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A BMW motorcycle sped west on Shore Parkway. The unlicensed driver lost focus. The crash left his passenger hurt, arm bruised. Police blamed distraction. The road stayed open. The city counted another wound.

A crash on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involved a BMW motorcycle traveling west. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was unlicensed and listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The 23-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. His 23-year-old male passenger was also injured. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond distraction and the lack of a valid license for the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck two pedestrians at W 23rd Street. Both suffered leg injuries. The crash happened after midnight. Police say the driver fell asleep. The street turned violent in a moment. Shock followed. Metal and flesh collided. Brooklyn paid the price.

Two pedestrians, a 32-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured when a sedan struck them at the intersection of 2945 W 23rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the crash. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, and were left in shock. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but only the pedestrians sustained reported injuries. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The incident underscores the danger faced by people on foot when drivers lose control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together on the Belt Parkway ramp. One driver took a hit to the head. Police say following too closely led to the crash. Metal crumpled. The system failed to protect. Another day, another wound in Brooklyn.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Belt Parkway ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Four people were involved. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. The other occupants, including a 43-year-old male driver and two female passengers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for all involved. The Audi SUV was struck in the center back end, while the Mazda SUV showed no damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A garbage truck hit two pedestrians on West 21st Street in Brooklyn. Both suffered arm injuries and shock. The truck’s left front bumper took the impact. No driver errors listed. The street became a danger zone in seconds.

Two pedestrians, a 29-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman, were injured when a garbage truck traveling east struck them on West 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both pedestrians were walking along the highway against traffic when the truck’s left front bumper hit them. Each suffered injuries to the shoulder and upper arm and showed signs of shock. The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The crash underscores the vulnerability of people on foot when heavy vehicles move through city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. A 19-year-old driver suffered head injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. One driver hurt. The road stayed open. The crash left a mark. Distraction ruled the moment.

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact struck the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The second occupant, a 49-year-old male, was listed with unspecified injury status. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck reversed into a parked sedan on West 20th Street in Brooklyn. Metal scraped and glass rattled. The pickup’s driver, a 52-year-old man, clutched his leg in pain, dazed and in shock. Sirens echoed down the block.

According to the police report, a pickup truck backed unsafely into a parked sedan at 2943 West 20th Street in Brooklyn. The driver of the pickup, a 52-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was reported in shock, complaining of pain. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass scattered on Shell Road near the Belt Parkway. Three young passengers, including a toddler, cried out in pain. Shock registered on their faces as emergency crews arrived. The air hung heavy with the aftermath of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Shell Road near the Belt Parkway collided, leaving three child passengers injured. The victims, ages 2 and 13, suffered injuries to the face, lower leg, and entire body, and all experienced shock. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for each injured passenger, with no further detail on driver actions. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and rear ends, indicating a rear-end collision. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The incident underscores the vulnerability of young passengers in car crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Mermaid Avenue as an SUV’s front quarter panel struck a 25-year-old e-bike rider. The rider, jolted and in shock, clutched his upper arm, pain sharp and immediate. Sirens echoed. The street stilled under gray Brooklyn sky.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Mermaid Avenue and West 30th Street in Brooklyn involving a GMC SUV and an e-bike. The SUV was making a right turn when it struck the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The 25-year-old male e-bike rider suffered an upper arm injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. These driver errors directly preceded the impact. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A six-year-old boy lay on the pavement, conscious but hurt, after an SUV struck him on West 23rd Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered a concussion and injuries across his body. The air was tense as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south on West 23rd Street in Brooklyn struck a six-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The child was playing in the roadway at the time of the crash and sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn, shattering glass and twisting metal. A front-seat passenger suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. The driver, unlicensed and speeding, ignored traffic controls, triggering a violent crash that left both men injured.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at Neptune Avenue and West 8th Street in Brooklyn at 22:14. The 38-year-old driver of one SUV was unlicensed and contributed to the crash by disregarding traffic control and traveling at unsafe speed. The collision impacted the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 21-year-old front passenger in the second SUV was injured with a fractured and dislocated arm, while the unlicensed driver sustained abrasions. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at Neptune Avenue near West 8th Street in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved failure to yield and driver inexperience. The impact left vehicles damaged and occupants injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Neptune Avenue near West 8th Street in Brooklyn at 15:40. Two SUVs collided when one driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash alongside driver inexperience. The 24-year-old male driver, who was licensed and traveling north in a 2020 Jeep SUV, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The police report states he was conscious and restrained with an airbag deployed and lap belt. The collision involved the right front bumper of the Jeep and the center front end of a southbound 2015 Subaru SUV, which was stopped in traffic. The report highlights failure to yield right-of-way as a primary driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered bruises from distraction, while the sedan driver faced injuries linked to defective brakes. Both drivers were conscious and restrained, highlighting critical vehicle and driver failures.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2024 SUV and a 2020 sedan. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old female, was found to have defective brakes, which contributed to the crash. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old male, was distracted and inattentive, cited twice as a contributing factor. Both drivers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front quarter panel was damaged. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and back. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and defective brakes as the primary causes, underscoring systemic vehicle maintenance and driver focus issues without attributing fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police report cites driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the impact occurred at the center back end of the lead car.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway around 13:10. The rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 24-year-old male, sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report explicitly attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' identifying this as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on West 5 Street in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 16-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:42 PM on West 5 Street near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling west rear-ended a 2018 Hino SUV also moving west. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was cited for driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor. The collision injured a 16-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear of the sedan. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The damage to both vehicles was centered on the impacted ends, confirming the rear-end collision dynamic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn, striking each other’s right front panels. The female driver of one SUV suffered a back injury and shock. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused significant vehicle damage but no ejections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling south and east respectively. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The female driver of the eastbound SUV, aged 32, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and New Jersey. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage primarily to the right front sections of both vehicles. The report focuses on the vehicle impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault or victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus traveling east on Mermaid Avenue struck the rear of an SUV, also heading east. The impact injured a 32-year-old male passenger in the SUV’s rear, causing a head contusion. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.

According to the police report, a bus and a station wagon/SUV were both traveling east on Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:44 PM. The bus struck the center back end of the SUV, which suffered damage to its rear, while the bus sustained damage to its center front end. The collision injured a 32-year-old male occupant seated in the rear of the SUV. He was conscious and suffered a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The injury to the passenger highlights the danger of rear-end crashes involving large vehicles like buses, even absent explicit driver fault noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on Sheepshead Bay Rd struck its front passenger, causing a head injury. The passenger, a 22-year-old woman, suffered a concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on Sheepshead Bay Rd in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when the right front bumper impacted the front passenger. The passenger, a 22-year-old female occupant, was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained a head injury classified as a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the passenger were listed. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the injury of the front-seat occupant, highlighting the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collision in Brooklyn’s Neptune Avenue injured a 23-year-old rear passenger. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, striking the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries, escaping visible wounds but left in shock.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:30 PM involving a sedan traveling west. The collision damaged the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. A 23-year-old female occupant seated as the right rear passenger was injured, sustaining abdomen and pelvis injuries with an injury severity rated at 3. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report notes no visible complaints but indicates the passenger was in shock. The driver’s failure to maintain attention behind the wheel directly led to the collision and subsequent injuries to the passenger. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 55-year-old female driver suffered upper arm injuries after her sedan struck another vehicle from behind on W 25 St in Brooklyn. The crash caused center back end damage to her car. Police list unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver traveling east on W 25 St in Brooklyn was involved in a rear-end collision. The sedan she was driving sustained center back end damage, indicating impact from behind. The driver was injured, specifically to her shoulder and upper arm, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to the driver, suggesting errors on her part led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved another vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, which sustained front end damage. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to any victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 79-year-old woman suffered a severe hip injury after an SUV failed to yield at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck her. The driver’s failure to yield caused the fracture and dislocation.

According to the police report, at 13:32 on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Mercedes SUV struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally entitled to cross. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her hip and upper leg, classified as a severe injury. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting the impact was significant enough to harm the pedestrian but not the SUV. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14