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A sedan and a minibike collided on Avenue T at East 66th Street. The impact broke the minibike rider’s leg. Passengers in both vehicles escaped serious harm. The street stayed quiet, but the crash left one child hurt and shaken.

A sedan and a minibike collided at Avenue T and East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left a 12-year-old male minibike rider with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. He was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan carried an 18-year-old male driver and a 17-year-old male passenger, both uninjured. Three other occupants, including a 51-year-old woman and two children, were listed but not seriously hurt. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the center front end of the minibike and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. No driver errors or violations were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into an SUV at Utica and Fillmore. Two people, a woman and a child, suffered back injuries. Police cited driver inattention. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. The street stayed open. The danger remained.

Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan were both going straight when they crashed. The impact left a 46-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl with back injuries and whiplash. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was struck on the left side doors, while the sedan sustained damage to its front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by passengers when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue. One driver struck the rear of another car. A man suffered neck and internal injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left shock and pain in its wake.

Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue T in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when one sedan struck the center back end of the other. A 46-year-old man driving one car suffered neck and internal injuries and was in shock. Another 46-year-old male occupant was also involved, with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage, with one hit in the right rear bumper and the other in the center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.

A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Kimball Street as a sedan struck the right side of a parked SUV. A 33-year-old man behind the wheel suffered back pain and whiplash, conscious but shaken. Emergency crews arrived to a scene marked by twisted doors and broken routine.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kimball Street near Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a sedan and two SUVs. The crash left a 33-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling north, struck the right side doors of a parked SUV, while another SUV was also involved, sustaining damage to its right front bumper. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing danger posed by driver error, specifically the failure to yield, in New York City traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Arkansas Drive, a sedan crashes into the back of a parked SUV. Metal crunches. An 89-year-old driver slumps unconscious, never to wake. A baby, a toddler, and others sit strapped in, silent. The street stands still in the aftermath.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Arkansas Drive near 56th Drive in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked SUV. The impact left the 89-year-old male driver of the sedan unconscious; he was later pronounced dead. The report states the driver 'lost consciousness' before the crash, which is listed as a contributing factor. The parked SUV, registered in New Jersey, held three occupants, including a baby and a toddler. All SUV occupants remained silent and strapped in after the collision. The SUV was stationary at the time, and the point of impact was the center back end. No other contributing factors or violations are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on E 33rd Street as a BMW sedan, heading south, slammed into two parked vehicles. The driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered a fractured shoulder and arm. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street was littered with glass and twisted bumpers.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling south on E 33rd Street in Brooklyn collided with two parked vehicles—a Lexus sedan and a Honda SUV. The crash occurred when the BMW struck the left front bumper of the first parked car and the right rear quarter panel of the second. The 60-year-old driver of the BMW was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver fatigue played a role in the incident. No other injuries were reported. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Avenue T as a sedan and motorcycle crashed. The motorcycle driver suffered a head injury, conscious but shaken. Both vehicles bore front-end damage. Sirens echoed through Brooklyn’s midday air, drawing attention to the aftermath.

A collision involving a sedan and a motorcycle occurred on Avenue T at East 54th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured in the crash, sustaining a head injury and reporting whiplash. The report notes that the motorcycle was traveling straight while the sedan was starting from parking. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the report. The incident highlights the consequences when drivers fail to pay attention behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803358, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 72-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and foot injuries and a concussion after a pick-up truck struck him while making a left turn. The crash occurred on East 36 Street in Brooklyn. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 14:13 on East 36 Street in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling west and making a right turn. The bicyclist, a 72-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, specifically linked to the bicyclist. The pick-up truck's right front bumper struck the bicyclist, causing center front end damage to the truck. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The truck driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver changed lanes on Avenue U, striking a pick-up truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at dusk in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 6:33 p.m. A 68-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck that was going straight ahead. Impact points were the sedan's left front bumper and the truck's right front bumper, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn, causing injury to the truck driver. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the truck and the right rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, at 5:20 AM on Coleman Street in Brooklyn, a pick-up truck traveling west collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the right rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The truck driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle movements near parked cars and driver errors, though the report does not specify exact driver mistakes such as failure to yield or distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided at an intersection on Mayfair Dr S. Both drivers were distracted, causing a crash that injured a 19-year-old female driver. Impact struck the center front and left rear quarter panels, leaving one occupant in shock with neck injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:08 on Mayfair Dr S involving two station wagons/SUVs. One vehicle was traveling south going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The impact was to the center front end of the southbound SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the westbound SUV. A 19-year-old female driver, occupant of the westbound vehicle, sustained neck injuries and was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and experienced shock. The report explicitly notes driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus and sedan collided on Avenue S in Brooklyn, injuring a 23-year-old male passenger. The crash caused back injuries and whiplash. Defective headlights on one vehicle contributed to the collision, highlighting driver-related factors in this traffic incident.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:47 on Avenue S in Brooklyn involving a bus and a sedan, both traveling north. The bus was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the left front quarter panel of the bus and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies 'Headlights Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle maintenance issues played a role. A 23-year-old male passenger in the bus suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision underscores driver and vehicle-related errors, particularly defective vehicle equipment, as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-on and rear-end on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. An 86-year-old front-seat passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash stemmed from driver inattention, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in busy city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:53 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling northbound. The 2023 Kia SUV struck the rear center of the 2018 Jeep SUV, damaging both vehicles. The front passenger in the Jeep, an 86-year-old man, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed, with the Kia driver from Michigan and the Jeep driver from New York. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks posed by distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver struck a stopped SUV on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The collision caused upper arm injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 PM on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old male driver, licensed in New York, was operating a 2011 Nissan SUV traveling westbound. He rear-ended a stopped 2024 Nissan SUV with four occupants, registered in Florida. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. The injured driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The data highlights driver distraction as the critical error leading to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered injuries and incoherence. The crash involved front-end impacts and was linked to other vehicular factors, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:12 AM. A 2018 SUV, driven by a male with a permit license, was making a left turn when it collided with a 2016 sedan traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old male occupant, was injured and found incoherent after the crash. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify further driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The SUV driver’s left turn movement and the sedan’s straight travel led to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two female drivers collided at Mill Ave and Avenue T in Brooklyn. Both suffered moderate injuries—whiplash and bruising. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Mill Ave near Avenue T in Brooklyn. A 2019 Jeep SUV traveling east struck the right side doors of a 2012 Fiat sedan traveling south. Both drivers, women aged 19 and 51, were injured with moderate severity—whiplash for the younger driver and bruising for the older. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV’s front center end collided with the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage consistent with a side-impact collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores driver errors related to traffic control compliance as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14