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A 60-year-old man working on Sheepshead Bay Road was struck by a concrete mixer. The impact injured his lower leg and knee. The pedestrian suffered shock and pain. The truck showed no damage. Confusion caused the pedestrian error.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer truck traveling east on Sheepshead Bay Road struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's confusion as the contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was licensed and starting from parking when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the left front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not indicate any driver error or failure on the truck driver's part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. One driver was stopped in traffic. The other was going straight and hit the rear of the stopped vehicle. The 28-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other, traveling westbound, struck it from behind. The 28-year-old male driver of the stopped vehicle was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating SUVs. The impact occurred at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the stopped vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. The male driver changing lanes struck the rear of another SUV. Three occupants suffered whiplash and head or chest injuries. All wore seat belts. Shock and injury marked the scene.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver traveling west on Belt Parkway changed lanes unsafely at an unsafe speed and collided with the rear of an eastbound SUV. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan. Three occupants were injured: the male driver with chest injuries and whiplash, a 16-year-old female passenger with head injuries and whiplash, and a 56-year-old female driver with head injuries and whiplash. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for the male driver. The other injuries and factors were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a sedan making a left turn on Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was unconscious with a concussion and was not wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Surf Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 17-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was operating the vehicle legally but the motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No helmet was worn by the motorcyclist. The crash caused significant injury to the motorcyclist, who was the sole occupant of the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by a southbound SUV on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious and suffered abrasions. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway on Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as playing in the roadway, but no blame is assigned. The SUV had two occupants and the driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a left turn and struck a bicyclist going straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The injured bicyclist was conscious and unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Neptune Avenue made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained facial abrasions. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The sedan's point of impact was the right rear quarter panel, while the bike was hit at the center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the cyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman was struck by a northbound sedan on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, inexperienced, hit her with the right front bumper. She suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection, conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Stillwell Avenue struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or use of safety equipment. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal when struck. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The driver was alone in the sedan and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into three parked SUVs on Shore Parkway. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and minor bleeding. Unsafe speed caused the crash. The driver was restrained but left in shock. Vehicles bore heavy rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Shore Parkway collided with three parked SUVs. The impact was at the center front end of the sedan and the center back ends of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma across his entire body and minor bleeding. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The parked SUVs sustained center back end damage. No other occupants were involved. The driver’s license was valid and the crash occurred in council district 47.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 27 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered an elbow injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear quarters.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on West 27 Street collided. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with pain to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. One vehicle was parked before the crash, and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Nissan sedan stopped in traffic on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s right rear bumper. The sedan’s 54-year-old driver was injured and went into shock. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford SUV traveling east on Neptune Avenue was changing lanes when it collided with a 2023 Nissan sedan stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper. The sedan’s 54-year-old driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV had three occupants, and the sedan had two. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a moped traveling east on Surf Avenue. The moped's left rear was hit. A 35-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan making an improper U-turn collided with a moped traveling straight ahead on Surf Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's left rear quarter panel. The moped carried two occupants; a 35-year-old male passenger was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a helmet. The sedan had four occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver from Georgia.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman on an e-bike was ejected after a crash with a sedan on West 28 Street. She suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 28 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 70-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The impact struck the left side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the sedan. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a moped going straight. The moped driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The impact demolished the moped’s front. Confusion by the moped driver contributed. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2017 Chevrolet sedan made a right turn and collided with the moped traveling west on West 31 Street. The moped was demolished on impact, and the driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the moped driver’s confusion played a role. The sedan driver was licensed and making a right turn at the time. No other driver errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck two children, ages three and five, at an intersection on Surf Avenue. Both pedestrians suffered bruises and contusions to face and lower legs. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Police list no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck two pedestrians, a three-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl, both injured with contusions and bruises. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the vehicle. Both children were conscious and injured at the intersection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrians' actions before the crash are unknown. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making right turns. A 5-year-old boy in the right rear seat suffered a head contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage. The child was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while both were making right turns on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 5-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear of one SUV. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northwest at the time. The child was secured with a child restraint. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 2 Street at a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, failed to notice her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 2 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2013 Ford SUV, traveling south and going straight ahead, was inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved unsafe speed. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was traveling east, going straight ahead, and was wearing a helmet. The sedan, also traveling east, struck the bicyclist at the center back end with its right front bumper. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The police report does not specify additional contributing factors or driver errors beyond unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan hit a man crossing Stillwell Avenue before dawn. The car struck head-on. Blood pooled from the man’s head. He stayed conscious. The street was silent. The car showed no damage. The man was left bleeding in the dark.

A 45-year-old man was injured when a northbound sedan struck him head-on as he crossed Stillwell Avenue before dawn. According to the police report, the man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan, a Honda registered in Pennsylvania, showed no damage after the crash. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet as emergency responders arrived.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 10-year-old boy riding a bike near West 30 Street in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The child was confused at the scene. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 2016 Infiniti sedan traveling south collided with a 10-year-old bicyclist near West 30 Street in Brooklyn. The boy was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes confusion on the part of the bicyclist. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as key errors leading to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on Neptune Avenue. The 53-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2009 Jeep sedan and a bicycle collided while both were traveling east on Neptune Avenue. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She complained of pain and nausea and was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan struck the bicycle on the right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist was the only occupant of her vehicle, and the sedan had one male driver with a valid New York license. The crash left the bicyclist in shock and injured, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15