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Two vehicles collided on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A sedan stopped in traffic was hit on the right rear bumper by an SUV going straight. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered elbow and arm injuries and was incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 80 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, struck its right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with elbow and lower arm pain and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists illegal drugs as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The injured driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The crash also involved a parked SUV that sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. A 62-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles showed rear and front bumper damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn involving two sedans. The 62-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The vehicles were traveling south; one was going straight ahead while the other was parked before the crash. Impact points included the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 13-year-old girl crossing at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The driver sped and was distracted. The girl suffered injuries to her entire body. Impact was at the car’s left front bumper. She remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Road struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding and distracted driving in areas where young pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV slammed into a man riding an e-scooter on Remsen Avenue. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV did not stop. Sirens came late. The man lay still, unconscious, bleeding out on the asphalt.

A man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by an SUV on Remsen Avenue near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. The SUV did not remain at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative states, 'A man on an e-scooter hit head-on by an SUV. No helmet. Head split. Blood on the asphalt. He lay still. The SUV rolled on. Sirens came late.' The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but no specific driver errors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was struck by a northbound van on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The van hit him with its left front bumper near a parked pick-up truck. The victim was conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 van traveling north on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The van collided with the pedestrian using its left front bumper near a parked 2018 pick-up truck. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when the crash occurred. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pick-up truck was parked at the time and not involved in active travel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle hit a turning sedan on East 103rd Street. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and killed. Two in the car were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the street silent under the lights.

A fatal crash took place on East 103rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck a sedan head-on as the car made a U-turn. The 57-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed. Three people were in the sedan; two were injured, including the 39-year-old female driver and a 24-year-old female passenger. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The sedan was damaged at the left front bumper, and the motorcycle was hit at the center front end. No further details on specific driver actions were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl was struck while crossing East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver made an improper right turn. The girl suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 80 Street and Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made an improper right turn and struck her. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on Avenue D in Brooklyn. Three male occupants, including a 5-year-old child, suffered abrasions and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Damage centered on front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2013 sedan and a 2014 SUV collided on Avenue D in Brooklyn at 10:10 p.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Three occupants were injured: the sedan driver, a 25-year-old man with facial abrasions; a 28-year-old front passenger with similar injuries; and a 5-year-old rear passenger who suffered whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. The impact was at the left front bumpers, causing center front-end damage to both vehicles. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Four men inside suffered neck and leg injuries. One passenger lost consciousness with a fractured hip. Drivers disregarded traffic control and turned improperly. Vehicles struck each other’s front and back ends.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling south on Rockaway Parkway. One driver disregarded traffic control, while the other made an improper turn. Four male occupants were injured: the 39-year-old front passenger was unconscious with a fractured hip and upper leg injury. The 24-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 26 and 32, suffered whiplash and neck injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses except one driver who had no safety equipment. The vehicles sustained damage to their front and back ends. The report lists contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Turning Improperly," highlighting driver errors that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely on East 83 Street in Brooklyn was hit on its center back end by an SUV traveling north. A 4-year-old rear passenger in the SUV suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was backing unsafely on East 83 Street in Brooklyn when it was struck on the center back end by a northbound SUV. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. A 4-year-old male occupant in the left rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, suffering elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries along with whiplash. The child was secured with a child restraint. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan driver was backing at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman driving north on East 108 Street crashed into two parked sedans. She suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The airbags deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a female driver traveling north on East 108 Street struck two parked sedans. The impact occurred at the center back end and left rear bumper of the parked vehicles. The driver, 38 years old, sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Safety equipment including airbags and lap belts deployed. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the front and rear of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries as a front-seat passenger in an SUV on East 96 Street. The driver, distracted, struck an object while entering a parked position. The passenger was restrained but reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2013 Honda SUV traveling north on East 96 Street was entering a parked position when the driver, distracted, caused a crash. The front passenger, a 78-year-old woman, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The passenger complained of pain and nausea following the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman was hit by a van while crossing Remsen Avenue with the signal. The van was making a left turn when it struck her at the intersection. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a van traveling northwest on Remsen Avenue made a left turn and struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The van's point of impact was the center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the van's left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and was injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north in Brooklyn struck another vehicle from behind. The 64-year-old male driver suffered an eye abrasion. Police noted distraction outside the car as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2021 Hyundai sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on East 87 Street in Brooklyn. The report states the point of impact was the center back end of the sedan. The driver sustained an eye abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and an unspecified factor as contributing causes. There is no mention of victim error or helmet use. The crash involved one vehicle occupant, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.

A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 98 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a right turn, failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing East 98 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Kia sedan. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male driver crashed his sedan into two parked sedans on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The impact was centered on the front ends. The driver suffered full-body injuries and minor bleeding but was not ejected. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver traveling east on Avenue N in Brooklyn collided with two parked sedans. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle and the parked cars. The driver was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and experienced shock, sustaining minor bleeding. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The parked vehicles were damaged at their front ends. The crash involved multiple sedans, with the moving vehicle being a 2016 Mercedes and the parked cars including a 2007 Infiniti and a 2020 BMW.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossing at Rockaway Parkway was struck by a box car making a right turn. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, hit the pedestrian’s elbow and lower arm. The victim suffered bruises but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a box car traveling south on Rockaway Parkway made a right turn and struck a pedestrian at the intersection with Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a male, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was unlicensed and distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed twice as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and an SUV crashed on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The bus hit the SUV’s left front bumper as the SUV changed lanes. A 38-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver’s distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2015 school bus traveling west on Flatlands Avenue collided with a 2012 SUV traveling east that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the bus’s left front bumper and the SUV’s center front end. The SUV had one occupant, a 38-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man driving an SUV collided with a tractor on Foster Avenue. The SUV’s front center struck the tractor, which showed no damage. The driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries, left incoherent but restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Foster Avenue involving a 2016 SUV and a 2018 tractor. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma. The tractor sustained no damage. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The tractor was traveling west, and the SUV was traveling north, both going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15