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A garbage truck struck the right front of an SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV passenger, a 56-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The truck driver was distracted, causing the collision. The injured occupant remained conscious.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a station wagon/SUV also traveling east. The point of impact was the garbage truck's left front bumper hitting the SUV's right front bumper. A 56-year-old male occupant of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The occupant was conscious at the time of the report. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the garbage truck and right front bumper damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male passenger suffered a head abrasion in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Fulton Street. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling west on Fulton Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2016 Infiniti sedan traveling north. The sedan had one occupant, a 38-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old unlicensed driver crashed his sedan into two parked cars on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a serious shoulder injury and was semiconscious. Both parked vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver, unlicensed in New York, was traveling eastbound on East New York Avenue when he collided with two parked sedans. The driver sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severe and was semiconscious at the scene. The crash involved front-end impacts to the driver's vehicle and the parked cars. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified but notes his unlicensed status. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man driving east in Brooklyn struck two parked sedans on Dean Street. He suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. The crash involved driver inexperience. No one was ejected. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver with a lap belt was injured when his sedan collided with two parked sedans on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. One parked vehicle was registered in Maryland, the other in Pennsylvania. Both parked vehicles were struck on their front ends and bumpers. The injured driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred as the driver was traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a pick-up truck making a U-turn on Atlantic Avenue. The motorcyclist, helmeted but ejected, suffered serious arm injuries and shock. The truck driver was unlicensed and distracted. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male motorcyclist traveling west on Atlantic Avenue was struck by a pick-up truck making a U-turn. The motorcyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The motorcycle was demolished at the center front end. The truck driver, also male, was unlicensed and distracted. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention and driver inexperience. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The truck's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The bus struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a northbound bus collided with a parked sedan on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 45-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The bus impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan was stationary before the crash, while the bus was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either vehicle. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the bus and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a right turn on Howard Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the taxi failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Howard Avenue made a right turn and struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Broadway collided. The right front bumper of one struck the left rear of the other. A 20-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and not ejected. Illegal drug use and unlicensed driving contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway near Halsey Street. The impact occurred between the right front bumper of a 2008 Toyota and the left rear bumper of a 2014 Nissan. A 20-year-old male driver, unlicensed and under the influence of illegal drugs, was injured and semiconscious after the crash. The report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' as a contributing factor and notes the driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a flatbed truck on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles bore front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision with a flatbed truck on Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan was starting from parking when it struck the truck, which was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the truck. The driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles traveling north. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man was hit by a sedan while crossing Herkimer Street. The impact struck the pedestrian’s head, causing bruising. The driver, traveling east, hit the pedestrian with the right front quarter panel. The victim was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling east on Herkimer Street struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front quarter panel, causing a head contusion and bruising. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even without clear contributing factors from the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Eastern Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was passing improperly. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Sterling Place in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling east struck him with its right front bumper. The driver was passing improperly and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Atlantic Avenue. One driver made a left turn while the other went straight. The front passenger in the turning vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn northbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. A 34-year-old female front passenger in the turning sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash resulted in significant front-end damage to both sedans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male moped driver suffered head abrasions after a collision with an SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the moped’s right side doors. Driver inattention caused the crash. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a 2022 SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling east, struck the moped on its right side doors while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The moped driver sustained head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The impact damaged the center front end of the SUV and the right side doors of the moped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion in a rear-end crash on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. The SUV stopped in traffic and struck the sedan from behind. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver of a 2017 Nissan sedan was injured when a 2020 Toyota SUV rear-ended his vehicle on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision, which impacted the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver of the sedan but does not identify any specific driver errors or violations for either vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. He suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, indicating the pedestrian was struck on the side. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Toyota sedan with two occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered facial injuries and incoherence. Vehicles struck front and rear bumpers amid lane changes. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors. No ejections reported. Crash left one injured and shaken.

According to the police report, three sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. One 40-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The vehicles involved were traveling east and west; one was changing lanes when the collision occurred. The point of impact included front and rear bumpers and center front ends. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. All drivers were licensed. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash resulted in one injury and multiple vehicle damages.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman driving a station wagon/SUV was injured in a rear-end collision on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused pain and nausea. The driver was not ejected but suffered shock. Police cited other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver in a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injury to the SUV driver, who complained of pain and nausea and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 41st council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, traveling south. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved disregarded traffic control. Damage was centered on the front and back ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed, traveling southbound. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. One driver, age 64, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage focused on the front and rear centers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Boyland Street. The rider was incoherent and had abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2015 Ford SUV on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn westbound when it struck the e-scooter traveling northbound. The e-scooter rider suffered head injuries and abrasions and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan struck a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions over his entire body but remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors. Both vehicles moved straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW sedan and a bicycle collided on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions covering his entire body but was conscious at the scene. The sedan was damaged on its right side doors, and the bicycle on its left front quarter panel. Both vehicles were traveling east and moving straight ahead before the crash. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were identified for the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15