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A 58-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan struck him in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention and obstructed view contributed to the crash. The pedestrian was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead in Brooklyn collided with a 58-year-old male pedestrian at approximately 1:32 AM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Honda sedan. The pedestrian’s actions or behaviors were not listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and limited visibility in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling south struck multiple parked vehicles on 2 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The impact damaged the SUV’s front and the left sides of parked cars and trailers.

According to the police report, at 1:40 AM in Brooklyn, an SUV driver traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with several parked vehicles, including a trailer, another SUV, a sedan, and a van. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the left side doors of the parked vehicles. The driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the SUV’s front and the left side of the parked vehicles, highlighting the dangers of speeding in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver suffered severe leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan’s defective brakes caused a front-end collision. The driver, conscious and restrained by a lap belt, sustained fractures and dislocations to her lower extremities.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 AM. The vehicle involved was a 2006 Honda sedan traveling west, which struck an object or vehicle with its center front end. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating a mechanical failure in the vehicle's braking system. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. She sustained fractures, dislocations, and distorted injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was conscious after the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maintenance failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 29-year-old bicyclist traveling south on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries, entering shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The crash exposed critical driver inattention and traffic disregard.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old male bicyclist was traveling south when he was struck by an eastbound 2005 Toyota SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV driver held a learner's permit and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which was to the center front end of the SUV. The vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to observe traffic controls, with severe consequences for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two male drivers suffered whiplash and eye and neck injuries in a multi-SUV crash on the Gowanus Expressway. The collision involved lane changing and driver inattention. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage in the northbound lanes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Gowanus Expressway at 13:43 involving three SUVs traveling northbound. One SUV, driven by a 58-year-old male with a learner's permit, was changing lanes when it collided with another SUV going straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the 58-year-old driver. Both drivers were injured: the older driver suffered an eye injury and whiplash, while the younger driver, 18, also experienced whiplash and neck injury. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the lane-changing SUV and the left rear bumper of the struck vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front quarter panel and left rear bumper, confirming a side-impact collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

On Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn, an unlicensed e-bike driver collided with a bicyclist. The impact ejected the 69-year-old rider, causing a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred, with the e-bike striking the bike’s rear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn around 3 p.m. An unlicensed e-bike driver traveling south struck the center back end of a bicycle also traveling south. The bicyclist, a 69-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report notes the e-bike was going straight ahead while the bike was slowing or stopping. Both drivers were unlicensed, indicating a failure to comply with licensing requirements. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike hitting the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the unlicensed status of both drivers as a critical element in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided in Brooklyn’s 5th Avenue area. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cite illness as a contributing factor, with unspecified additional factors noted. Impact struck left rear quarter panel and right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 AM in Brooklyn near 4608 5th Avenue involving two sedans. The driver of one vehicle, a 46-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and shock but was not ejected, secured by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. Police identified 'Illness' as a contributing factor in the crash, alongside two unspecified factors. The report does not attribute fault to the injured driver or any victim behavior. The vehicles were traveling southwest and south, respectively, with one vehicle initially parked and the other going straight ahead. This incident highlights the role of driver health conditions in crash causation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south collided head-to-back on the Gowanus Expressway. A rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed New Yorkers going straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Gowanus Expressway at 5:36 AM. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with the lead vehicle impacted at its center front end and the trailing vehicle struck at its center back end. The driver of the lead sedan and the driver of the trailing sedan were both licensed in New York. The collision injured a 51-year-old female rear passenger in the trailing vehicle, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The absence of explicit driver errors in the report leaves the cause unspecified, but the collision dynamics indicate a rear-end impact between two sedans traveling in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles collided on Gowanus Expressway amid a police pursuit. The impact struck the left front bumpers. A front passenger suffered an elbow injury, bruised but conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the crash, highlighting the dangers of high-speed chases.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:19 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving multiple vehicles, including a 2022 Ford SUV and a 2015 Ford sedan, both traveling north during a police pursuit. The collision impacted the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error played a central role. One occupant, a 24-year-old male front passenger in the SUV, sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Other vehicles involved included a parked SUV and a BMW SUV traveling straight ahead, which also sustained front-end damage. The data underscores the systemic danger posed by aggressive driving and police pursuits on NYC roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck an e-bike from behind on 48 Street. The e-bike driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered neck abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2020 BMW SUV was making a left turn and collided with an e-bike traveling northbound on 48 Street. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the e-bike and the center front end of the SUV. The e-bike driver, a 41-year-old woman, sustained neck abrasions and was injured but not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by vehicle operators making turns at unsafe speeds in shared traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling southbound on 3 Avenue collided, striking each other front to back. A 56-year-old male driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage, highlighting a dangerous impact in Brooklyn’s busy corridor.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:35. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with one striking the other at the center front end and the other at the center back end. The driver of one SUV, a 56-year-old male, was injured with back pain but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused significant damage to the center ends of both vehicles, indicating a rear-end crash scenario. The report does not mention any victim behaviors or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan executing an improper U-turn collided with a northbound bus on 5 Avenue. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring a right rear passenger who suffered head trauma and whiplash. Driver inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on 5 Avenue when a sedan, traveling north and making a U-turn, collided with a northbound bus going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The bus was damaged at its center front end. A 56-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in executing turns and maintaining attention, leading to serious injury of a vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield while making a right turn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. The crash damaged the front of the scooter and the SUV’s right front panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn when a 2015 Chevrolet SUV made a right turn and struck a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and from Ohio. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact was to the center front end of the scooter and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The rider was not ejected but sustained injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at 2 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered a back injury. Both vehicles hit front right bumpers. The crash happened during a left turn and straight travel. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 2 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with a back injury and remained conscious. The female driver was making a left turn while the male driver was going straight. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on 44 Street in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 44 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2014 SUV and a 2015 sedan, both traveling south. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan’s 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s left rear bumper, while the SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Gowanus Expressway. The trailing driver struck the lead vehicle’s rear. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged front and rear. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on the Gowanus Expressway collided when the trailing vehicle struck the rear of the lead vehicle. The driver of the trailing SUV, a 44-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 36 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was parked but involved in improper lane usage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash damaged the bike’s front end.

According to the police report, a bicyclist riding north on 36 Street was struck due to a sedan’s improper passing or lane usage. The 31-year-old male cyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was parked before the crash and showed no damage. The bike’s center front end was damaged. The report lists the driver error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver lane violations to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep hit a parked Toyota on 39th Street. The Toyota lurched forward. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was found unconscious and crushed. Illness struck before the crash. Sirens wailed, but help came too late.

A Jeep traveling west on 39th Street near 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Toyota. The impact forced the Toyota forward, severely injuring its 47-year-old driver. According to the police report, 'Illness took hold before impact.' The driver was found unconscious, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The police list 'Illnes' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors are noted in the report. The Toyota was parked at the time of the collision. The report does not mention any actions by the injured driver that contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by an unlicensed male, struck the front vehicle from behind. A 50-year-old male passenger in the rear car suffered a facial contusion. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Gowanus Expressway collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The rear driver was unlicensed and failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the crash. A 50-year-old male passenger in the rear sedan was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The front vehicle was driven by a licensed female driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the right rear bumper of the front vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old female bicyclist passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV struck her e-bike on 41 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a right turn at unsafe speed. The victim was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female bicyclist passenger was injured when a 2023 Mazda SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, collided with an e-bike traveling south on 41 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg and remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the crash. The SUV driver failed to adjust speed while turning, leading to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15