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A 17-year-old moped driver suffered head abrasions after falling asleep while riding northeast on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was conscious but injured, hanging on the outside of the vehicle with no safety equipment. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was injured after falling asleep while traveling northeast on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:00 AM. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The rider was conscious but sustained head abrasions and was riding or hanging on the outside of the moped without any safety equipment. The vehicle, a 2022 Taizhou moped, showed no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The driver’s failure to stay alert led directly to the injury. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old female e-bike rider suffered full-body abrasions and shock after a collision at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle striking the e-bike’s center back end. The rider was not ejected but sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM near 5919 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 52-year-old female bicyclist operating an e-bike traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the e-bike, which sustained damage in the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered abrasions over her entire body and was in shock. The report lists no contributing factors from the bicyclist or the other vehicle, which is unspecified in type and details. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck another SUV traveling straight on 44 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway. The driver making the turn suffered hip and upper leg injuries, sustaining bruises. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:56 PM on 44 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. One SUV, a 2016 Nissan, was making a left turn southbound when it collided with a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The Nissan driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with contusions and hip-upper leg injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the turning maneuver as the pre-crash action leading to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of pedestrian involvement or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV executing a U-turn struck an e-bike traveling north on 52 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 52 Street near 8 Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:51 p.m. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was making a U-turn when the collision happened. The e-bike rider, a 43-year-old female, was traveling north going straight ahead when the SUV struck her at the center front end. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists the SUV driver's contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The e-bike rider was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and lane control leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights driver errors and the violent impact of vehicle collisions in dense urban streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:28 on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2019 SUV traveling north and a 2014 sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan with its center front end, while the sedan impacted with its left front bumper. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver, indicating driver error but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles, underscoring the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle crashes in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with an SUV traveling west on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The impact struck the bike’s right front and the SUV’s right side doors. The teen remained conscious and was injured.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2019 Ford SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 16:39. The SUV was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the bicyclist on its right side doors. The bicyclist, also traveling west, was hit on the bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" twice as contributing factors, indicating errors on the bicyclist's part. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly according to the data. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The truck showed no damage, indicating a severe impact on the rider.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male operating an e-scooter was riding westbound when he collided with a parked 2023 Ford pick-up truck in Brooklyn near 1221 60 Street at 16:38. The rider was ejected from the scooter and sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The rider was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported. The pick-up truck was stationary before the crash and showed no damage on its left side doors, the point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the rider. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicle positioning and driver errors related to parked vehicles obstructing travel paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver caused a collision with an e-scooter making a right turn in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The crash exposed the dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:18 in Brooklyn near 5309 8 Avenue. A 41-year-old female e-scooter rider was injured and ejected from her vehicle, sustaining a contusion and upper arm injury. The e-scooter was making a right turn when it was struck at the center back end by a 2019 SUV traveling south and entering a parked position. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which is listed twice as a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider was wearing a lap belt but no other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused no damage to the SUV and no damage was reported on the e-scooter. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in crashes involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left on 18 Avenue struck an 11-year-old boy at an intersection in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, highlighting critical dangers at city crossings.

According to the police report, a 2018 Buick sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn around 6 p.m. when it struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The vehicle's left front bumper impacted the center front end of the car. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision, repeated twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, but no pedestrian actions or behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash exposes the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman suffered a neck injury and concussion after being hit by a northbound SUV on 57 Street near 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle’s front center collided with the pedestrian at the intersection, leaving her injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision involving a 2018 Ford SUV traveling northbound on 57 Street near 8 Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:14 AM. The SUV struck the pedestrian at the center front end, causing a neck injury and concussion. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision occurred at an intersection, with the pedestrian located at the crossing point. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling northeast struck a 65-year-old male bicyclist also heading northeast on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe knee and lower leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan and a bicycle collided on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 13:50. Both were traveling northeast when the sedan impacted the bicyclist at the right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 65-year-old man, was injured with fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The sedan driver was alone and the vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers bicyclists face even when traveling in the same direction as motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man suffered bruises and a lower arm injury after being struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The crash involved two SUVs traveling straight. The pedestrian remained conscious despite contusions and a serious elbow injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 48 Street near 14 Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:03 p.m. Two SUVs, one traveling east and the other south, collided. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old male, was injured with contusions and a lower arm bruise. The point of impact on the striking vehicle was the left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and suffered an injury severity level of 3. Vehicle damage was limited to front-end impacts on both SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A two-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg bruises after a distracted, unlicensed bicyclist struck him near 14 Avenue and 56 Street in Brooklyn. The child was conscious and injured outside the roadway, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 21:41 in Brooklyn, an unlicensed male bicyclist traveling east on 14 Avenue struck a two-year-old pedestrian near 56 Street. The toddler, described as conscious with contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg, was located outside the roadway at the time of impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist's vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted and unlicensed vehicle operators to vulnerable pedestrians, especially young children.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver was ejected and seriously injured in a collision with a sedan traveling north in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right rear bumper, resulting in fractures and dislocations to the rider’s lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 in Brooklyn near 45 Street. A sedan and an e-bike, both traveling north, collided with impact on the sedan’s right rear bumper and the e-bike’s left front bumper. The e-bike driver, a 57-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike driver was unlicensed, while the sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not attribute fault to the victim. Vehicle damage was centered on the back end of the sedan and the front end of the e-bike. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operation and the severe consequences of impact between motorized vehicles and e-bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV disregarded traffic control and failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a Brooklyn intersection as she crossed with the signal, leaving her injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 39th Street in Brooklyn at 9:57 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2006 Chevrolet SUV, traveling southeast and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The collision highlights driver error in failing to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old teen riding on the outside of a pick-up truck was partially ejected and suffered facial injuries. The truck was making a right turn on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The teen wore a helmet but was riding against traffic.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male occupant was riding or hanging on the outside of a 2015 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling northeast on Ocean Parkway near Avenue N in Brooklyn. The truck was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the teen at the center front end of the vehicle. The teen was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to the face, with an injury severity rated at 3. The teen was wearing a helmet, classified as in-line skater/bicyclist type, and was riding along the highway against traffic. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver license issues or vehicle damage. The driver was licensed and male. The incident highlights the dangers of riding outside vehicles and the risks posed by driver maneuvers such as turning with occupants improperly positioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV making a right turn on Ocean Parkway struck a 23-year-old female in-line skater crossing with the signal. The skater was partially ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 GMC SUV traveling south on Ocean Parkway was making a right turn when it struck a 23-year-old female in-line skater. The skater was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Ditmas Avenue. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The skater was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions over her entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact occurring at the right front bumper. The victim was riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle at the time of the crash and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck another stopped vehicle on Fort Hamilton Parkway, injuring the driver. The impact caused head injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash highlights dangers of inattentive driving in traffic congestion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Fort Hamilton Parkway and Chester Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:54 p.m. A 53-year-old male driver of a 2007 Acura sedan was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a stopped 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north. The Acura struck the Toyota at the center back end, causing head injuries and shock to the Acura driver, who was wearing a lap belt and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but indicates the Acura driver was stopped in traffic before the collision, while the Toyota was going straight ahead. The collision's nature points to driver error related to following too closely or failure to stop in time, underscoring systemic risks in traffic congestion. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury after a sedan struck her while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper, causing contusions and bruises. The child was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling west on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 5-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, and the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The child suffered a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the time of the report. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report lists unspecified contributing factors rather than any pedestrian fault. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited in the data. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed to young pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-bike rider traveling straight in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 in Brooklyn near 15 Avenue. A 2023 Acura sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a 2023 Jiajue e-bike traveling straight north. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan’s maneuver as the initiating action. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were noted. The collision demonstrates the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15