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Two SUVs collided at Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing a crash. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, highlighting driver inattention and yielding failures.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:14 on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling north and west. Both drivers were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical factor in the collision. Additionally, one driver was noted for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, indicating a side collision. One 51-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. The report explicitly lists driver errors—failure to yield and distraction—as the causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims. This crash underscores systemic dangers posed by driver inattention and yielding failures at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight east on Sutter Avenue. The sedan’s front center bore the impact. A rear passenger in the sedan suffered whiplash and neck injury. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:57 on Sutter Avenue involving two vehicles: a 2008 Mazda SUV making a left turn and a 2020 Ford sedan traveling straight east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan carried three occupants; one male rear passenger, age 41, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus during the maneuver. The SUV driver held a permit license, while the sedan driver was licensed. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after a northbound SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2005 SUV traveling north on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, and there was no reported damage to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old girl suffered back injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred at 9:31 a.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East New York Avenue near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:31 a.m. A 2016 Dodge sedan, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but this is noted after the driver error and does not shift responsibility. The sedan showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused serious injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old female bicyclist suffered back injuries after an SUV struck her on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The impact came from the SUV’s left front bumper. Police cite driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:57 on Fulton Street, Brooklyn. A 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2024 GMC SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered back injuries and was in shock. The report identifies the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was also noted with a contributing factor of failure to yield right-of-way, but the primary driver errors were the SUV operator’s. The SUV was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered chest abrasions when a vehicle making an improper left turn collided with a pick-up truck going straight on Rockaway Avenue. The impact struck the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the truck, causing injury and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:35 AM. The collision involved a 2021 Toyota pick-up truck traveling westbound and another vehicle traveling northwest making a left turn. The police cited 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the pick-up truck. The male driver of the turning vehicle sustained chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the truck. No victim behavior was listed as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck two pedestrians off the roadway near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Both women suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and pain. The driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed, causing serious harm.

According to the police report, a 2021 GMC sedan was traveling south near 397 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:22 AM when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 55 and 63, who were not in the roadway or at an intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, and were reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver's failure to obey traffic control devices as a contributing factor, along with unsafe speed. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at a point other than the front or side. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the driver's disregard for traffic control and excessive speed as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man was struck while crossing New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inattention, hitting the pedestrian in the lower leg. The victim suffered contusions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which was going straight ahead. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck a westbound sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured a rear-seat passenger in the sedan, causing a head contusion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Driver errors included failure to yield during the left turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:56 PM. A Toyota SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a westbound Kia sedan going straight. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan carried one occupant, a 44-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained a head contusion and was injured but conscious. She was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report indicates driver errors consistent with failure to yield during the left turn maneuver. No contributing factors were listed for the victim. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage, underscoring the force of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan struck a parked vehicle’s left rear bumper on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.

According to the police report, at 5:44 AM on Boyland Street in Brooklyn, a westbound sedan driven by a 26-year-old male collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face, but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The parked vehicle suffered damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the moving sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was recorded. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of collisions with stationary vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike driver collided with a parked sedan on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old bicyclist suffered lower leg injuries and abrasions. The sedan was stationary at impact. Driver errors include unlicensed operation and unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 5:12 AM on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn, an unlicensed male e-bike driver traveling west collided with a parked 2012 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, with abrasions noted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, indicating no movement from the vehicle. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified but explicitly notes the driver's unlicensed status. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights risks posed by unlicensed vehicle operation and the dangers of interactions with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 64-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved no ejections and occurred during straight travel in opposite directions.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and south on Linden Boulevard collided at the center front end and left front bumper, respectively. The 64-year-old female driver of the southbound vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact, with no ejections reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of head-on impacts on this Brooklyn corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young woman driver overturned her sedan while making a left turn on Howard Avenue. She sustained neck injuries and was left in shock. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inexperience in controlling vehicles during complex maneuvers.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female driver, licensed in New York, was operating a 2020 Chevrolet sedan northbound on Howard Avenue at 18:59. The driver was making a left turn when the vehicle overturned, causing significant damage. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt with airbag deployment. She suffered neck injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores how driver errors, particularly inexperience during turning maneuvers, can lead to severe crashes and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue. The rear sedan struck the front vehicle’s right rear bumper. A 28-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Atlantic Avenue collided when the rear vehicle impacted the right rear bumper of the front vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The rear vehicle was a 2017 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed male driver, and the front vehicle was a 2018 Honda sedan driven by a licensed female driver. A 28-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the front vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2023 Honda sedan turned right on East New York Avenue and struck a 29-year-old man head-on. His head absorbed the impact. He lay unconscious, the street silent, his injuries severe and the night unyielding.

According to the police report, a 2023 Honda sedan was making a right turn on East New York Avenue when it struck a 29-year-old pedestrian head-on. The report states the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, with damage to the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to the head and was found unconscious at the scene. The incident occurred at 3:29 a.m. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the report, but the narrative confirms the driver turned and hit the pedestrian directly. The victim was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. No driver errors are explicitly named beyond the act of turning and striking a pedestrian head-on. The report does not attribute any contributing behaviors to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck another vehicle while changing lanes improperly on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite passing or lane usage errors as the cause, highlighting driver fault.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:58 on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. A 41-year-old female driver of a 2024 SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock, with a complaint of pain or nausea. The SUV was traveling south and was starting from parking when it collided with another southbound vehicle during a lane change. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane changing. The SUV driver was licensed and not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south was demolished after colliding with an eastbound SUV in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lower leg injuries. The crash report cites unsafe speed as the contributing factor in this violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:37 AM near 551 Chauncey Street in Brooklyn. A moped traveling south collided with a 2024 Mazda SUV traveling east. The moped was demolished on impact, and the moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle. He sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male, also suffered a head contusion but was not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were noted. The violent collision highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed and the vulnerability of moped riders in crashes with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling east struck a parked SUV on Watkins Street, injuring both riders. The collision impacted the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the moped. Unsafe speed was cited as the driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 on Watkins Street. A moped traveling east collided with a parked Jeep SUV facing south. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the moped. Both occupants of the moped, a 23-year-old driver and a 23-year-old passenger, were injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the moped operator. The parked SUV was not occupied at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man was injured crossing Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face from vehicles failing to yield on city streets.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at approximately 3:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk when he was struck by a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report, but the collision occurred under circumstances where the pedestrian was crossing without a designated crosswalk, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by vehicle interactions with pedestrians in uncontrolled crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two mopeds traveling perpendicular directions collided head-on on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 30-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at 7:18 p.m.

According to the police report, two mopeds collided at the intersection of Stone Avenue and Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:18 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one northbound, the other westbound—when they impacted center front ends. The crash injured a 30-year-old male driver, who was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both mopeds sustained damage described as "other" to their front ends. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15