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A distracted, inexperienced driver turning right struck a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Somers Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact occurred on the vehicle’s left front bumper, highlighting driver error at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:59 p.m. on Somers Street near Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver was making a right turn when the collision happened, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No other vehicle details or driver license information were provided. The data clearly points to driver error as the cause, with no fault attributed to the pedestrian’s crossing behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver making a left turn was injured with back pain and whiplash. Police report cites driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles suffered center back end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eastern Parkway near Boyland Street in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. Two sedans collided when one driver was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The driver making the left turn, a 53-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and whiplash as an unlicensed driver made a left turn in Brooklyn. The SUV's left front bumper struck an object or surface, deploying airbags and causing trauma to the rear passenger. The child was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:22 on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2012 Audi SUV traveling northwest. The driver, a male with a New York license status marked as unlicensed, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. A 2-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, suffering facial trauma and whiplash. The child was conscious and protected by a child restraint with airbag deployment noted. The report lists the driver's unlicensed status as a critical factor. No contributing factors were specified for the victim or other parties. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers executing complex maneuvers such as left turns in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck a northbound bicyclist on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 PM on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling westbound collided with a bicyclist heading north. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the bicycle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors from the sedan driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn on Eastern Parkway struck its front passenger, a 70-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and shock. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The passenger was restrained but suffered serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling north on Eastern Parkway was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The front passenger, a 70-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a key role in the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the obstruction led to the collision impacting the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV was struck on its left side by a northbound sedan making a left turn on Saint Johns Place. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed; the crash caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 9:06 AM on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn, a 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a 2006 Kia sedan making a left turn from a northbound direction. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the sedan's left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The SUV carried two occupants: a 74-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger. Both were conscious but sustained neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was executing a left turn at the time of collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure related to the left-turning maneuver impacting the SUV's side. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male moped driver was partially ejected and injured with back contusions on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was unlicensed, traveling east, and suffered moderate injuries despite wearing a helmet. The crash caused center front-end damage to the moped.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:03 on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old male moped driver, who was unlicensed, was traveling east going straight ahead when the collision happened. The moped sustained center front-end damage. The driver was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained back injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3. The driver was conscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet or similar protective gear. No contributing factors were listed for the crash, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical detail. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or other vehicle involvement or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn when drivers distracted by inattention crashed. A 36-year-old female sedan driver suffered facial abrasions. Both vehicles struck while traveling westbound, highlighting dangers of driver distraction in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:15 AM. The collision involved a 2014 SUV and a 2017 sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the sedan, driven by a 36-year-old licensed female driver, struck the SUV's center back end with its right front quarter panel. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver sustained facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was also a female with a valid license. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the point of impact, confirming the collision dynamics described.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman suffered upper leg and hip injuries after an e-bike traveling north hit her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed against the signal, resulting in serious injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Broadway in Brooklyn struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Granite Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The e-bike’s center front end was damaged. The pedestrian was not ejected from the scene. The report lists the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal but emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention as a primary cause. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with multiple parked SUVs on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and one passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the sedan’s front and the SUVs’ rear ends. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, at 11:23 p.m. on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2024 Honda sedan traveling south struck two parked SUVs, a 2022 Jeep and a 2016 Acura, both stationary and damaged at their center back ends. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan carried two occupants: a male driver and a female passenger. The passenger, age 48, was conscious and injured with neck pain and whiplash, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for the crash. The collision involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The absence of cited driver errors leaves the cause unspecified, but the impact clearly involved a moving sedan striking parked vehicles, resulting in injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided while changing lanes eastbound on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 65-year-old female driver and a 9-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage to their sides, highlighting driver distraction and unsafe lane changes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound collided during lane changes. The female driver of a 2018 Nissan SUV was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The impact occurred at the left front bumper of her vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other 2023 Ford SUV. The Nissan driver, a 65-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. A 9-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle also suffered chest injuries and whiplash while restrained. The report identifies driver errors as the primary contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a slowing sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. The SUV’s driver was cited for inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:38 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn when a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west rear-ended a 2022 Honda sedan that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a licensed male from New York, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan’s female driver, age 47, and her front passenger, age 49, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors on the SUV operator’s part without attributing fault to the injured sedan occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on Howard Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle impacted the center front end, continuing straight eastbound.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Howard Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 2:50 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the damage was limited to the center front end. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrian or note any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Eastern Parkway struck a 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm, causing contusions and shock. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound on Eastern Parkway collided with a pedestrian at the intersection near Rockaway Avenue. The pedestrian, a 49-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her on the right side doors, causing injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered contusions and was in shock but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, confirming the point of impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740245, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked box truck on Halsey Street. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:50 a.m., an SUV traveling east on Halsey Street collided with the left rear bumper of a parked box truck. The SUV's driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the collision. The box truck was stationary and occupied by a licensed male driver, who was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the truck's left rear bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old female bicyclist suffered back injuries after an SUV struck her on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The impact came from the SUV’s left front bumper. Police cite driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:57 on Fulton Street, Brooklyn. A 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2024 GMC SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered back injuries and was in shock. The report identifies the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was also noted with a contributing factor of failure to yield right-of-way, but the primary driver errors were the SUV operator’s. The SUV was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Buick SUV slammed into a 37-year-old man crossing Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The front end struck his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver, holding only a learner’s permit, continued west. The man lay conscious, wounded, under city lights.

According to the police report, a Buick SUV traveling west near 2440 Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck a 37-year-old man who was crossing the roadway outside a crosswalk just after midnight. The report states the vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian's head, causing severe lacerations and leaving him bleeding but conscious on the pavement. The driver of the SUV held only a learner’s permit at the time of the crash, as documented in the police report. The report does not specify any additional driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s license status. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report does not list these as contributing factors—only as the location and action. The collision underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially when drivers lack full licensure.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck a westbound sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured a rear-seat passenger in the sedan, causing a head contusion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Driver errors included failure to yield during the left turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:56 PM. A Toyota SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a westbound Kia sedan going straight. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan carried one occupant, a 44-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained a head contusion and was injured but conscious. She was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report indicates driver errors consistent with failure to yield during the left turn maneuver. No contributing factors were listed for the victim. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage, underscoring the force of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely struck a bus stopped in traffic on Herkimer Street, Brooklyn. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The bus sustained no damage. The crash exposed risks from unsafe vehicle maneuvers in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:23 on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. A 2024 Nissan sedan, traveling east and stopped in traffic, backed unsafely and collided with a stationary bus. The bus, a 2006 IC model, sustained no damage. The sedan's front center end was damaged. Three occupants in the sedan—a female driver and two male passengers aged 30 and 33—were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The police report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bus driver was licensed and uninjured. This crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in congested urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan struck a parked vehicle’s left rear bumper on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and restrained. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ rear and front ends.

According to the police report, at 5:44 AM on Boyland Street in Brooklyn, a westbound sedan driven by a 26-year-old male collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face, but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The parked vehicle suffered damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the moving sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was recorded. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of collisions with stationary vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15