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Two SUVs crashed head-on on Avenue C in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old female passenger suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck each other’s front ends. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue C in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 27-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of one SUV. She was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the collision. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Toyota’s brakes failed on Coney Island Avenue. The car slammed into two stopped sedans. Metal twisted. A 51-year-old man’s face was crushed. Children and adults hurt. Sirens cut the night. The street echoed with pain and steel.

On Coney Island Avenue near Avenue C in Brooklyn, a Toyota sedan’s brakes failed and it crashed into two sedans stopped in traffic. According to the police report, 'A Toyota’s brakes failed. It plowed into two stopped sedans. Metal crumpled. A 51-year-old man sat belted, his face crushed. Six others waited in silence, the night split by sirens and bent steel.' The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor. Injuries included a 51-year-old man with facial crush injuries, a 79-year-old woman with a fractured leg, and several children and adults with pain to the head, back, and legs. The crash left at least seven people injured. No driver or passenger actions contributed except for the mechanical failure noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 23-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue I with the signal when she was hit by a station wagon SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected from the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An 11-year-old girl was struck by a sedan traveling south on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian at an intersection. The girl suffered facial bruises but remained conscious. The sedan’s front center was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian’s actions before the crash are unknown. The collision caused injury but no ejection or life-threatening trauma was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed at 53 Street and 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The collision involved a right-turning SUV and a straight-moving SUV. Police cited traffic control disregard as a cause.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 53 Street near 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a right turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The police identified 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An 87-year-old man was struck by a motorcycle while crossing 12 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash left him bleeding and injured.

According to the police report, an 87-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a motorcycle traveling north on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing the street at an intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained a head injury and was unconscious with minor bleeding. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information about the motorcycle driver’s actions or license status was provided. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing Ocean Parkway at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash occurred without any listed driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Parkway at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of abrasions after the crash. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The incident highlights a collision at an intersection involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him center front. He suffered a hip and upper leg injury and was unconscious at the scene. The crash happened without clear driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2021 Mazda sedan traveling south. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The child was crossing the street at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg and was found unconscious. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both the pedestrian and driver. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not mention any safety equipment or pedestrian fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling east struck a northbound bicyclist on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The rider was conscious and reported abrasions. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, along with abrasions. He remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling straight east and impacted the bicyclist with its right front bumper. The bicycle showed no damage. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed at 17th Avenue and 59th Street. Metal buckled. Glass sliced. A young driver and his passenger bled in their seats. Both stayed conscious. The crash followed a driver ignoring traffic control. The street bore the scars.

Two SUVs collided at the corner of 17th Avenue and 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash. A 28-year-old man driving and his 29-year-old male passenger suffered severe lacerations but remained conscious, held by lap belts as glass cut their bodies. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the harm when drivers ignore signals and collide at speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 19-year-old male bicyclist suffered a facial contusion in a crash on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue O in Brooklyn. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue O in Brooklyn. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this incident. The bicyclist was not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The point of impact was the center back end of the e-bike, which sustained other damage. The data does not specify any helmet use or signaling by the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV struck him from behind on East 7 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The SUV driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 SUV traveling west on East 7 Street rear-ended him. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The SUV struck the bicyclist at the center back end, damaging its left rear bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles were damaged or involved in the collision. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided on Ocean Parkway at night. The rear vehicle struck the front one center back end. Three occupants suffered neck and back injuries with whiplash. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the rear SUV was inattentive and followed too closely, striking the front SUV's center back end. Three occupants in the front vehicle were injured, suffering neck and back injuries consistent with whiplash. The driver of the rear vehicle was also injured. All occupants were conscious and none were ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 72-year-old bicyclist suffered back abrasions after a collision with an SUV changing lanes on 40 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike’s front center with its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV changed lanes and struck the bike on 40 Street near 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the bike’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered back abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers changing lanes in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and lost consciousness. The bike’s front and the car’s left rear bumper were damaged. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Kia sedan made a right turn and collided with him on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was traveling straight south while the sedan was heading west. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered neck injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred, and the sedan driver was licensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both were conscious and restrained. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one SUV and the front passenger of the other were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One vehicle was parked before the crash, while the other was traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. No ejections occurred. The crash caused damage to the front and rear ends of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 9-year-old girl was injured after a bus traveling south on 15 Avenue struck her as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The bus showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling straight ahead on 15 Avenue struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus driver was licensed and traveling south at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bus sustained no damage at the center front end impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 29-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured when a taxi made a left turn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and rider confusion as factors. The e-bike showed no damage; the taxi's right front bumper was hit.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision with a taxi on 15 Avenue. The taxi, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn southbound when it struck the e-bike traveling northbound. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The taxi's right front bumper was damaged, while the e-bike showed no damage. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the vehicle at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 21-year-old man was injured while getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a southbound SUV. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2010 model, showed no visible damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A box truck turning right struck a 47-year-old man crossing Church Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The driver was inattentive and distracted. Impact was at the truck’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The victim, a 47-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right of way. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19