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A young woman driver overturned her sedan while making a left turn on Howard Avenue. She sustained neck injuries and was left in shock. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inexperience in controlling vehicles during complex maneuvers.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female driver, licensed in New York, was operating a 2020 Chevrolet sedan northbound on Howard Avenue at 18:59. The driver was making a left turn when the vehicle overturned, causing significant damage. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt with airbag deployment. She suffered neck injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores how driver errors, particularly inexperience during turning maneuvers, can lead to severe crashes and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue. The rear sedan struck the front vehicle’s right rear bumper. A 28-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Atlantic Avenue collided when the rear vehicle impacted the right rear bumper of the front vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The rear vehicle was a 2017 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed male driver, and the front vehicle was a 2018 Honda sedan driven by a licensed female driver. A 28-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the front vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck another vehicle while changing lanes improperly on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite passing or lane usage errors as the cause, highlighting driver fault.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:58 on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. A 41-year-old female driver of a 2024 SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock, with a complaint of pain or nausea. The SUV was traveling south and was starting from parking when it collided with another southbound vehicle during a lane change. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane changing. The SUV driver was licensed and not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south was demolished after colliding with an eastbound SUV in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe lower leg injuries. The crash report cites unsafe speed as the contributing factor in this violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:37 AM near 551 Chauncey Street in Brooklyn. A moped traveling south collided with a 2024 Mazda SUV traveling east. The moped was demolished on impact, and the moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle. He sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male, also suffered a head contusion but was not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were noted. The violent collision highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed and the vulnerability of moped riders in crashes with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered back contusions after a distracted driver hit her at a Broadway intersection. The driver ignored traffic controls, striking the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper while she crossed with the signal.

According to the police report, at 15:11 on Broadway, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling south struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, yet the driver failed to yield, exhibiting 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing the pedestrian to sustain a back contusion classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed collision. The report highlights the driver’s failure to observe traffic controls and maintain attention, directly causing harm to the pedestrian who was lawfully crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. The impact damaged the front center of one car and the rear left of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway near Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn at 12:44. One vehicle, traveling south, was driven by a female with a learner's permit going straight ahead. The other, traveling north, was driven by a licensed male making a U-turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear bumper of the northbound sedan. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. A 2-year-old male occupant in the southbound vehicle, restrained in a child safety seat, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front center and left rear quarter panel respectively, underscoring the collision dynamics caused by driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided while parked on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered shock but no severe injuries. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:04 on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. Two station wagon/SUV vehicles were involved, both initially parked. The striking vehicle, a 2013 BMW SUV driven by a licensed female driver, impacted the center back end of a 2011 Chrysler SUV, also parked, driven by a licensed male. The collision caused center front and back end damage to the respective vehicles. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the striking driver. The female driver of the BMW experienced shock but no specified bodily injuries. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by environmental conditions like glare and driver failure to maintain control while parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a stopped sedan on Eastern Parkway. The 24-year-old rider, helmeted, sat upright, bleeding from the head. Night air thick with shock, his silence echoed off Pacific Street. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another body, crushed and still.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Eastern Parkway near Pacific Street collided with the right side doors of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The 24-year-old moped rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered head injuries described as 'crush injuries' and was found in shock, upright and bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors in the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the moped’s center front end was crushed. The police narrative notes the rider did not fall from the moped but remained silent and injured at the scene. The systemic danger of inattentive driving and inexperience is underscored by the severe injury to the vulnerable moped operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered concussions and shock. The front passenger also sustained lower leg injuries. Both vehicles bore center front end damage. The crash left two injured, shaken, and hospitalized.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided head-on at Bergen Street and Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:15 p.m. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The driver of the Pennsylvania-registered sedan, a 30-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and neck injury, and was in shock. The front passenger, a 39-year-old female, suffered concussion and lower leg injuries and was also in shock. Both occupants used lap belts and had airbags deployed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle collisions even without clear driver fault identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck turning left on Broadway collided with a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries, sustaining bruises. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling east on Broadway was making a left turn when it struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound. The point of impact was the tow truck’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report explicitly lists the tow truck driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The tow truck sustained no damage, while the bike’s front end was damaged. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash occurred at 8:30 p.m.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Eastern Parkway with the signal. The pedestrian was left in shock. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Eastern Parkway at 10:20. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is described only as unspecified, with no details on driver actions or vehicle damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident highlights a crash involving a vulnerable road user despite compliance with crossing signals, with no explicit driver fault recorded in the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's driver, distracted, failed to yield. The impact caused serious injuries including a concussion and hip trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 AM on Herkimer Street near Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was hit by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The vehicle, a 2008 Lexus SUV, struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing injuries to her hip and upper leg and a concussion. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to yield while turning. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a right turn struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. The truck showed no damage, highlighting impact severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 PM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck, traveling west and making a right turn, collided with the left rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report notes the driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints. The pick-up truck driver was licensed in New York, and the sedan driver was licensed in New Jersey. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left rear bumper, while the truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the victim. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles impacting through traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver made a left turn and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old woman suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, left in shock by the impact to the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:46 AM on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2014 SUV and making a left turn, was cited for driver inattention and distraction. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal, was struck by the vehicle's left front bumper. She sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention/distraction as the sole contributing factor. There is no indication of any fault or contributing behavior on the part of the pedestrian. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. All victims suffered whiplash and other injuries. Police cited driver inattention and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:35 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles traveling east and south. The collision impacted the center front end of one SUV and the right side doors of the other. Three occupants were injured: a 25-year-old male driver, a 40-year-old male driver, and a 17-year-old male front passenger. All were conscious and suffered whiplash with injuries to the entire body, chest, and head respectively. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to maintain attention in busy urban traffic, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked Tesla sedan was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a backing Chevrolet sedan. Both male occupants in the Tesla suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:05 AM near 315 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Tesla sedan was parked when it was hit on the left rear quarter panel by a 2020 Chevrolet sedan that was backing up. The Tesla had three occupants; the driver, a 58-year-old man, and a 34-year-old front passenger were both injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The Chevrolet driver was backing at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both injured occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and backing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries, conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, at 3:46 AM on Boyland Street in Brooklyn, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling west struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead but failed to yield to the pedestrian at the intersection. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a pickup truck made a left turn and struck him at an intersection on Rockaway Avenue. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. The pedestrian was in the roadway when hit.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on Rockaway Avenue was making a left turn when its right front bumper struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was located at the intersection in the roadway at the time of impact. He sustained head injuries and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian's position in the roadway and the vehicle's left turn indicate driver error related to yielding or awareness. The driver was licensed and operating a 2000 Chevrolet pickup truck. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an obstruction in Brooklyn. The driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. She remained conscious at the scene.

A crash occurred in Brooklyn when a sedan, driven by a 28-year-old woman, made a left turn and collided with an obstruction. According to the police report, the driver was injured with a neck injury classified as severe. The contributing factors included 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Obstruction/Debris.' The driver was wearing a harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other individuals were involved in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossing at a marked crosswalk on Herkimer Street was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Herkimer Street. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2013 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper but showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing was without signal. No blame is assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15