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A sedan struck another from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered chest bruises. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at the time.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended another sedan going straight ahead. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 45-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained a chest contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling in the same direction, and the impact occurred at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan struck a 23-year-old female bicyclist on Provost Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The driver was starting from parking and hit the bike’s left side. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan starting from parking struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Provost Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained a contusion and upper arm injury. The report lists the driver’s errors as improper passing or lane usage and driver inattention or distraction. The impact occurred on the sedan’s left side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash left the cyclist injured but conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The impact damaged the center back end of one sedan and the front left bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided. The point of impact was the center back end of a 2014 Toyota sedan and the center front end of a 2019 Acura sedan. A 35-year-old female passenger in the rear right seat of one vehicle sustained neck injuries and was in shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger was not ejected and no visible complaints were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the rear and front bumpers. No other injuries or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck in the rear by a tractor truck. Both driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash caused shock but no ejections. Improper lane usage was cited.

According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai sedan with two occupants was rear-ended by a 2002 Vanco tractor truck while both vehicles traveled westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan's driver, a 37-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, sustained injuries to their entire bodies, including whiplash, and were in shock. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the left side doors of the sedan. The rider was conscious but bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike traveling northeast collided with a parked 2017 Toyota sedan on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the left side doors of the sedan, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The sedan was occupied by two males and was stationary before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the sedan driver. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The impact point was the center front end of the e-bike and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

An unlicensed SUV driver ran a right-of-way. The SUV struck a sedan traveling south on Porter Avenue. The sedan’s left rear passenger suffered facial abrasions. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford SUV traveling east on Porter Avenue failed to yield right-of-way and collided with a 2008 Mercedes sedan traveling south. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan. A 24-year-old male passenger in the sedan’s left rear seat sustained facial abrasions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 27-year-old man was injured in Brooklyn while getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The taxi driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn near 416 Kent Avenue. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus, not at an intersection, when struck by a northbound taxi. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi showed no vehicle damage and had no occupants at the time. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV failed to yield and passed too closely in Brooklyn. The e-bike hit the SUV’s right side doors. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn at North 7 Street where a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike were both traveling west. The SUV struck the e-bike on its right side doors. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing Too Closely. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The crash highlights driver mistakes that endangered the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A speeding SUV struck two parked SUVs on South 5 Street in Brooklyn. Three passengers suffered neck contusions. The driver and passengers remained conscious. The crash caused front and rear bumper damage to multiple vehicles. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving were factors.

According to the police report, a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling west on South 5 Street collided with two parked SUVs. Three occupants in the moving vehicle, including the 19-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 22 and 25, sustained neck contusions. The driver was licensed in Georgia and was going straight ahead before impact. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The collision damaged the front end of the moving SUV and the rear bumpers of the parked vehicles. No occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 43-year-old man riding an e-scooter was ejected and injured on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not directly involved in the crash. The driver was going straight ahead and was wearing a helmet. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused unspecified vehicle damage and impact to an unspecified point on the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling west on South 4 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, hitting the bike’s front with the car’s right rear bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on South 4 Street near Havemeyer Street. The bicyclist, a 58-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver of the sedan was traveling west and struck the bike with the car’s right rear bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the front end of the bicycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 54-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head injury on Kent Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely. The rider wore a helmet but was left incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected during a crash. She sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no visible damage was reported to the bike. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and close following distances in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A box truck barreled down Varick Avenue. A motorcycle smashed its side. The rider, helmeted, flew through air. Blood spilled on the street. The truck’s doors twisted. Sirens cut the silence. Signals ignored. Speed unchecked. One man left bleeding.

A box truck and a motorcycle collided on Varick Avenue. The motorcycle hit the truck’s right side. According to the police report, the 33-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right doors were crushed. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash’s cause centered on ignored traffic signals. No pedestrians were involved. The system failed to protect the vulnerable. The street became a scene of blood and twisted metal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 53-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Division Avenue with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and an elbow injury but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Division Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with driver inexperience, as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 44-year-old man was injured crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. An unlicensed driver in an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Bedford Avenue at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a 2018 SUV making a left turn. The driver, who was unlicensed, showed contributing factors of inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The report highlights driver errors including distraction and failure to yield, with no mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan hit a westbound e-bike head-on in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old rider flew off, bleeding from the face. He lay conscious on the street. The car’s rear panel crumpled. Driver inattention and failure to yield marked the crash.

A sedan traveling south on Roebling Street struck a westbound e-bike head-on near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial bleeding, but remained conscious on the pavement. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this was not listed as a cause. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver distraction and failure to yield on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 42-year-old male cyclist suffered facial abrasions after a crash on Kent Avenue. The rider was conscious but injured. The collision involved a single bike traveling north. No clear driver errors were reported. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male cyclist was injured on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was traveling north and suffered abrasions to the face. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The cyclist was conscious and not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The collision involved only one bike, which sustained damage to the center front end. The cyclist's actions were described as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no failure to yield or other driver mistakes were noted. The injury severity was moderate, with abrasions reported on the face.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Both drivers were distracted. Multiple parked cars were damaged. The crash left one occupant injured and in pain.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Meserole Street in Brooklyn at 4:51 a.m. The female driver, age 37, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The collision involved the front end of one moving vehicle striking the rear of a parked sedan, damaging multiple parked cars nearby. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No other persons were reported injured. The crash highlights driver distraction as a key cause. The victim was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue struck a bicyclist slowing down near Marcy Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and whiplash. The driver’s close passing caused the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue passed too closely to a 32-year-old female bicyclist who was slowing or stopping near Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision impacted the sedan’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The bicyclist wore no helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorbike traveling east struck a parked sedan on Grand Street. The sedan’s right side doors took the impact. The motorbike driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan held five occupants but no reported injuries.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling straight ahead collided with a parked sedan on Grand Street. The motorbike hit the right side doors of the sedan, causing injury to the motorbike driver, a 31-year-old male, who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was occupied by five people but none were reported injured. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the motorbike driver failed to navigate the lane properly. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20