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A Honda SUV hit a woman in the crosswalk at 19th Avenue and 62nd Street. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered facial injuries. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A 36-year-old woman was injured when a Honda SUV struck her as she crossed 19th Avenue at 62nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV was making a left turn and hit the woman with its center front end. She sustained facial injuries and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was licensed and remained uninjured. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and SUV collided on Avenue O. A 14-year-old boy was ejected and bruised. A 32-year-old woman suffered neck pain. Unsafe speed and lane changes led to injury. The street bore the impact. The system failed to protect them.

A crash on Avenue O in Brooklyn involved a moped and an SUV. According to the police report, a 14-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. A 32-year-old SUV driver reported neck pain. Another passenger and a registrant were also involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were moving in opposite directions, with the moped heading east and the SUV parked before the crash. The teen on the moped was not using any safety equipment. The collision left vulnerable road users hurt, exposed to the risks of speed and reckless maneuvering.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped hit a seven-year-old boy on 61st Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered abrasions to his leg. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. The crash happened as the boy got on or off a vehicle, not at an intersection.

A moped traveling west struck a seven-year-old pedestrian on 61st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus, away from an intersection, when the crash occurred. The boy sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any injuries to the moped occupants. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped. The data highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no indication of helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV hit a 15-year-old boy on a bike at Bay Parkway and 80th Street. The cyclist suffered bruises across his body. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The street saw pain and confusion. The system failed the vulnerable again.

A collision occurred at Bay Parkway and 80th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling south struck a 15-year-old male bicyclist riding west. The cyclist was injured, suffering contusions over his entire body. The report lists both vehicles as going straight ahead before the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the data. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this detail is noted only after the absence of listed driver errors. The crash highlights the danger faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together at Bay Ridge Avenue and 15th Avenue. A teenage passenger and an 11-year-old boy suffered injuries. Both drivers failed to yield and ignored traffic controls. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at the intersection of Bay Ridge Avenue and 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and disregarded traffic controls. The crash left a 19-year-old front passenger injured, complaining of pain and nausea, and an 11-year-old rear passenger with a head abrasion. The report states: 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, Traffic Control Disregarded.' Four other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore basic rules and vulnerable passengers pay the price.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist suffered face injuries after an SUV struck him on 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. Police cite alcohol and traffic control disregard. The crash left the cyclist in shock. The road turned violent. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A 29-year-old cyclist was injured when a station wagon/SUV collided with his bike on 20th Avenue near 62nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and traffic control disregarded were contributing factors in the crash. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to the face and was left in shock. The SUV driver, a 66-year-old man, was also listed with alcohol involvement and failure to obey traffic signals. The report makes clear that driver errors—alcohol and ignoring traffic control—led to the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment, as noted after the driver’s actions. The collision underscores the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813557, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on New Utrecht Avenue. Three people hurt. Impact struck doors and front ends. Police cite obstructed view as cause. Passengers and drivers suffered leg and neck injuries. Metal and glass scattered. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed at New Utrecht Avenue and 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 65-year-old male driver with leg abrasions, a 30-year-old female driver with neck pain, and a 28-year-old male front passenger with internal and leg injuries. The crash involved a Toyota sedan and a Ford sedan, both traveling straight ahead, with impact to the doors and front ends. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Several other occupants were present but not reported injured. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus collided with a cyclist at Bay Parkway and 67th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 28-year-old rider bruised and conscious, pain radiating through his lower leg. Metal scraped pavement. Sirens echoed as the bus idled, its bumper dented.

A bus traveling north on Bay Parkway struck a northbound cyclist near 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The bus’s right front bumper was damaged in the collision. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list helmet use as a factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was thrown to the pavement on 18th Avenue. The crash left him in shock, clutching his arm, after a collision with a parked SUV’s door. Sirens and shouts filled the air as he lay injured.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being ejected from his e-bike in a crash near 7918 18th Avenue in Brooklyn. The incident involved a parked Nissan SUV and an unspecified vehicle. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting multiple driver errors that led to the collision. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his arm and was described as being in shock. The report also notes that the cyclist was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808649, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass rattled at 20th Avenue. Two sedans collided, leaving a 72-year-old driver bruised and conscious. The morning air filled with the sharp scent of coolant and the low hum of emergency response. Blood welled on the driver’s face.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 8684 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. A 72-year-old male driver suffered a facial contusion and was reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The injured person was the driver of one vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No mention of helmet use or turn signal failure appears in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old woman crossing 83rd Street at 20th Avenue was struck and injured. The impact hit her lower leg and foot. Sirens echoed as she stayed conscious, pain sharp in her knee. The driver’s inexperience marked the crash.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 83rd Street at 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. She was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a vehicle traveling north struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan sat stopped on 19th Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV slammed into its rear. The driver of the sedan, a 38-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and was left in shock. Sirens echoed as traffic snarled.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan was stopped in traffic on 19th Avenue at 71st Street when it was struck from behind by a 2018 SUV traveling south. The impact damaged the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, are noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air broke with the sound of impact on 18th Avenue near 65th Street. A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a BMW sedan. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock, the streetlights harsh above.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on 18th Avenue struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 65th Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the part of the driver, who was making a left turn at the time. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car turning right on 18th Avenue at 77th Street hit a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal. The impact bruised her shoulder and upper arm. Sirens echoed as she remained conscious, pain blooming in the morning air.

According to the police report, a vehicle making a right turn at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 77th Street in Brooklyn struck a 14-year-old pedestrian. The girl was crossing with the signal when she was hit. She sustained a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no visible damage. No information about helmet use or signaling was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Morning on 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped and an SUV collide, metal scraping, bodies jolted. The moped driver, a 34-year-old man, suffers a fractured arm. Sirens echo as he remains conscious, pain sharp and immediate.

A collision between a moped and an SUV occurred on 17th Avenue near 68th Street in Brooklyn at 10:51 a.m. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with a fractured arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The moped sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the SUV was damaged on the left front. The police report notes the moped driver was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Broken glass and twisted metal littered the corner of 65th Street and Bay Parkway. Sirens echoed before dawn. Nine people hurt, some clutching their necks and stomachs. The air hung heavy with shock and pain. Distraction ruled the intersection.

According to the police report, three sedans collided at the intersection of 65th Street and Bay Parkway in Brooklyn, injuring nine people. Victims included drivers and passengers, some suffering neck injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for all involved vehicles, with 'Driver Inexperience' also noted for two individuals. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash underscores the consequences when multiple drivers lose focus behind the wheel, resulting in widespread injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A forklift moving south on New Utrecht Avenue hit a 31-year-old man near 65th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, not in the roadway, suffered a bruised leg but remained conscious. The machine’s front end showed damage at the scene.

According to the police report, a forklift traveling south on New Utrecht Avenue struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian near 65th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision and sustained a contusion to his lower leg and foot. The report states the pedestrian was conscious after the impact. The police identified 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor in the crash, indicating the driver’s sightlines were compromised. No other driver errors were listed in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle crash on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn injured a 54-year-old driver. The collision involved several sedans and a pick-up truck. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The driver suffered a head injury and moderate burns but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 17:36 involving multiple vehicles including sedans and a pick-up truck. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the collision. A 54-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and moderate burns. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The vehicles involved showed damage primarily to front ends and left side panels, indicating a complex multi-vehicle impact. The driver’s injury severity was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted in the report. The data highlights driver error in speed management as a key cause of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a parked SUV on New Utrecht Avenue. The moped driver was unlicensed, and driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:52 AM on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a moped traveling north with two occupants and a parked 2024 Dodge SUV. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The report highlights 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. Additionally, the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the moped was damaged at its center front end. No occupants were in the SUV at the time. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers operating motorized vehicles in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The crash caused significant damage to the center rear and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:15. Two sport utility vehicles were traveling westbound when the rear SUV struck the front SUV's center back end. The female driver of the rear vehicle, age 61, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center rear and front ends respectively. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was recorded. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions even among passenger vehicles in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14