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A 27-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted SUV driver hit her while entering a parked position on Bushwick Avenue. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:11 on Bushwick Avenue involving a 2015 Nissan SUV and a 2013 Infiniti sedan. The pedestrian, a 27-year-old female, was injured when the SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck her on the left side doors while entering a parked position. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The sedan, driven by a male with a permit license, was traveling straight ahead and impacted on the right side doors but was not the primary cause of the pedestrian injury. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical factor leading to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. The left front bumper of one struck the right side doors of the other. A 50-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:53. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling west and south collided, with impact on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of the westbound SUV held a permit license, while the southbound driver was licensed. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. A 50-year-old female front passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling west on Cooper Street struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing serious harm without victim fault.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Cooper Street collided with a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors such as failure to yield were noted. The pedestrian's crossing location was outside an intersection, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The victim was not at fault; the crash stemmed from the moped driver's distraction, highlighting systemic dangers posed by inattentive vehicle operators in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control led to a head injury. The pedestrian suffered abrasions but remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn around 10 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a bicyclist. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions but remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to maintain attention and disregard for traffic signals as the cause of the collision. No victim fault or behavior was noted as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman crossing Wyckoff Avenue was struck by a southbound bus making a left turn. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries, left in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Wyckoff Avenue at an intersection when a southbound bus made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, explicitly attributing fault to the bus driver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The bus, a 2011 Starcraft with one male licensed driver, sustained no damage. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:16 on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a moped traveling eastbound. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was driven by a licensed female driver with five occupants inside. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury, without any indication of fault or contributory behavior by the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl suffered full-body injuries and shock after a vehicle disregarded traffic control and failed to yield while making a right turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The vehicle, traveling south and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian without damaging the vehicle. The report explicitly cites driver errors—traffic control disregarded and failure to yield—as the primary contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 p.m. on Linden Street in Brooklyn. A 43-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when he was hit by a vehicle. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants other than the driver. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond noting he was crossing with the signal. This incident highlights driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as central causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south on Bushwick Avenue struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash resulted from driver inattention and passing too closely, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Bushwick Avenue struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The report cites driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as passing too closely to the pedestrian. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted moped operators failing to maintain safe distances from pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision. The rider suffered abrasions and abdominal-pelvic injuries, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. involving a sedan and a moped. The moped rider, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries along with abrasions. The report identifies the sedan driver's errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly," which contributed directly to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed but was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan was traveling straight north while the moped was merging northbound when the vehicles collided at their left front bumpers. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles. This incident underscores the severe consequences of driver distraction and improper maneuvering in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old unlicensed driver injured his arm in a collision with a parked sedan in Queens. The crash occurred early morning as the inexperienced driver, distracted and inexperienced, struck the parked vehicle’s rear bumper with his left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 6:49 AM in Queens near 291 Saint Nicholas. The 15-year-old male driver, unlicensed and alone in his 2000 Buick sedan, was traveling north when he collided with a parked 2020 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Buick against the left rear bumper of the parked Toyota. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The young driver sustained an abrasion injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper of the moving car and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The crash underscores risks posed by unlicensed, inexperienced drivers operating vehicles unsafely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn when the impact occurred. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a sedan made a left turn and collided with him. The driver, a male, was traveling north and failed to maintain a safe speed. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head contusion. The report does not specify any safety equipment used by the rider. The incident highlights the dangers of driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and failure to yield during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A crash involving multiple vehicles left one driver injured in Brooklyn. The driver suffered back pain and nausea after the impact. The scene was chaotic, with vehicles damaged and emergency responders on site.

On December 28, 2023, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Jefferson Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 34-year-old male, was injured, suffering from back pain and nausea. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was used. The vehicles involved included a pick-up truck making a left turn and several sedans parked or going straight. The impact caused significant damage to the vehicles, particularly on the right front bumper of the truck and the left side doors of one sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. Two SUVs were involved. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. Two SUVs traveling west were involved. One SUV was parked before the crash and was hit on its left rear bumper. The other SUV was going straight ahead and showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver made an improper left turn into a flatbed truck traveling south on Bushwick Avenue. The moped struck the truck’s right side doors. The 18-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. No helmet was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west, made an improper left turn into the path of a southbound flatbed truck. The moped struck the truck’s right side doors, causing the rider to be ejected. The 18-year-old male moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The flatbed truck was going straight ahead with no occupants. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered head and shoulder injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes. Both occupants were restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 35-year-old woman, sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The 42-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with improper passing or lane usage. The driver of the other vehicle had unspecified contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two motor scooters traveling south collided head-on on Wilson Avenue. One scooter carried two men; the other had one. A 28-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two motor scooters collided while traveling south on Wilson Avenue. The crash involved a scooter with two occupants and another with a single rider. A 28-year-old female passenger was ejected from the scooter and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The impact occurred at the center front end of one scooter and the left front bumper of the other. No safety equipment was reported for the injured passenger. The collision resulted in significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered a head contusion after an SUV made a right turn on Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved driver distraction and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when an SUV made a right turn on Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the center front end of the SUV, impacting the left side doors of the scooter. The rider sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including driver inattention or distraction and failure to yield right-of-way. The SUV driver was licensed and making a right turn, while the scooter driver was traveling straight ahead with a permit license. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter rider. Vehicle damage was minimal to the SUV but present on the scooter’s center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck the right side of a parked sedan on Hart Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered a head injury and shock. The sedan showed no damage. Improper lane usage caused the crash. The moped driver was unhelmeted and injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Hart Street collided with the right side doors of a parked sedan. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, sustained a head injury and was in shock. The sedan, occupied by two people, showed no damage and was stationary before impact. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The moped driver was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane use around parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered chest abrasions but was conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling east on Wilson Avenue collided with a 2012 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15