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A 32-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck her left side, causing contusions and lower leg injuries. The bicyclist was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:30 on 12 Avenue, Brooklyn. A 32-year-old female bicyclist riding south was ejected after a side impact to her left side doors. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). She was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The involved car was parked and sustained no damage. The bicyclist was the only injured party, and no blame is assigned to her in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered moderate burns and leg injuries after an SUV made a right turn and hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The impact struck the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn traveling west in Brooklyn near 55 Street. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the SUV struck her with its center front end, causing moderate burns and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors but notes the pedestrian's crossing was outside a designated crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing outside intersections, emphasizing driver responsibility in such maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front passenger suffered back injuries, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 15:37 on Avenue L in Brooklyn, two SUVs traveling straight ahead collided. One SUV, a 2014 Jeep registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and was struck on its right front quarter panel, damaging its right side doors. The other SUV, a 2016 model registered in New York, was traveling east and impacted with its left front bumper. The crash injured a 38-year-old female front passenger in the New Jersey-registered vehicle, who sustained back injuries and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn on Ditmas Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist suffered facial contusions and bruising. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The crash exposed dangers in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:27 on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Toyota sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, sustained facial contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or bicyclist, but the collision during the vehicle’s turning maneuver highlights a failure to safely yield or adequately check for vulnerable road users. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male driver suffered a fractured hip and leg in a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn. The collision involved several parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:27 in Brooklyn near 2157 59 Street. The injured party was a 37-year-old male driver who sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness during the collision. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, many of which were parked at the time. The point of impact on the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end, with significant damage described as demolished. The police report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male bus driver in Brooklyn lost consciousness while parked, causing a crash. He suffered severe whole-body injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The incident highlights driver incapacitation as a critical hazard in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near Fort Hamilton Parkway shortly after midnight. The 60-year-old male bus driver was parked when he lost consciousness, a contributing factor explicitly noted in the report along with a physical disability. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The bus sustained damage to its center front end and left front bumper. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was unconscious at the scene. The report identifies driver incapacitation due to loss of consciousness as the primary cause, underscoring a systemic danger when drivers become physically unable to control their vehicles. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck him head-on. The cyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash occurred on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn during evening rush hour, highlighting driver error in turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:56 on Cortelyou Road near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2024 SUV making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the bicyclist but notes unspecified factors for the bicyclist and the SUV driver. The collision resulted from the SUV driver's failure to yield while turning right, causing a direct impact with the bicyclist proceeding straight. This incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a van making a left turn in Brooklyn. The van driver failed to yield right-of-way and was unlicensed. The pedestrian suffered severe lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 70-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Ford van traveling east and making a left turn. The van's driver, a male occupant who was unlicensed, failed to yield the right-of-way, a key contributing factor cited in the report. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report also notes driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was not reported, indicating the impact was focused on the pedestrian. This incident highlights systemic dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV failed to yield right-of-way, disregarding traffic control. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash exposed critical driver errors at a controlled intersection.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 18 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn at 14:12. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 SUV traveling north failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as the primary cause. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely moderate but sufficient to cause serious injury. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding east on Avenue J was struck from behind by an SUV also traveling east. The impact caused head injuries and unconsciousness. The bicyclist suffered minor bleeding and was not wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2020 SUV on Avenue J in Brooklyn at 17:20. Both vehicles were traveling east, with the SUV striking the bicyclist from behind at the center back end. The bicyclist sustained head injuries, was unconscious, and suffered minor bleeding. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV driver, a licensed female from Florida, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision’s nature—rear-end impact—suggests a failure in maintaining safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman suffered full-body abrasions after an SUV hit her while crossing Ocean Parkway outside a crosswalk. The vehicle’s front center collided with the pedestrian, who was conscious but injured. The crash exposed dangers of driver failure to yield to crossing pedestrians.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Nissan SUV traveling south on Ocean Parkway struck her at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, described as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the vehicle’s point of impact and the pedestrian’s location outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. While the report does not specify explicit driver errors, the collision with a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk indicates a failure to yield or inadequate vigilance by the driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided head-on at Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn late at night. A 39-year-old male passenger suffered a fractured face and dislocation. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, at 23:10 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, a collision occurred involving two SUVs and a sedan all traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of each vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or rules. A 39-year-old male occupant in the left rear seat of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a fractured face and dislocation. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to all involved vehicles, underscoring the force of impact and the systemic danger posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling south struck an SUV heading west on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police report lists unspecified driver errors without victim fault.

According to the police report, a box truck was traveling south on Avenue O when it collided with a westbound SUV. The impact occurred at the center front end of the truck and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not specify exact driver errors but notes unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver fault without blaming the victim. The box truck carried six occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men collided head-on on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, distracted, struck the e-bike rider. Both were ejected and suffered serious injuries to limbs and chest. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention on shared paths.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling south and an e-bike traveling north, both going straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 54-year-old man, was cited for driver inattention/distraction. Both drivers were ejected from their vehicles and sustained injuries classified as severity 3. The e-bike rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and bruising to his chest. Neither driver was wearing safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report highlights driver inattention as a key contributing factor, emphasizing the systemic risks posed by distracted driving on micromobility routes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling south on Coney Island Avenue struck the rear of a southbound SUV. The impact injured the SUV’s front passenger, a 31-year-old woman, who suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles showed damage consistent with a rear-end collision.

According to the police report, at 14:04 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2015 HINO box truck traveling south struck the center back end of a 2018 Toyota SUV also traveling south. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the box truck and the center back end of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 31-year-old female front passenger who was injured with neck trauma and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes unspecified factors for the injured passenger. The collision pattern and damage indicate the box truck driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, resulting in a rear-end impact that injured the SUV passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck an e-scooter from behind on 9 Avenue, injuring the 34-year-old female scooter driver. She was partially ejected and sustained knee and lower leg bruises. The van driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 9 Avenue at 18:45. A 2023 Dodge van traveling south struck the center back end of a Segway e-scooter, also traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old female, was partially ejected and suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the van driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the scooter. The van showed no damage, and the scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of close following distances in mixed vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver suffered upper arm abrasions after colliding head-on with an unspecified vehicle traveling south on Roder Avenue. The e-bike sustained front-end damage; the other vehicle was undamaged. The crash highlights risks from unlicensed operators.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roder Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:45 p.m. A 14-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. The e-bike, traveling east, collided front-to-front with an unspecified vehicle traveling south, which sustained no damage. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the e-bike driver’s license status as unlicensed, indicating a driver error contributing to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision underscores dangers posed by unlicensed e-bike operation and the resulting injuries to vulnerable riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man suffered severe abdominal and pelvic injuries after a vehicle struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred late at night.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn around 11:05 PM. The 20-year-old male pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The vehicle involved struck the pedestrian with its center front end while traveling southbound. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s error. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge pickup truck hit a 67-year-old man head-on at 54th Street and 15th Avenue. The man died beneath the truck’s front end, his head broken, the vehicle’s lights casting harsh shadows over stillness.

A fatal collision occurred at the corner of 54th Street and 15th Avenue when a southbound Dodge pickup truck struck a 67-year-old man, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the truck hit him head-on. The man died at the scene, suffering severe head injuries beneath the vehicle’s front end. The police report lists the contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian as 'Unspecified.' The truck’s point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'his head broken, the truck’s lights shining down on stillness.' No specific driver errors are cited in the report, and no additional contributing factors are attributed to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist suffered a neck injury and concussion after colliding with a parked SUV that pulled into his path. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:19. A northbound bicyclist, 18 years old and male, was injured when a 2023 Acura SUV, also northbound but previously parked, struck him with its right front bumper. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist suffered a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain awareness, leading to the collision. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers pulling into active bike lanes or paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733754, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15