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A 6-year-old girl crossing Cropsey Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit her with the right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Cropsey Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as male, licensed in New York, and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on West 8 Street in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, causing confusion. The driver was licensed and driving straight.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2013 Ford SUV traveling east on West 8 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was the primary factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two 12-year-old boys were hit by an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were crossing with the signal. They suffered bruises and injuries to their knees and lower legs. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 2010 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck two 12-year-old boys crossing at the intersection with the signal. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and both boys were conscious after the crash. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man was injured crossing West 15 Street in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, made a right turn and hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The man suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was crossing West 15 Street in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a 2012 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling northwest. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 21 Street. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The taxi’s left front quarter panel took the impact. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 21 Street collided with a bicyclist going straight west. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the taxi’s left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Neptune Avenue. The SUV hit her center front. She suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was at an intersection.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Neptune Avenue at an intersection. She was struck by a 2019 SUV traveling west, which impacted her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned. The report marks the pedestrian's contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even without clear driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man was struck by a sedan backing on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash happened outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2006 Toyota sedan backed into him on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling south and backing the vehicle when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The sedan showed no damage after impact. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV pulled out from parking and struck the right side of a sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver and an 8-year-old male passenger suffered facial and back injuries. Both were restrained and taken in shock.

According to the police report, an SUV was starting from parking when it collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling straight ahead east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 31-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old male rear passenger. Both occupants were injured, suffering facial and back injuries, and experienced shock. They were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the sedan’s right side doors were damaged. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any helmet or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan and an SUV collided frontally. A 55-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver’s distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south collided on Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The front passenger, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered an upper arm contusion. The driver’s car showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on West 25 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury. The driver, a licensed male from Delaware, was traveling southbound in a 2017 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, but the car sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue was struck by a sedan traveling east. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The man suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash left him conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Surf Avenue collided. The left front bumper of one struck the right side doors of the other. A 20-year-old female driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Surf Avenue while both were traveling eastbound. The impact occurred between the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A 20-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining elbow and lower arm injuries along with whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and proceeding straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. A third parked vehicle was damaged at the center back end but had no occupants. The collision caused center front and right side damage to the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on Mermaid Avenue. The collision involved a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Alcohol and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east on Mermaid Avenue was struck by a Jeep SUV making a left turn westbound. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises noted. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and not using any safety equipment. The Jeep driver was licensed and traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. No pedestrian was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal. The impact caused head injuries and abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2017 Honda SUV traveling south on Neptune Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal at an intersection when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, causing head injuries and abrasions to the pedestrian. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. The lead car slowed. The following car hit its center back end. The 19-year-old driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash caused serious damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopping, while the following vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the collision. The 19-year-old male driver of the rear sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The impact caused significant damage to the front of the rear vehicle and the back of the lead vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old female driver suffered a neck contusion in a rear-end collision on Neptune Avenue. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a sedan traveling west that struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue rear-ended a stopped vehicle. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle, causing damage to the right rear bumper of the sedan. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The injured party was the driver of the striking vehicle, and no other persons or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling north on Cropsey Avenue struck slippery pavement. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. A 67-year-old female front passenger suffered whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford SUV was traveling straight north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn when it encountered slippery pavement. The vehicle impacted with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash injured the passenger without ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a commercial vehicle going straight on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan driven by a 32-year-old woman was making a left turn on Neptune Avenue when it collided with a commercial vehicle traveling straight east. The sedan driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The commercial vehicle had one occupant, a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania. The sedan sustained center front-end damage, and the commercial vehicle was damaged on the left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the sedan was making a left turn, indicating a failure to yield or misjudgment during the turn. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman bicyclist was partially ejected after a collision with an SUV on Cropsey Avenue. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved confusion on the bicyclist’s part, according to police.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash with a northbound SUV on Cropsey Avenue. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV struck the left side doors of the bike with its center front end. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor twice, indicating confusion on the bicyclist’s part. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No driver errors by the SUV operator were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15