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A southbound motorcycle struck the left front bumper of a southbound SUV making a left turn on Louisiana Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Louisiana Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 AM. A 61-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling southbound collided with the left front bumper of a southbound SUV that was making a left turn. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the SUV's center front end was damaged. The motorcycle driver was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn as the pre-crash action leading to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and abrasions when his sedan experienced tire failure on the Belt Parkway. The vehicle struck an object front center, deploying airbags. The crash occurred early morning, highlighting tire maintenance risks.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Belt Parkway at 3:00 AM. The driver was operating a 2020 Honda sedan traveling eastbound, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, and the driver's airbags deployed. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious but suffered neck injuries and abrasions. The police report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident underscores the critical role of vehicle maintenance, specifically tire condition, in preventing crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 5:35 AM on Flatlands Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2017 Chevrolet SUV and a 2018 Infiniti sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight—SUV southbound, sedan westbound—when the SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s male driver, age 39, was injured with facial trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fountain Avenue near Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:25 p.m. A 27-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV making a right turn struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as driver inattention and distraction, along with traffic control disregarded by the driver. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factor. The collision highlights a failure by the driver to yield and maintain attention at a controlled intersection, resulting in serious harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Gateway Drive struck an object or lost control. The front passenger, a 20-year-old woman, suffered an eye injury and shock. The driver fell asleep, causing the crash and severe vehicle damage to the front center.

According to the police report, a 2024 Chevrolet sedan traveling west on Gateway Drive in Brooklyn crashed at 6:14 a.m. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver fatigue led to loss of control or impact. The front passenger, a 20-year-old female, was injured with an eye injury and experienced shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle sustained center front end damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver fatigue causing harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling west on Flatlands Avenue collided in Brooklyn. A sedan going straight ahead struck an SUV changing lanes. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:28 AM on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 sedan, traveling west and going straight ahead, collided with a 2011 SUV also traveling west but changing lanes. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but explicitly notes the SUV driver was changing lanes at the time of impact, indicating a driver error related to lane change maneuvers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Brooklyn’s Belt Parkway at dawn. Both drivers were men, one suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe lane changing as the cause. The crash left one driver injured, highlighting dangers of reckless lane maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:49 AM on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two station wagons or SUVs were involved. One driver was changing lanes unsafely, striking the other vehicle’s right rear bumper with his left front bumper. The injured driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unsafe lane changing and following too closely as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision caused damage to the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. The crash underscores the risks posed by unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two eastbound buses crashed on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear bus struck the back of the lead bus. A 46-year-old female passenger suffered facial contusions and bruises. Both drivers held valid licenses; no driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, two buses traveling eastbound on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn collided. The first bus was stopped in traffic when the second bus, moving straight ahead, impacted its center back end. The collision injured a 46-year-old female passenger in one of the buses, who sustained facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injury to the passenger was classified as moderate. The crash highlights risks in bus traffic flow and rear-end collisions in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a pick-up truck collided at Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash involved driver errors, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, at 1:00 PM on Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn, a 2006 sedan traveling south and a 2015 pick-up truck traveling east collided frontally. The sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left front bumper were damaged. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, indicating driver errors without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle intersections and the impact on vulnerable occupants, focusing on driver actions as the source of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling east on Flatlands Avenue collided in Brooklyn. Both drivers failed to maintain safe distance, causing a crash. A front passenger suffered a back injury and bruising. The impact damaged the left and right front quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. Two vehicles, a 2013 Ford sedan and a 2009 Volkswagen SUV, were traveling eastbound when they collided. Both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely,' a key contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. A 33-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances on a busy Brooklyn street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious. The driver’s improper turn was the critical factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 in Brooklyn near 590 Gateway Drive. A 68-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a 2007 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made an improper left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were noted beyond the driver’s improper maneuver. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the point of impact. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock in a multi-vehicle collision on Belt Parkway. Police cite unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The crash involved four sedans traveling westbound, with significant front and side impacts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 1:30 AM involving four sedans all traveling westbound. The 26-year-old male driver, who was the occupant of one sedan, was injured with back pain and reported shock. The report states the driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision's contributing factors include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the injured driver. The impact points were the center front end of the injured driver's vehicle and various side panels of the other vehicles. The police report explicitly cites the driver's unsafe speed and lane changing as key causes, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg contusions after a sedan made a left turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without vehicle damage or driver license issues.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn at 528 Gateway Drive when a 2024 Toyota sedan, traveling southwest, made a left turn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was operating the vehicle with two occupants. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the collision caused during the vehicle's left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious after a high-speed collision involving multiple parked vehicles on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash caused extensive damage to the vehicles and deployed the airbag in the injured driver's SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:57 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 44-year-old male driver of a 2016 Lexus SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was not ejected but sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. His vehicle's airbag deployed during the crash. The collision involved the SUV striking multiple parked vehicles, including a 2017 Dodge sedan and a 2019 Ford SUV, causing damage primarily to the front and rear panels of the vehicles. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's unsafe speed as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an unlicensed e-bike struck a young woman crossing Gateway Drive. Her leg split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The bike’s front end crumpled. She stayed conscious, pain sharp and immediate. The rider swerved too late.

According to the police report, a man operating an unlicensed e-bike collided with a 23-year-old woman crossing Gateway Drive near 528 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn at 5:48 PM. The report details that the e-bike’s front end crumpled on impact, and the pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-bike operator was unlicensed and failed to avoid the pedestrian, swerving too late. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing outside the crosswalk, but this is listed after the driver’s errors. The crash left blood on the pavement and a young woman injured, underscoring the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east and north collided at Vandalia Avenue. Both drivers were injured, suffering contusions and bruises. Impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Both occupants remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Vandalia Avenue around 12:09 a.m. One vehicle, traveling east, was struck on its right rear quarter panel, sustaining damage to its center back end. The other sedan, traveling north, impacted at its center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants each. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 28-year-old female, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries classified as injury severity 3, with contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected, restrained by a child restraint only. The front passenger, a 34-year-old female, also suffered back contusions and bruises, with injury severity 3, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle crashes even without explicit driver fault identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Toyota car from behind on Belt Parkway. The car’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as the SUV followed too closely, impacting the car’s rear bumper and causing significant trauma to the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 3:30 PM involving a 2024 Ford SUV and a 2010 Toyota car. The Ford SUV was traveling west and struck the Toyota from behind, impacting the Toyota's left front bumper and the SUV's right rear bumper. The driver of the Toyota, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The Toyota driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling west struck a parked SUV on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed, inexperienced driver was speeding. A 16-year-old passenger suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash exposed dangers of unlicensed, reckless moped operation in city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:26 on Seaview Avenue, Brooklyn. A moped driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling west collided with a parked Toyota SUV. The moped's right front bumper impacted the SUV's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The 16-year-old male passenger, seated on the moped, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder, sustaining an injury severity level 3. The passenger was conscious and not ejected but wore no safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors including operating without a license, inexperience, and unsafe speed. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed and reckless moped operation in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a minibike from behind on Belt Parkway, injuring the minibike driver. The collision caused bruising and arm injuries. The sedan driver followed too closely, leading to the crash. The minibike driver was unlicensed but no other factors were noted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 12:50. A 2022 sedan traveling west struck a 2018 minibike also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper hitting the minibike's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a licensed male from Virginia, was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' which is identified as the contributing factor. The minibike driver, a 38-year-old unlicensed female occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The collision highlights the danger of close following distances on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a distracted moment while making a U-turn in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front bumper struck an object or surface, causing shock and injury without ejection from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue at 7:14 p.m. The driver, a 52-year-old female licensed in North Carolina, was operating a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling north. The vehicle was making a U-turn when the left front bumper made impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected but sustained head injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15