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Night glare filled Brooklyn Avenue D as two sedans collided. Metal scraped and a 68-year-old woman, conscious but bruised in the chest, emerged from the wreck. Sirens echoed in the dark, glass scattered, and the street fell silent after impact.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Avenue D and Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision left a 68-year-old female driver injured with a chest contusion. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor, suggesting visibility issues played a role. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were noted in the data. The incident underscores the persistent dangers that glare and limited visibility pose on city streets, especially during nighttime hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound pickup turned left at E 51st and Clarendon, striking a 50-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Blood streamed from her eye. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, walked away unscathed. The street stayed loud and indifferent.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman was crossing at the intersection of E 51st Street and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn when she was struck by a northbound GMC pickup truck making a left turn. The report states the woman was 'crossing with the signal.' She suffered severe bleeding from her eye and was listed as conscious at the scene. The driver, a 25-year-old man operating with only a permit, was uninjured. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper. The police report does not list any driver contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified,' but the narrative makes clear the driver turned left into the path of a pedestrian who had the signal. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the persistent danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals, especially at intersections where drivers turn across crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus traveling south and a pick-up truck heading east collided at Cortelyou Rd. Both drivers and two passengers suffered injuries and shock. The crash caused damage to the front quarter panels of both vehicles, highlighting critical vehicular errors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn involving a southbound bus and an eastbound pick-up truck. The bus's right front quarter panel and the truck's left front bumper sustained damage. The bus driver, a 46-year-old woman, and the truck driver, a 42-year-old man, were both injured and experienced shock. Two passengers in the bus, aged 17 and 59, were also injured and in shock. All occupants were restrained with harnesses and none were ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a parked sedan on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:45 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2020 SUV and a 2013 sedan. The SUV was traveling south and struck the left rear bumper of the parked sedan with its right front bumper. The driver of the SUV, a 63-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was parked at the time of impact, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn as both vehicles made right turns. The crash injured two rear-seat passengers, leaving them with bruises and contusions to the knee and back. Both vehicles showed no damage at impact points.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. Two sedans, a Honda and a Jeep, were both making right turns traveling southeast when they collided. The Honda's right front bumper struck the Jeep's left rear bumper. Neither vehicle sustained visible damage at the impact points. Two occupants in the Jeep, seated in the rear, were injured. A 26-year-old male passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while a 24-year-old female passenger had contusions and bruises to her back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The collision highlights risks when multiple vehicles execute simultaneous turns in close proximity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A rear-end collision on Farragut Road in Brooklyn left a front-seat passenger with head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved two sedans traveling eastbound. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the impact, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Farragut Road near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:55 PM. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the lead vehicle and the right rear bumper of the trailing vehicle. The front passenger in the trailing sedan sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The passenger was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The injured party was not ejected and was seated in the front passenger position. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and close following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old cyclist was thrown from his bike when a southbound sedan hit him on East 46th Street near Foster Avenue. Blood pooled on the pavement. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay still, head split, the street marked by violence.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old man riding a bike eastbound on East 46th Street near Foster Avenue was struck by a southbound Honda sedan at approximately 1:00 PM in Brooklyn. The report states the cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe head trauma, with blood pooling on the pavement. The sedan’s center front end was crumpled from the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the police report does not list helmet use as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were described as going straight ahead before the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no details on specific driver errors. The impact location and narrative underscore the violence of the collision and the vulnerability of the cyclist in the face of a fast-moving vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 59-year-old woman suffered a concussion after being hit while crossing Foster Avenue outside a crosswalk. The SUV driver, traveling eastbound, showed no damage to his vehicle. The crash exposed risks for pedestrians crossing without signals in busy Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 8:58 p.m. on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when she was struck by a 2017 Nissan SUV traveling eastbound. The report states the vehicle had no damage, indicating a low-speed impact, but the pedestrian sustained a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly cited. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block or without signals, emphasizing systemic risks on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after an SUV hit her while she crossed Albany Avenue with the signal. The vehicle was making a right turn westbound when it struck her at the intersection, causing significant trauma and pain complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:41 on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. A Station Wagon/SUV was making a right turn traveling west when it struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained back injuries, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The driver's actions—making a right turn and striking a pedestrian crossing legally—highlight critical dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers at intersections. No driver license status or other driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old man crossing Foster Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers at busy Brooklyn intersections.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Foster Avenue and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn around 2:50 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan, making a right turn, struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn in Brooklyn. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her in the hip and upper leg. She remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:52 PM. A 2019 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the impact. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor on the part of the vehicle operator. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 62-year-old woman suffered facial abrasions after being hit by an SUV making a left turn on Brooklyn Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the impact severity on the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Brooklyn Avenue and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as Failure to Yield were explicitly cited. The SUV incurred no damage despite the impact. This incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally and the potential risks posed by turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided with an e-bike on New York Ave in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled southbound. Passing too closely by the sedan was a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:25 AM on New York Ave near Foster Ave in Brooklyn. A sedan and an e-bike were both traveling southbound when the sedan struck the e-bike on its right front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 51-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance when overtaking the e-bike. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver’s error in passing dangerously close directly led to the violent impact and severe injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn hit a 35-year-old woman crossing Avenue D with the signal. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, highlighting dangers at Brooklyn intersections.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan on Avenue D in Brooklyn at 8:25 p.m. The vehicle, a 2011 Honda sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock following the collision. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to maintain attention, resulting in this serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Dodge SUV plowed into a 25-year-old motorcyclist on Albany Avenue, crushing his body and leaving him unconscious. The bike was destroyed. The street fell silent as the young man lay broken, ejected, and battered in the Brooklyn night.

A violent crash unfolded on Albany Avenue near Farragut Road at 1:41 a.m., according to the police report. A Dodge SUV struck a 25-year-old man riding a ZHI motorcycle from behind, ejecting him and causing severe crush injuries to his entire body. The police report states the SUV's driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was left unconscious at the scene, his motorcycle demolished. The report further notes 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors in the crash. The SUV's front end collided with the motorcycle's rear, a classic pattern of driver error and systemic danger for vulnerable road users. The police report records that the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the driver’s documented failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two pedestrians, aged 56 and 79, were injured crossing New York Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. Both suffered shock and injuries to lower and full body areas. Limited driver visibility and slippery pavement contributed to the crash involving two sedans.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:54 on New York Avenue near Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. Two pedestrians, a 56-year-old man and a 79-year-old woman, were crossing with the signal when they were struck. Both pedestrians were injured, with the man sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and the woman suffering injuries to her entire body. Both were reported in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both the pedestrians and the drivers, indicating limited visibility played a key role. Additionally, slippery pavement was noted as a contributing factor. The drivers involved were operating sedans; one was making a left turn traveling south, and the other was going straight west. Neither vehicle showed damage. The police report highlights driver visibility issues as critical in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 33-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after being struck while crossing Newkirk Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn in a pickup truck, caused the collision. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Newkirk Avenue and New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:07. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a northbound Ford pickup truck making a left turn. The report notes the pedestrian suffered an upper arm injury and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The pickup truck showed no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the crash. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorscooter slowed on Foster Avenue was struck from behind by a sedan. The scooter driver suffered elbow and lower arm abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The crash unfolded in Brooklyn’s 11203 zip code.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorscooter, traveling east and slowing or stopping, was hit in the center back end by a sedan also traveling east. The motorscooter driver, a 47-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed,' indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain safe control and awareness. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of the motorscooter and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The collision highlights the dangers of inattentive driving and excessive speed in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A GMC SUV slowed or stopped on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn and was struck from behind by a BMW sedan. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 AM on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old male driver of a 2013 BMW sedan was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 GMC SUV. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the sedan struck it from behind. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The collision highlights the dangers posed by road obstructions and driver failure to adjust to changing traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 68-year-old man driving a station wagon suffered back injuries after his vehicle was struck from behind by an SUV stopped in traffic on Brooklyn Avenue. The impact caused contusions and bruising, highlighting dangers of rear-end collisions in urban traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:44 PM. A 68-year-old male driver of a station wagon was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. The report states the SUV, traveling north, was stopped in traffic before striking the station wagon at the center back end. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating a 2012 Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the station wagon, which was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, nor does it indicate any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The collision underscores the risks posed by rear-end impacts in congested urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14