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An 11-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a severe arm fracture. Police cite the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as a severe injury. The report explicitly lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. Two passengers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front quarters while traveling west. The crash left occupants conscious but injured, highlighting risks in multi-vehicle crashes.

According to the police report, a 2024 Chevrolet sedan and a 2019 Ford SUV collided on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:40. Both vehicles were traveling west and impacted each other’s front quarters—the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the SUV’s right front bumper. The sedan carried two occupants: a 31-year-old female front passenger and a 24-year-old male left rear passenger. Both passengers were conscious but sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The absence of ejections and the nature of injuries indicate a significant collision force affecting vehicle occupants. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl suffered severe leg fractures after an SUV struck her at an intersection on Mc Donald Avenue. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper as she crossed against the signal, leaving her in shock and injured.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Mc Donald Avenue and Avenue M in Brooklyn at 2:51 p.m. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was left in shock with injury severity rated at level 3. The driver, a licensed female in New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver, but the pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Ocean Parkway collided, striking center front and center back ends. A 67-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage. The crash caused significant injury to the driver, who remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Ocean Parkway near Avenue L in Brooklyn when they collided. The first vehicle impacted the center front end of the second vehicle, which was struck at the center back end. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained damage to their respective impact points. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision resulted in injury to the driver, highlighting the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle impacts even when drivers are restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk. The child was conscious but injured. The vehicle involved was traveling northwest. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Church Avenue near East 8 Street. The child was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was traveling northwest, but the report does not specify vehicle type or driver details. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield were noted in the report. The absence of driver fault information highlights systemic data gaps in crash reporting, but the impact to the vulnerable pedestrian remains clear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707432, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A fire truck making a left turn struck the left rear quarter panel of a stopped SUV on Coney Island Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a fractured back and dislocation. Police cited following too closely and other vehicular errors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:15 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a tanker fire truck making a left turn collided with the left rear quarter panel of a stationary SUV. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with a fractured back and dislocation but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing to the crash. The fire truck's driver was licensed and traveling northbound, as was the SUV, which was stopped in traffic. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' impact points. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle with two riders struck the left front bumper of an SUV making a left turn on Mc Donald Avenue. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed, was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury. The SUV driver was licensed and alone.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:00 AM. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it was struck by a motorcycle traveling southbound. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and had two occupants. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to the upper arm and shoulder, classified as a severe injury. The report lists the motorcycle driver's license status as unlicensed, indicating a critical driver error. No contributing factors were specified for the SUV driver. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the victims beyond the unlicensed status of the motorcycle driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan making a left turn struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 9:04 AM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when a 2021 Jeep sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and from New Jersey. The report does not specify contributing factors related to the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield or inadequate caution during turning. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man driving a sedan in Brooklyn suffered serious abdominal and pelvic injuries after a crash. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and driver inattention caused the collision, with impact centered on the vehicle's front end.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male driver was involved in a crash at 16:26 in Brooklyn near McDonald Avenue. The driver, who was the sole occupant of a 2014 Kia sedan traveling south, sustained internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and was unconscious at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact, indicating a frontal collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—intoxication and distraction—as causes of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg injury while crossing 8 Avenue at 54 Street in Brooklyn. She was conscious and bruised. The police report notes no driver errors or contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash remains unclear.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 8 Avenue and 54 Street in Brooklyn at 11:20. She was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no contributing factors from the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving are cited. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report. The lack of detailed vehicle or driver information and absence of contributing factors in the data highlight systemic dangers at this intersection but do not assign fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl was injured crossing a marked crosswalk when a sedan traveling east struck her with its front center. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a sedan traveling east on 60th Street in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a key role in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by limited driver visibility in urban street environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 83-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions and shock as a station wagon SUV made a right turn and struck a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The crash caused center front end damage and injured the rear right passenger without ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn at 13:29 when a 2005 Mazda SUV was making a right turn traveling west. The vehicle impacted the left front bumper against a parked BMW SUV. The driver’s inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors. An 83-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position sustained injuries described as contusions and bruises to the entire body and was in shock. She was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused center front end damage to the Mazda SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the parked BMW. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver inattention and distraction, highlighting systemic risk from driver errors without implicating the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck multiple parked SUVs on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and trapped in her vehicle. The crash caused significant damage to the front and rear panels of several parked vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:47 AM on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old female driver, traveling southbound in a 2022 Nissan SUV, collided with several parked vehicles, including a 2023 Tesla SUV, a 2018 Toyota SUV, and a 2012 Volkswagen sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was injured and trapped inside her vehicle, wearing a lap belt at the time. Damage was recorded on the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and on the left rear quarter panel, center back end, and right rear quarter panels of the parked vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a right-turning SUV on 40 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on 40 Street was struck by a 2023 Honda SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver, a licensed male from New York, had no reported vehicle damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian or bicyclist errors. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to bicyclists traveling straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing New Utrecht Avenue against the signal. The impact caused facial abrasions. The driver was making a left turn, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:01 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2021 Honda SUV traveling south and making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report notes no damage to the vehicle. While the pedestrian crossed against the signal, the report does not cite any driver contributing factors explicitly. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully but failed to avoid the collision during the left turn. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the impact's force on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 45 Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 6:51 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle, occupied by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors but notes the vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn, a maneuver often associated with failure to yield to pedestrians crossing legally. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a pick-up truck traveling north on 59 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a pick-up truck, both traveling north. The pick-up truck was going straight ahead when the sedan, which was previously parked, impacted the truck's right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are noted. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the pick-up truck or its driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck and injured by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision. The pedestrian suffered shock and unknown injuries at the intersection of 52 Street and 8 Avenue.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 52 Street in Brooklyn struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 8 Avenue. The pedestrian was injured and experienced shock, with injury severity rated as 3 and bodily injury unknown. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Acura sedan. No vehicle damage was recorded, indicating the impact may have been low-speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling east on 60 Street struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The moped sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped driven by a licensed male operator was traveling straight ahead eastbound on 60 Street near 17 Avenue in Brooklyn at 20:49. The moped's center front end collided with a 29-year-old female pedestrian, who sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The moped sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. This collision highlights the dangers vulnerable pedestrians face from motorized vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl was injured crossing Caton Avenue with the signal when a westbound sedan made a left turn and struck her. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no vehicle damage, indicating a low-speed collision.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Caton Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a westbound Ford sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity classified as moderate (3). The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, with no reported vehicle damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15