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A sedan traveling north struck an e-scooter heading west on Shore Parkway. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involving a 2022 Toyota sedan and an e-scooter. The sedan was traveling north, and the e-scooter was moving west, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain focus led to the crash. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman crossing Kings Hwy at a marked crosswalk was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn. The vehicle passed too closely, hitting her right front quarter panel. She suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Hwy near Van Sicklen St in Brooklyn at 8:15 AM. A 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a southbound 2012 Ford sedan was making a left turn. The vehicle's contributing factor was 'Passing Too Closely,' cited twice in the report, indicating the driver failed to maintain safe distance from the pedestrian. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report highlights driver error in passing too closely as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman suffered bruises and leg injuries after a sedan struck her while she was getting on or off a vehicle. The driver’s inattention caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling east on Shore Parkway struck her on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus at the time of the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian errors or contributing factors were noted in the report. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.

• Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26

A Ford SUV swung left at Cropsey and 24th. Its bumper struck a 95-year-old woman’s head. She fell, blood pooling on cold pavement. She died in the street, winter sky above, another life ended by steel and speed.

At the intersection of Cropsey Avenue and 24th Avenue, a Ford SUV making a left turn struck a 95-year-old woman, according to the police report. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit the woman’s head, causing her to fall and suffer severe bleeding. She died at the scene. The police report notes the SUV was making a left turn when the impact occurred, and describes the pedestrian as being at the intersection. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the narrative details the SUV’s movement and the fatal contact. The victim’s actions are described only as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' with no indication of contributing behavior. The focus remains on the lethal outcome of a turning vehicle meeting a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn on Stillwell Avenue struck a 38-year-old man crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Stillwell Avenue was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and was reported to be in shock with minor bleeding. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the U-turn maneuver. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the driver for not yielding to the pedestrian. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during complex maneuvers like U-turns in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a sedan stopped in traffic on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained. The crash involved a driver illness contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Stillwell Avenue rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic traveling northeast near Avenue S in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the bus's center front end striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical event affecting driver control. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision underscores the dangers posed by sudden driver incapacitation and the resulting failure to maintain control, which led to the rear-end impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old female bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV making a left turn struck her head-on. The impact caused back injuries, leaving her conscious but hurt. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at midnight on Avenue P in Brooklyn. A 61-year-old female bicyclist, traveling north and wearing a helmet, was struck at the center front end by a 2014 Honda SUV making a left turn eastbound. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to yield or properly observe the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and the crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver hit a 47-year-old woman as she crossed Quentin Road with the signal. Her back was crushed. She lay conscious on the pavement while the traffic light blinked above, red then green. The street offered no protection. The car did not yield.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old woman was crossing at the intersection of Quentin Road and West 6th Street in Brooklyn when a vehicle struck her. The report states she was 'crossing with the signal.' The impact crushed her back, leaving her conscious but injured on the pavement as the traffic light cycled overhead. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, but the narrative makes clear the driver failed to yield to a pedestrian who had the right of way. There is no mention of any pedestrian error or unsafe behavior; the victim was following the signal at the time of the crash. The incident underscores the persistent danger faced by people walking in city crosswalks, even when obeying traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a westbound e-scooter on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at midnight. A 34-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper hitting the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the e-scooter driver, but the primary driver error was the SUV driver's failure to yield while turning. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Stillwell Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash left her conscious but bruised, highlighting dangers at signalized crossings in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:50 PM while crossing with the signal at an intersection. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver actions, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian fault. The absence of identified driver errors in the data leaves the circumstances of the crash unclear, but the pedestrian was legally crossing with the signal. This incident underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face even when following crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV entering a parking spot collided with a sedan backing unsafely on 85th Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 63-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The crash highlights driver error in vehicle backing maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 85th Street in Brooklyn at 16:14. A 2012 Toyota SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was entering a parked position when it struck a 2017 Honda sedan that was backing unsafely. The sedan’s driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan, which sustained damage, while the SUV showed no damage. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan’s driver. There are no contributing factors listed for the SUV driver, and no victim behaviors are noted. The sedan driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. This crash underscores the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl crossing against the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2010 Toyota SUV traveling eastbound on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:08 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize its role. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian's actions beyond crossing against the signal, focusing on the driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a collision between a sedan and a pick-up truck on Avenue S. According to the police report, driver inexperience and distraction led to the crash, causing significant right-side vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue S in Brooklyn around 1:00 AM. A 36-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The collision involved a southbound sedan and a westbound pick-up truck. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors from impact at the right front quarter panel, while the pick-up truck was damaged at its center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors in attention and lack of experience directly contributed to the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman was injured crossing against the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The SUV, making a right turn, struck her with its right front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn around 7:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2013 Lexus SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a right turn, struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors or other contributing factors. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A 47-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash, highlighting dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 13:49 involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle, damaging the right rear bumper of the striking SUV and the center front end of the struck SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 47-year-old male occupant in the rear of one SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt. No ejection occurred. The drivers were both going straight ahead prior to the collision. The data highlights driver error—specifically distraction—as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike with two occupants collided with a cyclist on Bay 43 Street in Brooklyn. The motorbike driver made a right turn improperly, striking the cyclist. The front passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was not ejected. The cyclist was unharmed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:07 on Bay 43 Street near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 motorbike, driven by an unlicensed male operator traveling west, was making a right turn when it collided head-on with a cyclist traveling east. The contributing factor cited was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating the motorbike driver failed to yield or properly navigate the turn. The motorbike carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 16-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The cyclist sustained no reported injuries. Vehicle damage was centered on the motorbike's front end, while the bike showed no damage. The report highlights driver error by the unlicensed motorbike operator as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck two bicyclists heading north on Avenue S. Both riders, a 37-year-old man and a 7-year-old boy, suffered injuries and shock. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its right front bumper.

According to the police report, at 7:50 a.m., a 2012 Toyota SUV was traveling east on Avenue S when it collided with a bike carrying two males, ages 37 and 7, traveling north. The SUV's point of impact was its right front bumper, while the bike was struck on the left side doors. Both bicyclists were injured, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea, with injuries to the entire body and lower leg areas. Both wore helmets. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred with both vehicles proceeding straight ahead. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No vehicle damage was reported on either vehicle despite the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided with a parked SUV on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 57-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 9:00 AM on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2004 Lexus sedan, a 57-year-old woman, was injured when she struck a parked 2007 Mazda SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end were damaged. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing solely on the driver’s distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV driver failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the distracted driver struck him at a Brooklyn intersection, causing serious bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Dahill Road near Avenue P in Brooklyn. A 79-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2015 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and making a right turn, struck him. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including contusions and bruises. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections where turning vehicles must yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15