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Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at night. One driver changed lanes, striking the other from behind. A 33-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Driver inexperience was a key factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes and hit the other vehicle from behind. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury classified as moderate. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the collision. The impact occurred at the center front end of the lane-changing vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when a pickup truck made a left turn and struck him. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The truck showed no damage. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on 21 Avenue made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The truck's right front bumper was the point of impact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating legally. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway late at night. The rear driver, distracted and possibly impaired, struck the front vehicle. Both drivers suffered chest bruises. Both vehicles showed front and rear center damage. The crash left two conscious but injured.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Belt Parkway collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end while slowing or stopping. The rear driver was inattentive and distracted, with alcohol involvement noted. The front driver was going straight ahead. Both drivers were injured with chest contusions but remained conscious. The rear driver was a 32-year-old female wearing a lap belt and harness; the front driver was a 49-year-old male passenger also restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No ejections occurred. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bus struck a moped on 25 Avenue late at night. The moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The rider was conscious but injured, with abrasions and a serious head wound.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 25 Avenue collided with a moped traveling east. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The bus impacted the moped's right front quarter panel with its center front end. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors were specified. The moped rider was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a parked sedan on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The driver of the bike was unlicensed and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with a parked sedan on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact, with damage to its left side doors. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured seriously enough to be noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle and SUV collided on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV was turning left; the motorcycle was going straight.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorcycle driver wearing a helmet was injured when his motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of a 2014 Jeep SUV. The SUV driver was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight eastbound on 18 Avenue. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention and distraction. The motorcycle driver sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the motorcycle's right side doors. The report lists driver inattention/distraction as the sole contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed at Bay 8 Street in Brooklyn. The female driver of a Maryland-registered sedan suffered a neck injury and shock. Both vehicles struck front ends. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. No ejections or visible complaints reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bay 8 Street in Brooklyn. The female driver of the 2016 Mazda sedan, traveling south, sustained a neck injury and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision involved the left front bumper of her vehicle and the center front end of a 2006 Chrysler sedan traveling west. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No other injuries or complaints were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 67-year-old man crossing against the signal was struck by a sedan backing up on 83 Street. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling west while reversing.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal on 83 Street. The sedan, traveling west, was backing up when it struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no contributing driver factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped and a bicycle collided head-on on West 11 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped and a bicycle collided at the center front ends while both were traveling straight ahead northeast on West 11 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old female driver, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. Both vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred. The 31-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries and experiencing shock. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. One driver was licensed in New York, while the other was unlicensed. The collision involved impact to the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A young man driving a sedan on Belt Parkway lost control. The vehicle struck an object head-on. The driver suffered bruises over his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver inexperience and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was involved in a crash on Belt Parkway. The sedan, traveling west, impacted an object with its center front end. The driver was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash resulted from errors on the part of the driver, who was alone in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs traveling north collided on Bay 8 Street. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 14-year-old front passenger suffered a shoulder contusion. Both drivers were inexperienced.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Bay 8 Street collided. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the center front end of the other. A 14-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed but listed as inexperienced, which contributed to the crash. The report identifies driver inexperience as the primary contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 42-year-old woman was injured by a pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. The driver was distracted, causing the crash. The victim suffered abrasions and full-body injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a pick-up truck in Brooklyn near 2169 Bath Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The driver, a licensed male, was parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Outside Car Distraction" as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old man was hit crossing 62 Street with the signal. The SUV made a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 62 Street with the signal. The driver of a 2021 Dodge SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper but showed no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Bay Parkway. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver was distracted. The bike's left side was damaged. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Bay Parkway made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman, sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bus traveling east struck a parked SUV’s left rear bumper in Brooklyn. The SUV’s driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. Police list unspecified driver errors.

According to the police report, a bus moving east on Cropsey Avenue collided with a parked SUV’s left rear bumper. The SUV’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, complaining of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained center front end damage, while the SUV had damage to its left rear bumper and center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights risks posed by parked vehicles and driver errors, though the exact nature of those errors remains unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 20-year-old bicyclist was struck by a sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered severe leg injuries and shock. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling south, struck the bicyclist, who was traveling east, impacting the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to the sedan’s front right quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan turning left struck two pedestrians crossing 65 Street with the signal in Brooklyn. Both pedestrians, a child and an adult woman, suffered bruises and abrasions. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported on the e-scooter involved.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on 65 Street in Brooklyn collided with two pedestrians crossing with the signal. The pedestrians, an 8-year-old girl and a 32-year-old woman, were injured with contusions and abrasions to the hip, upper leg, and back. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper, while the e-scooter involved showed no damage. Both pedestrians were conscious and injured at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling east, while the e-scooter was traveling north going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 25-year-old male e-bike rider suffered whiplash in a collision with a 2017 Toyota SUV. Both vehicles struck front center while traveling straight. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 25-year-old male e-bike rider and a 2017 Toyota SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they collided front center. The e-bike driver sustained whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver, with no clear driver errors identified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash resulted in injury but no ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A man on an e-scooter struck a sedan’s open door on 18th Avenue. He flew shoulder-first into steel. Flesh crushed. He lay conscious on the pavement. The woman in the car was unhurt. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured after colliding with the open door of a parked sedan near 6820 18th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter hit a sedan’s open door. No helmet. He flew, shoulder first, into steel. Flesh crushed. He lay conscious on the pavement. The woman in the car was unhurt.' The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder and was ejected from his vehicle. No helmet was noted, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The sedan driver was not injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18