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Two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided, striking each other front to back. Three passengers, including two children, suffered back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant vehicle damage but no ejections.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on Belt Parkway at 16:30 when the 2007 Toyota struck the rear center of the 2016 Honda. The Honda carried three occupants: an 8-year-old female left rear passenger, an 11-year-old male right rear passenger, and a 48-year-old male front passenger. All three passengers were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. Each was conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The Toyota had no occupants. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The Toyota sustained center front end damage, while the Honda had center back end damage. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries resulted from the collision impact and vehicle dynamics, not from victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Mermaid Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle struck her center front end. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the Brooklyn crash at 5:30 p.m.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Mermaid Avenue and West 17th Street in Brooklyn around 5:30 p.m. The 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted, emphasizing driver error as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on W 28 St near Mermaid Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:44 on W 28 St near Mermaid Ave in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 33-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed men, with the rear driver operating a 2016 Toyota sedan registered in New York and the lead driver operating a Suzuki sedan registered in Pennsylvania. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver slammed an SUV into the rear of a sedan on West 28th Street. The sedan’s driver suffered a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:52 p.m. on West 28th Street near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn, a 34-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV collided with the rear of a sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end crashes, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old bus driver suffered head injuries and shock in a Brooklyn collision. The bus struck an object front-center while traveling east on Cropsey Avenue. Defective accelerator and brakes contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male bus driver was injured in a crash on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:15 AM. The bus, a 2009 Ford truck/bus traveling east, impacted an object at the center front end. The driver sustained head injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report cites defective accelerator and brakes as contributing factors to the crash, highlighting mechanical failures rather than driver error or victim behavior. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The police report does not indicate any involvement of pedestrians or cyclists, nor does it list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted pick-up truck driver struck a 45-year-old man at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim conscious but hurt on Cropsey Avenue near Hart Place.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured after a pick-up truck traveling east on Cropsey Avenue struck him at the intersection near Hart Place in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle, a 2003 Ford pick-up truck, showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' but no contributing factors on the pedestrian’s part were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Brooklyn’s W 19 St. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on W 19 St near Mermaid Ave in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were the points of impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver held a valid New York license. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lexus hurtled down Neptune Avenue, speed unchecked. The driver, unbelted, was thrown from the car. Metal twisted, flesh broken. The street claimed him, the night held tight. Systemic danger, one man down.

A violent crash unfolded on Neptune Avenue near West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 2004 Lexus sedan was traveling west at an unsafe speed when the collision occurred. The 24-year-old male driver, the car's sole occupant, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The driver suffered severe crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious at the scene. The report details the vehicle's center front end as the point of impact and damage. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The data underscores the lethal consequences of excessive speed and lack of restraint, as documented by responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 20th Street in Brooklyn. The driver of the front vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the westbound lanes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:14 on West 20th Street near Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The driver of the front sedan, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and reported whiplash, experiencing shock at the scene. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the rear driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. The 34-year-old bicyclist suffered a head injury and shock, with driver inattention cited as the cause. The rider was not ejected but injured seriously.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on West 6 Street near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2011 Honda sedan was making a left turn westbound when it struck an eastbound e-bike head-on. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, sustained a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision, explicitly pointing to the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The bicyclist was not ejected from the vehicle and no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, underscoring the direct impact. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the inattentiveness led to this serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 2 Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. A 53-year-old female front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, left in shock. The crash involved driver errors classified as other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, at 3:00 PM on West 2 Street near Shore Parkway in Brooklyn, two sedans traveling westbound collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, which was stopped in traffic. The front passenger, a 53-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported in shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No ejection occurred, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injured passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights risks from driver errors in traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Ford SUV hit her on Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck her left side as she was getting on or off a vehicle. The pedestrian was bruised and injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Surf Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:13 p.m. while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The collision involved a 2012 Ford SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which also sustained damage on the left side. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or other infractions. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicle movements near passengers boarding or alighting at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a right turn struck a sedan entering a parked position on West 5 Street in Brooklyn. Two female passengers in the bus suffered eye and head injuries, both in shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:11 on West 5 Street near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 bus, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it impacted the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Toyota sedan, whose female driver was entering a parked position. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. Four occupants were in the bus, including two injured female passengers aged 54 and 73. Both passengers were not ejected but suffered injuries to the eye and head, respectively, with complaints of contusions and minor bleeding. Both were reported in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the bus's turning maneuver and the sedan's parking attempt, indicating a failure to avoid conflict during these vehicle movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The impact to his lower arm caused internal injuries. The driver’s failure to yield created the dangerous collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 6 Street and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn around 1:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling northeast made a right turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the impact. The report indicates the vehicle was damaged on the left front bumper. While the report lists unspecified contributing factors, the driver’s action of making a right turn without yielding to the pedestrian crossing with the signal was the primary cause of the collision. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike and sedan collided on West 27 Street in Brooklyn late at night. The motorbike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining contusions. Both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred, impacting their front quarter panels.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 23:36 on West 27 Street near Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. Both the motorbike and sedan were traveling straight ahead eastbound when they collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the motorbike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorbike driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorbike driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan had two occupants, and the motorbike had one. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the motorbike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and shock after a 2023 Hyundai sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The passenger was restrained but reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2023 Hyundai sedan traveling south struck the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The collision injured a 78-year-old male front passenger, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained head injuries, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The driver of the Hyundai sedan was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The impact location and injuries highlight the dangers of rear-end collisions in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV changed lanes at unsafe speed, striking a Nissan sedan traveling straight east on Belt Parkway. Both male drivers suffered contusions and shock. The SUV’s right front quarter panel collided with the sedan’s left front quarter panel, causing injuries to both drivers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 5:47 a.m. A BMW SUV, traveling east and driven by a 42-year-old man, was changing lanes at unsafe speed when it impacted the left front quarter panel of a Nissan sedan also traveling east. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, was going straight ahead. Both drivers were injured, suffering contusions and shock. The SUV driver’s injuries included knee, lower leg, and foot contusions, while the sedan driver sustained shoulder and upper arm contusions. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The collision damaged the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a crash on slippery pavement. The vehicle's defective brakes and wet road conditions combined to cause the collision. The driver was conscious and restrained, but sustained bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2011 sedan on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn was injured in a crash at 16:20. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted with damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected, wore a lap belt, and remained conscious after the collision. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as severity level 3. The pre-crash status was parked, indicating the driver may have lost control upon starting or moving. The defective brakes and slippery road surface created hazardous conditions leading directly to the crash, highlighting vehicle maintenance and road safety issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring both drivers. Both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The crash caused rear and front-end damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 on West Avenue near Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling east collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear bumper and the other the center front end. The driver of the first sedan, a 42-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The front passenger, a 31-year-old female, also suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, with an additional factor of 'Following Too Closely' noted for the passenger's vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to inattention and unsafe following distance as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old rider on a westbound Honda motorcycle struck something hard on Belt Parkway. His helmet could not save him. The crash ended his life in the night, leaving only silence and broken metal behind.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old operating a 2007 Honda motorcycle westbound on Belt Parkway was killed after striking an unidentified hard object. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries. The crash occurred at 21:55 and involved no other vehicles or persons. The police narrative states: 'A 17-year-old on a 2007 Honda hit something hard. His helmet held, but his head didn’t. The night took him. One rider. One crash. No second chance.' Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the report, and the only vehicle involved was the motorcycle. The rider held a permit. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the fatal impact and the systemic dangers faced by young riders on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15