger, a 33-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV's center front end was damaged in the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and female. The crash occurred at 1:29 a.m. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding straight on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Empire Boulevard made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The sedan's front center end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights driver errors that led to the collision and injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the back of a USPS vehicle on Carroll Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 62, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling east at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a USPS truck on Carroll Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the USPS vehicle was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the USPS vehicle. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a westbound moped on Schenectady Avenue. The moped driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a moped collided on Schenectady Avenue. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The sedan was traveling south, and the moped was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The female driver, 33, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver in a 2014 sedan collided with a parked 2012 SUV on Winthrop Street, Brooklyn. The sedan's left front bumper hit the center back end of the SUV. The driver was injured in the abdomen and pelvis and experienced shock but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old male SUV driver turned left and collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries, bruises, and was conscious at the scene. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV was making a left turn southbound on Ocean Avenue when he collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The motorcycle driver’s condition is not detailed. No safety equipment or helmet use is mentioned. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl suffered hip and upper leg injuries in a crash on Schenectady Avenue. The SUV changed lanes and struck the left rear bumper. The child, restrained in a child seat, was shocked and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling south on Schenectady Avenue changed lanes and impacted its left rear bumper. Inside the vehicle, a 4-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat, restrained by a child safety seat, was injured. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes,' indicating a driver error related to lane change. No contributing factors were noted for the victim or driver beyond this. The child was not ejected and was properly restrained. The crash highlights the dangers of lane changes and their impact on vulnerable passengers inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver and a bicyclist collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV struck the bike’s left side. No vehicle damage was reported. Both remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female SUV driver and a 39-year-old male bicyclist collided while both were parked on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both sustained abrasions to their knees and lower legs and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The SUV impacted the bike on its left side doors. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was unlicensed, but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused injuries but no ejections or severe trauma.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a parked SUV on Rogers Avenue. The right rear passenger in the sedan suffered facial injuries and whiplash. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was used.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's left rear quarter panel. A 27-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan sustained facial injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. No safety equipment was reported for the injured passenger. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle making a left turn struck a sedan traveling east on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist suffered neck abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Winthrop Street attempted a left turn and collided with a sedan going straight east. The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained neck abrasions and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from Georgia, suffered damage to its left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The motorcyclist was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling east struck a southbound bicyclist at Utica Avenue. The cyclist, a 39-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The truck hit the bike’s front center and left side doors were damaged. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2020 box truck traveling east on Utica Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The impact occurred on the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the truck driver, who was licensed and going straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 6-year-old girl crossing Empire Boulevard with the signal was hit by a bike traveling east. The child suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Empire Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. She suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The collision involved a bike traveling east, which struck the child at the center front end. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bike sustained no damage. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan was backing up when it hit him. He suffered a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing outside a crosswalk on Crown Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2013 sedan backing eastward that struck the pedestrian at its center back end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. The collision highlights the dangers of inattentive driving during vehicle maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan traveling west hit an e-scooter heading north on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end with its left side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 BMW sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue near Fenimore Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, sustained head abrasions and shock. The e-scooter rider, a 24-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan impacted the scooter on its left side doors, while the scooter was hit at its center front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman was hit by a westbound sedan on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was left in shock. The crash occurred outside an intersection in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2005 Honda sedan traveling westbound on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. The sedan impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injuries to her entire body and leaving her in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified ones. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No visible complaints were noted from the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Crown Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 63-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight collided at Crown Street in Brooklyn. The Nissan sedan, driven by a 63-year-old woman, was struck on the right side doors. The Toyota sedan hit the left front bumper and quarter panel. The female driver of the Nissan was injured, sustaining neck trauma and shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage primarily to the right side of one sedan and the left front of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old female bicyclist was injured on New York Avenue. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The driver was licensed and traveling north.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on New York Avenue struck a bicyclist going west. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The cyclist sustained injury severity level 3 but was not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman was hit by a southbound bus turning left on Schenectady Avenue. The bus failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Schenectady Avenue with the signal. The crash involved a 2013 Van omnibus making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. The bus carried nine occupants, and the driver held a valid New Jersey license. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV crashed head-to-rear on Eastern Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old woman, suffered back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and the rear of the SUV. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2010 sedan and a 2019 SUV collided on Eastern Parkway while both were traveling west. The sedan struck the rear of the SUV, damaging its center front end and the SUV’s center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured in the crash, sustaining back injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights a rear-end collision with driver errors noted as unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two cyclists crashed head-on on Union Street. Both were traveling east. The 60-year-old bicyclist suffered a head contusion. The e-bike showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the collision. No helmets were worn. Injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Union Street involving a bike and an e-bike, both traveling east. The 60-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. The e-bike rider was not reported injured. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the e-bike showed no damage. The injured rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15