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A 34-year-old man suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after being hit by a westbound SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was confused in the roadway. The SUV impacted the left side doors.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling west on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle was initially parked and the point of impact was the left side doors. The pedestrian was located outside of an intersection and was described as confused or making an error in the roadway, cited twice as a contributing factor. The report does not list driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors. The crash highlights risks posed by pedestrian confusion in non-intersection areas and the impact of an SUV's left side on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman suffered a concussion and neck injury after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Ocean Avenue. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Ocean Avenue at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a sedan. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was making a left turn at the time of the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and neck injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to driver error or pedestrian behavior beyond the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The driver’s action of making a left turn directly preceded the collision, highlighting the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-scooter on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:03 p.m. on Bedford Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with an e-scooter also traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the e-scooter was damaged at its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify any for the sedan driver. The left-turning sedan's maneuver was the critical vehicle action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered a head injury after aggressive driving triggered a collision involving multiple vehicles on Cortelyou Road. The impact demolished one sedan and damaged several parked cars. The injured driver was left in shock, highlighting the dangers of road rage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn at 7:15 p.m. The incident involved several vehicles, including a station wagon/SUV and multiple sedans, some parked. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. One driver, a 27-year-old female, sustained a head injury and was in shock but was not ejected from her vehicle. The collision caused severe damage, demolishing one sedan and damaging the left rear bumper of another, as well as impacting parked vehicles. The aggressive driving led to a chain reaction crash, underscoring the systemic danger posed by road rage. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided head-on with a helmeted bicyclist traveling south on Bedford Avenue. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling south and going straight ahead, collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front ends of both vehicles, indicating a direct impact. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions to his lower arm and hand after a collision with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan showed no damage despite impact to its left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 p.m. near 1921 Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked 2017 Toyota sedan, which was also facing west. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No further details on driver actions or systemic causes were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver struck a 49-year-old woman in Brooklyn, injuring her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inexperience and lack of license contributed to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, at 3:07 AM in Brooklyn near 1491 Flatbush Avenue, a 2020 Kia SUV traveling north struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s inexperience and unlicensed status as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The report does not specify the pedestrian’s location or actions prior to the crash. Driver errors—specifically operating the vehicle without a license and inexperience—are central to this collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by unqualified drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck traveling west struck a parked taxi on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a parked taxi at 17:52. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end against the taxi’s right front bumper. The taxi had three occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" and the presence of an "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The truck driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance while passing led to the collision. The taxi passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles passing too close to other road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver triggered a chain reaction crash involving multiple parked vehicles and moving cars on Parkside Avenue. One occupant suffered a shoulder abrasion, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention amid dense urban traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which led to a collision involving several vehicles, including a motorcycle and multiple parked cars. The report details impact points on the left side doors and bumpers of various vehicles, indicating a chain reaction. One occupant, a 41-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm and shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash when an SUV passed too closely, colliding with a sedan on Flatbush Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers, leaving the passenger conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 9:25 AM involving a northbound SUV and a northbound sedan. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain safe distance. A 13-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, including the injured passenger, while the SUV had no occupants at the time. Driver errors centered on the SUV's improper passing maneuver, with no additional contributing factors related to the victim noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue near East 18 Street in Brooklyn at midnight. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2019 Dodge tow truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no damage reported to the tow truck. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger of one vehicle suffered a neck injury and shock. Police cited improper lane usage and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one car and the right front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear bumper of the other. The driver errors identified include 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement.' A 43-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining a neck injury and experiencing shock. She was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report highlights driver mistakes as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The collision underscores the dangers of improper lane usage combined with alcohol impairment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and shock while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Police reports list no contributing factors from the pedestrian or driver, highlighting systemic danger at this crossing.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The report notes the pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock but had no visible complaints. There are no driver errors or contributing factors listed in the report, nor any pedestrian behaviors cited as contributing. The absence of driver fault or pedestrian error in the report underscores the systemic dangers present at this intersection, where a pedestrian crossing lawfully still suffered serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck her at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted her center front end, causing shock and injury.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue at 14:50. She was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Ford SUV traveling north went straight ahead and struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end. There is no indication of any contributing factor from the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel tore at Flatbush and Church. A truck turned left, a sedan turned right. Metal crumpled. A woman and a man trapped inside, necks twisted, pain sharp. The view was blocked. Both survived, but the wounds lingered.

At the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision between a truck and a sedan left two people injured, according to the police report. The crash occurred late in the morning as the truck was making a left turn and the sedan was making a right turn. The report states, 'Steel tore. A woman, 25, and a man, 41, crushed inside. Necks twisted. Conscious. Hurt.' Both vehicles suffered significant damage, with the trailer of the truck struck and the sedan's front crumpled. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, with driver inattention and distraction also noted. The report emphasizes that the drivers' improper lane usage and limited visibility directly contributed to the crash. No mention is made of any actions by the injured occupants that contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15