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Night air split by impact on Flatlands Avenue. A 68-year-old man, walking at the intersection, hit by an e-scooter. Blood on his arm, pain sharp and immediate. Sirens echo. The street holds the mark of another collision.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on Flatlands Avenue at East 80th Street struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver-related error or failure not otherwise specified. The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged in the collision. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians at intersections, especially from fast-moving, less-regulated vehicles like e-scooters.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old woman suffered severe injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her while she crossed Rockaway Parkway outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Rockaway Parkway at a location not marked by a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Kia SUV traveling south. The SUV was making a left turn at the time of impact, hitting the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or other violations were explicitly cited. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the serious injuries to the pedestrian. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.

According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both vehicles impacted front bumpers. The female driver was conscious and restrained. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting driver error without victim fault.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ditmas Avenue near Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn at 16:55. Two sedans traveling east collided: one driven by a male licensed in New York going straight ahead, the other by a female licensed in New York making a left turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the left front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. The female driver, age 34, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver errors but does not assign fault to the injured driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was injured, suffering full-body trauma and shock. Police cited following too closely and passing too closely as contributing factors. Impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and front end of the other.

According to the police report, the crash involved two SUVs traveling west on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. One vehicle was going straight ahead while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the first SUV and the center front end of the second, which was demolished. The 55-year-old male driver of the first SUV was injured with trauma to his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as driver errors contributing to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the failure to maintain safe distances led to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two women were injured in a rear-end crash on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Both occupants of the lead sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:05 AM on Farragut Road near Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided when the trailing vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead sedan. The lead vehicle carried two female occupants, a 44-year-old driver and a 47-year-old right rear passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. The driver complained of whiplash, and both occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor cited by police was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The trailing vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound motorbike on Glenwood Rd. The motorbike driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn at 7:20 PM. A 2004 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound motorbike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the motorbike. The motorbike driver, a 29-year-old male with a learner's permit, sustained a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making an improper U-turn struck a sedan traveling straight on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn. Three vehicle occupants suffered head and chest injuries, all wearing seat belts. Police cited driver errors including improper turning and disregarding traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:22 on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper impacted the sedan's left front bumper. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 34-year-old male passenger with head injuries, a 32-year-old female driver with chest injuries, and a 25-year-old female passenger with head injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Each reported complaints of pain or nausea and were in shock. The police report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact, which occurred without any noted driver errors or victim faults.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to driver error or pedestrian behavior. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of driver error in the report highlights systemic risks pedestrians face even when no explicit fault is attributed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV and sedan collided on Brooklyn’s E 94 St, injuring three occupants. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. Passengers suffered bruises and contusions, including a child restrained in the rear. Driver errors centered on impaired operation.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:55 on E 94 St near Ditmas Ave in Brooklyn involving a 2024 Honda SUV and a 2012 Ford sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end were points of impact. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver operation. Three occupants were injured: a 41-year-old female front passenger with knee and lower leg contusions, and a 5-year-old female rear passenger restrained in a child seat, who suffered neck bruising. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver error linked to alcohol but does not assign fault to the passengers or victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.

According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old man suffered a head injury and shock after an SUV struck his sedan at Avenue J in Brooklyn. The collision, caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way, left the victim with pain and nausea, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 PM on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2023 Tesla SUV traveling north and a 2022 Acura sedan traveling east. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, a contributing factor explicitly cited in the report. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The 24-year-old male sedan driver was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and complained of pain and nausea. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as the primary cause of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A GMC van and a sedan collided on East 91st Street in Brooklyn, injuring three men inside the sedan. All occupants suffered moderate injuries to limbs and back. The crash stemmed from driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact at front and right quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on East 91st Street near Avenue N in Brooklyn. A GMC van traveling south and a sedan traveling west collided, with impact on the van's center front end and the sedan's right front quarter panel. The sedan carried three male occupants aged 24 to 42, all injured with moderate severity to knee, lower leg, foot, back, and shoulder areas. Each occupant was restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock. The report cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating driver error in responding to external traffic conditions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers from driver reactions to surrounding vehicles in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered neck abrasions after colliding with a parked box truck during a U-turn on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The crash at 2:53 a.m. exposed dangers of driver inexperience in vehicle maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:53 a.m. on Avenue D in Brooklyn when a 34-year-old female driver operating a 2015 SUV attempted a U-turn and struck a parked box truck. The report cites "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but suffered neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The box truck was stationary before impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This incident highlights the risks posed by driver errors during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Parkway struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused injuries to her entire body. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors in the late-night crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Parkway near Schenck Street struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly lists the driver's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash occurred at 11:50 p.m. in Brooklyn's 11236 zip code, highlighting systemic risks posed by driver errors in yielding and speed control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 34-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal on slippery pavement. The driver’s left front bumper was the point of impact.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Paerdegat 6 St in Brooklyn at 18:41. The SUV, traveling southwest, was making a left turn when its left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Chevrolet SUV with two occupants. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The report highlights pedestrian error and environmental conditions but does not indicate driver violations such as failure to yield. The collision underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing at marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 64-year-old woman driving a sedan made a left turn and collided with a northbound van. The sedan’s left rear bumper struck the van’s left front. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, with police citing inattention and inexperience.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 Street in Brooklyn at 17:15. A 64-year-old female sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, was making a left turn when her vehicle's left rear bumper struck the left front bumper of a northbound van. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Additionally, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was noted, indicating systemic visibility issues. The van was traveling straight ahead and had one occupant. The collision caused center front end damage to the van and center back end damage to the sedan. The report focuses on driver errors without assigning fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14