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Two teenage girls crossed Avenue L with the signal. A 2021 Toyota SUV made a right turn and hit them at the intersection. Both suffered abrasions to limbs. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV was making a right turn on Avenue L in Brooklyn when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 14 and 15, who were crossing with the signal. Both girls sustained abrasions—one to her elbow and lower arm, the other to her knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrians were conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided near East 16 Street in Brooklyn. A right rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both vehicles showed front bumper damage. The injured passenger remained conscious and was not ejected. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south collided near East 16 Street in Brooklyn. One vehicle was going straight ahead; the other was starting from parking. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injury severity was moderate, and no other victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and left unconscious with upper arm injuries after a collision with a sedan on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The bike struck the sedan’s front center, causing internal injuries and severe trauma.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female bicyclist riding westbound on Avenue O was ejected after colliding with a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The crash caused significant damage to the sedan’s front center. No blame is assigned to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered back injuries in a Brooklyn crash. His SUV struck a parked sedan’s right front quarter panel. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Police cited driver inexperience as a factor.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The crash involved an SUV traveling south that struck the right front quarter panel of a parked sedan. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured occupant suffered back injuries and was in shock at the scene. The crash caused damage to the front quarter panel of the parked sedan and the front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV collided with him at Avenue N. The impact hit the bike’s left front and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic abrasions.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Avenue N was struck by a southbound 2014 Honda SUV. The collision occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the bike. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections where vehicles and bicycles cross paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV made a U-turn and struck a southbound bicyclist on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including bruising. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV was making a U-turn on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured with contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected from his bike. The report lists the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the bike was damaged at its center front end. The incident left the cyclist in shock and with moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing Avenue J in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact was on the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue J in Brooklyn hit an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a right turn on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. It struck a parked sedan with its right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when an SUV was making a right turn on Ocean Avenue and collided with a parked sedan. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error during the turn. The parked sedan was stationary at the time of impact. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan passed too closely and struck a garbage truck on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 71-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan traveling west on Avenue L attempted to pass a garbage truck going straight ahead. The sedan struck the truck’s left front bumper with its right rear quarter panel. The front passenger, a 71-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The injured person was a passenger in the sedan. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV traveling west on Avenue O struck multiple parked vehicles. The driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The impact damaged the rear and side of several parked SUVs and a sedan.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was traveling west on Avenue O in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The crash involved multiple parked SUVs and a sedan, with damage to their rear and side panels. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factor as "Other Vehicular," with unspecified driver errors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling on Avenue O crashed into parked sedans. Both drivers and a passenger suffered head contusions. The impact damaged front and rear ends of vehicles. Injured occupants wore seat belts and remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling on Avenue O collided with parked sedans. The drivers and a front-seat passenger sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The collision caused damage to the front ends of the moving SUVs and the rear ends of the parked sedans. No ejections occurred. The incident involved multiple vehicles but no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Coney Island Avenue. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield and was distracted outside the car. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Coney Island Avenue struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and failure to yield as critical factors in the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.

A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man crossing East 18 Street was struck by a southbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness. The vehicle hit the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel. Emergency responders treated internal injuries.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was crossing East 18 Street outside an intersection when he was hit by a southbound 2007 Honda SUV. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision details. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signalized crossing. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Hyundai sedan from behind on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver and a young passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The road was slippery. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was slowing; the sedan went straight.

According to the police report, a 2009 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2018 Hyundai sedan on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old passenger were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness; the child was in a child restraint. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The SUV was slowing or stopping before the collision; the sedan was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver collided with a bus on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The bus and scooter showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with a northbound MTA bus. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the e-scooter driver. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center back end of the scooter and center front end of the bus. The bus driver was licensed and the scooter driver held a permit. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The injured rider was conscious but not wearing any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing East 17 Street at Avenue N in Brooklyn. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 17 Street and Avenue N in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian’s actions complied with traffic signals, and no helmet or safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when a sedan making a left turn hit him. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 12 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's pre-crash action of making a left turn. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Ford sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Avenue L in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a male driver in a licensed SUV was making a right turn on Avenue L in Brooklyn when he struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when vehicles appear undamaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist on East 15 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had front-end damage. Both were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 15 Street collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, sustained center front-end damage. The bicyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors for the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered a moderate injury. The collision occurred with both vehicles moving straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15