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A motorcycle and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. The motorcycle driver, 23, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and failure to yield. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected. Damage hit the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Utica Avenue struck a sedan traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. The crash highlights driver errors including distraction and failure to yield, with no indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan traveling east struck a parked SUV on Maple Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 33-year-old female passenger, who suffered a neck injury and concussion. The driver was inattentive and turned improperly. The passenger was unconscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Maple Street collided with a parked SUV. The crash injured a 33-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat. She sustained a neck injury and was unconscious with a concussion. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' The passenger was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 59-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and fractured his elbow and lower arm in a crash with a sedan on Empire Boulevard. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his elbow and lower arm. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s left front bumper. The sedan’s details on impact and damage were not specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans collided on Rutland Road in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one from behind. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and chest or back pain. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Rutland Road rear-ended another sedan going straight ahead. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 52-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 50-year-old woman, also sustained chest injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely by the rear driver. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans crashed on Empire Boulevard. One driver made an improper turn while distracted. Both vehicles struck on their front and side panels. A 40-year-old driver suffered back injuries and bruises. The crash left him in shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Empire Boulevard. One driver was making a U-turn while the other was going straight. The impact occurred between the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The 40-year-old driver of the turning sedan was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites driver inattention and distraction, along with improper turning, as contributing factors. No other injuries or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 20-year-old man crossing Lefferts Avenue with the signal was hit by a southbound motorcycle. The rider showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The motorcycle's right front bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Avenue struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle, a 1989 Honda, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the motorcycle straight ahead. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two SUVs crashed on Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The female driver and a female passenger suffered upper arm and full-body injuries. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. Shock and pain complaints followed impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 54-year-old female driver and a 48-year-old female passenger in one SUV, both injured with complaints of pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the female driver. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles. A third parked SUV was also damaged in the rear. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the passenger or safety equipment beyond the driver’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Rogers Avenue. The sedan driver made an unsafe lane change. The motorcycle rider, a 41-year-old man, was injured with bruises and arm injuries. He wore a helmet and remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rogers Avenue involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling north. The sedan driver committed an unsafe lane change, causing the crash. The motorcycle rider, a 41-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The motorcycle showed damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan had no damage. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Toyota sedan on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Two male passengers in the sedan suffered bruises and injuries to their back and leg. The crash happened late at night, with driver distraction and tailgating cited.

According to the police report, a 1998 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling south on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan and the front left bumper of the SUV. Two male occupants in the sedan, ages 50 and 35, were injured with contusions and back and leg injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. The 35-year-old passenger's injury also involved Traffic Control Disregarded. No contributing factors related to the passengers' safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A one-year-old girl was struck by a northbound sedan on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The child suffered a facial contusion. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a sedan traveling north on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The child was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The impact was to the left front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 66-year-old man was injured when a sedan backing unsafely struck him near Sullivan Place in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old man, was also injured but restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely collided with a 66-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway near 77 Sullivan Place, Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old man wearing a lap belt, suffered chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The pedestrian was injured outside the roadway and was not at an intersection. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan pulling out from parking on Nostrand Avenue was struck on its right front bumper by an SUV traveling south. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV showed no damage. Failure to yield contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle was hit by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was starting from a parking position when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The SUV struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel but sustained no damage. The sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way," indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the sedan. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A moped struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Brooklyn Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the moped driver for disregarding traffic control and failing to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest on Brooklyn Avenue struck a 10-year-old pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The moped showed no damage, and the pedestrian was not at fault. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls and failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 16-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV traveling west on Winthrop Street struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. She sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's contributing factors were unspecified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Troy Avenue. Two rear passengers in the taxi suffered back contusions and shock. The taxi driver was inattentive and followed too closely. Both injured passengers wore lap belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Troy Avenue rear-ended another vehicle going straight ahead. Two male rear passengers in the taxi, ages 37 and 46, were injured with back contusions and experienced shock. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi sustained damage to its center back end, while the other vehicle was hit on its left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A scooter rider suffered a head injury in a collision with an SUV on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was distracted. The scooter driver was incoherent after the crash. Both vehicles struck front to front. The scooter rider was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male scooter driver was injured in a crash with a 2018 SUV on Eastern Parkway near Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter rider sustained a head injury and was incoherent after the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling east and the scooter rider north when their vehicles collided front to front. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 13-year-old girl was struck while crossing Utica Avenue with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The girl suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Union Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the collision occurred. The driver, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two SUVs and two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered facial contusions. Both drivers were distracted. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn involving two SUVs and two sedans all traveling eastbound. The crash injured a 19-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat of a sedan. She sustained facial contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers involved. The point of impact included left rear and center back ends of vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious throughout.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 5-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The child suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a parked SUV pulling out on Nostrand Avenue. The bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. The SUV struck the bike’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with a Nissan SUV that was starting from a parking spot on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged on impact. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage. The injured rider was conscious at the scene. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17