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A 36-year-old man suffered full-body injuries and shock after a collision near 17 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was confused, contributing to the incident. The SUV driver showed no vehicle damage or fault.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured near 6301 17 Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:06 AM. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was identified as confused, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle involved was a 2021 Honda SUV traveling north with one licensed male driver. The report notes no vehicle damage or point of impact, indicating no driver error such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the entire body and was in shock, but no visible complaints were recorded. The report emphasizes pedestrian confusion as the primary factor, with no driver violations cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy suffered a severe arm fracture after a moped struck him off intersection in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from distracted moped operators.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight ahead struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway near Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 4:30 p.m. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as serious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The moped’s point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at an intersection or crossing the road at the time. This collision underscores the risks posed by distracted and inexperienced moped drivers to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 74 Street, striking left side doors and front ends. A 23-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 74 Street at 16:15. One SUV was traveling west and struck the left side doors, while the other was traveling north and impacted with its center front end. The crash injured a 23-year-old female front passenger, who was wearing a lap belt and suffered back injuries and shock. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with traffic control disregard. The injured occupant was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to obey traffic controls, as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man suffered neck injuries and shock after a sedan hit him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The sedan, traveling north, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 6:13 AM in Brooklyn on 18 Avenue near 63 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north struck him with the center front end, causing neck injuries and shock. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The focus remains on the vehicle's impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver collided with a bicyclist heading east in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both parties were traveling straight when the SUV’s right front bumper hit the bike’s rear, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM near 1811 67 Street in Brooklyn. The involved vehicles were a 2022 Honda SUV and a bicycle, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was identified with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper striking the bike’s right rear bumper. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being hit by an SUV making a left turn on 19 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver showed no vehicle damage, indicating a low-speed impact.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 19 Avenue without a signal or crosswalk. The collision occurred at midnight when a GMC SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the report does not list any contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal or crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the risks posed by turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 8 Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before impact. Two female rear passengers suffered abrasions and shock. The crash damaged left and right sides of the vehicles. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:47 AM on West 8 Street near Avenue O in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both initially parked, collided causing damage to the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Two female rear passengers, ages 54 and 29, were injured with abrasions to the face and neck, respectively, and experienced shock. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The report marks their contributing factors as unspecified, focusing on the collision impact between the vehicles rather than pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The absence of detailed driver fault leaves the cause unclear but highlights the vulnerability of passengers in side-impact crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn struck a moped traveling straight on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on New Utrecht Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a moped also traveling north. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel and the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the truck driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were reported. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in vehicle interactions with vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an e-bike collided on 76 Street at night. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:25 on 76 Street involving a sedan and an e-bike traveling east and north respectively. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure in driver focus. The e-bike driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers at the point of impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver suffered back injuries and bruises after a collision during a left turn on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused center back-end damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male taxi driver was injured in a crash on Bay Parkway near 85 Street in Brooklyn at 7:30 a.m. The taxi, traveling south, was making a left turn when it collided, sustaining center back-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered a back injury and contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported involved or injured. The focus remains on the taxi driver's injury and the vehicle damage resulting from the left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling north struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on 20 Avenue collided with a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the impact. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian was identified as injured with a complaint of abrasion, and no safety equipment or victim fault was noted. This incident underscores the risks posed by driver errors such as ignoring traffic controls and failing to maintain attention, which directly led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man pushing a car on Bay Parkway was struck by a sedan. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause. The crash left the victim bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:45. A 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured while pushing a car off the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver of the sedan was traveling east and struck the pedestrian, who was not at an intersection. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing factors related to the victim. The report focuses on the driver's error, highlighting the systemic danger posed by inexperienced drivers in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707098, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was injured crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. He suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 78 Street. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved is described as unspecified, with no details on driver actions or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report does not list any driver errors or pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The incident occurred at 10:00 AM, but no further details about the crash dynamics or vehicle movement were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was injured crossing 62 Street at 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck struck him with its left front bumper. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing serious lower leg injuries to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:08 AM on 62 Street near 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The victim, an 11-year-old male pedestrian, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a 2017 Nissan pick-up truck traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the victim's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with no contributing factors attributed to his actions. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end, confirming the collision impact location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV hit her while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper, causing fractures and dislocations. The driver proceeded straight northbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 14:44 in Brooklyn near 19 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal when she was struck by a northbound 2018 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as serious (3). The report lists no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.' The SUV showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block or outside designated crossings against moving vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a 52-year-old woman crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on 63 Street near 19 Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:02 p.m. when it struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and a severity level 3 injury. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn. The trailing driver, following too closely, struck the lead vehicle’s left rear bumper. The driver suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by lap belt and harness. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 p.m. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, were involved. The trailing vehicle, a 2020 Volkswagen sedan, impacted the left rear bumper of the lead 2011 Mazda sedan. The point of impact and vehicle damage confirm a rear-end collision. The driver of the trailing vehicle, a 46-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the trailing driver, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A vehicle making a left turn struck a 66-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The impact caused facial contusions. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, injuring the pedestrian at the intersection.

At approximately 5 PM in Brooklyn, a vehicle traveling southwest made a left turn and struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 19 Avenue and 68 Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver’s errors in yielding and turning created the conditions for the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on 18 Avenue, injuring a rear-seat passenger. The impact struck the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. Driver errors including failure to yield and inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:53 on 18 Avenue involving a 2011 SUV traveling west and a 2022 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors, along with driver inattention or distraction. A 39-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the sedan was injured, suffering contusions to the hip and upper leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the drivers' failure to yield and inattention that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man suffered bruises and elbow injuries after an unlicensed SUV driver distracted by inattention struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle made a left turn and collided with him.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:37 AM in Brooklyn on West 10 Street near Bay Parkway. The vehicle, a 2012 SUV driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing injuries to the pedestrian's elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The driver’s unlicensed status further underscores systemic danger. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted but not considered a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15