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A sedan turning left hit an escooter traveling straight on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The escooter driver suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:45 PM. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it collided with an escooter traveling straight south. The escooter driver, a 25-year-old male, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the escooter showed no vehicle damage. The escooter driver was not cited with any contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as distraction and failure to yield in interactions with vulnerable escooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and an SUV collided on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. Both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred at 4 p.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:00 on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. A bus traveling east with one occupant struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV also traveling east but making a right turn. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bus impacted the SUV with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bedford Ave in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s left rear bumper. The front driver suffered a head injury and whiplash, remaining conscious. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on Bedford Ave in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front sedan, damaging its left rear bumper. The front vehicle’s driver, a 30-year-old male, sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were male; the rear driver held a permit license, while the front driver was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and driver error in maintaining safe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making an improper right turn on New York Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver’s unsafe speed and turning error caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:55 PM on New York Ave near Sterling St in Brooklyn, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Nissan SUV made an improper right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle struck her at the center front end. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver mistakes in turning maneuvers, especially involving vulnerable pedestrians, without any fault attributed to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old driver suffered full-body injuries after a collision on Washington Ave. The crash involved a pick-up truck making a left turn and a sedan traveling straight. Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Washington Ave near Eastern Pkwy in Brooklyn at 3:00 PM. A pick-up truck was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling southbound. The 19-year-old sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, both attributed to the sedan driver. The pick-up truck driver was licensed and traveling northbound. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right front bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to yield in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn. The impact fractured and dislocated her knee and lower leg. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Troy Ave and Carroll St in Brooklyn around 7 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Toyota sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg, classified as a serious injury. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the center front end. The driver, a licensed female from New York, failed to yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street, directly causing the collision and the victim's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The bike struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:29 PM in Brooklyn near 384 Maple Street. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east collided with a parked 2015 Honda sedan, also facing east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, and the bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicle was parked at the time of impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by stationary vehicles to cyclists traveling alongside them.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver caused a rear-end collision on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 36-year-old female passenger, who suffered head trauma and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound when the crash occurred, highlighting driver inattention as the key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A Ford pick-up truck and a Honda sedan, both traveling westbound, collided with impact at the center back end of the vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The injured party was a 36-year-old female occupant seated as the right rear passenger in the sedan. She sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive driving in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Washington Ave were struck by a sedan making a left turn. Both suffered serious injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision without visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan traveling west on Washington Ave was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians at the intersection. Both pedestrians, a 62-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, were crossing with the signal but were injured, suffering back and full-body injuries respectively, and were in shock. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage to the vehicle, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrians were not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield at intersections, resulting in serious harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Empire Blvd at Nostrand Ave. The BMW, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused abrasions and lower arm injuries. The driver showed no license issues, but vehicle damage was absent.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on Empire Blvd was making a right turn at Nostrand Ave when it struck a 78-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact occurring at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and located at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman suffered a concussion and full-body injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Eastern Parkway. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:54 on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 39-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when a 2013 Toyota sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver caused a collision on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans and an SUV were involved. A 76-year-old driver suffered facial contusions. The crash highlights dangers of driver inattention in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:12 AM on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 76-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial contusions and bruising. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicles had impact damage at their center back ends and front ends, indicating a chain reaction collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge sedan turned left at Winthrop and New York. Its bumper cracked the head of a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Blood pooled on the street. The car rolled on, unscathed. She did not.

At the intersection of Winthrop Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a Dodge sedan making a left turn struck a 75-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the collision occurred when the sedan's left front bumper hit the pedestrian's head, causing severe bleeding. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, explicitly citing the driver's error in not yielding to a pedestrian lawfully crossing. 'View Obstructed/Limited' is also listed as a contributing factor. The police narrative states, 'A Dodge sedan turned left. A 75-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her head. She bled on the street. The car was fine. She was not.' The pedestrian was conscious but suffered a head injury. The vehicle sustained no damage, underscoring the disparity in harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian’s right arm. The victim suffered bruising but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:45 PM on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Ford sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck an 82-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand area, sustaining contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, which may have affected the driver’s ability to see the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact to its right front quarter panel. The incident highlights driver error in yielding during left turns as a critical cause of injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a moped traveling straight on Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the collision’s impact and damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. A 2023 Tesla sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a 2023 ZNEN moped traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the moped’s center front end, indicating a direct side collision. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the sedan’s part. The moped driver was licensed but was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds in busy Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north struck the left front bumper of an eastbound SUV making a left turn on Bedford Avenue. The motorcycle driver, inexperienced and speeding, was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 17:06. A 30-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle struck the SUV's left front bumper and the driver was ejected, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, along with 'Unsafe Speed' by the motorcycle driver. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and traveling eastbound, while the motorcycle was going straight northbound. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver's injuries were serious, but the report does not attribute fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van turning right struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The woman suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision at a busy intersection on Crown Street.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a Chevrolet van, traveling southeast and making a right turn on Crown Street in Brooklyn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the van's right front bumper struck her. The victim sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The van showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No victim behavior was listed as contributing to the crash. This incident highlights a driver error in yielding that directly caused harm to a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a northbound e-bike rider at Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan sustained left-side damage while parked before impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 AM near 305 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, parked and facing north, was struck on its left side doors by a northbound e-bike rider. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2023 BMW. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left side doors, while the e-bike showed no vehicle damage. The report highlights the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered serious back injuries after a distracted driver hit him at an intersection on Rogers Avenue. The impact came from the vehicle's center front end as it traveled southbound. The victim was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:47 AM on Rogers Avenue near Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered back injuries, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and a state of shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted while making a right turn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, highlighting critical driver errors.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Midwood Street and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:03 AM. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The crash involved a 2018 Audi sedan traveling south, whose driver was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing the injury. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was registered in Florida. No pedestrian actions or equipment were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15