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A 34-year-old female bicyclist suffered full-body injuries and whiplash in Brooklyn. The crash involved a sedan making a U-turn and a bike going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision on 49 Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered injuries to her entire body and complained of whiplash. The crash involved a sedan making a U-turn and a bike traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver held a learner's permit. No vehicle damage was reported, and the point of impact showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 16-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and injured at Avenue F in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male riding an e-scooter was injured after a collision with a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling west on Avenue F in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV struck the scooter at the right front bumper, while the scooter was hit at its center front end. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle struck a parked sedan on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion. The rider wore a helmet but was unlicensed. Multiple parked sedans were damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on 14 Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The rider was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the rider. The parked sedan suffered center back end damage. Several other parked sedans nearby also sustained damage to their right side doors and back ends. No other injuries or driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A garbage truck traveling north on Mc Donald Avenue struck an object or lost control. The driver and front passenger both lost consciousness. The passenger suffered a fractured hip and leg. The driver sustained a concussion. Both were injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2014 Mack garbage truck was traveling straight ahead on Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn when the crash occurred. The truck's center front end was damaged on impact. The driver, a 44-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 33-year-old man, both lost consciousness during the crash. The passenger suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the driver sustained a concussion. Both occupants were injured but remained inside the vehicle and were not ejected. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor for both individuals. No other driver errors or external factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 37-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock after a collision on 50 Street. The crash involved multiple SUVs and a sedan. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash on 50 Street involved several vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan. A 37-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining back pain and shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the center front end of one SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The driver’s injury severity was rated as moderate. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A moving Nissan struck a parked Chevrolet. Two female passengers, ages 67 and 90, suffered head injuries. Both were conscious but bruised and abraded. Damage hit the Nissan’s right front and Chevrolet’s left rear.

According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south struck a parked 2020 Chevrolet sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The Nissan impacted the Chevrolet’s left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. Two female passengers, aged 67 and 90, were injured with head contusions and abrasions. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injuries occurred to passengers, not drivers, and no safety equipment was noted. The collision involved a moving vehicle striking a parked car, causing moderate injuries to occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2022 Tesla sedan in Brooklyn. The sedan was starting from parking when it struck the e-bike traveling east. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured in a crash with a 2022 Tesla sedan in Brooklyn. The sedan was starting from parking and struck the e-bike traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 34-year-old man was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a cyclist traveling north near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist was riding straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage or point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the collision occurred. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Three vehicles collided on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. A 43-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved a pick-up truck and two sedans, all traveling east. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, three vehicles—a pick-up truck and two sedans—were traveling east on Caton Avenue when they collided. The driver of one sedan, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s role in the crash. Damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel of the injured driver’s sedan, the right front bumper of the pick-up truck, and the center back end of the other sedan. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was reported. The crash caused injury but no further details on driver errors were specified beyond unspecified contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 9-year-old girl was hit at a Brooklyn intersection. She was crossing against the signal when struck by a northbound sedan. The child suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list unspecified factors.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at the intersection of 14 Avenue and 53 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious after being struck by a northbound sedan. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead and the vehicle showed no damage upon impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The child’s injury severity was rated as serious, with a contusion and bruise noted. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Prospect Expressway in Brooklyn. One driver stopped in traffic. The other struck from behind. The rear driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed men. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Prospect Expressway collided. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following sedan struck it from behind. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 52-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A taxi traveling south hit a bicyclist passenger going east on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi’s front center collided with the bike’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female bicyclist passenger was injured when a 2021 Tesla taxi traveling south on Avenue J struck the bike traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi’s point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was hit on the left side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 10-year-old boy on a bike was partially ejected and bruised after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike’s right front bumper. The child suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured when his bike collided with a 2018 Toyota SUV traveling southbound in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike on its right front bumper. The bicyclist suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528138, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 37-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Church Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2007 Toyota sedan, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and female. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan. The bicyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked sedan on 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing the bicyclist to be ejected and sustain head injuries. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was conscious and suffered abrasions. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors. The sedan was occupied by six people and was legally parked at the time of the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan struck a stopped pickup truck on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The sedan driver, a 60-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Fort Hamilton Parkway rear-ended a stopped pickup truck. The sedan driver, a 60-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the pickup truck was damaged at the center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other parties were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.

A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after a collision with an SUV. The crash happened near 55 Street. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Aggressive driving was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured when his bike collided with a station wagon/SUV traveling west near 55 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV struck the bike at the right front bumper, while the bike was impacted at the center back end. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 58-year-old man was struck on 36 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage at the front center.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on 36 Street in Brooklyn after a driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly. The 58-year-old man was hit while not at an intersection and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s errors, specifically failure to yield and improper turning, caused the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end but showed no visible damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20