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A motorscooter driver was struck and injured on Broadway at Hart Street. The SUV’s right side doors crumpled. The rider, conscious but bruised, was partially ejected and hurt in the leg. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV making a right turn on Broadway at Hart Street collided with a motorscooter traveling straight. The motorscooter driver, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV’s right side doors and the motorscooter’s front end were damaged. No helmet use was cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights the consequences of improper lane usage by drivers and its impact on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Four occupants suffered moderate injuries including bruises, abrasions, and back pain. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight when impact occurred at their left front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 2019 Ford sedan traveling south and a 2024 Acura SUV traveling west on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles struck each other at their left front bumpers while going straight ahead. The collision injured four occupants: the sedan driver, a 31-year-old man with hip and upper leg contusions; the SUV driver, a 21-year-old man with elbow abrasions; and two passengers, a 21-year-old woman experiencing back pain and shock, and a 30-year-old man with knee bruises. All occupants were conscious except one in shock and none were ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman suffered severe leg fractures when a taxi, making a left turn on Stuyvesant Avenue, struck her in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the violent impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 10:45 AM on Stuyvesant Avenue near Chauncey Street in Brooklyn, a taxi traveling south made a left turn and struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The taxi’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, indicating the pedestrian was hit on the vehicle’s front side during the turn. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota taxi with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter collided with a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The crash caused significant right and left side damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:05 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorscooter traveling west struck a parked SUV, also westbound, causing damage to the center front end of the scooter and the left side doors of the parked SUV. The scooter driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and upper arm trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The parked SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and improper lane usage around stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four occupants suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Fulton Street. Drivers and passengers endured shock and bodily harm. Alcohol involvement was noted. Vehicles collided while stopped or moving westbound, causing back-end impacts and serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street around 12:48 a.m. involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Several vehicles were stopped in traffic when struck from behind, causing center back-end damage. Four occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers, all wearing seat belts. Injuries ranged from back pain and whiplash to head abrasions and whole-body pain. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary driver error, with no other specified contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired driving and rear-end impacts in traffic congestion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck hit her at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling west on Broadway struck her at the intersection with Marcus Garvey Blvd in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was located at the intersection at the time of the collision and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. She remained conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man crossing Greene Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV turning left in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and hip injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 21:20 on Greene Ave near Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 26-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling east and making a left turn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian at the center front end, causing contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. While pedestrian confusion is noted, it is secondary to the driver’s error. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. One passenger suffered a neck injury with whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:10 AM. Two SUVs, one traveling north and the other west, collided head-on. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 35-year-old male occupant in the right rear passenger seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering a neck injury described as whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage, with the northbound SUV's right front quarter panel and the westbound SUV's center front end damaged. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by a southbound sedan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk at the time, but the report does not list any contributing factors related to his actions. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which directly caused harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women suffered back injuries and shock in a multi-sedan collision on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved three sedans traveling westbound, with impact centered on rear and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving three sedans all traveling westbound. The vehicles collided with impacts centered on the center back end and center front end of the cars. Two female occupants were injured: a 52-year-old driver and a 66-year-old front passenger. Both suffered back injuries and were in shock, reporting pain or nausea. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors for the injured driver as 'Unspecified,' with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The collision appears to be a chain reaction or multi-vehicle impact, but no pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The focus remains on the vehicle collision dynamics and occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on a Brooklyn street struck a southbound e-bike, partially ejecting the bicyclist. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and bruises. Limited view and driver confusion contributed to the collision, exposing dangers in shared road spaces.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:11 near 920 Broadway in Brooklyn. A sedan, parked with its left side doors facing the street, was struck on that side by a southbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver’s limited visibility played a role. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet use or crossing signal issues were cited. The collision's impact on the bicyclist highlights the risks posed by obstructed views and driver errors in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck rolled south on Broadway. A 59-year-old man stood in the road. The truck’s right front struck his head. He fell, unconscious, blood pooling. The truck did not stop. Driver inattention marked the scene.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south near 1040 Broadway in Brooklyn struck a 59-year-old man who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'A box truck moved south. A 59-year-old man stood in the road. The truck struck his head. He fell, unconscious. Blood spread on the street. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and lost consciousness at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The truck’s right front quarter panel made contact, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s inattention, which led to the severe injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound e-bike on Broadway in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV was making a left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn at 9:00 AM when it collided with a northbound e-bike traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factors from the SUV driver. The 27-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, and the e-bike was damaged at the left rear bumper. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and excessive speed in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Broadway struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked intersection. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and was semiconscious. The crash was caused by driver inattention, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in busy urban areas.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Broadway in Brooklyn struck a male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk near Myrtle Avenue around 5 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a serious head injury and was semiconscious upon emergency response. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which was classified as "Other." No information about driver license status or occupant presence was provided. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive driving in areas with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Broadway in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a left turn and a straight travel path. Driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls were cited as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Jefferson Street in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Two sedans collided: one making a left turn traveling south, the other going straight north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Both drivers, licensed men from New York, were injured with neck pain and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by seat belts. The front passenger in the northbound sedan also suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver errors in attention and failure to obey traffic controls as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him, causing shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 14:20. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the vehicle driver as the contributing factor. The sedan was making a left turn at the time and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but the primary cause is the driver's failure to yield, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in yielding right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The SUV, making a right turn, struck the sedan’s front. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash on Patchen Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:54 AM. A 55-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling north and making a right turn, which impacted the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The incident highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and distraction—leading to a serious injury in a multi-vehicle collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision caused by improper lane usage and unsafe lane changing. The passenger was partially ejected but remained conscious. The sedan involved showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the e-bike occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. The collision involved an eastbound e-bike and a westbound sedan. The e-bike driver was passing improperly and made an unsafe lane change, which led to the impact with the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The e-bike passenger, a 49-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, both attributed to the e-bike operator. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man crossing Malcolm X Blvd with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.

At approximately 4:00 PM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2010 Lexus SUV traveling southwest, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided with two sedans on Gates Avenue, injuring three occupants. The impact caused head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All victims were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The collision involved three sedans. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old female driver, a 49-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report notes the impact points on the vehicles, including left side doors and front bumpers, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15