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A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a pick-up truck going straight on New Lots Avenue. Both female drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact crushed the front ends of both vehicles, causing contusions and burns.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:05 AM on New Lots Avenue involving a sedan and a pick-up truck. The sedan driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when her vehicle struck the pick-up truck traveling westbound. Both drivers, women aged 38 and 49, were injured with neck contusions and shock. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of both vehicles, which sustained significant damage. Both drivers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the sedan driver's left turn maneuver directly preceded the collision with the truck going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of turning movements in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and showed no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn around 2:50 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan traveling north struck her with its center front end. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the danger posed by limited driver visibility at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious. The driver’s improper turn was the critical factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 in Brooklyn near 590 Gateway Drive. A 68-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a 2007 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made an improper left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were noted beyond the driver’s improper maneuver. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the point of impact. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman were struck by an SUV making an improper left turn in Brooklyn. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal and suffered serious injuries, including head trauma and leg wounds. The driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV driven by a licensed male driver was making a left turn southwestbound near 270 Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:34 AM. The vehicle struck two pedestrians, a 7-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman, both crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The young girl sustained head injuries and was in shock, while the adult woman suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg. Both pedestrians were injured with severity level 3 and experienced shock. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its left front bumper. The crash highlights driver error in maneuvering turns and the resulting harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck traveling south on Bushwick Avenue struck the rear of a van also heading south. The van driver, an 81-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively, highlighting a failure in maintaining safe distance.

According to the police report, at 8:34 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2024 dump truck driven by a licensed male driver traveling south collided with the rear of a 2019 van also traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the dump truck and the right rear bumper of the van. The van's 81-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the van driver but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision suggests a failure to maintain safe following distance or attention by the dump truck driver, resulting in rear-ending the van. Both vehicles were occupied by a single driver each, with no ejections reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a van struck him while he crossed with the signal on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The van was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a van traveling northwest on Ashford Street in Brooklyn was making a right turn when it struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the van's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The van showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or unsafe behavior by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers such as right turns to pedestrians crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three men suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite following too closely as the cause. All victims wore lap belts. The crash left drivers and passengers in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:50 PM involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. Three male occupants were injured: a 34-year-old driver and two passengers aged 17 and 22. All were restrained with lap belts and suffered neck injuries with complaints of pain or nausea, and were reported to be in shock. The impact point was the center front end of one vehicle striking the center back end of the other. One driver was unlicensed, further highlighting systemic risk factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The crash underscores dangers from driver inattention and unsafe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Crescent Street in Brooklyn late at night. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. Two female passengers suffered contusions and bruises. The collision caused front and rear bumper damage, with failure to yield cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:52 on Crescent Street in Brooklyn involving a 2008 SUV traveling north and a 2021 pickup truck traveling south. Both drivers were licensed men going straight ahead. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the pickup truck was damaged at the left rear bumper. Two female passengers were injured: a 51-year-old in the rear of the SUV with elbow and lower arm contusions, and a 53-year-old front passenger with head contusions. Both passengers were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor linked to one occupant, highlighting driver error as a key cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The female driver of one vehicle suffered a shoulder abrasion and injury. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, involving two sedans traveling south and west. The female driver of the southbound Nissan sedan, aged 37, was injured with an abrasion to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The Nissan sustained center front-end damage, while the westbound Toyota sedan had damage to its right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision resulted in injury to the Nissan driver but no ejections or fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan struck an eastbound sedan on Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the right side doors and front ends of both vehicles. A 25-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered a back contusion and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn around 16:35. One vehicle was traveling south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound sedan. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the southbound vehicle and the front end of the eastbound vehicle. A 25-year-old female front passenger in the southbound sedan was injured, sustaining a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries and shock after a collision on Forbell Street. The SUV, making a left turn, struck a westbound sedan. The SUV’s right front quarter panel was damaged; the sedan’s front end was crushed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forbell Street near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:30 p.m. The 38-year-old female driver of a 2018 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when her vehicle’s right front bumper collided with the center front end of a westbound 2013 Hyundai sedan. The SUV driver was injured, suffering head trauma and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV carrying three occupants and the sedan one. The report lists the SUV driver’s pre-crash action as 'Making Left Turn' and the sedan as 'Going Straight Ahead.' No explicit contributing factors such as failure to yield were noted in the report, but the collision point and vehicle movements indicate a left-turn conflict. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered back injuries and shock in a violent collision on Linden Boulevard. A Jeep SUV and a box truck collided head-on, both traveling east. Driver errors in lane usage and inadequate lane markings set the stage for impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 17:07. The collision involved a 2007 Jeep SUV and a 2013 Hino box truck, both traveling east and striking each other with their front quarter panels. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles, alongside 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate.' These driver errors directly led to the collision. Two male occupants, ages 43 and 34, both passengers in the Jeep SUV, sustained back injuries and were in shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights systemic dangers from poor lane markings combined with improper lane usage by drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Conduit Boulevard when one followed too closely. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A 22-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:38 on Conduit Boulevard involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. A 22-year-old male driver, occupant of one vehicle, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound SUVs collided near Vermont Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, women, sustained injuries including back pain and whiplash. The crash involved a merging maneuver and front quarter panel impacts, highlighting driver errors in vehicle positioning and merging execution.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 AM near 301 Vermont Street in Brooklyn. Two female drivers, each operating a station wagon/SUV, were involved. One driver was traveling straight ahead while the other was merging northbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the GMC SUV and the left front bumper of the Toyota SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage to their respective front quarter panels. The driver of the GMC SUV, aged 37, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions, indicating driver error related to merging and vehicle positioning. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight east on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash and chest injuries. The truck driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving two injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:56 a.m. A garbage truck was making a right turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The truck driver, a 47-year-old woman, and the sedan driver, a 32-year-old woman passenger, both sustained injuries including whiplash and chest trauma. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the truck and the front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock in a multi-vehicle collision on Belt Parkway. Police cite unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The crash involved four sedans traveling westbound, with significant front and side impacts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 1:30 AM involving four sedans all traveling westbound. The 26-year-old male driver, who was the occupant of one sedan, was injured with back pain and reported shock. The report states the driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision's contributing factors include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the injured driver. The impact points were the center front end of the injured driver's vehicle and various side panels of the other vehicles. The police report explicitly cites the driver's unsafe speed and lane changing as key causes, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two teenage pedestrians suffered injuries at a Brooklyn intersection after a taxi traveling west struck them while they crossed against the signal. Both sustained moderate injuries to limbs, with the taxi driver cited for unsafe speed contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn struck two male pedestrians, ages 15 and 17, at an intersection. Both victims were crossing against the pedestrian signal when the collision occurred. The report notes the taxi driver was operating at an unsafe speed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrians sustained injuries to their limbs—one with contusions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, the other with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the driver as a contributing factor, emphasizing driver error in this incident. No victim behavior beyond crossing against the signal was listed as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV collided with an eastbound motorscooter on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. A female SUV driver, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a male motorscooter driver traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the motorscooter's left side doors. The 24-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed, while the motorscooter driver held a permit. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man crossing Sutter Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by a right-turning sedan. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing upper arm injuries and bruising. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue made a right turn and struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver failed to yield, striking another vehicle’s right rear quarter panel on Wyona Street. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage, highlighting critical driver errors and distraction in Brooklyn traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:12 on Wyona Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a van. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old male, was injured with back pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, while the van sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver’s distraction included 'Outside Car Distraction,' indicating a lapse in attention. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead, but the sedan driver’s failure to yield and inattention caused the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15