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Two sedans collided at Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered shoulder abrasions. The crash involved a right-side impact and driver inexperience. Four occupants were in one vehicle; the other was making a right turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: one traveling south with four occupants, the other making a right turn traveling east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the southbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the turning vehicle. A 13-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries. The police report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience in complex traffic maneuvers like turning and crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the center back end of a parked vehicle on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash exposed risks tied to driver errors and vehicle positioning.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle collided with the center back end of a parked vehicle on Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn, at 13:15. The taxi was traveling west and impacted the parked vehicle from behind. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision with a stationary vehicle indicates a failure to maintain control or proper attention. The taxi’s damage was concentrated at the center back end, confirming the rear-end nature of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The incident highlights dangers posed by driver errors around parked vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided at Wortman Ave and Linwood St in Brooklyn. A front passenger suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inattention and limited view as key factors. The crash left one occupant injured but conscious, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:02 on Wortman Ave near Linwood St in Brooklyn involving a 2017 Honda sedan traveling south and a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling east. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles, with additional mention of 'View Obstructed/Limited' affecting the sedan driver. A 56-year-old female front passenger in the sedan sustained chest injuries classified as severity level 3 but was conscious and not ejected. The police report does not attribute any fault or contributing factor to the injured passenger. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV, underscoring the impact of driver distraction and limited visibility in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn as both drivers made left turns. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn collided at 6:50 AM while both were making left turns. The point of impact was the right side doors of the 2011 Ford and the left front bumper of the 2023 Nissan. The driver of the Ford, a 45-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were cited with 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the Ford and the left front quarter panel of the Nissan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. The crash involved a northbound vehicle going straight and a southbound vehicle making a left turn. All injured suffered whole-body trauma and shock, restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:15 on Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: one traveling northbound straight ahead, the other making a southbound left turn. The point of impact was the front ends of both vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and one passenger. All were restrained by lap belts and suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left front bumpers of the other two sedans. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a pick-up truck going straight on New Lots Avenue. Both female drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact crushed the front ends of both vehicles, causing contusions and burns.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:05 AM on New Lots Avenue involving a sedan and a pick-up truck. The sedan driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when her vehicle struck the pick-up truck traveling westbound. Both drivers, women aged 38 and 49, were injured with neck contusions and shock. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of both vehicles, which sustained significant damage. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan driver's left turn maneuver directly preceded the collision with the truck going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of turning movements in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and showed no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn around 2:50 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan traveling north struck her with its center front end. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the danger posed by limited driver visibility at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman were struck by an SUV making an improper left turn in Brooklyn. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal and suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and leg wounds. The driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn southwestbound near 270 Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:34 AM. The vehicle struck two pedestrians, a 7-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman, both crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The young girl sustained head injuries and was in shock, while the adult woman suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg. Both pedestrians were injured with severity level 3 and experienced shock. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its left front bumper. The crash highlights driver error in maneuvering turns and the resulting harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a van struck him while he crossed with the signal on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The van was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a van traveling northwest on Ashford Street in Brooklyn was making a right turn when it struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the van's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The van showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or unsafe behavior by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers such as right turns to pedestrians crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The female driver of one vehicle suffered a shoulder abrasion and injury. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, involving two sedans traveling south and west. The female driver of the southbound Nissan sedan, aged 37, was injured with an abrasion to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The Nissan sustained center front-end damage, while the westbound Toyota sedan had damage to its right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision resulted in injury to the Nissan driver but no ejections or fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver failed to yield, striking another vehicle’s right rear quarter panel on Wyona Street. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage, highlighting critical driver errors and distraction in Brooklyn traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:12 on Wyona Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a van. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old male, was injured with back pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, while the van sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver’s distraction included 'Outside Car Distraction,' indicating a lapse in attention. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead, but the sedan driver’s failure to yield and inattention caused the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel struck flesh on Hinsdale Street. An SUV’s bumper smashed into a 72-year-old man pedaling north. His hip shattered. Blood streaked the pavement. He stayed conscious, staring skyward as the city thundered past.

A 72-year-old man riding a bicycle northbound on Hinsdale Street near 617 was struck by a southbound SUV, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 12:18 p.m. in Brooklyn. The report describes, 'Steel met flesh. His hip shattered. Blood slicked the asphalt. The bumper bent. He stayed awake, staring up at the sky.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations and a broken hip but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV’s left front bumper bore the impact. Both vehicles were reported as traveling straight ahead before the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on driver actions or errors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the violent impact between the SUV and the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash as a sedan traveling south at unsafe speed struck parked vehicles on Hinsdale Street in Brooklyn. The passenger remained conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of excessive speed in urban areas.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 on Hinsdale Street, Brooklyn. A sedan driven by a licensed male driver traveling south struck multiple parked vehicles, including a Honda SUV and other sedans. The primary contributing factor cited was "Unsafe Speed." The 81-year-old female occupant, seated as a right rear passenger, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report emphasizes the driver’s failure to control speed as the cause of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right front quarter panel of the moving sedan and the left rear bumpers and quarter panels of the parked vehicles. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by speeding drivers in residential Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a U-turn collided with an SUV traveling west on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered full-body contusions. Police cite improper turning and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:33 on Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 41-year-old male SUV driver was injured with contusions across his entire body after a collision with a box truck. The box truck driver, a licensed female from New York, was making a U-turn when the crash happened. The SUV was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the center front end of the SUV. The report explicitly lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights driver errors and limited visibility as critical causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four sedans traveling east collided on Linden Boulevard. The impact left a 41-year-old male driver unconscious with head injuries. Damage centered on front and left side panels. Police report cites unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, four sedans were involved in a collision on Linden Boulevard at 20:19. All vehicles were traveling east, with impacts reported on the left side doors and front ends of the vehicles. The injured party was a 41-year-old male driver who was unconscious and suffered head injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was an occupant of one of the sedans. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a motorcycle traveling straight on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered a concussion and shoulder injury. The sedan’s right side doors bore the impact, indicating a failure to yield during the turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A Nissan sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a motorcycle traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male from Pennsylvania, sustained a concussion and upper arm shoulder injury but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed female from New York, had three occupants in the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the collision pattern strongly indicates the sedan failed to yield while turning left, causing the head-on impact with the motorcycle. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753837, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Livonia Avenue struck its front passenger, causing back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors including disregarding traffic control and unsafe speed. The passenger was conscious but injured in the collision.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female front passenger in a 2018 Kia sedan sustained back injuries and whiplash after a crash on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:33 AM. The driver, a licensed male from Georgia, was traveling west and struck the passenger within the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights driver failure to obey traffic controls and maintain safe speeds, resulting in injury to a vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north struck a driver, causing a neck injury and whiplash. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash occurred near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn, revealing serious impact and injury despite no listed contributing factors from the driver.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving a taxi traveling north near 455 New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:20 AM. The taxi, a 2017 Hyundai SUV, was initially parked before the crash and impacted the driver's vehicle on the center back end, damaging the left side doors. The driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error, nor does it attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the injured driver. The focus remains on the impact and injury sustained from the collision with the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old boy suffered head injuries and whiplash after a sedan struck him at an intersection on Stanley Avenue. The driver made a right turn, impacting the child who was crossing with the signal. The child remained conscious despite the trauma.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Stanley Avenue made a right turn and struck a 3-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's left front bumper made contact. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash, with the child remaining conscious. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The pedestrian's actions were noted as crossing with the signal, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2004 Kia sedan. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper, indicating the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard struck an object or vehicle, impacting its left front bumper. The front passenger, a 62-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and was unconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and went straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 2010 Honda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard collided with an object or vehicle, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead before the crash. The front passenger, a 62-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and was unconscious at the scene, reporting pain or nausea. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the vulnerability of vehicle occupants during frontal impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752584, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15