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A 64-year-old woman crossing Leonard Street with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The vehicle passed too closely, causing injuries to her entire body and leaving her in shock. The driver caused the crash by failing to maintain safe distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Leonard Street near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:25 PM. A 64-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, passed too closely. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error in maintaining safe clearance. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting the impact was from close proximity rather than a direct collision. The driver’s failure to yield adequate space created a hazardous environment, resulting in the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered full-body injuries after a collision on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash involved a tractor truck and was caused by improper lane usage. The driver was restrained but left in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:09 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a sedan and a tractor truck. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with bodily trauma affecting her entire body and was in shock. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan was changing lanes westbound when it was struck on the right side doors by the tractor truck traveling straight ahead. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The primary cause identified is the sedan driver's improper lane change, highlighting systemic dangers of lane discipline on this expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver made a left turn, striking a northbound e-scooter rider on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old rider suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers from driver inattention in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 on Manhattan Avenue near Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling northbound going straight ahead when an unspecified vehicle made a left turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The rider sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the impact. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and other unspecified damage to the e-scooter. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two men, ages 29 and 44, suffered back injuries. Both were conscious but injured. The driver was following too closely.

A crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a sedan and a tractor truck. Two occupants of the sedan, a 44-year-old driver and a 29-year-old passenger, sustained back injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, both injuries were due to the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance, listed as 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was licensed and conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted as contributing to the injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A seven-year-old passenger suffered a knee injury in a Brooklyn crash. Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. The child was conscious but injured. Driver errors contributed to the incident.

On December 29, 2023, two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. A seven-year-old male passenger was injured, suffering a contusion to the knee. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The child was seated in the middle rear seat and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment usage was specified. The incident highlights systemic issues in traffic control enforcement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman driving a sedan in Brooklyn suffered a neck contusion after a collision involving two sedans. The crash occurred near Scholes Street. Police cited driver fatigue as a contributing factor. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn near Scholes Street involving two sedans traveling east. The 63-year-old female driver sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue played a role. The impact involved the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The 19-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger suffered injuries. The driver fell asleep behind the wheel. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. Shock and minor bleeding followed the impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The 19-year-old male driver and a 17-year-old female passenger were injured, suffering knee and arm injuries with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The crash involved a left front bumper impact on one SUV and a right rear bumper impact on the other. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the crash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver’s failure to maintain alertness caused the collision, resulting in shock and bodily harm to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan and e-scooter collided head-on. The rider suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bushwick Avenue involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and showed no visible complaints but was in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No vehicle damage was reported. The police noted pedestrian or bicyclist confusion as a factor but did not attribute fault to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck struck the left side of a sedan on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was licensed and traveling east. Improper lane usage caused the collision.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling east on Grand Street collided with the left side doors of a westbound sedan. The sedan’s 54-year-old female driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The impact damaged the truck’s trailer and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on in Brooklyn. Metal tore. A 37-year-old man, driving straight, crushed his shoulder. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent, broken by pain. Failure to yield and a bad turn set the stage for injury.

Two sedans collided head-on at 267 Vandervoort Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one sedan was making a left turn while the other went straight. The impact was severe. A 37-year-old male driver suffered a crushed shoulder but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The crash left the street quiet, marked by the sound of pain. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver error as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries in a crash on Devoe Street. A sedan traveling south was struck in the right rear quarter panel by an SUV going west. The passenger complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Devoe Street was hit in the right rear quarter panel by an SUV traveling west. The collision resulted from the SUV driver's disregard of traffic control. The sedan carried a 68-year-old female front passenger who was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a motorcycle on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. Two passengers in the sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a motorcycle. The sedan was traveling west, and the motorcycle south, both going straight ahead. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash. Two sedan passengers, a 33-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel; the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter driver fractured her elbow and hand after colliding with the right rear quarter panel of an SUV on Metropolitan Avenue. The scooter was making a right turn. The SUV showed no damage. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female motorscooter driver was injured when her scooter struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2020 SUV on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter was making a right turn at the time of the crash. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV, carrying two occupants, was traveling straight ahead and showed no damage. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or violations. The injured rider was wearing a helmet. No fault or blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A truck turned left on Morgan Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Steel hit flesh. The rider, 23, flew and crashed. His leg split open. His knee burst. No helmet. Blood on blacktop. The truck kept rolling. The street stayed silent.

A truck making a left turn struck a cyclist traveling straight near 222 Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered severe injuries to his knee and lower leg, including a severe burn. According to the police report, 'A truck turned left. A bike came straight. Steel met skin. The cyclist, 23, flew. His leg tore open. His knee split.' The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report centers driver inattention and poor visibility as primary causes. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV making a right turn struck a southbound garbage truck going straight on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the truck’s left front quarter panel. A rear passenger in the SUV suffered chest injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 2011 SUV was making a right turn on Humboldt Street when it collided with a southbound garbage truck traveling straight. The impact occurred between the SUV’s right front bumper and the truck’s left front quarter panel. The SUV carried four occupants; a 41-year-old male rear passenger was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV slammed into a stopped taxi on Manhattan Avenue. The impact struck the taxi’s center back end. A rear passenger in the taxi suffered neck injuries and shock. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Manhattan Avenue rear-ended a stopped taxi. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper hitting the taxi’s center back end. The taxi had two occupants; one rear passenger, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling north, with the taxi stopped in traffic and the SUV going straight ahead. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance caused the collision. The injured passenger was not ejected and did not use any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was hit while crossing Manhattan Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, traveling west, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The impact was at the vehicle's center front end.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Manhattan Avenue struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but at a marked crosswalk. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and Leonard Street was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The driver was cited for inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the right front bumper. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and failure to yield—as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of another vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The taxi driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front-end damage to the taxi. No ejections occurred. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male taxi driver traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with the rear of another vehicle. The taxi sustained center front-end damage, and the driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The collision involved a single occupant taxi and an unspecified vehicle with rear impact damage. No ejections were reported. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights a failure to maintain safe distance or control, though no explicit driver errors were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV making a right turn struck the cyclist traveling north. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his arm.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2017 Honda SUV made a right turn on Varick Avenue and collided with him. The SUV struck the bike’s center front end with its right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified in the data. The cyclist’s injuries were classified as moderate. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was traveling north going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15