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Two occupants suffered whiplash injuries in a rear-end collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash involved a pick-up truck striking the back of an SUV while both vehicles were slowing or stopping.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. A pick-up truck traveling west struck the center back end of a slowing or stopping SUV, which was also traveling west. The collision caused injuries to two occupants in the SUV: a 67-year-old male driver and a 66-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Each suffered whiplash, with the driver reporting head injury and the passenger neck injury. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver error by the pick-up truck operator. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man was struck while crossing Neptune Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The vehicle, traveling north, failed to yield right-of-way and hit the pedestrian’s right front side. The victim suffered elbow and lower arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:06 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a vehicle traveling north struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle reportedly sustained no damage. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or helmet use were noted in the report. This incident highlights driver failure to yield as a critical cause of harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan making a U-turn on West 23 Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured three passengers, including two children, all suffering head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and improper turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 PM on West 23 Street near Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan was making a U-turn when it was struck from behind by a westbound SUV. The report identifies driver errors as 'Turning Improperly' by the sedan driver and 'Following Too Closely' by the SUV driver. Three passengers in the sedan, including two children aged 4 and 8, were injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. None were ejected and all remained conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan was impacted at the center back end. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors that led to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV backed unsafely in Brooklyn. The collision caused bruising and helmeted rider trauma. Police report cites driver error in backing maneuver as primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 near West 8 Street in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured when a 2015 SUV backed unsafely, striking the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The SUV driver, licensed in New Jersey, was traveling south and failed to yield while backing, which the report identifies as the contributing factor. The bike sustained damage to the center front end, while the SUV showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver as the critical cause, without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-back on Belt Parkway late at night. The driver of the front vehicle suffered elbow and arm abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:18 on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The front vehicle, a 2022 BMW driven by a 27-year-old man, was struck in the center back end by a 2023 Toyota sedan. The BMW driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage by the driver as contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and Pennsylvania respectively. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper of the BMW and the center back end of the Toyota, indicating a rear-end collision caused by driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing West 31st at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 31st Street was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two passengers was struck on its left rear bumper during a left turn. The right rear passenger was partially ejected and suffered contusions to the arm. Unsafe speed and improper turning by the other vehicle caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 21 Street at 15:05. A moped traveling east with two occupants was hit on its left rear bumper by a vehicle making a left turn southbound. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the other vehicle's driver. The right rear passenger, an 18-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and injured but wore no safety equipment. The collision point and vehicle damage confirm the impact location. Driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and improper turning—directly led to the passenger’s injuries. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision on West 33 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a Honda SUV and was marked by driver inattention and alcohol involvement. The cyclist suffered contusions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:15 AM on West 33 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male, was riding westbound when he was struck by a Honda SUV traveling in the same direction. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. The bicyclist was also noted to have alcohol involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2019 SUV making a left turn on Neptune Avenue struck another vehicle. Three occupants inside the SUV suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Driver distraction caused the collision, leaving passengers with whiplash and serious pain in Brooklyn’s 47th council district.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV was making a left turn on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with another southbound vehicle. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and two female passengers, ages 49 and 34, were all injured. Each occupant suffered neck injuries described as whiplash, and the driver also sustained abdominal and pelvic pain. All three were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of any contributing factors related to the passengers. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn’s 47th council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered facial injuries after a crash caused by driver inattention. The collision occurred on West 2 Street, leaving the 56-year-old woman bruised but conscious. Police cite distraction as the primary factor in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:40 PM on West 2 Street. The driver, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her face but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle involved was a 2008 Ford sedan traveling south, which sustained damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report, emphasizing the role of driver distraction in causing the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a stopped sedan on Neptune Avenue, injuring the sedan driver. The impact caused abdominal and pelvic injuries, leaving the driver in shock. Police cite following too closely and other vehicular errors as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 13:15 on Neptune Avenue, a taxi traveling east rear-ended a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was also male and licensed in New York. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the taxi was damaged at its center front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and vehicle control in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man suffered a fractured arm after a BMW sedan struck him while he emerged from behind a parked vehicle at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, hitting the pedestrian with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn around 2:15 p.m. A 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a BMW sedan traveling westbound struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision happened. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings, especially where pedestrians enter traffic from behind parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered chest abrasions after a Ford SUV stopped in traffic struck him from behind on Stillwell Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist remained conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in traffic.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on Stillwell Avenue was stopped in traffic when it rear-ended a bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not listed as contributing to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers failing to maintain attention in traffic, resulting in injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked sedan in Brooklyn struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian and a female passenger. Both suffered severe lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was in shock with pain and nausea, while the passenger sustained fractures. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2020 Lexus sedan was parked when it struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian and a 25-year-old female front-seat passenger. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The passenger sustained similar injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the collision involved the front of the sedan. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both victims and does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time remain unknown. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors. The incident highlights systemic danger from vehicle movements even when parked, with unclear driver responsibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway in a rear-end crash. The front passenger in the struck vehicle suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway around 5:00 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when one vehicle struck the rear of the other. The driver of the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end collision. The front passenger in the struck sedan, a 37-year-old male, sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The injured occupant was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses and were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right front bumper of the striking sedan and the left rear bumper of the struck sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after his sedan struck an animal on Neptune Avenue. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:40 AM on Neptune Avenue when the sedan, traveling west, collided with an animal. The driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The report lists 'Animals Action' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the animal's presence triggered the collision. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The incident highlights the danger posed by animals on roadways, leading to injury and vehicle damage without fault attributed to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Neptune Avenue after one driver aggressively backed into traffic. The licensed New Jersey driver, stopped in traffic, suffered a head injury and concussion. The unlicensed New York driver’s reckless backing caused the impact, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:14 a.m. on Neptune Avenue involving two sedans. One vehicle, a 2007 Lexus registered in New Jersey, was stopped in traffic traveling west when it was struck in the front center by a 2020 BMW traveling east. The BMW driver, unlicensed in New York, was backing up at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the Lexus's right front bumper and the BMW's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The licensed New Jersey driver, a 57-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The unlicensed driver’s failure to control the vehicle while backing aggressively directly caused the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered a shoulder contusion while crossing Neptune Avenue at an intersection. She was conscious and injured but no driver errors or contributing factors were reported. The crash details remain unspecified by police.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Neptune Avenue and West 5 Street in Brooklyn at 5:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred and sustained a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian was conscious and the injury severity was classified as moderate. The absence of reported driver errors or contributing factors leaves the cause of the crash unclear, but the pedestrian was not at fault according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Mermaid Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Mermaid Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2013 GMC SUV was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock following the collision. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northbound at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left on Neptune Avenue struck a bicyclist riding east. The 25-year-old man suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The impact hit the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2011 Hyundai sedan was making a left turn on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or bicyclist, but the sedan’s left turn likely caused the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or violations were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15