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A 16-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver struck her with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 85th Street and Colonial Road in Brooklyn around 7:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her at the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing the driver’s error. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior, focusing solely on the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision at an intersection on 68th Street and 3rd Avenue.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling south on 68th Street was making a left turn when it struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 3rd Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and sustained head injuries and contusions. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and injured but was not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal but emphasizes the driver’s failure to yield as the primary cause. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The driver of one vehicle, a 62-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. Police cited driver fatigue as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:10 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two SUVs traveling westbound. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when they collided. The driver of one SUV, a 62-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report notes that the driver was wearing a lap belt and the airbag deployed. The primary contributing factor identified by police was driver fatigue or drowsiness. There were no indications of victim fault or other contributing factors listed. The impact points were the right front bumper on one vehicle and the center front end on the other, indicating a direct collision. This crash highlights the dangers of fatigued driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver changing lanes struck two sedans traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact injured a 33-year-old male sedan driver, who suffered chest contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 10:44. A 2022 Lexus SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was changing lanes when it impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panels of two sedans traveling east. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, specifically noting 'Outside Car Distraction' for the injured sedan driver. The injured occupant, a 33-year-old male sedan driver, was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, sustaining chest contusions. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes distracted by external factors, leading to multi-vehicle impacts and serious occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old man suffered a fractured knee and dislocated lower leg after a collision involving two SUVs in Brooklyn. According to the police report, defective brakes on one vehicle contributed to the crash, resulting in serious pedestrian injuries.

At 14:05 in Brooklyn, a collision involving two sport utility vehicles caused serious injury to a 24-year-old male pedestrian. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Brakes Defective' on one of the vehicles. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt. One SUV was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was parked. The impact occurred at the center back end of the parked vehicle and the left front bumper of the moving SUV. Driver errors cited include the defective brakes, which directly contributed to the collision and subsequent pedestrian injury. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Brooklyn’s 72nd Street. The sedan’s female passenger suffered a back contusion. Both vehicles traveled westbound. The crash involved disregard for traffic control, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 72nd Street in Brooklyn at 8:58 AM. A 2022 taxi, traveling westbound, collided with the rear center of a 2012 sedan also heading west. The impact was at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the taxi. The sedan carried one female driver, and the taxi had two occupants. A 42-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a back contusion and classified with injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor twice, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck slammed into the back of an SUV traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained. The crash was caused by the truck following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A tractor truck traveling east struck the center back end of a 2021 SUV, also heading east. The truck's point of impact was its center front end, indicating a rear-end collision. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's error. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the SUV driver. This collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784584, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two pedestrians suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Senator Street. Both were conscious and injured at the intersection, highlighting driver failure to yield right-of-way as the critical factor.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV, traveling east and making a left turn on Senator Street, struck two pedestrians crossing at an intersection without a signal. Both pedestrians, aged 26 and 32, sustained abrasions to their knees and lower legs and were conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. Both pedestrians were crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes driver error—specifically failure to yield—as the cause. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrians were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 18-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and shock after a high-speed crash on a Belt Parkway ramp. The sedan struck with its right front bumper, sustaining damage. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on a Belt Parkway ramp involving a 2024 Honda sedan traveling east. The sole occupant, an 18-year-old male driver, was injured with facial trauma and minor bleeding, and experienced shock. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper, the point of impact. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver held a permit license from New York and was not ejected from the vehicle. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on highway ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two elderly men suffered head injuries crossing a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck them with the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. Glare and limited visibility obstructed the driver’s view, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 Hyundai SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from Florida, was traveling west on 97th Street when it struck two male pedestrians, ages 67 and 73, at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. Both pedestrians were crossing at the intersection and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, with abrasions reported. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The report cites glare and obstructed or limited view as contributing factors, indicating the driver’s impaired ability to see the pedestrians. No vehicle damage was noted. The report does not list any pedestrian fault or contributing pedestrian behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by environmental conditions affecting driver visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old boy crossing with the signal suffered facial injuries after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock with minor bleeding at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 82 Street and 6 Avenue in Brooklyn around 7:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling west struck him with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The report focuses on the driver’s failure to yield, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 91 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:13 PM. A 2018 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not ejected from the roadway. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly involving inexperienced drivers making turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a sedan executing a U-turn on 3 Ave in Brooklyn. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. A 68-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on 3 Ave near Bay Ridge Pkwy in Brooklyn. A taxi traveling north with three occupants collided with a sedan also traveling north but making a U-turn. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper striking the sedan’s left side doors. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver did not yield appropriately to the sedan. A 68-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 77-year-old woman suffered severe injuries after an SUV backing west on 70th Street struck her as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused a fracture and dislocation to her entire body.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured on 70th Street in Brooklyn when a 2022 Alfa SUV backing west struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation affecting her entire body and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be obscured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped struck a bicyclist from behind on 68 Street. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were distracted, and the moped driver improperly used the lane, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:05 on 68 Street involving a moped and a bicyclist, both traveling south. The moped driver struck the bicyclist at the center back end of the bike, causing abrasions to the bicyclist's elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both parties and specifically notes 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for the bicyclist. The moped driver’s failure to maintain proper attention and lane discipline directly led to the rear-end collision. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The focus remains on the drivers’ errors, particularly the moped driver’s inattention and improper lane use, which caused the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765809, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite improper lane usage by the sedan as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:43 on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury after a distracted driver turned right and struck the vehicle. The passenger was semiconscious and injured internally, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 86 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 3:23 PM. The collision involved a moped traveling east and another vehicle making a right turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor. The moped passenger, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury along with internal complaints. He was semiconscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The other vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. This incident underscores the critical role of driver distraction in causing severe injuries to vulnerable vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 44-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a distracted SUV driver struck her while she crossed with the signal. The impact occurred at the front center of the vehicle as it made a right turn on 92 Street at night.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2013 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck her on 92 Street at 8:06 PM. The vehicle was making a right turn traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, and the report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The report explicitly cites driver error—distraction and inattention—as the cause, with no fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The collision involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and was conscious after impact near Bay Ridge Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:50 a.m. in Brooklyn near 630 Bay Ridge Avenue. The injured party was a 21-year-old male e-bike driver who was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to the face. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The e-bike was traveling east and struck another vehicle on the left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left side doors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The rider remained conscious despite the injury severity classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock after being struck by a pickup truck traveling east on 92 Street. The victim was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage, and no driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 92 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 9:09 PM. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock with minor bleeding. The collision involved a pickup truck traveling east, going straight ahead, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The pedestrian's actions were crossing with the signal, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not assign fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14