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A 67-year-old woman suffered a severe chest injury while crossing Linden Boulevard with the signal. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. The victim remained conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations. Driver errors were not specified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Barbey Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when struck by a vehicle described as a Honda car or SUV. The victim sustained chest injuries including fractures and dislocations and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No vehicle driver license or pre-crash actions were noted. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is documented but not cited as a contributing factor. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the cause of the crash unclear, but the impact resulted in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider traveling east collided with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The rider suffered severe lower leg injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact, sustaining damage to its rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM in Brooklyn near Blake Avenue. A moped traveling east struck the center back end of a parked 2004 Toyota sedan. The moped's front center end and the sedan's right rear bumper were damaged. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or victim behaviors explicitly. The sedan driver was parked and licensed. This collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when striking stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked vehicle on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring the driver. The impact damaged the left side doors and left the driver in shock with an elbow injury. No other occupants were involved or visibly hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:36 on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn when a sedan traveling south collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle, which caused damage to the left side doors of the parked car. The driver of the moving sedan, a 39-year-old male, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt. He sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-scooter traveling west on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered full-body injuries, entering shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:37 on Linden Boulevard near Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-scooter heading west. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the left turn maneuver. No contributing factors related to the e-scooter rider were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and eastbound sedan collided at Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. Impact struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. Four occupants suffered full-body injuries and shock, all restrained and complaining of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:27 on Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, involving a northbound 2020 Mercedes SUV and an eastbound 2020 Nissan sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors and left front quarter panel, while the sedan’s center front end and left front bumper were impacted. Four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with full-body trauma and shock, all wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the contributing factors for all occupants as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injuries and vehicle damage indicate a significant side-impact collision between the two vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver errors included improper turning and disregarding traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Siclen Avenue near Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:40 PM. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight southbound. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the driver's contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision impact was on the left front bumper of the sedan, confirming the improper turn as the cause. The report highlights driver error as the central cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on at Rockaway Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered contusions and bruises, with injuries to knees and back. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling straight ahead—one southbound on Rockaway Avenue and the other eastbound on Linden Boulevard. Both drivers, a 39-year-old female and a 42-year-old male, were injured but conscious. The female driver sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, while the male driver suffered back injuries. Both reported contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, indicating a side collision at the intersection. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, with no mention of failure to yield or other driver errors. Neither driver was ejected, and no safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the dangers of intersection collisions in Brooklyn but does not specify driver fault or victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Avenue late at night. Both drivers suffered whiplash and injuries to limbs. The impact damaged the front bumpers. Both drivers were restrained and experienced shock after the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling on Rockaway Avenue collided at 22:37. One vehicle was traveling south, the other west, both going straight ahead before impact. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the female-driven sedan and the right front bumper of the male-driven sedan. Both drivers, aged 31 and 24, were injured with whiplash and limb injuries—knee, lower leg, foot, shoulder, and upper arm. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The crash caused vehicle damage localized to the front bumpers. Both drivers experienced shock following the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered a back contusion after a northbound SUV struck her outside an intersection on Georgia Avenue. Police cite driver distraction and alcohol involvement as key factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the roadway near a parked box truck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 Chevrolet SUV traveling north struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The SUV's front center end collided with the pedestrian, while a parked box truck was damaged at its rear center. The driver held a permit license and was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's alcohol involvement is noted but not cited as a cause. The focus remains on the driver's failure to maintain attention and the presence of alcohol influencing the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedan occupants suffered back injuries in a rear-end collision on Stanley Avenue. The crash, involving alcohol, left an 11-year-old passenger and a 37-year-old female driver injured. Both vehicles traveled south; impact struck the center back end of the lead car.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling south collided, with the lead vehicle stopped in traffic and struck at its center back end by the following vehicle. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The drivers were a licensed female from New York operating the lead Kia sedan and a licensed male from New York driving the following Honda sedan. Two occupants were injured: an 11-year-old male passenger in the rear seat suffered back injuries and minor bleeding, and the 37-year-old female driver of the lead vehicle sustained back abrasions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash highlights driver error related to impaired operation, with no contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider suffered a hip and upper leg abrasion after a station wagon passed too closely on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the scooter’s right rear quarter panel. The rider remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:54. A 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2004 Toyota SUV, traveling eastbound, passed too closely and impacted the scooter’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a left turn struck a 22-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around noon on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn when a bus was making a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The 22-year-old male bicyclist sustained facial contusions and bruises and was conscious after the collision. The report cites driver inexperience of the bus operator as a contributing factor, alongside pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The bicyclist was not ejected from the vehicle, and no damage was reported on the bus. The bicyclist held a learner's permit and was identified as the driver of the bike. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers making turns in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old boy suffered a facial injury and concussion after being struck by a southbound sedan on New Lots Avenue. The driver continued straight, impacting the child at the intersection. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:20 AM. The child was crossing against the signal when a southbound 2020 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a facial injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and does not list any contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is recorded as a contributing factor, but no other factors or driver violations are cited. The incident highlights the dangers at intersections involving young pedestrians and vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old woman crossing New Lots Avenue was struck by a speeding vehicle traveling west. She suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The driver’s unsafe speed caused the crash, highlighting dangers for pedestrians outside intersections.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 17:30 on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The 49-year-old woman was crossing outside an intersection when a vehicle traveling west struck her. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle was going straight ahead before the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the risk posed by drivers exceeding safe speeds, especially to pedestrians crossing away from intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two parked vehicles collided on Ashford Street in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The impact damaged the right rear quarter panel of an SUV and the front end of a pickup truck. All injured were conscious but suffered contusions, abrasions, and fractures.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:57 on Ashford Street, Brooklyn, involving a 2022 Ford SUV and a 2014 Dodge pickup truck, both initially parked. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the pickup truck's center front end was impacted. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two front passengers. Injuries included contusions, abrasions, and a fracture, with all victims conscious except one in shock. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all injured occupants but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no indication of victim fault or hazardous victim behavior. The collision highlights risks even when vehicles are stationary, emphasizing systemic dangers in vehicle positioning and driver attentiveness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Elton Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. A 45-year-old female driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The crash involved a parked vehicle and a moving sedan traveling northbound, with unspecified driver errors cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:19 AM on Elton Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: a 2005 Subaru that was parked and a 2023 Tesla traveling northbound. The Tesla struck the Subaru's left front bumper with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles' center ends. The 45-year-old female driver of the Tesla sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the injured driver, indicating driver error but without detailed cause. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by moving vehicles striking parked cars, with driver errors remaining unclear but central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A high-speed crash in Brooklyn injured an 18-year-old female passenger. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and a moving sedan. The passenger suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Unsafe speed was cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 1010 Elton Street in Brooklyn at 11:50 p.m. The collision involved a moving sedan traveling south that impacted multiple parked vehicles, including a station wagon/SUV and other sedans. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. An 18-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat in one of the vehicles sustained a head contusion and was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the left and right front bumpers of the involved cars. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban streets crowded with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729682, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 64-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved no ejections and occurred during straight travel in opposite directions.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and south on Linden Boulevard collided at the center front end and left front bumper, respectively. The 64-year-old female driver of the southbound vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact, with no ejections reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of head-on impacts on this Brooklyn corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan merging southbound collided with a parked SUV’s left rear quarter panel on Ashford Street. Two sedan occupants suffered head injuries and shock. The impact caused left front quarter damage to the sedan and left rear damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, at 15:38 in Brooklyn near 721 Ashford Street, a 2013 Nissan sedan traveling southbound was merging when it struck a parked 2007 Chevrolet SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan carried two occupants, a 19-year-old female driver and a 21-year-old female front passenger, both injured with head trauma and shock, reporting pain or nausea. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV was unoccupied and stationary before the collision. The report lists the sedan’s pre-crash action as merging, indicating driver error in merging maneuvers. No contributing factors were specified for the victims. The collision caused visible damage to the left front quarter of the sedan and the left rear quarter of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old driver suffered back injuries and shock after colliding with two parked sedans in Brooklyn. The crash, caused by driver inattention and improper lane usage, left the driver complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting risks from distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver traveling east collided with two parked sedans on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:50 AM. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and shock, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and complained of pain or nausea after the crash. The impact occurred on the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the parked sedans, causing damage to the center front end and left front quarter panel of the parked cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper lane use in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15