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A 62-year-old man driving a sedan in Brooklyn suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The crash occurred on Arlington Avenue at midday. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Police reports list no contributing driver errors or victim factors.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 12:32 on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling east. The 62-year-old male driver, who was licensed in New York, sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior. No victim behaviors or external factors were noted as contributing to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal impact. The absence of cited driver errors or victim factors highlights a crash with unclear causation but resulted in significant injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck traveling south on Bushwick Avenue struck the rear of a van also heading south. The van driver, an 81-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively, highlighting a failure in maintaining safe distance.

According to the police report, at 8:34 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2024 dump truck driven by a licensed male driver traveling south collided with the rear of a 2019 van also traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the dump truck and the right rear bumper of the van. The van's 81-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the van driver but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision suggests a failure to maintain safe following distance or attention by the dump truck driver, resulting in rear-ending the van. Both vehicles were occupied by a single driver each, with no ejections reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight east on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash and chest injuries. The truck driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving two injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:56 a.m. A garbage truck was making a right turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The truck driver, a 47-year-old woman, and the sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman passenger, both sustained injuries including whiplash and chest trauma. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the truck and the front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV collided with an eastbound motorscooter on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. A female SUV driver, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a male motorscooter driver traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the motorscooter's left side doors. The 24-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed, while the motorscooter driver held a permit. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Wyona Street in Brooklyn, injuring seven occupants including the drivers and five passengers. All victims suffered full-body injuries and shock, with driver distraction cited as the cause. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, at 11:20 AM on Wyona Street in Brooklyn, two sedans traveling in opposite directions collided head-on. The vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. Seven occupants were injured: the male driver of one vehicle and six passengers ranging in age from 1 to 34. All victims experienced injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. None were ejected from the vehicles. The driver wore a lap belt. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver hit a 36-year-old man crossing Fulton Street at Logan Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and shock. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end while traveling westbound straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:10 AM on Fulton Street near Logan Street in Brooklyn. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the same area. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not blamed for the crash, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided in a northbound chain reaction on Highland Boulevard. The driver of a 2004 Acura suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause, with vehicles slowing or stopping before impact.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on Highland Boulevard in Brooklyn at 8:11 PM. Three vehicles traveling northbound were involved: a 2004 Acura sedan, a 2017 Audi SUV, and a 2021 Kia sedan. The Acura driver, a 38-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary driver error contributing to the collision. All vehicles were slowing or stopping before impact, with the Acura striking the rear of the Audi and the Kia striking the Acura. The Acura's point of impact was center front end, while the Audi was hit center back end. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing solely on driver errors and vehicle positions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

On Hemlock Street, a sedan and e-bike fleeing police collide. The e-bike rider, 31, is torn at the neck, blood pooling. Doors crumple. Sirens echo. Unsafe speed drives the chaos. Brooklyn’s street absorbs the shock.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Hemlock Street near Etna Street in Brooklyn during a police pursuit. Both vehicles were fleeing police at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, suffered severe neck lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The police narrative describes a violent impact: 'The e-bike rider, 31, strikes hard. No helmet. Neck torn. Blood pools. Doors crumple. Sirens wail.' The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the e-bike impacted the left front bumper. The focus remains on the excessive speed and the peril of high-velocity chases, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man suffered arm injuries and shock after a sedan struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk on Bushwick Avenue. The driver was making a right turn and failed to pay attention, causing the collision without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:05 while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2021 sedan, was making a right turn and was cited for driver inattention and distraction. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no visible damage, indicating the collision impact was likely low-speed but sufficient to cause injury. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck a parked vehicle on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper lane usage by the moving vehicle, causing left-side damage and injury to the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 19:25. The collision involved a 2013 Acura SUV traveling east that struck a parked vehicle. The contributing factor cited was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane management. The 65-year-old male driver of the moving vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was reported on the left side doors of the moving SUV and on the left front quarter panel of the parked vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver failed to yield, striking a 44-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal. The impact fractured the pedestrian's lower leg and foot, leaving him incoherent and severely injured at the intersection in Brooklyn late at night.

According to the police report, at 22:54 on Atlantic Avenue near Warwick Street in Brooklyn, a vehicle traveling west struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 44-year-old man, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported incoherent at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling east collided with a parked SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The impact ejected a 46-year-old female passenger from the moped, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s failure to avoid the parked vehicle led to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Fulton Street struck the left side doors of a parked 2022 SUV. The moped’s front center end collided with the SUV’s left side, resulting in significant vehicle damage. The moped carried two occupants, including a 46-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat who was ejected during the crash. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The SUV was stationary at the time, indicating the moped driver failed to yield or maintain control to avoid the parked vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the passenger or note any victim behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors involving parked vehicles in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a sedan traveling east on Crescent Street disregarded traffic control. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the bicyclist in shock. The driver’s failure to obey signals led to the impact.

According to the police report, at 9:21 AM on Crescent Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling east struck a 15-year-old male bicyclist going south. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The sedan's center front end was damaged on impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic control, directly causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped from behind on Logan Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered a severe leg injury, including fracture and dislocation. Police cited the sedan driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 pm on Logan Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south struck the rear center of a moped also heading south. The moped driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated lower leg, knee, and foot. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the moped. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining safe following distances on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver disregarded traffic control and crashed a sedan on Hemlock Street, Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered back and shoulder injuries, both in shock. The vehicle struck with its front end while making a right turn, causing serious pain and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hemlock Street in Brooklyn at 1:22 a.m. The driver of a sedan was making a right turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two occupants in the sedan, a 35-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old female front passenger, were injured. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and suffered injuries to the back and shoulder respectively, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both occupants experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end and right front quarter panel. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Etna Street in Brooklyn injured a licensed female driver. The crash involved an unlicensed male driver in a sedan striking the licensed driver’s vehicle. The licensed driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries, highlighting dangers from unlicensed driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:31 on Etna Street, Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a 2008 sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling west and a 2015 Ford sedan driven by a licensed female driver traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the unlicensed driver’s vehicle and the left front bumper of the licensed driver’s vehicle. The licensed female driver, age 35, was injured with abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the unlicensed status of the male driver as a critical factor, indicating driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the victim. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Fulton Street in Brooklyn when one disregarded traffic control. A 4-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash. The impact struck the front ends of both vehicles, highlighting driver failure to obey signals and resulting injuries to a vulnerable occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on Fulton Street, Brooklyn, involving a 2012 Ford SUV traveling north and a 2015 Honda sedan traveling east. The collision resulted from a driver disregarding traffic control, as cited in the contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged upon impact. A 4-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the SUV was injured, suffering whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The child was restrained in a child safety seat. The report explicitly identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary driver error leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals, causing harm to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Fulton Street struck a 54-year-old male driver, causing head injuries and whiplash. The impact occurred on the right side doors, damaging the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The driver remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 2:23 AM. The sedan, a 2017 Toyota, was traveling straight ahead southbound when it impacted the right side doors of the vehicle occupied by the driver. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle damage was concentrated on the right rear quarter panel. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the collision’s impact and resulting injuries to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue at dawn. The driver, distracted by a passenger and speeding, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash damaged front and rear bumpers, highlighting driver error as the primary cause of the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:47 AM on Atlantic Avenue involving two sedans traveling east. One sedan was going straight ahead while the other was parked before the collision. The driver of the moving sedan, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the center back end of the parked sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The data points to driver distraction and excessive speed as the critical errors leading to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided head-on with an SUV on Highland Boulevard. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe leg injuries. The SUV driver was slowing. Unsafe speed by the motorcycle was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Boulevard at 19:15. A 19-year-old male motorcyclist, driving without a license, collided head-on with a southbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, matching the SUV's right front bumper. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at 3. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, specifically implicating the motorcycle driver. The SUV driver was licensed and had three occupants. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed, speeding motorcyclists in NYC traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15