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Nov 25 - A moped and an SUV collided on Stone Avenue near East New York Avenue. The moped driver, 27, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The SUV was entering a parked position. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south made a left turn and collided with a northbound SUV entering a parked position on Stone Avenue. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the moped was damaged at its center front end. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Stone Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver disregarded traffic control, causing a hip and upper leg injury. The pedestrian remained conscious with bruises. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Stone Avenue and Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Dodge sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but disregarded traffic control, leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan on Pitkin Avenue. The sedan struck the bike’s front end. The rider was unhelmeted and left with abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The sedan struck the bike’s center front end with its right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was traveling south, and the e-bike rider was traveling east, both going straight ahead before impact. The bicyclist was in shock following the crash. The report also notes tinted windows as a factor related to driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - SUV slammed into object on Herzl Street. Driver lost consciousness, injured, found strapped in seat. No other vehicles or people involved. Brooklyn street, early morning, metal and silence.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old man driving a 2005 SUV northbound near 115 Herzl Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness at 2:42 a.m. The SUV struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was found unconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and sustained injuries. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or additional driver errors are noted. The crash involved only the driver and his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - Two SUVs crashed on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers and a passenger suffered bruises and whiplash. The impact hit the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The collision impacted the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. Three occupants were injured: two drivers and one front-seat passenger. Injuries included contusions to the hip, upper leg, abdomen, pelvis, and whiplash to the neck. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 26 - A 72-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck her. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. No information on the e-bike driver's actions or vehicle damage was provided. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not mention helmet use or other safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - A 10-year-old boy was struck at an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian in the center front. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male in a 2017 Toyota sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's left turn. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was at the intersection and did not have a specified action at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - A 16-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lott Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2020 Ford SUV traveling west, struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 8 - A sedan crash in Brooklyn left an 11-year-old girl injured. The child suffered a head injury and shock. The driver, a 36-year-old woman, also sustained back injuries. Alcohol involvement and defective brakes contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Strauss Street in Brooklyn involving multiple sedans. An 11-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat was injured, suffering a head injury and shock. She was restrained by a child restraint. The driver, a 36-year-old woman, also sustained back injuries and shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and defective brakes as contributing factors. The driver’s errors included impaired operation due to alcohol and mechanical failure with the brakes. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the front and rear ends of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 2 - A 36-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while walking outside an intersection on Van Siderin Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck her center front end. She suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south on Van Siderin Avenue struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle had no visible damage despite the impact to its center front end. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian's injury severity was moderate, classified as level 3. The crash occurred near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn's 42nd council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 1 - A moped slammed front-first on Rockaway Avenue. The unlicensed driver, forty-two, took the hit to his face. Aggressive driving and speed fueled the crash. No helmet. No passengers. Brooklyn pavement, blood, and silence.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old unlicensed male moped driver crashed on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped struck an object with its center front end. The driver suffered facial abrasions and was not ejected. Police list aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No helmet or safety equipment was used. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the risks when aggressive driving and speed mix on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 27 - A 23-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and injured on East New York Avenue. The moped struck the left front bumper of a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and wearing a helmet, was traveling east on East New York Avenue when his vehicle collided with a Jeep SUV making a left turn northwest. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped and the left front bumper of the SUV. The moped driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operation and turning vehicles in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 23 - A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing Junius Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan was traveling south, going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an elbow injury. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Junius Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling south, going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing driver factors or errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing was without signal. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The report does not specify any driver license status or vehicle damage. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 18 - Two sedans crashed on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a right turn into the path of a sedan going straight. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and shock. No ejections occurred. Damage was to front and left quarter panels.

According to the police report, a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling east on Blake Avenue was struck by a 2012 GMC sedan making a right turn. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the GMC and the center front end of the Toyota. The GMC carried three occupants, including the female driver who was injured with whiplash and shock. A 29-year-old female passenger in the Toyota also suffered whiplash and shock. Both drivers were licensed and the Toyota driver was not wearing safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the GMC driver was making a right turn while the Toyota was going straight ahead. No ejections occurred. The collision caused damage to the front and left quarter panels of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 11 - A Honda sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist head-on at dawn on Livonia Avenue. The man’s skull met the bumper. Blood marked the street. He stayed conscious. The car kept straight. The cyclist did not.

A 54-year-old man riding a bike east on Livonia Avenue near Legion Street was struck head-on by a Honda sedan. According to the police report, 'A Honda met him head-on. His skull took the blow. Blood slicked the street. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. Both the car and the bike were traveling straight. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661471 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - A sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard was struck in the left rear by a tractor truck also heading west. The sedan’s 63-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle was hit in the left rear bumper by a tractor truck traveling in the same direction on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the truck’s front center end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - A Jeep tore down Howard Avenue and smashed into two parked SUVs. The woman driving took the blow. Her head hit glass. Blood pooled. Steel crushed bone. She sat silent, shock in her eyes, pain held by the street.

A Jeep traveling south on Howard Avenue struck two parked SUVs. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report notes she wore no seat belt, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The impact left her in shock, blood pooling as she sat behind the wheel. Both parked vehicles were empty at the time. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, with severe consequences for those inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - A 21-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a left-side collision on Sutter Avenue. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck another vehicle. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Sutter Avenue when a 2019 Hyundai SUV making a left turn collided on its left side with another vehicle traveling straight westbound. The 21-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and had no safety equipment noted. The impact damaged the left side doors of the SUV and the undercarriage of the other vehicle. No ejection occurred. The report does not specify additional contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - A 36-year-old man was struck while crossing Van Siderin Avenue with the signal. The driver, heading south, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Van Siderin Avenue and Newport Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver of a Chevrolet car or SUV, traveling south and going straight ahead, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The contributing factor listed was failure to yield right-of-way. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 13 - A sedan hit an SUV’s left side on Livonia Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back pain and shock. Police cite driver distraction as the cause. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the left side of an SUV traveling north on Livonia Avenue at Chester Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back pain and shock. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both drivers held valid licenses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19