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A 53-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a concussion and upper arm injury when a vehicle backing on 4 Avenue struck him. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 8 Street in Brooklyn around 1:45 p.m. The 53-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle backing up struck him. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, emphasizing the driver’s failure to maintain awareness during the backing maneuver. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants besides the driver. This incident underscores the systemic danger of driver distraction during complex vehicle movements like backing in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Ford sedan collided with his bike on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as the sedan was slowing, distracted by passengers. The cyclist remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:00 PM on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2016 Ford sedan and a bicyclist traveling southwest. The sedan was slowing or stopping when its right front bumper struck the left front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The crash highlights driver distraction as a critical factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a sedan traveling north on Union Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries including whiplash and burns. The SUV hit the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing moderate vehicle damage and driver injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Union Street near 8 Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:15. A 28-year-old female SUV driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, was inattentive and disregarded traffic control, leading to a collision with a northbound sedan. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver sustained a moderate burn to her elbow and lower arm, while the sedan driver, a 49-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian crossing with the signal, causing serious harm without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 7 Avenue and 3 Street in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2003 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The SUV sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was registered in Illinois. No other contributing factors were noted. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a moped on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries. The SUV impacted the moped’s left front bumper, causing abrasions and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bergen Street in Brooklyn at 18:22. A 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling west went straight ahead and struck a 2023 moped passing westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the moped’s left front bumper. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV had four occupants, and the moped driver was unlicensed. Vehicle damage included the SUV’s undercarriage and the moped’s left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon slammed into the back of a sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 65-year-old rear passenger, causing back pain and shock. Police cite following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2020 Nissan SUV traveling east rear-ended a 2020 Nissan sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report attributes the collision to the SUV driver following too closely. A 65-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling east rear-ended a station wagon SUV also heading east on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s front passenger, a 39-year-old man, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, at 11:44 AM in Brooklyn near 1419 8 Avenue, a box truck traveling east struck the left front bumper of a Ford SUV also traveling east. The collision injured a 39-year-old male front passenger in the SUV, who sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies the box truck driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," leading to the crash. Both drivers were licensed, with the truck driver operating a 2020 Hino box truck and the SUV driver in a 2014 Ford SUV. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the truck. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Saint Marks Place. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Saint Marks Place in Brooklyn at 10:23 AM. A 38-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was hit by a 2011 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the impact. The SUV showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 31-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike on Butler Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:29 PM on Butler Street in Brooklyn. A 2017 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was parked before the collision. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound, was struck by the sedan's right front bumper. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the e-bike was damaged at its center back end. The focus remains on the driver's failure to maintain attention, which led to this serious collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a pick-up truck struck his e-bike in Brooklyn. The collision caused bruising and elbow injuries. The truck driver’s improper lane usage led to the crash, with no damage reported to either vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:49 in Brooklyn near 458 5 Avenue. A pick-up truck traveling south struck a southbound e-bike driven by a 19-year-old male bicyclist. The point of impact was the truck’s left front quarter panel and the e-bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the truck operator. Both vehicles reportedly sustained no damage. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and wore unspecified safety equipment. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The licensed truck driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met flesh on Union Street. An 83-year-old man, crossing with the light, was struck by a turning taxi. Blood pooled. His head split. The cab did not stop. The street did not forgive.

An 83-year-old man was seriously injured at the intersection of Union Street and 6th Avenue in Brooklyn when a taxi making a right turn struck him as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Steel meets flesh. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. Head split. Eyes open. The cab did not stop.' The victim suffered a severe head injury and was conscious at the scene. The police report makes clear the driver failed to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, underscoring the persistent danger faced by New York City’s most vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being hit by two distracted drivers in parked SUVs on Pacific Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were inattentive, causing a collision with the cyclist who was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pacific Street in Brooklyn at 16:13. The victim, a 24-year-old male bicyclist, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers involved. Both drivers were operating Station Wagon/SUV vehicles, parked prior to the crash, and their inattention led to the collision with the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the drivers' failure to maintain attention, which directly resulted in the bicyclist's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim suffered upper leg contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 8 Avenue made an improper left turn onto 13 Street at 17:52 in Brooklyn. The driver, licensed and male, failed to yield the right-of-way to a 37-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights driver error in executing turns and yielding, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist on 5 Avenue near Berkeley Place in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old male cyclist suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:27 on 5 Avenue near Berkeley Place in Brooklyn. A sedan, occupied by two people and traveling north, struck a bicyclist traveling northeast. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and abrasions and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors played a critical role. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Avenue in slippery conditions. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were northbound and parked before impact. The crash exposed risks from road conditions and driver control failures.

According to the police report, at 6:43 AM on Vanderbilt Avenue, two northbound SUVs collided. The rear vehicle, a 2023 Audi SUV driven by a licensed female driver, struck the center back end of a 2007 Cadillac SUV. Both vehicles were initially parked before the crash. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions. The female driver of the rear vehicle sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. No other driver errors are specified in the report. The collision highlights how slippery pavement can impair vehicle control, leading to rear-end impacts even at low speeds. No victim behaviors contributed to the crash according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound sedan. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage. The crash stemmed from unsafe backing maneuvers by the northbound driver.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 4 Avenue was struck by another sedan backing north. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The northbound vehicle was backing unsafely, causing the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue at 5th Avenue. The front end crushed her. She died on the street, alone in the dark. By sunrise, the asphalt was still. The city moved on. She did not.

A taxi traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed at 5th Avenue. According to the police report, the front end of the taxi hit her, causing fatal injuries to her entire body. She died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The woman was crossing against the signal, but the data does not cite this as a contributing factor for the driver. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are listed in the report. The crash left the street quiet by sunrise, marking another loss on Brooklyn’s roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound limo on Bergen Street was hit on its left side by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The limo driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered a back injury. Police cited failure to keep right as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2023 Cadillac limo traveling north on Bergen Street was struck on its left side doors by a 2013 box truck making a right turn southbound. The limo driver, a 57-year-old male occupant, sustained a back injury and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Keep Right" as the contributing factor to the crash. The limo driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The box truck driver’s license status and jurisdiction were not provided. The impact occurred on the limo's left side and the truck's right front quarter panel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and pickup truck collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were going straight. The SUV’s front center struck the pickup’s rear center. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV and a 2011 pickup truck collided on Flatbush Avenue near Dean Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling northbound and going straight ahead when the SUV’s center front end struck the pickup’s center back end. Two occupants were injured: a 24-year-old male driver and a 44-year-old female front passenger, both reporting neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pickup truck showed no damage, while the SUV sustained front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with an SUV on 5 Avenue near Union Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a neck contusion. Police cited bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the bike head-on.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 5 Avenue collided with a westbound 2005 Infiniti SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and an unspecified part of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors by the SUV operator were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and other damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15