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A sedan struck hard on Belt Parkway. The right rear passenger took a blow to the head. He was conscious but hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified. The crash left scars on the car and the man inside.

A crash involving a sedan occurred on Belt Parkway near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 35-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear was injured, suffering a head wound and internal complaints. He was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper, with the point of impact at the center back end. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or specific violations are noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The only other person listed was a witness. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Belt Parkway, a taxi struck an SUV from behind. The SUV driver suffered a head injury. Police cited following too closely. Both vehicles moved straight ahead. The crash left one person hurt, another shaken, and exposed the danger of tailgating.

A crash on Belt Parkway involved a taxi and an SUV, both traveling west. According to the police report, the taxi struck the center back end of the SUV. The 48-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. The 41-year-old male taxi driver was listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The report states, 'According to the police report, following too closely led to the collision.' No other contributing factors were listed. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user inside the struck vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air filled with the sound of metal on metal as a sedan struck the back of a pickup truck on Belt Parkway. Emergency lights flashed. A 25-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash, conscious but shaken amid the chaos.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway collided with the center rear end of a pickup truck, also heading east. The crash left the 25-year-old driver of the sedan injured, with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan failed to maintain a safe distance before impact. 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' is also cited, suggesting sudden changes in traffic ahead. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when driver attention lapses and following distances shrink on busy city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 82-year-old woman driving east on E 33 St lost consciousness, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The crash exposed dangers of sudden medical events behind the wheel.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old female driver traveling east on E 33 St in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving a 2005 Toyota sedan. The vehicle impacted an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a sudden medical event impaired the driver's control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies occurring while operating a vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV struck the rear of an Audi sedan on Belt Parkway at unsafe speed. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the collision occurred in the early morning hours.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:26 AM on Belt Parkway. A 41-year-old female driver of a 2019 Jeep SUV was traveling eastbound when she struck the right rear bumper of a 2018 Audi sedan, also traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the collision. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The Jeep had two occupants, and the sedan had one occupant. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway struck an unknown object or condition, injuring its 20-year-old male driver. The driver suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and protected by an airbag. Pavement defects contributed to the crash’s cause.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:06 a.m. The vehicle involved was a 2007 Lexus sedan traveling west, with two occupants aboard. The driver sustained abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected, with the airbag deploying upon impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are listed. The crash injured the driver but does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior on his part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 46-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck on the right side doors. The crash occurred while traveling westbound on Belt Parkway. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver was injured when his 2009 Honda sedan was impacted on the right side doors while traveling westbound on Belt Parkway at 6:00 PM. The driver sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct indication of driver error or victim fault. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other vehicle details or contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old man was crushed beneath the front of a southbound SUV on Flatbush Avenue. The impact was direct and fatal. A parked wood chipper nearby was torn. The street was dark and silent after the deadly collision.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed near Flatbush Avenue and Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck him full-on, according to the police report. The report states the victim was crushed beneath the center front end of the SUV, suffering fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The narrative describes the scene: 'His body struck full-on. A parked wood chipper stood torn. The street was dark. The silence after was complete.' The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both driver and pedestrian, providing no details on driver errors or external conditions. The evidence highlights the lethal force of the vehicle’s impact and the systemic dangers present on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle passenger suffered a concussion and head injury in a collision on Belt Parkway. Both vehicles, traveling east, collided front to front. The passenger, unhelmeted, was injured but remained conscious. Driver errors cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2022 Canam motorcycle and a 2022 CAN multi-wheeled vehicle, both traveling east and colliding front to front. The motorcycle carried two occupants, including a 24-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear or sidecar position. She sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors twice as contributing causes, indicating driver-related errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The collision's impact and the lack of helmet use contributed to the severity of the passenger's injuries. The drivers were going straight ahead at the time of impact, but the exact nature of the driver errors remains categorized under 'Other Vehicular' factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided head-on at unsafe speeds. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 21-year-old male driver suffered a chest injury and concussion.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on Belt Parkway when they collided. The point of impact was the right side doors of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. One driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest trauma and a concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The crash occurred at 1:00 AM, and no ejections were reported. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior; the focus remains on the unsafe speed of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Lexus SUV hit a man lying on Belt Parkway. The impact was direct. He suffered a head wound, lost consciousness, and died on the cold, still road. The night was quiet. The SUV kept eastbound. The man did not survive.

A man was killed on Belt Parkway when a 2015 Lexus SUV traveling eastbound struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was 'lying in the roadway' at the time of the crash. He suffered a head wound, lost consciousness, and died at the scene. The report describes the night as cold and the road as still. No driver errors or contributing factors are listed for either party; both are marked as 'Unspecified.' The man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The police report does not cite speeding, distraction, or failure to yield. The focus remains on the fatal impact between the SUV and the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Belt Parkway ramp. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The crash resulted from the SUV driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2020 Jeep SUV rear-ended a 2007 sedan on the Belt Parkway ramp while both were traveling westbound. The sedan's 56-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to maintain control or safe distance. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two passengers suffered neck injuries in a Belt Parkway crash. A sedan and an SUV, both traveling west, collided with no visible vehicle damage. Both injured passengers reported whiplash but were not ejected. Driver errors were unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2017 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Toyota SUV, both traveling west. The sedan's front center impacted, but no vehicle damage was recorded. Two rear passengers, a 43-year-old man and woman, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The drivers were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injuries were moderate, and the crash did not result in visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three cars tangled on Belt Parkway. Steel twisted. A 24-year-old man died behind the wheel. His body crushed. The night swallowed him. Failure to yield and unsafe speed fueled the crash. No help came in time.

A deadly crash unfolded on Belt Parkway’s eastbound lanes. According to the police report, a BMW clipped the side of a Toyota. A Honda then struck head-on. Three vehicles collided. The 24-year-old male driver of one car died, his body crushed by the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash left twisted metal and a life lost. No other injuries were reported. The police report offers no mention of helmet or signal use. The night ended with one man dead and three cars destroyed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a woman on Belt Parkway. She crossed outside a crosswalk. The car’s right front bumper hit her. She fell, suffered a head wound, and died under the highway lights. The road stayed silent. No driver error listed.

A 40-year-old woman was killed while crossing Belt Parkway at night. According to the police report, 'A woman, 40, stepped into the dark. A 2017 Volkswagen struck her with its right front bumper. She fell with a head wound and died there, alone, beneath the sweep of highway lights.' The crash occurred as the sedan traveled eastbound. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old male driver overturned his Jeep SUV on Belt Parkway. He suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash happened while driving west. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver operating a 1999 Jeep SUV overturned on Belt Parkway while traveling west. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel, leading to the vehicle overturning. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver held a valid Florida license. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and excessive speed on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike rider hit the right side of a parked sedan on East 33 Street in Brooklyn. The 51-year-old cyclist suffered a back injury but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west on East 33 Street collided with the right side doors of a parked 2017 Hyundai sedan. The cyclist was injured in the back and suffered internal complaints but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Five SUVs crashed eastbound on Belt Parkway. Two drivers suffered serious injuries. One unconscious with chest trauma. Another conscious with leg injuries. All vehicles impacted front and rear centers. Police cited following too closely as main cause.

According to the police report, five sport utility vehicles collided while traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway. Two drivers were injured: a 56-year-old man unconscious with chest injuries and a 51-year-old woman conscious with knee and lower leg trauma. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" repeatedly as a contributing factor for the crash. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front and center back ends, indicating a chain-reaction collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.

A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman driving an SUV made a left turn on Avenue U in Brooklyn. She struck a 38-year-old man riding an e-scooter straight ahead. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The crash caused right-side damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a 2018 SUV driven by a licensed female driver made a left turn on Avenue U and collided with the scooter traveling westbound. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The SUV was damaged on its right side doors, and the e-scooter suffered front-end damage. The injured rider was conscious after the crash. No contributing factors related to the rider's behavior or safety equipment were noted beyond the driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14