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A 37-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Franklin Avenue. She was partially ejected and experienced shock. The crash caused front-end damage to the e-scooter and right front quarter panel damage to the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:43 AM involving an e-scooter and an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old woman, was partially ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes contusions and bruises and that the driver was in shock. The e-scooter sustained center front end damage, while the other vehicle had damage to its right front quarter panel. The contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use. The report highlights the vulnerability of the e-scooter driver and the impact of the collision on her physical state.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan sedan slammed into parked cars on Throop Avenue. Metal shrieked. A 22-year-old man was crushed, his body broken, eyes wide in shock. The street froze, silence settling over twisted steel and shattered bone.

According to the police report, a Nissan sedan traveling north on Throop Avenue near Park Avenue veered into parked vehicles, including a Ford SUV and a Honda sedan. The collision resulted in a 22-year-old pedestrian suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report describes the victim as 'crushed,' with 'eyes wide with shock.' The crash occurred at 17:28 in Brooklyn. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the Nissan sedan's left front bumper was impacted. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause, keeping the focus on the driver's failure to maintain control and the lethal consequences for those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on slippery Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, failing to maintain distance, struck the stopped front SUV. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, highlighting the dangers of following too closely on slick pavement.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Nostrand Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Two sport utility vehicles, both traveling south, were involved. The front SUV was stopped in traffic, while the rear SUV was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end collision. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The front passenger, a 43-year-old woman wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men. Vehicle damage was minimal, but the impact caused bodily injury to the passenger. The crash underscores the risk of driver error in maintaining safe following distances, especially on slippery roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van driver following too closely struck an e-scooter making a left turn on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and lower leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. A van and an e-scooter, both traveling south and making left turns, collided when the van driver failed to maintain a safe distance, cited as 'Following Too Closely' in the report. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions noted. The van driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Ford van. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, emphasizing driver error on the van operator's part. No pedestrian or e-scooter rider errors were cited as contributing factors in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him, causing shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 14:20. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the vehicle driver as the contributing factor. The sedan was making a left turn at the time and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but the primary cause is the driver's failure to yield, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in yielding right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a vehicle making a left turn on red at Quincy Street and Nostrand Avenue. The driver of the left-turning vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved traffic control disregard and unsafe speed by the left-turning driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:30 AM in Brooklyn at Quincy Street near Nostrand Avenue. A sedan traveling eastbound collided with a vehicle making a left turn on red, impacting both vehicles' left front bumpers. The driver of the left-turning vehicle, a 61-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The report identifies the left-turning driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan was traveling straight ahead, while the left-turning vehicle was moving southbound. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls and unsafe speed during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck the rear of a parked vehicle on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger of the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining abrasions. The collision caused center front-end damage to the SUV and injured the occupant despite lap belt and harness use.

According to the police report, at 14:30 on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2018 Jeep SUV was traveling west when it collided with the rear of a parked vehicle. The impact was centered on the front end of the SUV and the rear of the parked vehicle. The SUV carried one occupant, a 59-year-old male front passenger, who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and abrasions. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the passenger or note any victim behaviors. The collision highlights a failure in vehicle control or attention by the SUV driver, resulting in injury to the passenger and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered back contusions after a vehicle backing west on Myrtle Ave struck her. The driver’s inattention and following too closely led to the impact. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the collision’s center back end.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling west on Myrtle Ave was backing when it struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center back end, causing contusions and back injuries to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The pedestrian’s location in the roadway was noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while backing created a hazardous situation resulting in injury. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper vehicle positioning in Brooklyn’s Myrtle Ave corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd in Brooklyn. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, and inexperience contributed to the crash. The impact struck the sedan’s front and SUV’s right side doors.

According to the police report, at 22:55 on Marcus Garvey Blvd in Brooklyn, a collision occurred involving a 2012 sedan traveling south and a 2024 SUV traveling west. Both drivers were operating with permit licenses and disregarded traffic controls, a critical driver error cited in the report. The sedan’s front end struck the right side doors of the SUV. The sedan carried three occupants, all injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. The driver and two passengers were conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience was also listed as a contributing factor alongside traffic control disregard. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers ignoring traffic signals and lacking experience, which led to this violent impact and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 3-year-old boy was partially ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control, highlighting dangers even among vulnerable cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:01 AM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Two bicycles traveling south and west collided. The 3-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were bicycles, and neither showed damage. The young victim was conscious and wearing unspecified safety equipment labeled 'Other.' The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and 'Other' on the second. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the victim or noting any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The crash happened on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:50 p.m. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old male bicyclist, traveling north and wearing a helmet, was struck by a 2024 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, was the sole occupant and was traveling north before turning left. The bicyclist was going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV's center front end, while the bike showed no damage. The collision highlights driver error in yielding during a left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A violent crash on Nostrand Ave trapped a 46-year-old male driver with severe facial injuries. Two vehicles, an SUV and a sedan, collided head-on. Alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving contributed to the wreck that demolished both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:28 AM on Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV traveling south and a 2017 sedan traveling west. Both vehicles were demolished on impact, with the SUV sustaining damage to its center front end and the sedan to its right front bumper. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. The 46-year-old male driver, an occupant of one of the vehicles, was trapped and suffered severe facial injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report highlights driver errors including alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as key factors in the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver slowed and struck the rear of an SUV on Classon Ave in Brooklyn. Two elderly passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Obstruction and debris contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic road hazards and driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Classon Ave in Brooklyn at 15:10. A sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling north slowed or stopped and impacted the center back end of a northbound SUV. The SUV carried three occupants, including two elderly passengers aged 82 and 83, both injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the sedan driver and the presence of obstruction or debris on the roadway were key elements leading to the collision. Both injured passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The report notes no ejections. This collision underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and hazardous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a Brooklyn taxi. The crash, marked by driver inattention and aggressive driving, left the vehicle undamaged but the occupant injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east in Brooklyn at 99 Madison Street was involved in a crash at 13:24. The vehicle showed no damage, but the right rear passenger, a 23-year-old female, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious throughout. The taxi had two occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of the incident. The data highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.

NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.

• Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18

A 61-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a Ford SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on on Throop Avenue. Both drivers were distracted, with the moped driver also misusing the lane, compounding the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn around 2:45 PM. A 61-year-old male moped driver, traveling north and unlicensed, was struck by a northbound Ford SUV making a left turn. The moped suffered center front end damage, and the SUV’s left front bumper was impacted. The moped driver was ejected and sustained hip and upper leg injuries, described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers and notes 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for the moped rider. The moped driver wore a helmet, but the police report does not list this as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The collision highlights critical driver errors—distraction and improper lane use—that led to a violent impact and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing up struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision, highlighting dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM near 456 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The vehicle, a sedan, was backing up when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The sedan showed no visible damage despite the impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident underscores the risks posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers at intersections, particularly backing without adequate caution.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A high-speed crash on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn left two drivers injured. Both vehicles collided head-on at left front bumpers. Police report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as key factors. Both drivers suffered whiplash and neck injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn involving a 2022 Ford sedan and a 2010 Dodge SUV. Both drivers were injured, sustaining back and neck injuries with complaints of whiplash. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan was traveling north and was involved in a police pursuit before impact. The collision point was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing damage to the center front end of the sedan and left front bumper of the SUV. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash. The report highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and improper turning maneuvers, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver rear-ended another sedan on Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision injured a 52-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north when the impact struck the center back end of the lead car.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lexington Avenue near Throop Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. Two sedans traveling north collided when the trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The injured party was a 52-year-old female occupant seated in the middle front seat of the lead vehicle, wearing a lap belt. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving leading to rear-end collisions, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on Fulton Street near Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a 27-year-old female pedestrian located at the intersection. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15