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Two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided, impacting the left side doors of one vehicle. The 20-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. Both drivers were licensed, and the crash occurred without specified contributing factors.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on Belt Parkway when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of the 2018 Ford sedan and the right front bumper of the 2014 Toyota sedan. The 20-year-old male driver of the Ford sedan, who was conscious and not ejected, sustained a neck injury characterized as whiplash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in injury to the Ford driver, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors of the Ford and the right front bumper of the Toyota.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a 65-year-old woman crossing Pennsylvania Avenue outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at 8 p.m.

According to the police report, at 8 p.m., a pick-up truck traveling east on Pennsylvania Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The point of impact was the truck's center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and shock after his sedan struck an object head-on during a right turn on Erskine Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was restrained but reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Erskine Street, Brooklyn, at 1:54 a.m. The driver was operating a 2008 Acura sedan traveling east and was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the same area. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. He suffered injuries to his entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists two unspecified contributing factors related to the driver but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash was a single-vehicle event, highlighting driver error or loss of control as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Belt Parkway. The rear driver, a 58-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The crash caused center rear and front damage to the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:05 on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, a 2015 Ford driven by a 58-year-old licensed female driver, struck the center back end of the front 2021 Honda sedan. The impact caused center back end damage to the Ford and center front end damage to the Honda. The Ford driver, an occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision type and damage indicate a failure to maintain safe following distance or attention by the rear driver, a common driver error in rear-end crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was injured crossing Pennsylvania Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruising and arm injuries in the Brooklyn intersection crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred around 8:50 p.m. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided late at night. The impact struck the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 37-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and shock.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on Belt Parkway around 10:40 PM when they collided. The first vehicle, a 2021 Hyundai sedan, was struck on its right front bumper. The second vehicle, a 2006 Acura sedan, sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The 37-year-old female driver of the Acura was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks of multi-vehicle crashes on Belt Parkway at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries to head and neck. Limited visibility contributed to the crash. Vehicles struck each other front quarter and front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on Flatlands Avenue near Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn. Two drivers, both male and in their late 20s to early 30s, were injured. One driver sustained head injuries including contusions and bruises, while the other suffered neck injuries including fractures and dislocations. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The collision involved a 2018 pick-up truck traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The police report cites "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a key role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a parked sedan on Pennsylvania Avenue. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a defective accelerator. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a parked sedan on Pennsylvania Avenue. The driver of the moving sedan, a 40-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists a defective accelerator as a contributing factor to the crash. The parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear quarter panels. No other contributing driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. An SUV struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash. Both drivers were traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured when an SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of his vehicle on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries but was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The report lists obstruction or debris as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV impacted the sedan with its left front bumper. No other driver errors are noted. The injured driver was in shock but had no visible complaints. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights the dangers posed by roadway obstructions affecting vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Erskine Street near Vandalia Avenue late at night. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Impact hit left rear and front quarter panels. Both vehicles sustained damage. The crash involved multiple occupants and caused whiplash to a passenger.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Erskine Street near Vandalia Avenue at 11:54 p.m. One SUV was parked, struck on its left rear quarter panel, while the other was traveling north and hit on its left front quarter panel. A 45-year-old female occupant was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" for both vehicles but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured occupant was a passenger, not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left quarter panels. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sport utility vehicle struck the rear left bumper of a sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway. Two occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. The SUV driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV collided with the rear left bumper of a 2018 sedan on Belt Parkway while both vehicles traveled west. The sedan carried two occupants: a 36-year-old male driver and a 30-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious and were secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle near 590 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection. The driver’s errors are unspecified.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a crash near 590 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not at an intersection when struck. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified, and no details about the driver’s actions or license status are provided. No helmet or signaling factors apply, and no blame is assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the back of a pick-up truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east. Driver distraction caused the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver in a 2021 sedan collided with the rear of a 2018 pick-up truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight east when the impact occurred at the center back end of the pick-up and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pick-up truck driver and occupants were not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Belt Parkway at 2:45 a.m. One driver, 20, suffered an eye injury and bruises. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Belt Parkway collided. The 20-year-old driver of one sedan was injured, suffering an eye contusion and bruises. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. One vehicle sustained center front end damage, the other center back end damage. The second vehicle’s driver was unlicensed. The crash occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front one from behind. Three occupants in the front SUV suffered whiplash and neck injuries. The rear driver followed too closely, causing the crash. All were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a licensed female, which had three occupants. The crash caused injuries to the front vehicle's occupants: the driver, 45, and two children, ages 8 and 10, all suffering whiplash and neck injuries. The police identified "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The occupants were not ejected and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The rear driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance caused the impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling west, slowing or stopping before impact. The front of one sedan struck the rear of the other. A 25-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway while both were traveling west and slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of a 2022 Tesla striking the center back end of a 2013 Honda. The 25-year-old female driver of the Tesla was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to the front of the Tesla and the rear of the Honda.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Flatlands Avenue and Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was injured, suffering whole-body trauma. The collision involved a left turn and straight travel. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flatlands Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 42-year-old man making a left turn, was injured with whole-body trauma and experienced shock. The other vehicle, driven by a licensed female driver traveling straight west, struck the left front bumper of the turning sedan. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The injured driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. The report highlights driver errors such as unsafe speed and distraction as causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck multiple parked cars on Erskine Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding. The impact damaged the sedan’s front end and several parked vehicles. The passenger was restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Erskine Street collided with several parked vehicles. The front passenger, a 26-year-old male, was injured with wounds to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, suffering minor bleeding and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, and multiple parked cars were damaged on their left front, left rear, left side doors, and right rear quarter panel. No other persons were injured or involved. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle collisions with parked cars in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Pennsylvania Avenue. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two vehicles traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue collided. The sedan, carrying two occupants, impacted the center front end of the vehicle ahead, which was hit at its center back end. The 21-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn in Brooklyn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The girl remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Erskine Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2012 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle’s movement. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15