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A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was injured with contusions to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Kings Highway with the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed but inexperienced female driver making a left turn, hit her at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Kings Highway and Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east made a left turn and struck her at the center front end. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was cited for driver inexperience, which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck rolled down Kings Highway. A young cyclist, riding straight, was caught beneath its weight. His hip shattered. He lay half-ejected, conscious, pinned under steel. The street fell silent. The truck rolled on. The system failed him.

A 24-year-old cyclist was struck and crushed by a dump truck on Kings Highway near West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was riding straight when the truck rolled on, trapping him beneath. He suffered severe hip injuries and was found partially ejected but conscious under the truck. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the absence of any identified driver error. The truck showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The crash left the cyclist with crush injuries and exposed the danger heavy vehicles pose to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a Tesla SUV making a left turn. The crash happened at night on 86 Street. The e-scooter hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a male e-scooter driver traveling northwest was making a right turn when his vehicle struck the left front bumper of a Tesla SUV traveling southeast and making a left turn. The 25-year-old e-scooter driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The Tesla SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-scooter and the left front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582584, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 31-year-old man crossing West 12 Street in a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 12 Street struck a pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 1-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection on Kings Highway. The child was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Kings Highway made a left turn and struck a 1-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The toddler sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The child was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman suffered facial abrasions as a rear passenger in a 2019 SUV. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. Driver inattention caused the crash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling south on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn collided due to driver inattention and distraction. The right front bumper of the vehicle was damaged on impact. A 54-year-old female rear passenger sustained facial abrasions and was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused moderate injury to the passenger, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old woman was struck by an eastbound SUV near 86th Street in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The victim suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2019 Honda SUV traveling east near 86th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was injured while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a 2018 Nissan SUV. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a 2018 Nissan SUV in Brooklyn, away from an intersection. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when not crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided front to side. A 17-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused center front and left side damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 17-year-old male front passenger in one sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center front end of one sedan and the left side doors of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 73-year-old bicyclist traveling south on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way amid glare conditions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Kings Highway collided with a bicyclist going straight south. The 73-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and glare as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper struck the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV making a right turn. The crash left the rider with a concussion. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2018 SUV on Stillwell Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn while the e-scooter was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man on an e-scooter collided with a parked sedan on West 9 Street. The rider was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The sedan was unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west on West 9 Street struck a parked sedan. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the e-scooter was damaged at its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV making a U-turn on Kings Highway. The female motorcyclist, 63, suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female motorcyclist was injured when her motorcycle collided with the left rear quarter panel of an SUV making a U-turn on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west while making the U-turn. The motorcycle was also traveling west, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The motorcyclist was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a U-turn struck a northbound e-scooter on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2011 Chrysler SUV was making a U-turn on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man and a 71-year-old man were injured in a crash on West 10 Street, Brooklyn. A 2022 SUV struck multiple parked cars. Both drivers suffered serious injuries. The report notes loss of consciousness as a factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2022 Porsche SUV traveling east on West 10 Street in Brooklyn collided with several parked vehicles. Two drivers, aged 28 and 71, were injured. Both were conscious but sustained serious injuries: one with elbow and arm contusions, the other with fractures and dislocations. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The crash caused damage primarily to the left front bumper of the moving SUV and various points on the parked cars. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman was injured by a bike with defective brakes in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash happened off intersection, with no vehicle damage reported. The cyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a bike with defective brakes struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian in Brooklyn near 86th Street. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike was traveling west, going straight ahead, and showed no damage from the impact. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failure in vulnerable road user collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man was struck on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. The crash occurred outside an intersection with no driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 6 Street near Avenue P in Brooklyn. He was hit while performing other actions in the roadway, away from an intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition are provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15