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Two cars met at Rockaway Parkway and Shore Parkway. Metal struck metal. Four people hurt. Legs, chest, head—bruised and battered. The night was quiet. No clear cause. The system failed to protect. The road took its toll.

Two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—collided at the intersection of Rockaway Parkway and Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two front-seat passengers. Injuries included leg contusions, chest trauma, and a concussion. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded. Airbags deployed in some seats. The crash highlights the persistent danger on city roads, where even routine trips can end in injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a woman crossing Seaview Avenue with the signal. She suffered an arm injury. Police cite driver inattention. The crash happened at an intersection in Brooklyn. The car’s left front bumper hit her.

A 34-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Seaview Avenue at E 93rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. She sustained an abrasion and injury to her shoulder and upper arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or equipment issues. The crash underscores the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash in Brooklyn. SUV hits parked car on Seaview Avenue. One woman suffers abdominal injuries. Two men listed with unspecified harm. Police cite animal action as cause. Metal and flesh meet in the dark. The street stays silent.

A crash occurred on Seaview Avenue near East 103rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a parked SUV. The impact injured a 37-year-old woman, the driver, who suffered abrasions and abdominal trauma. Two male occupants, ages 41 and 58, were also involved and listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Animals Action' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the injured or their use of safety equipment as a cause. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Belt Parkway before dawn. A sedan’s rear quarter panel crumpled under the force of an SUV’s front bumper. Inside, a man clutched his shoulder in pain. A woman beside him gripped her back, both stunned and shaken by the impact.

Two people were injured in a collision involving a sedan and an SUV on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries, while his 55-year-old female passenger reported back pain. Both occupants experienced shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No information about helmet use or turn signals was noted in the report. The incident underscores the consequences of driver inattention on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A rear-end collision on the Belt Parkway ramp injured a 33-year-old female driver. According to the police report, defective brakes and following too closely led to the crash. The driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on the Belt Parkway ramp involving two vehicles traveling west. The driver of a 2016 Nissan SUV, a 33-year-old female occupant, was injured with back trauma and remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating driver error related to vehicle maintenance and unsafe distance. The SUV's center front end struck the rear center of a 2018 BMW sedan, which was also slowing or stopping. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' center front and back ends. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the defective brakes and following distance as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact, damaging rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2024 BMW SUV and a 2025 Nissan sedan, both traveling eastbound. The BMW SUV impacted the left rear bumper of the Nissan sedan, which was struck from behind. The front passenger of the sedan, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The BMW SUV driver, licensed in New York, failed to maintain attention, resulting in the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and incoherence after improper turning on Belt Parkway. Police report cites driver inattention and distraction. The sedan’s right front bumper struck an object or surface, causing injury despite use of lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Toyota sedan on Belt Parkway was injured due to 'Turning Improperly' combined with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash occurred at midnight, with the vehicle traveling east and impacting with the right front bumper. The driver sustained a head injury, was incoherent, and complained of pain or nausea. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report highlights the driver’s errors as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The driver’s licensed status and use of safety equipment are noted, but the crash resulted from improper turning and distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. A 23-year-old right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact struck the right rear bumpers. Driver errors triggered the violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:46 on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling east. The collision resulted from 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely,' both cited as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the right rear bumpers of both vehicles. A 23-year-old male occupant seated as the right rear passenger was injured, sustaining neck injuries and experiencing shock. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and complained of pain and nausea. The report highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe lane changing—as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision on Seaview Ave in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inexperience and improper turning, causing the bicyclist to sustain abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Seaview Ave in Brooklyn at 15:40. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old female, was riding eastbound when she was struck due to a driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Driver Inexperience,' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike, suffering head injuries and abrasions, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling straight ahead, impacted on the left front bumper. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway, injuring a 45-year-old female driver. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The injured driver suffered bruises and arm injuries, with airbags deployed and seatbelt used.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:36 on Belt Parkway involving two SUVs traveling west. One driver, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious, restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The other vehicle was operated by an unlicensed male driver who was changing lanes prior to impact. The collision point was the center back end of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report highlights driver errors related to unsafe lane changes and failure to maintain safe vehicle control, leading to the crash and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway injured a 53-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and two sedans, triggered by driver inattention and following too closely. The injured driver suffered abdominal bruises but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:30 PM on Belt Parkway involving three vehicles traveling westbound: an SUV, a sedan from Virginia, and a New York-registered sedan. The 53-year-old female driver of the SUV was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the third vehicle, indicating a chain collision. The report also notes 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a factor, underscoring the role of driver distraction and poor spacing in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Parkway when one failed to yield during a lane change. The 81-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Impact struck the left rear quarter panel, causing pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:11 on Rockaway Parkway involving two SUVs traveling east. One SUV was going straight ahead while the other was changing lanes. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of the first vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the lane-changing driver did not properly yield. The injured party was the 81-year-old male driver of the first SUV, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. No ejection occurred. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear quarter panel of the first SUV, while the second SUV showed no damage. Driver errors centered on the lane change and failure to yield, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two drivers collided head-on on Belt Parkway at unsafe speeds. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite aggressive driving and road rage as key factors. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left both conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2020 SUV traveling east and west, respectively. Both drivers were injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk. Both vehicles impacted center front ends, indicating a head-on collision. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious after the crash. The police report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving, road rage, unsafe speed, and unlicensed operation—as the causes of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on on Belt Parkway, injuring two young passengers. Both suffered moderate injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage and following too closely, highlighting driver errors that led to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda SUV and a 2014 Infiniti sedan collided head-on on Belt Parkway at 11:20. Both vehicles were traveling east and struck each other at their center front ends. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. Two young male passengers, ages 12 and 13, were injured in the collision. The 12-year-old, seated in the left rear passenger position, suffered back injuries and was in shock. The 13-year-old, seated in the front passenger seat, sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was also in shock. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver errors of improper lane usage and following too closely directly contributed to the crash and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 8-year-old boy suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after a collision at an intersection on East 86 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no contributing factors cited for the driver or victim in the police report.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 86 Street and Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn at 17:19. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The involved vehicle was a 2018 Porsche SUV registered in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions. No driver license or travel direction information was provided. The absence of cited driver errors or pedestrian contributing factors in the police data leaves the cause of the collision unspecified, but the impact resulted in significant injury to the child pedestrian at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered back injuries when a northbound SUV made an improper right turn. The vehicle’s right front bumper struck him, causing contusions and bruises. Confusion and error contributed to the pedestrian’s role in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV traveling north on Rockaway Parkway was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian, crossing with the signal, suffered back injuries classified as contusions and bruises and remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s error as "Turning Improperly," indicating a failure to execute the turn safely. Additionally, the pedestrian’s confusion or error is noted as a contributing factor but does not imply fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway left four injured, including a 19-year-old female driver. The collision involved improper lane usage and driver inexperience. Victims suffered head, neck, and leg injuries, all sustained inside vehicles during the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving multiple sedans traveling eastbound. The 19-year-old female driver was cited for driver inexperience and improper passing or lane usage. She sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the vehicle. Three passengers, aged 17, 18, and 33, were also injured, suffering injuries to the entire body, knee-lower leg-foot, and neck respectively. All occupants experienced shock and minor bleeding or pain complaints. The report highlights driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on left and right sides, consistent with lane-changing collision dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692945, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 69-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Parkway. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact damaged the car’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rockaway Parkway struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel made impact, damaging the left side doors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, resulting in moderate injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling east. The crash was caused by following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Seaview Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's left rear bumper. The driver of the rear sedan, a 37-year-old woman, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified. The impact occurred at the center back end of the front vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the rear vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14