She Had the Light. The Car Had the Last Word.

A 19-year-old in-line skater was ejected and suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the collision. No vehicle damage was reported. The skater wore a helmet but still sustained a serious head contusion.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male in-line skater was injured and ejected during a crash in Brooklyn near Utica Avenue at 3:32 PM. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The vehicle, a Mercedes SUV traveling south and going straight ahead, showed no damage or point of impact. The skater was riding along the highway with traffic and was wearing a helmet, but still suffered a head injury classified as a contusion and bruising with injury severity level 3. The report highlights driver errors as the cause of the crash, with no indication that the victim’s behavior contributed to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old driver suffered head injuries and shock after a multi-vehicle crash on Winthrop Street. The collision involved several parked vehicles and was triggered by defective brakes, according to the police report. Impact damaged multiple vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction played a key role. Multiple vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were involved, many parked at the time, all sustaining front-end damage. The driver’s vehicle impacted the right front quarter panel of another car while traveling east. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The incident highlights systemic danger from vehicle maintenance failures rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries including head and back trauma, with whiplash complaints reported.

According to the police report, at 10:10 AM on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn, two sedans traveling west collided. One sedan was slowing or stopping before the crash, impacting the center back end of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The collision caused center front and back end damage. The 73-year-old male driver of the first vehicle sustained head injuries and whiplash, while the 58-year-old female front passenger in the same vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and injured but not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts on busy Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions while getting on or off a stopped SUV at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The boy remained conscious despite his injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:24. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling south and stopped in traffic. The pedestrian, an 11-year-old boy, was injured while getting on or off the vehicle at an intersection. He sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors or violations. The boy was conscious at the scene and suffered no ejection or severe trauma. The vehicle sustained damage classified as 'Other' at a point of impact also labeled 'Other.' Driver license status was valid and licensed in New York. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered facial abrasions after a sedan hit her while crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, traveling west, impacted her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2007 Honda sedan traveling west on Church Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, described as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," and sustained abrasions to her face, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver was licensed and proceeded straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian’s location outside a crosswalk indicates a hazardous interaction. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report, and no victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Remsen Avenue at 8:20 AM. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, resulting in a rear-end impact. The 52-year-old driver and 19-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM on Remsen Avenue involving two SUVs traveling north. Both drivers were making left turns when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The 52-year-old male driver and the 19-year-old female front passenger, both occupants of the same vehicle, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. Neither occupant was ejected. The collision highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls and following too closely during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with two SUVs on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as key factors in the crash that left the rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue in Brooklyn involving a motorcycle and two SUVs. The motorcycle, traveling west, struck the left front bumper of an Audi SUV heading north and the left front bumper of a Nissan SUV heading south. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors behind the collision. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the motorcycle rider, focusing instead on the drivers' failure to obey traffic controls and maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west struck the right side of a northbound sedan on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered back injuries and abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard by the motorcyclist.

According to the police report, at 6:29 AM on East 53 Street near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn, a motorcycle traveling west collided with the right side doors of a northbound sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 34-year-old male, was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained back injuries and abrasions. The police report identifies the motorcyclist's contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The collision caused center front end damage to the motorcycle and right side door damage to the sedan. The report highlights driver errors on the motorcyclist's part, specifically failure to obey traffic controls and unsafe speed, as key factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound moped on Remsen Avenue. The moped driver, unlicensed and distracted, suffered chest injuries and a concussion. Both vehicles showed front and rear bumper damage, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Remsen Avenue involving a sedan and a moped. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the moped traveling straight south. The moped driver, a 47-year-old male, was injured with chest trauma and a concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The moped driver was unlicensed, which is noted but not listed as a direct cause. Vehicle damage was recorded at the sedan's right rear bumper and the moped's center front end, confirming the point of impact. This collision underscores the dangers of driver distraction and failure to yield during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A defective accelerator in a Brooklyn pick-up truck led to a collision with multiple parked sedans. The truck driver, 54, suffered a back contusion but was not ejected. The crash unfolded during a right turn late at night, exposing systemic vehicle hazards.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 in Brooklyn near East 54 Street. The driver of a 1998 Dodge pick-up truck, a 54-year-old male, was making a right turn when the vehicle's defective accelerator contributed to the collision. The truck struck several parked sedans, damaging their right front and rear panels. The driver sustained a back contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting a mechanical failure rather than driver error. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle malfunctions in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn at night. Both drivers were women, one traveling south straight ahead, the other making a right turn. The impact injured a 20-year-old female driver, causing bruises and arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Highway near Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:19 p.m. Two sedans were involved: a southbound 2013 Honda traveling straight ahead and a northbound 2015 Subaru making a right turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The 20-year-old female driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim errors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, particularly involving turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Lenox Road in Brooklyn. One driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead when impact occurred at the front quarter panel and center front end.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sport utility vehicles traveling on Lenox Road in Brooklyn around 10:00 AM. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and driving straight ahead when the collision occurred. The impact points were the left front quarter panel of the 2024 Mazda SUV and the center front end of the 2004 Lincoln SUV. One driver, age 36, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for this driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of SUV collisions in Brooklyn's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard struck a parked SUV from behind. The impact injured the sedan’s driver and front passenger, both suffering back and leg injuries. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:51 on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 2017 Honda sedan traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2014 Jeep SUV, impacting the SUV’s center back end. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old man, and front passenger, a 25-year-old man, were injured, suffering back and lower leg injuries. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report notes no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the slippery pavement condition played a critical role in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met flesh on Linden Boulevard before dawn. An SUV tore into a cyclist’s leg. Blood pooled. Bone split. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and immediate. The SUV rolled on, untouched. The street bore the wound.

A cyclist traveling east on Linden Boulevard was struck by a northbound SUV just before 2 a.m., according to the police report. The report describes the impact in stark terms: 'Steel struck his leg. Flesh tore. Blood pooled on the street.' The 29-year-old man suffered severe lacerations and a split bone in his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV sustained no damage, and the driver’s actions are listed as 'Unspecified' in the police data. The report does not cite any contributing factors beyond the collision itself. No mention is made of cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the force of the SUV against the unprotected body of the cyclist, underscoring the systemic danger faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after being hit by a bus on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured while in the roadway outside an intersection. The bus was slowing or stopping at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Church Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian who was located in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The bus was slowing or stopping prior to the collision, but no specific driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or protective measures used by the pedestrian. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing or walking in roadways outside of intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 31-year-old woman as she got on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions, left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound on Church Avenue when it struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There were no other contributing factors listed, and no mention of victim behavior contributing to the collision. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two female drivers collided southbound on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV rear-ended the sedan amid slippery pavement. Both drivers suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. The crash exposed dangers of close following on slick roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 AM on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old female driver of a 2003 SUV was following too closely behind a 35-year-old female driver of a 2013 sedan. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. Both drivers were injured, sustaining whiplash and upper arm or neck injuries, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. Both drivers were properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement was noted. The collision highlights the systemic danger of rear-end crashes exacerbated by slippery road conditions and driver failure to maintain safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a pick-up truck struck her outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, holding a learner's permit, was traveling east when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck driven by a male with a New York learner's permit was traveling east near 854 Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was not in the roadway at the time of impact. She sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end, indicating the point of impact. The data highlights the dangers posed by vehicles operated by drivers with learner permits in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center back end of the bike as it was passing. The rider suffered back injuries and shock, with no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn was involved in a crash with a sedan. The bicyclist was partially ejected when the collision impacted the center back end of his bike while he was passing. The rider sustained back injuries and was in shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No information about the sedan's driver or their actions was provided in the report. The crash occurred around noon, and the bicyclist was the only injured party noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the center back end of a northbound Jeep making a left turn on Church Avenue. The Jeep driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered a back injury and shock. Police report no contributing driver errors or victim faults.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue in Brooklyn around 6:30 AM. A 27-year-old male Jeep driver, traveling north and making a left turn, was rear-ended by a sedan. The point of impact was the center back end of the Jeep, which sustained damage in the same area. The Jeep driver was injured, specifically in the back, and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The sedan's driver details and contributing factors are unspecified. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15