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Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, causing injuries to a 34-year-old male driver. The crash involved following too closely and other vehicular factors. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:37 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors attributed to the drivers. The point of impact was the center back end of one sedan striking the rear of another. A 34-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distance and other vehicular factors as primary causes. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck lurched from parking on Bushwick Ave. A motorcycle struck its side. The rider, forty-seven, flew from the seat. Blood pooled on the street. His leg was torn open. The truck stood, unmarked, silent, unmoved.

According to the police report, a box truck started from parking on Bushwick Ave near Johnson Ave in Brooklyn. As the truck pulled out, a motorcycle traveling straight ahead collided with its side. The motorcyclist, age 47, was thrown from his vehicle and suffered severe lacerations to his leg, described as 'knee-lower leg foot' injuries, and was partially ejected but remained conscious. The report notes the truck sustained no damage, while the motorcycle's left front bumper took the impact. Both vehicles list 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, which, in this context, points to the truck's movement from parking as a critical action preceding the crash. The police narrative underscores the violence of the impact and the aftermath, with blood spreading on the blacktop. No driver errors beyond 'Other Vehicular' are specified, and no victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial contusions in a crash on Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a single bicyclist was involved in a crash on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was the driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruise to the face, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The data focuses on the injury and crash details without attributing fault or noting victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan and eastbound taxi collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge. The sedan driver suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. Police cited unsafe lane changing and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:16 on the Williamsburg Bridge involving a westbound 2021 Honda sedan and an eastbound 2019 Nissan taxi. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old male, was injured with chest trauma and internal complaints but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting both vehicles at their center front ends. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The taxi was traveling straight ahead when struck. The report focuses on driver errors leading to the crash, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman working in the roadway was struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead on Broadway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Broadway in Brooklyn at 11:59 AM. The 37-year-old female pedestrian was working in the roadway when she was struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were cited. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the driver’s license status or jurisdiction was not specified. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn’s roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bleeding, and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2024 Chevrolet pick-up truck was making a left turn eastbound near Division Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:00 AM when it struck two pedestrians, a 37-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy. Both pedestrians were crossing the street with the signal at the intersection. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, causing injuries to the pedestrians’ knees, lower legs, and feet, along with minor bleeding and shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his errors in yielding and turning led directly to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man flew from his TEYIN on Manhattan Avenue. Metal buckled. Blood spilled. His knee shattered. He swerved for a car that never struck him. The street stayed hard and indifferent. He remained conscious, pain flooding the winter dusk.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old man driving a TEYIN southbound near 783 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn was ejected from his vehicle after swerving in reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The narrative states, 'He swerved for a ghost — a car that never touched him.' The crash left the left front of the vehicle crumpled and resulted in the driver suffering a shattered knee and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. No other vehicles made contact, and no other injuries were reported. The incident underscores the danger posed by sudden evasive maneuvers and the unpredictable hazards drivers introduce to city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs stopped in traffic were struck from behind by a garbage truck traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both SUV drivers suffered neck and head injuries, conscious and restrained, as the truck's front end impacted their rear ends.

According to the police report, at 7:17 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a garbage truck traveling east struck two stopped SUVs from behind. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both SUV drivers, aged 44 and 35, were injured with neck and head trauma respectively, conscious and wearing lap belts. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck against the center back ends of the SUVs. The collision caused internal complaints but no ejections. The report does not specify driver errors beyond the general vehicular factor, but the rear-end nature of the crash highlights failure to maintain safe distance or control by the truck driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered full-body contusions after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east, colliding at the bike’s left side. The cyclist remained conscious but injured, with no helmet reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near Johnson Avenue at 7:00 PM. A bicyclist traveling east was struck on the left side doors by an SUV also traveling east. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male, sustained injuries to his entire body, described as contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was not reported on either the bike or the SUV. The collision highlights driver error in yielding and the vulnerability of bicyclists in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a 49-year-old male driver. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, at 18:05 on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided while both were traveling east. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 49-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body including whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York and New Jersey. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old male driver suffered head injuries after his sedan was struck from behind by an SUV merging on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The collision caused internal injuries and shock, highlighting driver inattention and following too closely as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 62-year-old male sedan driver was injured when an SUV merging westbound rear-ended his vehicle. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the SUV's front left bumper was impacted. The injured driver suffered head injuries and internal complaints, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The collision underscores the dangers of driver errors such as failing to maintain safe distance and distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi skids on the slick Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front end crumples violently. A 54-year-old rear passenger suffers a facial contusion but remains conscious. Wet pavement causes loss of control, turning a routine ride into a scene of injury and wreckage.

According to the police report, a 2023 taxi traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway lost control due to slippery pavement. The report states, 'A taxi skids on wet blacktop. Metal folds. A man, 56, sits in the back. Blood spills from his head. He is awake. The cab's front end is crushed.' The injured passenger, a 54-year-old female seated in the right rear, sustained a facial contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Slippery,' indicating hazardous road conditions caused the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, causing significant damage and injury to the occupant. The report highlights systemic danger from wet roads rather than driver negligence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed male driver crashed his SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. Alcohol was involved. The driver suffered severe leg injuries. The vehicle was demolished on impact. No other occupants were reported injured or ejected.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver operating a 2010 Honda SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp crashed at 16:05. The vehicle was demolished upon impact. The driver was unlicensed and alcohol involvement was cited twice as contributing factors. The driver sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors including operating the vehicle while unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash underscores systemic dangers posed by impaired and unlicensed driving on high-speed ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck rolled down Lorimer Street. The driver, alone, lost consciousness at the wheel. The truck did not swerve. The right front bumper struck. The driver died in the cab. The street stayed quiet, darkness holding the scene.

According to the police report, a box truck was traveling south on Lorimer Street near 517 Lorimer St in Brooklyn at 3:08 a.m. when the 51-year-old male driver lost consciousness. The report states, 'The driver, 51, lost consciousness. The right front bumper struck. He died alone in the cab.' The vehicle continued straight ahead, with no swerving reported. The official contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness.' The point of impact and vehicle damage were both at the right front bumper. No other persons or vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The fatal outcome underscores the systemic dangers present when a driver loses control of a large vehicle on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. One driver followed too closely, striking the left side doors of the lead vehicle. The lead driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. Two sedans were merging westbound when the trailing vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a collision impacting the left side doors of the lead sedan. The lead vehicle's driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The second sedan sustained no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the lead vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance during merging maneuvers on high-speed expressway ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Broadway in Brooklyn after both drivers engaged in improper lane usage. The crash injured a 52-year-old male driver, who suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:15 AM on Broadway in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2018 BMW sedan traveling east and a 2005 Honda SUV traveling west. Both drivers were cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating driver errors that led to the crash. The 52-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, suffering chest injuries and shock, and was not ejected from the vehicle. His airbag deployed, and he was restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers, confirming the point of impact. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver making a U-turn lost consciousness and struck another vehicle. She suffered neck injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old female driver, licensed in New York, was making a U-turn when she lost consciousness due to illness, causing her sedan to collide with another sedan traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the U-turning vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. The injured driver was not ejected but was unconscious and suffered neck injuries, with a complaint of pain or nausea. The contributing factors listed are 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness,' indicating a medical emergency led to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage primarily on their left sides. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the medical condition of the driver directly caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man was struck by an SUV while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn. The impact caused bruising and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt after the collision.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured on Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn around 8:00 AM when he emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and was struck by a southbound SUV. The vehicle, a 2016 station wagon/SUV, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, sustaining damage to the same area. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, indicating the pedestrian's action of emerging from a parked vehicle contributed to the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV’s left rear quarter panel in Brooklyn. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. Illness was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting a sudden driver impairment in the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female driver of a 2023 Honda SUV traveling west collided with a parked 2021 Mazda SUV’s left rear quarter panel on Meserole Street in Brooklyn at 4:10 a.m. The driver was injured, sustaining chest injuries and internal complaints, and remained conscious. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a sudden health issue likely impaired the driver’s control. The moving vehicle’s pre-crash action was "Going Straight Ahead," while the parked vehicle was stationary. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman suffered severe full-body injuries after a Jeep sedan traveling north hit her while crossing Union Avenue outside an intersection. The impact left her unconscious with internal complaints. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Union Avenue in Brooklyn outside of an intersection when she was struck by a northbound Jeep sedan. The vehicle impacted her with its left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries to her entire body and was found unconscious with internal complaints. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted without assigning blame. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the serious harm caused by vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785401, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15