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A Brooklyn crash on Clarendon Rd injured a 21-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved a pickup truck and an SUV making a left turn. Defective brakes on one vehicle contributed to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:55 on Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. A pickup truck traveling south collided with a westbound SUV making a left turn. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role in the crash. A 21-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and restrained by a lap belt, sustained head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver errors identified focus on vehicle maintenance failure rather than driver behavior. No victim actions were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a parked sedan on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:45 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2020 SUV and a 2013 sedan. The SUV was traveling south and struck the left rear bumper of the parked sedan with its right front bumper. The driver of the SUV, a 63-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was parked at the time of impact, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman suffered a fractured leg after a collision involving a parked SUV with a defective tow hitch. The impact caused severe lower limb injuries, highlighting vehicle maintenance failures as a critical factor in pedestrian harm in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 4:42 AM in Brooklyn near Church Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a parked Station Wagon/SUV whose tow hitch was defective. The report lists 'Tow Hitch Defective' repeatedly as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a key role. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3. Multiple parked SUVs showed damage consistent with the incident, but no moving vehicle driver errors were cited. The defective tow hitch on the parked vehicle directly contributed to the pedestrian's injury, underscoring systemic dangers posed by poorly maintained vehicle equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the violent crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Avenue D in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling southwest was making a left turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors on the part of the e-bike rider. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle sustained front-end damage. The collision's impact was at the center front ends of both vehicles. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe speed during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep tore into a parked Infiniti on Albany Avenue. The driver, a 52-year-old man, sat silent and bleeding from the head. Metal and glass marked the street. The city’s silence pressed in. Emergency lights flickered on Clarkson.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling south on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Infiniti. The impact was severe enough that a Toyota sedan followed, colliding as well. The report states that a 52-year-old male driver, belted and behind the wheel, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was in shock. The narrative describes the scene as tense and silent, with the injured man remaining motionless. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on the cause. The Jeep sustained center front-end damage, while the Infiniti was struck in the center back end. No errors or dangerous behaviors are attributed to the victim in the report. The focus remains on the violent impact and the resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike’s front and the SUV’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Brooklyn near East 94th Street. A southbound bicyclist collided with a southbound, parked 2022 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity 3. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary before the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles in bike lanes or roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn struck a 29-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact injured her lower leg and foot, causing contusions. The crash occurred at night on East 98th Street near Hegeman Avenue.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan traveling south on East 98th Street in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding in the report. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal was noted but is not cited as a driver fault. The crash occurred at midnight, highlighting risks at intersections even during low traffic hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female pedestrian was struck and injured at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle with one occupant, highlighting dangers at urban crossings.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Winthrop Street and East 98th Street in Brooklyn at 4:40 p.m. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle occupied by one person. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious. The report does not list any contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash, but the injuries indicate a severe impact. This incident underscores the risks pedestrians face even when crossing legally in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Lenox Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:07 on Lenox Rd near Bedford Ave in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn when it struck the moped, which was going straight south. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, suffered minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver’s action of making a left turn into the path of the moped was the critical event leading to the collision. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 8 a.m. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved a westbound sedan going straight and an eastbound sedan making a left turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A westbound Honda sedan traveling straight ahead collided head-on with an eastbound Toyota sedan making a left turn. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. A 19-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat of one vehicle was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics suggest a failure to properly yield or misjudgment during the left turn maneuver. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The focus remains on the vehicle drivers' actions leading to the head-on impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn as both vehicles made right turns. The crash injured two rear-seat passengers, leaving them with bruises and contusions to the knee and back. Both vehicles showed no damage at impact points.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. Two sedans, a Honda and a Jeep, were both making right turns traveling southeast when they collided. The Honda's right front bumper struck the Jeep's left rear bumper. Neither vehicle sustained visible damage at the impact points. Two occupants in the Jeep, seated in the rear, were injured. A 26-year-old male passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while a 24-year-old female passenger had contusions and bruises to her back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The collision highlights risks when multiple vehicles execute simultaneous turns in close proximity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman was struck while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and hit the pedestrian at the center front end. The victim suffered a hip and upper leg contusion.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 98 St and Saratoga Ave in Brooklyn at 8:43 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2022 Jeep sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her at the center front end. The driver was a licensed female from New York. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to the hip and upper leg, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report does not specify contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian's crossing action as unspecified. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by left-turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a sedan collided head-on on Rutland Road in Brooklyn. Three men inside the taxi suffered whiplash and injuries to head, chest, and back. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor according to the police report.

At approximately 4:30 AM on Rutland Road in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a taxi traveling south and a sedan traveling west, both going straight ahead. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor in the crash. The taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper sustained center front end damage. The taxi carried three male occupants: a 36-year-old driver with chest injuries and whiplash, a 23-year-old left rear passenger with head injuries and whiplash, and a 22-year-old right rear passenger with back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The collision caused serious injuries to the taxi occupants, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries after his motorcycle was struck on the right side doors by a car traveling south. The collision caused severe damage to both vehicles and left the rider in shock.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a collision at 19:10 in Brooklyn near E 98 St. The motorcycle, traveling south, was hit on the right side doors by a 2024 Toyota car also traveling south. The car impacted the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury with injury severity rated at 3 and was reported to be in shock. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcyclist and does not specify driver errors for the car, but the impact location and damage suggest a failure to maintain safe distance or awareness. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman was injured crossing Linden Blvd at Rockaway Pkwy. The SUV driver, traveling north, hit her at the intersection. The pedestrian was incoherent with back injuries. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Linden Blvd at the intersection with Rockaway Pkwy, crossing with the signal. The collision occurred at 7:33 PM in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a northbound 2006 Honda SUV driven by a licensed male driver. The SUV was initially parked before the crash and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report focuses on the collision impact and injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The 89-year-old driver of the moving vehicle was injured and became incoherent. The crash involved front-end impact with the moving SUV and side damage to the parked SUV.

According to the police report, at 17:21 on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, a 1998 Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound collided with a parked 2024 Kia SUV. The moving vehicle impacted the center front end, while the parked vehicle sustained damage to its left side doors. The sole occupant and driver of the moving SUV, an 89-year-old male, was injured and found incoherent after the crash. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical issue affecting the driver. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking the parked vehicle, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 80-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures when an SUV making a left turn hit him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention and limited view caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Lenox Rd near Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 1:35 PM when it struck an 80-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and limited visibility directly contributed to the collision. The pedestrian’s actions are listed as unknown, with no contributing factors assigned to him.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end collision on Farragut Road in Brooklyn left a front-seat passenger with head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved two sedans traveling eastbound. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the impact, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Farragut Road near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:55 PM. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the lead vehicle and the right rear bumper of the trailing vehicle. The front passenger in the trailing sedan sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The passenger was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The injured party was not ejected and was seated in the front passenger position. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and close following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck turned left into blinding sun at E 59 St and Beverley Rd. Its bumper smashed a 14-year-old girl’s face as she crossed with the signal. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stood, hands pressed to her wound.

According to the police report, a pickup truck was making a left turn at the corner of E 59 St and Beverley Rd in Brooklyn when it struck a 14-year-old pedestrian. The incident occurred at 15:17. The report states the driver turned 'into the sun,' with 'glare' listed as a contributing factor. The left front bumper of the truck hit the girl in the face, causing severe bleeding. She remained conscious and standing, hands pressed to her wound. The police narrative confirms the girl was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor, but explicitly notes the driver's action—turning left into glare—preceded the impact. The data underscores the persistent danger posed by turning vehicles at signalized crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15