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A moped traveling south on New Jersey Avenue hit a pedestrian working on a car at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by the moped operator.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian who was pushing or working on a car at the intersection with Riverdale Avenue around 3:15 a.m. The pedestrian, a conscious male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which also sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian's presence at the intersection and the moped's straight travel direction are noted, but no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were cited. The crash highlights driver error and systemic danger at this Brooklyn intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman was struck while crossing New Jersey Avenue at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred without any noted driver errors or contributing factors from the pedestrian, highlighting unclear circumstances around the collision.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 7:03 AM on New Jersey Avenue near Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after impact. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian contributing factors were listed in the report. The absence of identified driver errors or contributing factors leaves the precise cause of the collision unclear, but the incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man suffered severe full-body injuries after an SUV struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The victim was left semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 p.m. on Linden Boulevard near Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Honda SUV traveling west went straight ahead and struck a 45-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious after the collision. The police report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman was injured after a sedan traveling south struck her outside an intersection on Elton Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Elton Street struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet the sedan showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no driver violations are explicitly cited. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections and the potential for serious injury despite minimal vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck multiple parked vehicles on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cited passenger distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors in the crash that damaged the center back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, at 21:06 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 SUV traveling south collided with several parked vehicles, impacting their center back ends. The SUV had two occupants; the front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and full-body trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies passenger distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was moving straight ahead when it struck the parked cars, which were stationary. No driver license or sex information was provided, but the collision damaged the center back ends of the parked sedan and truck vehicles. The report highlights driver-related errors, specifically distraction and alcohol use, as the primary causes of this multi-vehicle collision, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a southbound e-bike on Cozine Avenue. The 36-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with a southbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The e-bike rider was operating the vehicle legally but was injured due to the SUV driver's errors. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the e-bike was impacted at its center front end. The SUV driver held a valid license, while the e-bike rider was unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck the right side doors, causing abrasions and pain.

According to the police report, a 2021 Volkswagen sedan was making a right turn on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:49 a.m. when it struck two pedestrians—a 34-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy—crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, with complaints of abrasions and pain or nausea. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. There are no listed contributing factors related to the pedestrians' actions beyond the driver error. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to pedestrians legally crossing, leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver traveling west collided with a southbound vehicle making a left turn on New Lots Avenue. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. Driver errors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:56 on New Lots Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old male, was traveling westbound going straight ahead when he collided with a vehicle traveling southbound that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the center front end of the vehicle. The e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed according to the report. The vehicle driver’s pre-crash action of making a left turn likely contributed to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on New Lots Avenue late at night. The driver of one vehicle suffered facial injuries and incoherence, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Illness contributed to the crash, highlighting risks beyond typical driver error.

According to the police report, at 22:23 on New Lots Avenue, two sport utility vehicles collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with facial trauma and was incoherent at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites "Illness" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition affected the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely. The vehicles involved were a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2015 Cadillac SUV making a left turn northwest. The Jeep sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the Cadillac was damaged at the center front end. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked sedan. The bike's center back end impacted the car while both traveled westbound near New Lots Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:43 near New Lots Avenue. A 64-year-old male bicyclist, traveling westbound, collided with the left side doors of a parked 2011 Nissan sedan. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bike's center back end struck the sedan's left side doors. The sedan was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. No contributing factors or driver errors were explicitly cited in the report. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The report focuses on the impact between the moving bicycle and the parked vehicle, highlighting the systemic danger posed by parked cars obstructing or interacting with active bike lanes or travel paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on New Lots Avenue. The impact caused significant damage. Emergency responders treated the driver for a knee injury. Speed was a factor in the collision.

A crash occurred on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a 32-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the driver suffered a knee injury, described as a fracture and dislocation. The collision involved multiple sedans, with the driver traveling at an unsafe speed. The report notes, 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other details about safety equipment were provided. The driver was conscious at the scene but required medical attention for his injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV struck the center back end of another vehicle while making a right turn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Milford Street in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, impacted the center back end of another vehicle. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Berriman Street in Brooklyn. A 45-year-old male driver suffered a head abrasion. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Berriman Street in Brooklyn involving multiple sedans. A 45-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The injured person was the driver of one of the sedans. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. Vehicle damage was reported primarily on the front and rear bumpers of the involved sedans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis crashed head-on on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. Both men were conscious and restrained. Damage hit front and rear bumpers, signaling a violent impact.

According to the police report, two taxis collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 64-year-old and a 28-year-old man, were injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The impact involved the left front bumper of one taxi and the right front quarter panel of the other, with additional damage to rear bumpers. No other driver errors were specified. The crash caused serious injuries but no ejections. The report does not mention any pedestrian involvement or other vehicles contributing to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered back abrasions and shock after a sedan made a left turn on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was off the roadway when hit. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hegeman Avenue made a left turn and struck a pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian, a male, sustained back abrasions and was in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's location off the roadway suggests the collision occurred near but not in the street. No safety equipment or signals were noted. The driver was alone in the sedan at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old female driver was trapped and semiconscious with head injuries. Alcohol involvement was noted. The impact crushed the left side doors. Emergency responders found her wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old female driver was trapped in her vehicle and suffered head injuries, leaving her semiconscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The collision damaged the left side doors and involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and center front ends of the others. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Hinsdale Street at 7:40 p.m. A 71-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hinsdale Street. One vehicle was traveling south, the other east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the southbound sedan. A 71-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the southbound sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was injured when a sedan traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue struck her. The impact hit the center front end of the vehicle. She suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian. The collision impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not specify the pedestrian's location or actions prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The driver was going straight. The pedestrian’s confusion contributed to the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Jeep sedan traveling southwest on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and was confused, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The sedan struck her on the right front quarter panel while going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report attributes the crash to pedestrian error and confusion. There is no mention of driver errors or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man driving a parked SUV suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The SUV was struck on its left rear bumper by a northbound tractor truck making a left turn. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver of a 2001 SUV was injured when a 2023 tractor truck made a left turn and collided with the parked SUV's left rear bumper on Logan Street. The SUV driver suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The truck driver was licensed and traveling north at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the tractor truck and the left rear bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15