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A sedan traveling east struck a vehicle making a left turn on red at Quincy Street and Nostrand Avenue. The driver of the left-turning vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved traffic control disregard and unsafe speed by the left-turning driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:30 AM in Brooklyn at Quincy Street near Nostrand Avenue. A sedan traveling eastbound collided with a vehicle making a left turn on red, impacting both vehicles' left front bumpers. The driver of the left-turning vehicle, a 61-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The report identifies the left-turning driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan was traveling straight ahead, while the left-turning vehicle was moving southbound. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls and unsafe speed during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck the rear of a parked vehicle on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger of the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining abrasions. The collision caused center front-end damage to the SUV and injured the occupant despite lap belt and harness use.

According to the police report, at 14:30 on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2018 Jeep SUV was traveling west when it collided with the rear of a parked vehicle. The impact was centered on the front end of the SUV and the rear of the parked vehicle. The SUV carried one occupant, a 59-year-old male front passenger, who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and abrasions. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the passenger or note any victim behaviors. The collision highlights a failure in vehicle control or attention by the SUV driver, resulting in injury to the passenger and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered back contusions after a vehicle backing west on Myrtle Ave struck her. The driver’s inattention and following too closely led to the impact. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the collision’s center back end.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling west on Myrtle Ave was backing when it struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center back end, causing contusions and back injuries to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The pedestrian’s location in the roadway was noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while backing created a hazardous situation resulting in injury. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper vehicle positioning in Brooklyn’s Myrtle Ave corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 3-year-old boy was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control, highlighting dangers even among vulnerable cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:01 AM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Two bicycles traveling south and west collided. The 3-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were bicycles, and neither showed damage. The young victim was conscious and wearing unspecified safety equipment labeled 'Other.' The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and 'Other' on the second. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the victim or noting any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The crash happened on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:50 p.m. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male bicyclist, traveling north and wearing a helmet, was struck by a 2024 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, was the sole occupant and was traveling north before turning left. The bicyclist was going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV's center front end, while the bike showed no damage. The collision highlights driver error in yielding during a left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A violent crash on Nostrand Ave trapped a 46-year-old male driver with severe facial injuries. Two vehicles, an SUV and a sedan, collided head-on. Alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving contributed to the wreck that demolished both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:28 AM on Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV traveling south and a 2017 sedan traveling west. Both vehicles were demolished on impact, with the SUV sustaining damage to its center front end and the sedan to its right front bumper. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. The 46-year-old male driver, an occupant of one of the vehicles, was trapped and suffered severe facial injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as key factors in the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a Brooklyn taxi. The crash, marked by driver inattention and aggressive driving, left the vehicle undamaged but the occupant injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east in Brooklyn at 99 Madison Street was involved in a crash at 13:24. The vehicle showed no damage, but the right rear passenger, a 23-year-old female, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious throughout. The taxi had two occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of the incident. The data highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.

NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.

• Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18

A sedan backing up struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision, highlighting dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM near 456 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The vehicle, a sedan, was backing up when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The sedan showed no visible damage despite the impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident underscores the risks posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers at intersections, particularly backing without adequate caution.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A high-speed crash on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn left two drivers injured. Both vehicles collided head-on at left front bumpers. Police report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as key factors. Both drivers suffered whiplash and neck injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn involving a 2022 Ford sedan and a 2010 Dodge SUV. Both drivers were injured, sustaining back and neck injuries with complaints of whiplash. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan was traveling north and was involved in a police pursuit before impact. The collision point was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing damage to the center front end of the sedan and left front bumper of the SUV. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash. The report highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and improper turning maneuvers, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver rear-ended another sedan on Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision injured a 52-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north when the impact struck the center back end of the lead car.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lexington Avenue near Throop Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. Two sedans traveling north collided when the trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The injured party was a 52-year-old female occupant seated in the middle front seat of the lead vehicle, wearing a lap belt. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving leading to rear-end collisions, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on Fulton Street near Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a 27-year-old female pedestrian located at the intersection. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male driver suffered head injuries after a collision on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, improper lane usage caused the crash between two sedans. The injured driver was not ejected and showed signs of shock.

At 14:02 on Fulton Street near Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred involving two sedans, one registered in Illinois and the other in New York. According to the police report, the driver of the Illinois-registered BMW was traveling westbound and impacted the left rear bumper of the parked Toyota sedan. The primary contributing factor cited was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane management. The 21-year-old male driver of the BMW sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3 and was reported to be in shock. He was not ejected from the vehicle and was not wearing safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver struck him on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the cyclist’s left side, causing contusions and arm injuries. The driver’s inattention led to the violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Spencer Street in Brooklyn at 2:35 p.m. A bicyclist traveling west was struck on his left side by a vehicle also traveling west. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved had damage to its left side doors, indicating the point of impact. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior, focusing instead on the driver’s failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the right side of a fire truck traveling west on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The fire truck driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 14:34 on Nostrand Avenue near Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south struck the right side doors of a westbound fire truck. The fire truck driver, a 34-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed, and the fire truck was going straight ahead when struck. The sedan's point of impact was its center front end, indicating it hit the fire truck's right side. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman crossing Tompkins Avenue was struck by a southbound cyclist. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding, entering shock. The bike showed no damage. The crash occurred at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a cyclist traveling south on Tompkins Avenue near Martin Luther King Jr Place in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The cyclist's vehicle, a bike, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, striking the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted in the report. The focus remains on the impact and injuries sustained by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a vehicle disregarding traffic control. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet and remained conscious despite injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:42 AM on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a vehicle disregarded traffic control, leading to a collision. The bicyclist sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor by the police. The vehicle involved was traveling west, and the bicyclist was traveling south. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was left in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:25 on Spencer Street near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Honda sedan, traveling northwest, made a right turn and struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's error in not yielding to the pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of impact and suffered injuries to her entire body, resulting in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield, particularly at intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 90-year-old man crossing with the signal on Willoughby Avenue was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with abrasions and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 90-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Willoughby Avenue at 13:58. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east made a left turn and struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly led to the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported at the center front end, confirming the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making an improper left turn struck the rear quarter panel of a northbound ambulance on Marcy Avenue. The ambulance driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered full-body injuries and was left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Marcy Avenue at 18:23. A station wagon/SUV was making a left turn when it collided with the center front end of a northbound EMS ambulance. The SUV's point of impact was its left rear quarter panel, indicating the improper turning maneuver caused the collision. The ambulance driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the SUV operator's part. There are no contributing factors noted for the ambulance driver. The ambulance sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV was damaged on the left rear quarter panel. No victims were ejected, and all drivers held valid licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15