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Two vehicles collided at Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash injuries. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV, with impact on the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2020 Ford sedan traveling east and a 2015 Dodge SUV traveling south. Both drivers were licensed New York residents. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper from a center front end impact, while the SUV was damaged on its right side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan carried two occupants: a 25-year-old female passenger injured with hip and upper leg trauma and whiplash, and a 50-year-old male driver who also suffered whiplash and neck injuries. Neither occupant was ejected. The driver of the sedan was female, and the SUV driver was male. Both drivers were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the left side of a parked sedan on Van Siclen Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 73-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors. No clear driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2007 SUV traveling north struck the left side doors of a parked 2023 BMW sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 73-year-old female occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV was moving straight ahead, while the sedan was stationary. Damage was limited to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the left side doors of the SUV. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not assign fault or blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered serious full-body abrasions in a high-impact collision on Jamaica Avenue. The vehicle was demolished, indicating a violent crash. The driver remained conscious but sustained severe injuries, highlighting the brutal consequences of the crash.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male moped driver traveling west on Jamaica Avenue was involved in a crash resulting in severe injuries. The moped was demolished at the point of impact, signaling a violent collision. The driver suffered abrasions over the entire body and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear indication of pedestrian involvement or other vehicle damage. The second vehicle involved showed no damage, and no failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly cited. The crash occurred late at night, at 23:40, in Brooklyn's 11208 zip code. The data focuses on the moped driver's injuries and vehicle destruction, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in high-impact crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck two parked SUVs on Highland Place, injuring its driver. The impact damaged the right front and rear quarter panels of the parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver impairment in the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:19 AM on Highland Place in Brooklyn, a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with two parked SUVs. The moving vehicle impacted the right front quarter panel of one parked SUV and the right rear quarter panel of another. The driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the parked vehicles, emphasizing the dangers posed by impaired driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at 7:20 p.m. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police report cites unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel and right side doors of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue at 19:20 involving two sedans traveling north and west. The collision impacted the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. A 55-year-old female occupant was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south on Linwood Street collided front-to-back. The driver of the front vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash that injured a 50-year-old woman.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling southbound on Linwood Street in Brooklyn when they collided. The impact occurred at the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the trailing vehicle. The driver of the front sedan, a 50-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead at the time of impact. No ejections or other injuries were reported. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 7-year-old passenger suffered a neck injury and concussion. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. The child remained conscious but seriously hurt. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:52 AM. Both vehicles were traveling west and impacted each other with their left front bumpers. The crash injured a 7-year-old male passenger seated in the rear of one SUV. He sustained a neck injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the child's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver contributing factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumpers of both SUVs. The report focuses on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting injury to the child passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered a neck injury described as whiplash in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved two vehicles traveling east, with impact on the left side doors of a sedan and right front bumper of an unspecified vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:39 AM near 1630 Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. Two vehicles were involved: a 2022 Nissan sedan with two occupants traveling east and an unspecified vehicle also traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The injured party was a 24-year-old female front passenger in the sedan, who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger was not ejected and her safety equipment use is unknown. The crash narrative and contributing factors remain unspecified, focusing attention on the collision impact and resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV collided with another vehicle's right side doors on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. Both male occupants of the SUV suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Jamaica Avenue and Miller Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:58 PM. A 2010 Toyota SUV traveling southbound struck the right side doors of another vehicle traveling eastbound. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old man, and his 64-year-old male front passenger were both injured, sustaining head and neck injuries with whiplash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The collision damage was concentrated on the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls in Brooklyn's busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck parked vehicles on Highland Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:44 on Highland Boulevard in Brooklyn. A westbound sedan driven by a 32-year-old female occupant collided with multiple parked vehicles. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor leading to the collision. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The impact points included the sedan's right front bumper and damage to the parked cars' rear and quarter panels. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance as the cause of injury and damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when her sedan was struck at the center front end. The crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, highlighting confusion as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, at 11:27 AM. The vehicle, a 2023 Dodge sedan traveling north, sustained center front end damage. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating driver confusion played a role in the collision. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured driver suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not attribute fault to the victim or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two males, ages 16 and 18, suffered fractures and dislocations in a moped crash on Hendrix Street. Both were conscious but injured in the collision. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the moped driver caused the crash and serious injuries.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Hendrix Street crashed, impacting with its center front end. The vehicle had two occupants: an 18-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old male passenger. Both sustained fractures and dislocations—driver to the elbow, lower arm, and hand; passenger to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, explicitly pointing to driver errors. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision, with damage focused on the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver distracted by inattention struck an e-bike rider traveling west on Fulton Street. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, left unconscious with internal complaints. The SUV was parked before the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:12 on Fulton Street involving a parked SUV and an e-bike traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious with internal complaints. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The SUV was stationary before the crash, while the e-bike was going straight ahead. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were listed in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, especially involving vulnerable road users on e-bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn bus driver lost consciousness while driving east on Jamaica Avenue, crashing into parked vehicles. The driver suffered head injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. Police cite fatigue and loss of consciousness as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:30 a.m. The bus driver, a 57-year-old man, was traveling east when he lost consciousness, causing the bus to collide with parked vehicles, including a sedan and two SUVs. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness but sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report identifies the driver’s loss of consciousness as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The impact damaged the center front end of the bus and the left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver incapacitation behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection on Atlantic Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, leaving her in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian, indicating the driver’s maneuver was the primary cause. The driver’s failure to yield while making a left turn created a dangerous situation for the pedestrian legally crossing the street. No other vehicle occupants were involved, and the pedestrian was not ejected or cited for any contributing behavior. This incident underscores the risks posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a sedan. The driver failed to pay attention while making a left turn. The rider suffered a knee injury and was conscious at the scene.

The crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a 32-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by a sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield properly. The rider sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, classified as a severity level 3 injury. The driver’s inattention and improper lane usage contributed to the collision. The rider was wearing a helmet, but it was not a motorcycle helmet, as he was on an e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a U-turn. The other went straight. The impact hit the left front bumper of one and the left rear quarter of the other. A 35-year-old driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling straight east while the other was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the first SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the second. A 35-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Chestnut Street and Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Chestnut Street near Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two licensed male drivers traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the front center and left front bumpers of the vehicles. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the front ends. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota turned right on Highland Boulevard. The driver bled from his eye. The woman beside him gashed at the head. Both lived. Alcohol and speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh paid the price.

Two people were injured when a Toyota sedan crashed near Highland Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the car turned right and struck hard, leaving the driver with severe eye lacerations and the front passenger with a deep head wound. Both occupants were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The narrative notes alcohol on their breath and speed in their wake. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers combine alcohol and speed behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed on Atlantic Avenue. Two sedans crashed. Chaos spread. Eight vehicles tangled. A man on foot caught the storm. Blood spilled. His body cut deep. He stayed awake. The street fell silent around him.

A violent crash erupted on Atlantic Avenue near Essex Street. Two sedans collided, setting off a chain reaction that involved eight vehicles. A 35-year-old man, walking at the intersection, was struck and suffered severe lacerations across his body. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' fueled the initial collision. One driver was unlicensed. The report lists no errors by the pedestrian. The force of the crash left the man conscious but badly hurt. The scene was chaos—metal, glass, and blood on the street. The police report details the carnage but does not blame the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15