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A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Stratford Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled westbound. Police cited the taxi driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Stratford Road in Brooklyn at 10:49 AM. The collision involved a taxi and a sedan, both traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center front end of the taxi. The taxi driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and were conscious at the scene. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the taxi driver's error, with no contributing factors listed for the sedan driver or other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Ditmas Avenue struck the center back end of another vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old woman, suffered a concussion and head injury. No contributing driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, at 20:06 in Brooklyn on Ditmas Avenue, a 2007 Hyundai sedan traveling west went straight ahead and impacted the center back end of another vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old female occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The sedan's point of impact and vehicle damage were both at the center back end. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female bicyclist was injured when a Nissan SUV stopped in traffic struck her bike’s right rear quarter panel. The impact caused contusions to the cyclist’s lower leg and foot. The crash exposed dangers of stopped vehicles on busy Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:40 p.m. A licensed female driver of a 2013 Nissan SUV was stopped in traffic when her vehicle’s right rear quarter panel collided with the right rear quarter panel of a female bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by stopped vehicles and close-quarter traffic conditions that can lead to rear impacts on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision with an SUV traveling east on Newkirk Avenue. The SUV driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused impact to the bike’s front, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:21 on Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn. A 39-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north was struck by a 2022 Hyundai SUV moving east. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the SUV driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregarding traffic control. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, but these factors are not listed as contributing causes. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by inattentive vehicle operators in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 44-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and hip-upper leg injury. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim bruised and injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Foster Avenue in Brooklyn around 6:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 BMW sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and an upper leg and hip injury but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to maintain attention while turning directly led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Cortelyou Road. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the scene.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2013 SUV made a left turn on Cortelyou Road and struck her at the intersection. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing center front-end damage. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman was struck while in the roadway on Coney Island Avenue. The sedan was backing up when it hit her, causing a fractured elbow and dislocation. She remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn when a sedan backing south struck her. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The sedan’s point of impact was its left rear bumper, indicating the vehicle was reversing at the time of collision. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The pedestrian’s actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' with no helmet or signaling factors noted. The injured woman remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man was hit by a sedan on Foster Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. He suffered moderate burns and injuries to his entire body. The driver was licensed and the car was damaged on the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Foster Avenue struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including moderate burns, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle, a 2006 Honda sedan, was damaged on the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man was struck while crossing Foster Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn in a pick-up truck, showed inattention. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg and was unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Foster Avenue and Rugby Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling north. The crash caused center back-end damage to the lead SUV and front-end damage to the striking SUV.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Ocean Avenue collided. The rear SUV struck the back of the lead SUV, causing center back-end damage to the lead vehicle and front-end damage to the striking vehicle. The driver of the rear SUV, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The lead vehicle was also occupied by a single driver, a man, who was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman was struck crossing a marked crosswalk on Glenwood Road. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its front center. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Driver distraction and limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2020 Volvo sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider collided with a parked sedan on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-bike driver traveling west on Foster Avenue struck a parked 2020 Toyota sedan. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time of impact. The collision caused injury to the cyclist but no injuries were reported for the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 88-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck an 88-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian, classified as an occupant in the report, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The contributing factor listed is the driver's failure to yield right-of-way. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The rider suffered bruises and full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The SUV driver remained licensed and uninjured.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected from his vehicle after colliding with a 2012 Hyundai SUV traveling north on Cortelyou Road. The e-bike was traveling west and struck the SUV's center front end with its left front quarter panel, damaging the bike's left side doors. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was not reported injured. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man was struck while crossing Coney Island Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred late at night in Brooklyn. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Coney Island Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal in Brooklyn. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash happened at 11 p.m., and the pedestrian was not at an intersection but at a marked crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck two stopped vehicles on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. All vehicles faced west. The crash left one man injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Beverley Road rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The first two vehicles were stopped in traffic when the third vehicle struck them from behind. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in traffic congestion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a pedicab traveling west on Foster Avenue. The pedicab driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 1999 Mercedes sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a westbound pedicab on Foster Avenue. The pedicab driver, a 33-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan driver was licensed, while the pedicab driver held a permit. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman crossing Caton Avenue with the signal was struck by an e-scooter. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The crash occurred near Parade Place in Brooklyn at midday.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being struck by an e-scooter on Caton Avenue near Parade Place in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The e-scooter was occupied by a single rider. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn on Ocean Parkway. The sedan made a right turn and hit the cyclist traveling north. The cyclist suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. No helmet was worn. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Ocean Parkway made a right turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 65-year-old man, sustained head injuries and was conscious but injured. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes unspecified contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered internal complaints. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of turning vehicles and vulnerable cyclists sharing the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old e-bike rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The rider suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Beverley Road in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 22-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike was traveling south and struck the right side doors of the westbound sedan. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact caused significant damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the right side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15