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Dec 28 - A sedan making a U-turn on Stillwell Avenue struck a 38-year-old man crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Stillwell Avenue was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and was reported to be in shock with minor bleeding. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the U-turn maneuver. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the driver for not yielding to the pedestrian. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during complex maneuvers like U-turns in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 24 - A Lexus SUV making a right turn struck a northbound Ford sedan parked on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:40 on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2010 Lexus SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a right turn, collided with a 2012 Ford sedan that was parked and facing north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 24 - Two sedans collided on 76th Street. One driver backed unsafely and struck another sedan. The backing driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe backing and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 1935 76th Street in Brooklyn at 1:33 a.m. One driver, a 32-year-old man, was backing unsafely and struck the front of another sedan traveling straight. The backing driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash underscores the danger of unsafe backing and distracted driving, as documented in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - A bus hit a stopped sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. Police cite driver illness as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Stillwell Avenue struck the rear of a sedan that was stopped in traffic near Avenue S in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and trauma to his entire body. He remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver was incapacitated. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when a driver loses control due to sudden illness, leading to a rear-end collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.

NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.

• Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18

Dec 16 - A 61-year-old female bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV making a left turn struck her head-on. The impact caused back injuries, leaving her conscious but hurt. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at midnight on Avenue P in Brooklyn. A 61-year-old female bicyclist, traveling north and wearing a helmet, was struck at the center front end by a 2014 Honda SUV making a left turn eastbound. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to yield or properly observe the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and the crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 15 - A pick-up truck turning left struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. Both suffered internal injuries, including head and arm wounds. Driver inattention caused the crash, highlighting dangers at busy city crossings.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pick-up truck was making a left turn on W 6 St near Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at 7:17 p.m. when it struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both victims, a 67-year-old woman and a 12-year-old girl, were injured—sustaining head and arm injuries respectively—and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both injuries. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the truck hit the pedestrians directly during the turn. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments, especially during complex maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - A 40-year-old man crossing Benson Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Benson Avenue at an intersection, obeying the crossing signal. The collision occurred at 12:10 PM in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south, was making a left turn when the vehicle's center front end struck the pedestrian. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. Vehicle damage was not reported. The data highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a Jeep making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling south on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion 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 to the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights critical driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - A 13-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by a westbound sedan on 23 Ave in Brooklyn. The impact to his head caused contusions and bruises. The driver’s vehicle hit the boy with the left front bumper, damaging the car’s front end.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a sedan traveling westbound on 23 Ave in Brooklyn at 17:15. The boy was playing in the roadway when the sedan’s left front bumper struck him, resulting in head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian’s presence in the roadway away from an intersection indicates a hazardous situation. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim fault or helmet use was noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicles encountering pedestrians in unexpected locations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 8 - A sedan traveling west struck its left rear passenger, causing knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s inattention distracted the vehicle, leading to injury without vehicle damage. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of a 2025 Toyota sedan was injured during a crash in Brooklyn at 9:52 AM. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead westbound when the impact occurred on the left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured passenger suffered abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Despite the injury, the sedan sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 8 - Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at midnight. Six people, including a child, suffered head, neck, and body injuries. Police blamed driver inattention. All victims stayed inside the cars. Shock and pain marked the scene.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at midnight. Six occupants, ages 5 to 45, were injured. Victims included both drivers and passengers, who suffered head trauma, whiplash, burns, and abdominal injuries. All were restrained; none were ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, which struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. All drivers were licensed and operating legally. No victim actions contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 3 - A driver hit a 47-year-old woman as she crossed Quentin Road with the signal. Her back was crushed. She lay conscious on the pavement while the traffic light blinked above, red then green. The street offered no protection. The car did not yield.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old woman was crossing at the intersection of Quentin Road and West 6th Street in Brooklyn when a vehicle struck her. The report states she was 'crossing with the signal.' The impact crushed her back, leaving her conscious but injured on the pavement as the traffic light cycled overhead. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, but the narrative makes clear the driver failed to yield to a pedestrian who had the right of way. There is no mention of any pedestrian error or unsafe behavior; the victim was following the signal at the time of the crash. The incident underscores the persistent danger faced by people walking in city crosswalks, even when obeying traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - SUV driver turned right, struck e-scooter rider on Bath Ave. Rider suffered bruises to knee and leg. Police cite driver distraction. No vehicle damage. Brooklyn street, morning crash.

According to the police report, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn on Bath Ave in Brooklyn struck a 19-year-old male e-scooter rider traveling west. The rider was injured, sustaining contusions to his knee and lower leg, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No contributing factors are listed for the e-scooter rider. Neither vehicle sustained damage in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 28 - A moped rider lost control on slick pavement, slammed into an SUV, and was thrown. He suffered head injuries. The SUV driver slowed, unharmed. Hazardous road and speed fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a moped and an SUV collided on 86th Street in Brooklyn at 12:14 PM. The moped rider, a 22-year-old man, was ejected after striking the SUV's front bumper. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The moped driver, unlicensed but wearing a helmet, suffered head injuries and abrasions. The SUV driver was licensed, slowing or stopping, and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The crash underscores the dangers of hazardous road conditions and unlicensed operation. No fault is attributed to the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A 21-year-old on a moped crashed headfirst into a parked SUV on 20th Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The young man, helmetless, stayed conscious but gasped through pain. Unsafe speed drove the impact. The city’s pavement bore witness.

A violent collision unfolded on 20th Avenue near 66th Street in Brooklyn at 22:17, according to the police report. A 21-year-old moped driver, not wearing a helmet, struck the rear of a parked SUV. The police report states the moped 'slammed into the back of a parked SUV,' with the rider’s head taking the brunt of the impact and 'blood spilled on the pavement.' The rider suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The official contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed,' underscoring that excessive speed led directly to the crash. The report also notes the absence of safety equipment on the rider, but only after citing speed as the primary cause. The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A driver struck three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, hit a vehicle with a pregnant woman, then crashed into an empty car. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her at the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.

Gothamist reported on November 27, 2024, that a New York City Housing Authority employee was arrested after a chaotic crash in Brooklyn. According to police, the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," then "drove away, dragging the person several feet and hitting another car with a pregnant woman inside." She struck a third, empty car before New York City Sheriffs arrested her nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation, but no serious injuries were reported. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of hit-and-run behavior and the risks faced by vulnerable road users at busy intersections.

• Three-Car Brooklyn Crash Sparks Arrest, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27

Nov 12 - A 61-year-old bicyclist suffered a concussion and head injury when an SUV hit him head-on on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened after the driver disregarded traffic controls and was inattentive, demolishing the bike and severely injuring the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:36 a.m. on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 61-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a southbound SUV at the center front end, resulting in a severe head injury and concussion. The bicyclist was conscious but injured and not ejected from his bike, which was demolished on impact. The report cites the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic controls and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as disregarding traffic signals and distracted driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - An SUV making a left turn struck a westbound e-scooter on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at midnight. A 34-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper hitting the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the e-scooter driver, but the primary driver error was the SUV driver's failure to yield while turning. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 5 - A 37-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Stillwell Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash left her conscious but bruised, highlighting dangers at signalized crossings in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:50 PM while crossing with the signal at an intersection. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver actions, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian fault. The absence of identified driver errors in the data leaves the circumstances of the crash unclear, but the pedestrian was legally crossing with the signal. This incident underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face even when following crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19