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A sedan struck hard on Belt Parkway. The right rear passenger took a blow to the head. He was conscious but hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified. The crash left scars on the car and the man inside.

A crash involving a sedan occurred on Belt Parkway near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 35-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear was injured, suffering a head wound and internal complaints. He was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper, with the point of impact at the center back end. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or specific violations are noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The only other person listed was a witness. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles crashed on Belt Parkway at night. One driver suffered chest injuries. Others escaped with minor or unspecified harm. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the dark. The road stayed open, but lives changed in a flash.

According to the police report, a crash involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans occurred on Belt Parkway at 10:10 p.m. Multiple drivers were involved. One 47-year-old male driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. Other occupants, including a 60-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old male driver, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. All vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left visible damage to the front ends of the vehicles. No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were cited in the data. Helmet use and signaling were not listed as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Belt Parkway before dawn. A sedan’s rear quarter panel crumpled under the force of an SUV’s front bumper. Inside, a man clutched his shoulder in pain. A woman beside him gripped her back, both stunned and shaken by the impact.

Two people were injured in a collision involving a sedan and an SUV on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries, while his 55-year-old female passenger reported back pain. Both occupants experienced shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No information about helmet use or turn signals was noted in the report. The incident underscores the consequences of driver inattention on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 14-year-old girl suffered severe leg fractures after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver was traveling south, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Aviation Road and Flatbush Avenue when a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling south struck her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The driver was going straight ahead and was licensed in New York. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report lists the pedestrian’s action as crossing against the signal but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors beyond this. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper, indicating impact. No other contributing factors or driver violations were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Belt Parkway, both traveling east. The female driver of one SUV suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping when the crash occurred, impacting left rear and right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on Belt Parkway collided at 10:17 a.m. The female driver of a 2024 Lexus SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before the collision, which involved impact to the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash resulted in injury to the driver of one vehicle, highlighting the dangers even in slowing traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW SUV hurtled east on Belt Parkway, speed unchecked. The driver, unbelted, lost control on slick pavement. Metal twisted, glass burst. Thrown from the wreck, his head struck hard. Alone, he died on the frozen asphalt.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway crashed while moving at unsafe speed on slippery pavement. The sole occupant, a 41-year-old male driver, was ejected from the vehicle and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The SUV was described as 'demolished' at the point of impact. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but the police report attributes the crash primarily to excessive speed and hazardous road conditions. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The narrative underscores the violence of the crash and the systemic danger posed by high speeds, especially under adverse conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A rear-end collision on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn injured a 31-year-old female sedan driver. The SUV driver followed too closely, striking the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Pennsylvania Avenue near Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two vehicles traveling eastbound—a 2024 SUV and a 2016 sedan—collided when the SUV struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies the SUV driver's error as "Following Too Closely," a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old female with a valid New York license, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant in her vehicle. Both vehicles had front-end damage, with the SUV impacting the center front end and the sedan sustaining damage to its center back end. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Belt Parkway during lane changes. The SUV driver, distracted and inexperienced, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The impact involved front-end damage, highlighting driver error as the crash cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 13:30 involving a Ford SUV and a Hyundai sedan, both traveling east and changing lanes. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old female occupant, was injured with a concussion and full-body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan, indicating a collision during lane changes. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision underscores the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience in multi-vehicle crashes on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and incoherence after improper turning on Belt Parkway. Police report cites driver inattention and distraction. The sedan’s right front bumper struck an object or surface, causing injury despite use of lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Toyota sedan on Belt Parkway was injured due to 'Turning Improperly' combined with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash occurred at midnight, with the vehicle traveling east and impacting with the right front bumper. The driver sustained a head injury, was incoherent, and complained of pain or nausea. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report highlights the driver’s errors as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The driver’s licensed status and use of safety equipment are noted, but the crash resulted from improper turning and distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and abrasions when his sedan experienced tire failure on the Belt Parkway. The vehicle struck an object front center, deploying airbags. The crash occurred early morning, highlighting tire maintenance risks.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Belt Parkway at 3:00 AM. The driver was operating a 2020 Honda sedan traveling eastbound, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, and the driver's airbags deployed. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered neck injuries and abrasions. The police report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident underscores the critical role of vehicle maintenance, specifically tire condition, in preventing crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two Audis slam together on Belt Parkway. Metal crumples, glass bursts. A 21-year-old driver, unbelted, is hurled onto the asphalt, head bleeding, silent and still. Unsafe speed and distraction leave wreckage and blood in their wake.

On Belt Parkway, two eastbound Audis collided at high speed. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2023 Audi and a 2005 Audi, both traveling straight. The report states that 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were the primary contributing factors. The impact demolished the front of one Audi and crushed the rear of the other. A 21-year-old male driver, listed as unbelted and ejected from his vehicle, suffered severe head bleeding and was found unconscious on the roadway. The police report describes the aftermath as 'silence' following the violent collision. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor; the focus remains on driver error and the lethal consequences of excessive speed and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old man driving a sedan on Belt Parkway fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle struck an object head-on, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway around 11:00 AM. The driver, a 34-year-old male, was the sole occupant of a 2025 Honda sedan traveling west. The report cites 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted an object at the center front end, sustaining damage there. The driver suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious with a concussion. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver error—falling asleep—as the cause, with no other contributing factors listed. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Brooklyn’s Belt Parkway at dawn. Both drivers were men, one suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe lane changing as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, highlighting dangers of reckless lane maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:49 AM on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two station wagons or SUVs were involved. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking the other vehicle’s right rear bumper with his left front bumper. The injured driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unsafe lane changing and following too closely as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision caused damage to the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. The crash underscores the risks posed by unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. A 23-year-old right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact struck the right rear bumpers. Driver errors triggered the violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:46 on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling east. The collision resulted from 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely,' both cited as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the right rear bumpers of both vehicles. A 23-year-old male occupant seated as the right rear passenger was injured, sustaining neck injuries and experiencing shock. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and complained of pain and nausea. The report highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe lane changing—as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle passenger suffered a concussion and head injury in a collision on Belt Parkway. Both vehicles, traveling east, collided front to front. The passenger, unhelmeted, was injured but remained conscious. Driver errors cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2022 Canam motorcycle and a 2022 CAN multi-wheeled vehicle, both traveling east and colliding front to front. The motorcycle carried two occupants, including a 24-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear or sidecar position. She sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors twice as contributing causes, indicating driver-related errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The collision's impact and the lack of helmet use contributed to the severity of the passenger's injuries. The drivers were going straight ahead at the time of impact, but the exact nature of the driver errors remains categorized under 'Other Vehicular' factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on on Belt Parkway, injuring two young passengers. Both suffered moderate injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage and following too closely, highlighting driver errors that led to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda SUV and a 2014 Infiniti sedan collided head-on on Belt Parkway at 11:20. Both vehicles were traveling east and struck each other at their center front ends. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. Two young male passengers, ages 12 and 13, were injured in the collision. The 12-year-old, seated in the left rear passenger position, suffered back injuries and was in shock. The 13-year-old, seated in the front passenger seat, sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was also in shock. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver errors of improper lane usage and following too closely directly contributed to the crash and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion and lower arm injury after his sedan struck an object on the Belt Parkway. The vehicle sustained roof damage and impact to the right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:24 AM. The driver, licensed in New York, was traveling eastbound in a 2011 Infiniti sedan when the vehicle's right front bumper struck an object, causing roof damage. The driver was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. He sustained an abrasion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The crash involved a single vehicle going straight ahead, highlighting potential risks even without other road users present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Flatbush Avenue. The impact caused upper arm injuries and bruising. Police cite unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as contributing causes in this serious crash.

According to the police report, at 18:04 on Flatbush Avenue, a bicyclist traveling south was struck by a southbound SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained upper arm injuries and contusions. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as driver errors contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the collision. The SUV impacted the left front quarter panel, while the bike was hit on the left front bumper. No damage was reported to the bike, indicating the severity of the impact was primarily to the rider. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but highlights driver errors and systemic danger on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Lexus SUV hit a man lying on Belt Parkway. The impact was direct. He suffered a head wound, lost consciousness, and died on the cold, still road. The night was quiet. The SUV kept eastbound. The man did not survive.

A man was killed on Belt Parkway when a 2015 Lexus SUV traveling eastbound struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was 'lying in the roadway' at the time of the crash. He suffered a head wound, lost consciousness, and died at the scene. The report describes the night as cold and the road as still. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed for either party; both are marked as 'Unspecified.' The man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The police report does not cite speeding, distraction, or failure to yield. The focus remains on the fatal impact between the SUV and the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway left four injured, including a 19-year-old female driver. The collision involved improper lane usage and driver inexperience. Victims suffered head, neck, and leg injuries, all sustained inside vehicles during the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving multiple sedans traveling eastbound. The 19-year-old female driver was cited for driver inexperience and improper passing or lane usage. She sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the vehicle. Three passengers, aged 17, 18, and 33, were also injured, suffering injuries to the entire body, knee-lower leg-foot, and neck respectively. All occupants experienced shock and minor bleeding or pain complaints. The report highlights driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on left and right sides, consistent with lane-changing collision dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692945, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14