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A 48-year-old man suffered a head injury and shock after being struck while crossing with the signal on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver made a right turn; no vehicle damage was reported. Confusion contributed to the pedestrian’s injury.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hegeman Avenue and Ashford Street in Brooklyn at 7:31 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The involved vehicle, a 2013 Honda sedan, was making a right turn traveling northeast. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no ejection of the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The police report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian’s confusion is explicitly noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The focus remains on the pedestrian’s confusion as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash when an SUV making a left turn struck her sedan from behind. The crash occurred on Avenue D. Police cite improper lane usage as the contributing factor behind the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 on Avenue D involving three vehicles traveling east. A 67-year-old female driver in a 2012 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when she rear-ended a 2023 Toyota sedan. The sedan's driver, a 67-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline during the maneuver. The sedan showed center front-end damage, and the SUV had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver caused the collision by turning into her path, leaving her in shock.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Wortman Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. The collision occurred at 7:27 PM when a 2016 Kia SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, was making a left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal, indicating no fault on her part. The driver’s action of making a left turn into the pedestrian’s path was the critical factor in the crash. Vehicle damage was not reported, but the impact caused significant injury to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed male driver struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian on Van Siclen Avenue. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The crash occurred shortly after midnight, leaving the victim in shock and with serious leg trauma.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2013 SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, struck him on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and a severity level 3 injury. The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Other Actions in Roadway' but does not specify any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. No driver contributing factors are explicitly stated, but the driver's unlicensed status is a critical factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, indicating a direct impact with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on Milford Street at 1:10 a.m. A one-year-old occupant driving one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Milford Street at 1:10 a.m. involving two SUVs traveling straight ahead from different directions. The impact was at the right front bumper of both vehicles. A one-year-old occupant, who was the driver of one SUV, sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with a contusion and bruising reported. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected, with an airbag deployed in the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. She was conscious and sustained contusions, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face near vehicles even off intersections.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while "getting on/off vehicle other than school bus" at a location not at an intersection on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with a complaint of contusions and bruises. The injury severity was rated as moderate (3), and she remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details. No driver license or pre-crash actions were recorded. This incident underscores the risks pedestrians face when interacting with vehicles outside designated crossing areas, even without explicit driver fault cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn and hit him. The impact occurred on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 8 p.m., leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling west on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The pedestrian remained conscious following the impact. The report does not list specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield or inadequate driver attention to crossing pedestrians. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV while off the roadway on Dumont Avenue. The impact caused lower leg injuries and bruising. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered whiplash. Both remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Dumont Avenue when a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling south struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian was located off the roadway and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old licensed male from New York, was also injured, suffering whiplash and wearing a lap belt. The driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties, with no explicit driver errors noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn. The front passenger in the struck vehicle suffered full-body injuries, including fractures and dislocations. Police cite following too closely as the primary driver error behind the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:04 on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn when a northbound Ford SUV slowed or stopped in traffic. Another northbound Ford SUV failed to maintain a safe distance and rear-ended the stopped vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with fractures, dislocations, and full-body trauma. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, identifying driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered a head injury and partial ejection after a collision in Brooklyn. The crash involved unsafe speed and struck the moped’s left rear quarter panel. The driver was left in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 in Brooklyn near 185 Wortman Avenue. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling east going straight ahead when the collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of his vehicle. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver was partially ejected and sustained a head injury classified with injury severity level 3. He was not wearing any safety equipment and was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The other vehicle involved, a 2012 Audi registered in New Jersey, sustained no damage. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing instead on the driver’s unsafe speed and unlicensed status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved driver distraction, with the scooter striking another vehicle head-on. The injured man remained conscious despite his trauma.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west on Dumont Avenue was involved in a crash at approximately 7:30 PM. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The e-scooter struck the center front end of another vehicle traveling south. The injured driver was conscious at the scene and wore a helmet, though no other contributing victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the e-scooter. The data highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no fault attributed to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Dawn broke in Brooklyn as an SUV ran a signal on Wortman Avenue. Steel struck a 57-year-old man. The city stirred; he did not. His body lay still, crushed in the road, another life ended by disregard behind the wheel.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling east on Wortman Avenue near Georgia Avenue disregarded a traffic control device in the early morning hours. The report states the vehicle "ran the signal" and struck a 57-year-old man who was in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. No evidence in the report suggests any contributing behavior by the victim. The impact occurred away from an intersection, with the SUV's center front end colliding with the pedestrian. The narrative underscores the violence of the crash: "Steel met flesh. The light changed. He did not."

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter traveling south struck a northbound tractor truck head-on on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:54 a.m. A motorscooter traveling south and a tractor truck traveling north collided head-on, with impact centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The motorscooter driver, a 41-year-old male with a permit license, was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The tractor truck driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Ford truck. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles, underscoring the dangers of head-on impacts on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman crossing Ashford Street with the signal was struck and injured. The driver failed to obey traffic control and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and upper arm injury, highlighting dangerous driver behavior at intersections.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashford Street and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 5:55 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been minor in force but severe in consequence. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and distraction directly contributed to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by inattentive drivers ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714059, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old female driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries after her sedan was struck from behind on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The impact caused pain and shock, with the driver restrained by a lap belt. No driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn, a 42-year-old female driver was injured when her vehicle was struck from behind by a 2019 Chevrolet sedan traveling northeast. The report states the point of impact was the center back end of the injured driver's vehicle. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. She sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The collision involved no pedestrians or cyclists, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash unfolded from driver inattention and distraction, leaving all victims conscious but hurt in the wreck’s violent impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Linden Boulevard collided with a center back-end to center front-end impact. The crash involved a 2009 Nissan sedan and a 2017 sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. Three occupants—one driver and two passengers—were injured, each sustaining neck injuries consistent with whiplash. All victims were conscious at the scene and none were ejected from their vehicles. The driver of the first sedan was a 40-year-old male, and the passengers were a 36-year-old male and a 42-year-old female. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision’s violent impact and driver distraction highlight systemic dangers on this Brooklyn corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck their bike from behind on Linden Boulevard. Both victims were conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:14 on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 2020 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when it struck a bike carrying two bicyclists from behind. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the bike's center back end. Both bicyclists, a 27-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old female passenger, were injured with abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. Neither bicyclist was wearing safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn injured a front-seat passenger. The crash involved a sedan and a pick-up truck. Unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control by drivers caused the impact, leaving the passenger with neck injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:02 on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a sedan traveling east and a pick-up truck making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the pick-up truck. The report cites driver errors of unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. A 51-year-old male front passenger in one of the sedans was injured, suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver failure to obey traffic controls and maintain safe speeds in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn, striking each other’s right side and front end. A 41-year-old front-seat passenger was partially ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:48 on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles traveling north and west. The northbound SUV was struck on its right side doors by the westbound SUV’s center front end. The front passenger, a 41-year-old woman, was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness, sustaining head injuries and abrasions. The report explicitly lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were licensed females. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider traveling west collided with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The rider suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. The sedan was stationary at impact.

At 8:35 p.m. in Brooklyn near 792 New Lots Avenue, an e-bike rider traveling west struck a parked sedan, according to the police report. The e-bike's point of impact was the center front end, causing the rider to sustain facial abrasions and an injury severity rating of 3. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan was parked and suffered damage classified as 'Other.' The police report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the e-bike rider. No driver errors by the sedan operator were specified. The report does not list any contributing factors related to helmet use or crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15