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A 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV on 45th Street in Brooklyn. The impact caused facial abrasions. The driver’s inattention was cited as the sole contributing factor in the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Buick SUV traveling north on 45th Street in Brooklyn struck her at the intersection with Fort Hamilton Parkway around 8:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure of the driver to maintain focus. No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not listed as a factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman crossing New Utrecht Avenue with the signal suffered bruises and arm injuries after an e-scooter collision. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash highlights risks posed by micromobility vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:42 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by an e-scooter. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian, nor does it cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The collision involved an unoccupied e-scooter vehicle type classified as a moped. The incident underscores the potential dangers posed by e-scooters to pedestrians even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV entering a parked position collided with him. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 13th Avenue at 18:50. A 2011 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was entering a parked position traveling south when it struck a bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or bicyclist, but the collision during the SUV’s maneuver to park indicates driver error in vehicle positioning. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy suffered severe leg fractures after a sedan traveling north hit him as he stepped out from behind a parked vehicle. The impact crushed the car’s front center, leaving the child injured and conscious on a Brooklyn street.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured at 17:44 in Brooklyn near 5713 12 Ave. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when a northbound 2014 Honda sedan struck him with its center front end. The boy sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan was traveling straight ahead before impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were listed, but the collision occurred as the pedestrian emerged from a parked vehicle’s blind spot, a known systemic hazard. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the child or note any victim behaviors as causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four SUVs collided traveling east on Caton Ave in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Impact points included rear and front ends. Police report notes unspecified driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision involving four SUVs occurred on Caton Ave near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 3:21 PM. All vehicles were traveling eastbound. The impact points included the center back end, right rear bumper, left rear quarter panel, and center front end of the vehicles. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for this driver, indicating driver errors without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of closely packed vehicles traveling in the same direction and the potential for rear-end and side impacts among SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The SUV's right side doors bore the impact, injuring the 58-year-old rider.

According to the police report, at 10:00 AM on Avenue L in Brooklyn, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors, which sustained damage. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The police report attributes the crash to driver inattention or distraction on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing no listed safety equipment contributing to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead prior to the collision. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a one-year-old boy on 59th Street in Brooklyn. The child lay motionless, head bloodied, body crushed. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. The street fell silent. Emergency crews found the boy unconscious, his injuries severe.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on 59th Street at 12th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a one-year-old boy. The incident occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The narrative states, 'No crosswalk. No cry. He lay still on the pavement, head bloodied, body crushed. The bumper bore the mark.' The child suffered crush injuries to the head and was found unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no details on specific driver errors, but the facts remain: a young pedestrian was struck and gravely injured by a driver proceeding straight ahead in a large vehicle. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV traveling west on Caton Avenue. The impact struck the cyclist’s lower leg and foot, causing contusions and bruises. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 on Caton Avenue involving a 2017 Dodge SUV and a bicycle. The SUV was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the bicyclist from behind at the center front end. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact but with serious consequences for the vulnerable rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was injured crossing near a stopped school bus in Brooklyn. The bus, traveling south on 16 Avenue, struck him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured while going to or from a stopped school bus on 16 Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:25. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead southbound when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors explicitly. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. The data highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles in school zones and the vulnerability of young pedestrians near stopped buses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old bicyclist suffered chest contusions after an SUV making a right turn hit him on 50th Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front bumper. The cyclist was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 50th Street in Brooklyn at 14:39. An 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound was struck on the left front quarter panel of his bike by a 2024 Mazda SUV making a right turn eastbound. The SUV's right front bumper sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered chest contusions and was reported in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the SUV's turn, indicating a failure to yield or inadequate awareness of the bicyclist's presence. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling west in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The crash exposed critical dangers from driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2025 Honda SUV in Brooklyn at 18 Avenue. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New Jersey, was making a left turn while the bicyclist was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist, who was not wearing any safety equipment, sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers failing to yield or properly observe vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man suffered back abrasions after an SUV struck him at an intersection on Ocean Parkway. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to a collision with the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The impact damaged the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV traveling east on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Avenue I. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing back abrasions and injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted but not assigned as a cause. The primary factor remains the driver’s limited view, which led to the failure to avoid the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at 36th Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian center front. The victim reported pain and nausea, underscoring the crash’s brutal impact.

According to the police report, at 4:40 AM in Brooklyn near 1249 36th Street, a sedan traveling northeast struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a high-impact collision with the pedestrian. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the primary cause remains the driver's failure to yield. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl suffered head abrasions after a sedan hit her while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, with impact on the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was traveling east, going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Honda sedan traveling east struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The girl was crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at a signalized intersection. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and proceeding straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The collision took place in Brooklyn near 60 Street. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper, indicating the point of impact. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 53 Street as one started from parking and the other traveled northeast. The impact hit the right side doors of the moving vehicle. One driver suffered injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 53 Street at 9:56 AM involving two SUVs traveling northeast. One vehicle, a 2020 Audi SUV, was going straight ahead when it was struck on the right side doors. The other vehicle, a 1995 GMC SUV, was starting from parking. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Audi. The Audi driver, a 38-year-old male, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver made a right turn on Caton Avenue, colliding with a sedan traveling straight. The impact injured two vehicle occupants with back injuries and whiplash. The crash reveals the dangers of driver inattention in busy Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:28. A female driver, making a right turn, struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling straight ahead. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention/distraction. Two occupants in the struck sedan—a 21-year-old male driver and a 46-year-old male passenger—suffered back injuries and whiplash but were not ejected. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and airbags deployed. The report explicitly notes driver distraction as the cause, with no other contributing factors listed. The collision involved a third vehicle, a station wagon/SUV, which was starting in traffic but sustained no damage. This incident highlights how driver errors, specifically inattention during maneuvers like right turns, can cause serious injuries even without victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV making a U-turn struck a northbound e-scooter on 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered upper leg injuries. Police cite improper lane usage by the SUV as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 16 Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:30 p.m. A 2023 Honda SUV was making a U-turn southbound when it collided head-on with a northbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in a complaint of pain or nausea and shock. The report identifies the SUV driver's error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating a failure to yield or safely execute the U-turn maneuver. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors from the victim were cited. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front ends, confirming the direct collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Ocean Parkway. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn at 7:58 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a Honda SUV making a left turn traveling northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. There was no reported damage to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with an SUV turning improperly in Brooklyn. The 20-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning as contributing factors in the crash near 39th Street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:54 AM in Brooklyn near 39th Street. A motorcycle traveling northwest struck the right front bumper of an SUV making a right turn. The motorcyclist, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the SUV operator and the motorcyclist. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV's damage was on the right front bumper. The motorcyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jaguar sedan blasted through the intersection at 59th Street and 10th Avenue. Its front end struck a four-year-old boy in the crosswalk. Blood pooled on the blacktop. The driver kept going, leaving the child semiconscious and bleeding.

According to the police report, a Jaguar sedan traveling west on 59th Street at 10th Avenue disregarded traffic control and ran a red light. The vehicle's center front end struck a four-year-old boy who was in the crosswalk at the intersection. The child suffered severe abdominal injuries and was found semiconscious, bleeding heavily on the roadway. The report states the driver continued straight after the impact. The primary contributing factor cited is 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals, as documented in the police narrative and data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15