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A westbound SUV was struck on its left side by a northbound sedan making a left turn on Saint Johns Place. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed; the crash caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 9:06 AM on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn, a 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a 2006 Kia sedan making a left turn from a northbound direction. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the sedan's left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The SUV carried two occupants: a 74-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger. Both were conscious but sustained neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was executing a left turn at the time of collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure related to the left-turning maneuver impacting the SUV's side. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male moped driver was partially ejected and injured with back contusions on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was unlicensed, traveling east, and suffered moderate injuries despite wearing a helmet. The crash caused center front-end damage to the moped.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:03 on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old male moped driver, who was unlicensed, was traveling east going straight ahead when the collision happened. The moped sustained center front-end damage. The driver was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained back injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3. The driver was conscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet or similar protective gear. No contributing factors were listed for the crash, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a critical detail. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or other vehicle involvement or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn when drivers distracted by inattention crashed. A 36-year-old female sedan driver suffered facial abrasions. Both vehicles struck while traveling westbound, highlighting dangers of driver distraction in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:15 AM. The collision involved a 2014 SUV and a 2017 sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the sedan, driven by a 36-year-old licensed female driver, struck the SUV's center back end with its right front quarter panel. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver sustained facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was also a female with a valid license. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the point of impact, confirming the collision dynamics described.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman suffered upper leg and hip injuries after an e-bike traveling north hit her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention contributed to the collision as the pedestrian crossed against the signal, resulting in serious injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Broadway in Brooklyn struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Granite Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The e-bike’s center front end was damaged. The pedestrian was not ejected from the scene. The report lists the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal but emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention as a primary cause. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with multiple parked SUVs on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and one passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the sedan’s front and the SUVs’ rear ends. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, at 11:23 p.m. on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2024 Honda sedan traveling south struck two parked SUVs, a 2022 Jeep and a 2016 Acura, both stationary and damaged at their center back ends. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan carried two occupants: a male driver and a female passenger. The passenger, age 48, was conscious and injured with neck pain and whiplash, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for the crash. The collision involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The absence of cited driver errors leaves the cause unspecified, but the impact clearly involved a moving sedan striking parked vehicles, resulting in injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided while changing lanes eastbound on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A 65-year-old female driver and a 9-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage to their sides, highlighting driver distraction and unsafe lane changes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound collided during lane changes. The female driver of a 2018 Nissan SUV was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The impact occurred at the left front bumper of her vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other 2023 Ford SUV. The Nissan driver, a 65-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. A 9-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle also suffered chest injuries and whiplash while restrained. The report identifies driver errors as the primary contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided late at night on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock. Alcohol involvement and unsafe speed contributed to the crash, which caused significant damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:47 PM on Rockaway Avenue near Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided: one was going straight ahead, the other making a U-turn. Both drivers, a 37-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured with bodily trauma to their entire bodies and reported complaints of pain or nausea. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report cites alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors for both drivers. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Honda and the left side doors of the Ford, causing damage to those areas. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both occupants in shock and injured, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving and excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman driver and her 22-year-old front passenger suffered head contusions and shock in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, making a left turn on Legion Street, struck another vehicle with its right front bumper, causing center front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Legion Street in Brooklyn around 6:00 a.m. A 2019 Nissan sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when it collided with another unspecified vehicle. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, resulting in center front-end damage. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, and her 22-year-old female front passenger were both injured, sustaining head contusions and experiencing shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, nor does it attribute any fault to the victims. The crash highlights the dangers involved in left-turn maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was injured crossing Saratoga Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver, traveling north, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver errors included improper lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Saratoga Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. The collision occurred at 12:20 PM in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2012 SUV traveling north, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites the driver's contributing factors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle showed no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on at Rockaway Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered contusions and bruises, with injuries to knees and back. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling straight ahead—one southbound on Rockaway Avenue and the other eastbound on Linden Boulevard. Both drivers, a 39-year-old female and a 42-year-old male, were injured but conscious. The female driver sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, while the male driver suffered back injuries. Both reported contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, indicating a side collision at the intersection. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, with no mention of failure to yield or other driver errors. Neither driver was ejected, and no safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the dangers of intersection collisions in Brooklyn but does not specify driver fault or victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Avenue late at night. Both drivers suffered whiplash and injuries to limbs. The impact damaged the front bumpers. Both drivers were restrained and experienced shock after the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling on Rockaway Avenue collided at 22:37. One vehicle was traveling south, the other west, both going straight ahead before impact. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the female-driven sedan and the right front bumper of the male-driven sedan. Both drivers, aged 31 and 24, were injured with whiplash and limb injuries—knee, lower leg, foot, shoulder, and upper arm. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The crash caused vehicle damage localized to the front bumpers. Both drivers experienced shock following the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a slowing sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. The SUV’s driver was cited for inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:38 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn when a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling west rear-ended a 2022 Honda sedan that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a licensed male from New York, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan’s female driver, age 47, and her front passenger, age 49, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors on the SUV operator’s part without attributing fault to the injured sedan occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Strauss Street in Brooklyn. One driver made a right turn while the other proceeded straight. The impact struck the right rear passenger, causing neck injury and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 AM on Strauss Street, Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a 2018 Jeep sedan traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the Hyundai and the right side doors of the Jeep. The collision injured a 34-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Jeep. She suffered a neck injury described as whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injury to the passenger highlights the dangers of side-impact collisions even when occupants are restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a pick-up truck collided at Blake Avenue, injuring the female sedan driver. The crash involved unsafe speed and limited visibility, causing severe whole-body injuries and incoherence in the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Blake Avenue involving a sedan and a pick-up truck. The female sedan driver, age 37, suffered injuries to her entire body and was incoherent after the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. The sedan was impacted on the left rear quarter panel, while the pick-up truck sustained damage to its center front end. The pick-up truck driver was licensed and traveling south, and the sedan driver was traveling east. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash caused severe injury to the sedan driver without ejection from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck an unlicensed driver going straight. The impact damaged the SUV’s right side doors and the other vehicle’s front center. A 21-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered knee and lower leg abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Junius Street at 16:43. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it collided with another vehicle traveling straight north. The other driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the other vehicle’s center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. A 21-year-old male passenger in the SUV, seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat, was injured with abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver failed to yield and struck a parked SUV on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. Two drivers suffered injuries, including full-body trauma and leg wounds. The impact damaged front and rear quarter panels, exposing systemic risks in urban vehicle interactions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 p.m. on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old female driver, operating a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling southbound, collided with a parked SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for the female driver. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. Both drivers were injured: the female driver sustained entire body injuries, and the male driver of the other moving SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on Howard Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle impacted the center front end, continuing straight eastbound.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Howard Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 2:50 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the damage was limited to the center front end. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrian or note any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Eastern Parkway struck a 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm, causing contusions and shock. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound on Eastern Parkway collided with a pedestrian at the intersection near Rockaway Avenue. The pedestrian, a 49-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her on the right side doors, causing injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered contusions and was in shock but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, confirming the point of impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740245, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked box truck on Halsey Street. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:50 a.m., an SUV traveling east on Halsey Street collided with the left rear bumper of a parked box truck. The SUV's driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the collision. The box truck was stationary and occupied by a licensed male driver, who was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the truck's left rear bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely hit her. The crash occurred on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield while reversing, causing injury and shock to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Acura sedan backed unsafely on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:46 PM. The report states the driver was reversing westbound and struck the pedestrian, who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The contributing factor cited is 'Backing Unsafely,' highlighting the driver's failure to yield while reversing. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15