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A 5-year-old boy suffered facial bruises as two vehicles crashed on Liberty Avenue. The SUV was struck on its left side by a sedan hitting head-on. The child was restrained but injured in the right rear seat. Driver errors led to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Liberty Avenue involving a 2007 Ford SUV and a 2017 Dodge sedan. The sedan struck the SUV on its left side doors with its center front end. A 5-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the SUV sustained facial contusions but was not ejected. The child was secured with a child restraint. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused visible damage to the front of the sedan and the left side of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck an SUV stopped in traffic on Atlantic Avenue. The right rear passenger of the sedan suffered a head injury and whiplash. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended a stopped 2003 SUV. The crash injured a 34-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan. She sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan’s front center end struck the SUV’s rear center end. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped in traffic. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans traveled east on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. One sedan rear-ended the other. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police noted driver inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling east on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn when one sedan struck the center back end of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 46-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and driver inattention or distraction. The striking vehicle showed damage to its center front end, while the struck vehicle had damage to its center back end. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 43-year-old woman driving a sedan east on Aberdeen Street was injured. She disregarded traffic control and struck a pavement defect. The vehicle's undercarriage was damaged. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver operating a 2012 BMW sedan on Aberdeen Street disregarded traffic control signals. The vehicle struck a defective pavement area, impacting the undercarriage and causing damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling south collided with a parked sedan on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, 58, lost consciousness and suffered injuries. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The driver was restrained and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male driver traveling south in a 2015 Volkswagen sedan struck a parked 2004 Ford sedan on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver lost consciousness during the crash and was injured, though he was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left front bumper of the parked vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A BMW SUV struck a box truck from behind on Broadway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck showed no damage; the SUV’s rear was damaged.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver in a BMW SUV rear-ended a box truck traveling east on Broadway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was injured with contusions and full-body trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck sustained no damage. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV’s center back end was damaged, while the truck’s center front end showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 32-year-old woman was struck by a westbound sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered head injuries and shock. The crash occurred outside an intersection as she crossed without signal. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit her, causing serious harm.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle’s left front bumper collided with her. She sustained head injuries and was in shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or signals were noted for the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 2019 Nissan sat parked on Powell Street. Its left front crushed. Inside, a 39-year-old man lay dead. No movement. No sound. Morning light caught broken glass. One life ended in silence.

A deadly crash took place near 211 Powell Street in Brooklyn. A 2019 Nissan sedan, parked at the curb, was found with its left front crushed. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man was inside the vehicle, unresponsive and not ejected. He showed no signs of life. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The cause of the crash remains unspecified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the report. The incident ended with one fatality, the driver of the parked car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers and three passengers suffered neck, abdomen, and face injuries. The impact hit the center front ends. All occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. Injuries ranged from bruises to whiplash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway near Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver of a 2010 Infiniti was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The female driver of a 2017 Nissan was traveling straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. Five occupants were injured: the male Infiniti driver (neck contusion), the female Nissan driver (neck contusion), a 21-year-old female front passenger (abdomen and pelvis contusion), a 67-year-old male rear passenger (whiplash), and a 6-year-old female rear passenger (face contusion). All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. One vehicle was stopped in traffic; the other was moving east. A right rear passenger suffered a back contusion. Driver inattention caused the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. One sedan was stopped in traffic while the other was traveling east going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle. A 30-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining a back contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. Neither vehicle showed damage. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided head north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, driven by an unlicensed man, struck the front SUV. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and following too closely contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, driven by a 28-year-old unlicensed man with alcohol involvement, struck the back of the front SUV. Both drivers, a 28-year-old passenger and a 41-year-old licensed driver, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. The front passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and following too closely as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. Both vehicles were traveling straight north at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A woman crossed Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn before sunrise. A westbound car hit her head-on. Blood pooled on the street. She lay semiconscious, head wounded. The car’s right bumper bore the mark. No driver error listed. System failed her.

A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing Atlantic Avenue near Gunther Place in Brooklyn before dawn. According to the police report, she was hit head-on by a westbound car. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, lying semiconscious in the street. The car’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. The woman was not at an intersection or crosswalk when struck. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the ongoing dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 19-year-old woman was struck by a box truck while crossing Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The impact occurred on the truck’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The truck’s right front quarter panel was the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 10-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Boyland Street against the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn with no damage reported. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Boyland Street and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a GMC SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly, with no damage to the SUV. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck two stopped vehicles on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a teenage passenger in the striking car suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Damage centered on front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver traveling west on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The collision injured the driver and a 15-year-old female front passenger, both suffering back injuries and shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The two struck vehicles were stopped in traffic, sustaining center back-end damage, while the striking sedan had front-end damage. No occupants were ejected. The crash occurred near Sherlock Place in Brooklyn's 37th council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck her vehicle from behind on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact caused back injuries. Police cited the SUV driver for following too closely. Both vehicles were traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an SUV. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The sedan's 29-year-old female driver sustained back injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 22-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury after colliding with a taxi on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The rider was unconscious and wearing a helmet. The e-bike was demolished; the taxi sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on Eastern Parkway was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound taxi going straight. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious. The taxi's right front bumper was damaged. The report lists driver errors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Turning Improperly" attributed to the e-bike rider. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight. The crash demolished the e-bike and injured the rider internally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan turning left collided with a truck going straight on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Three vehicle occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. Damage hit the sedan’s left rear and truck’s left front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan was making a left turn on Rockaway Avenue when it collided with a 2007 Dodge truck traveling straight north. The impact occurred at the sedan's left rear bumper and the truck's left front bumper. Three occupants in the sedan, including the driver and two rear passengers, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. All injured parties were conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision dynamics. No safety equipment was noted for the occupants. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and passing too closely. Shock and pain complaints followed the impact. Vehicles struck on right front bumper and left side doors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan was merging westbound when the collision occurred. The other sedan was traveling straight ahead westbound. The crash caused injuries to both drivers and a rear passenger, all complaining of back pain and nausea. The report lists unsafe lane changing and passing too closely as contributing factors. The driver of the merging vehicle impacted the left side doors of the other sedan with the right front bumper of their vehicle. Both drivers and the passenger were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The injured parties experienced shock and were treated for back injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were northbound; one was parked. No ejections occurred. The injured driver was conscious but hurt. Damage was limited to front ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 1981 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the other was parked. The driver of the moving sedan sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked vehicle was struck on the left front bumper, and the moving vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash resulted in injury but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19