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Three sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered facial injuries and incoherence. Vehicles struck front and rear bumpers amid lane changes. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors. No ejections reported. Crash left one injured and shaken.

According to the police report, three sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. One 40-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The vehicles involved were traveling east and west; one was changing lanes when the collision occurred. The point of impact included front and rear bumpers and center front ends. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. All drivers were licensed. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash resulted in one injury and multiple vehicle damages.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 33-year-old woman driving a station wagon/SUV was injured in a rear-end collision on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused pain and nausea. The driver was not ejected but suffered shock. Police cited other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver in a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injury to the SUV driver, who complained of pain and nausea and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 41st council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, traveling south. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved disregarded traffic control. Damage was centered on the front and back ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed, traveling southbound. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. One driver, age 64, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage focused on the front and rear centers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Hyundai sedan struck the rear of a parked Ford pickup on Junius Street. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered back injuries. The pickup showed no damage. No clear driver errors were reported. The crash caused internal injuries to the sedan driver.

According to the police report, a 2014 Hyundai sedan traveling south on Junius Street rear-ended a parked 2013 Ford pickup truck. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with back pain and internal complaints but was not ejected. The pickup truck showed no damage. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan was slowing or stopping before impact, and the point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the pickup. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No failure to yield or other driver errors were documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Both vehicles struck on left front and rear panels. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as well as traffic control disregard as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicles impacted at the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 83-year-old woman was struck by a BMW sedan turning right on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The impact hit the vehicle’s right side doors.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash occurred when a BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from South Carolina, made a right turn and struck the pedestrian on the vehicle’s right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 19-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Boyland Street. The rider was incoherent and had abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2015 Ford SUV on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn westbound when it struck the e-scooter traveling northbound. The e-scooter rider suffered head injuries and abrasions and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW sedan struck a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions over his entire body but remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors. Both vehicles moved straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW sedan and a bicycle collided on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions covering his entire body but was conscious at the scene. The sedan was damaged on its right side doors, and the bicycle on its left front quarter panel. Both vehicles were traveling east and moving straight ahead before the crash. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were identified for the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The motorcycle struck another vehicle head-on. The driver was incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Eastern Parkway near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle, traveling east, collided head-on with another vehicle also traveling east. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The rider was wearing a helmet but was still ejected and rendered incoherent. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Ford SUV stopped in traffic on Sutter Avenue was struck from behind by a Mitsubishi sedan. Four occupants suffered neck and back injuries, including whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn when a 2010 Mitsubishi sedan traveling south rear-ended it. Four occupants were injured: the SUV driver and three passengers, ages 28 to 34, all conscious and complaining of whiplash and neck or back injuries. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The sedan driver held a permit license, while the SUV driver was licensed. No occupants were ejected. Safety equipment included lap belts for front occupants; rear passengers wore none. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 5-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after contact with a parked sedan on Powell Street. The vehicle showed no damage. The child was left in shock. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Powell Street after contact with a parked 2014 Ford sedan. The child sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The sedan had no visible damage and was stationary before the incident. The report lists no contributing driver factors or errors. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating a vehicle registered in New York. The report does not indicate any pedestrian actions or safety equipment involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a northbound e-bike in Brooklyn’s 11212 zip. The e-bike rider, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver showed signs of inattention. No ejection occurred. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Avenue collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 36-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The e-bike rider was not noted to have used any safety equipment. The crash involved two vehicles going straight ahead before impact. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. The collision occurred in Brooklyn’s 11212 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A van struck a sedan from behind on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north. Driver distraction caused the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a van rear-ended his vehicle on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The sedan sustained front-end damage; the van had rear-end damage. The driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the van driver failed to maintain attention. Both vehicles were traveling straight north at the time of impact. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 33-year-old woman crossing Stone Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s view was obstructed. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. No vehicle damage was reported. The victim was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2002 SUV making a left turn northeastbound. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility during the maneuver. The pedestrian was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling with one occupant. No other driver errors or pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan and motorcycle crashed head-on on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men suffered neck and leg injuries. The sedan driver and passenger wore lap belts. The crash involved improper lane usage. All occupants were shocked and complained of pain.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a motorcycle traveling in opposite directions. The sedan, driven by a 35-year-old man, and its two occupants, including an 80-year-old driver and a 29-year-old passenger, were injured. All three suffered neck or lower leg injuries and were wearing lap belts. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The motorcycle also sustained front-end damage. No ejections occurred. The SUV nearby was undamaged. The report does not list any victim errors or helmet use. The crash left all occupants in shock with complaints of pain or nausea.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 57-year-old man was struck while crossing Pitkin Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn in a BMW SUV, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a BMW SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter hit a parked sedan on Howard Avenue. The rider, 41, flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled. He lay still, incoherent. The car never moved. The street swallowed the sound.

An e-scooter rider, age 41, crashed into a parked sedan near 699 Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'slammed a parked sedan.' The rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations, lying incoherent at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied and did not move. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Three sedans collided on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. All vehicles were parked before impact. The injured driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. Damage concentrated on rear, front, and side panels.

According to the police report, three sedans collided on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicles were all parked prior to the crash. A 29-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back contusions classified as injury severity 3. The driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The vehicles sustained damage to the right rear bumper, center front end, and left side doors. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash involved multiple impacts among stationary vehicles, resulting in injury to the driver of one sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The rider, a 51-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion symptoms. He was incoherent at the scene and wore no safety equipment. The SUV was unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a 2019 KTM motorcycle traveling east collided with a parked 2008 Cadillac SUV on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle impacted the left front bumper of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected. The rider, a 51-year-old male, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, complaining of a concussion. He was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The collision caused center front end damage to the motorcycle and left rear bumper damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 40-year-old male passenger suffered a facial contusion in a Brooklyn crash. An SUV traveling south struck the right side doors of a westbound sedan. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, an Infiniti SUV traveling south on Union Street collided with the right side doors of an Audi sedan traveling west. The impact injured a 40-year-old male passenger in the sedan, causing a facial contusion. The passenger was conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the sedan and the front center end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18