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A southbound SUV changed lanes unsafely and struck the right rear quarter panel of a taxi. Three women inside the taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The crash unfolded on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV driven by a licensed female driver was changing lanes unsafely when it collided with the right rear quarter panel of a southbound 2015 taxi. The taxi carried three female occupants: a 55-year-old driver and two 22-year-old passengers. All three were injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, but none were ejected. Each occupant was conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. The taxi driver and passengers suffered moderate injuries from the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An unlicensed 18-year-old e-bike driver was ejected after a collision with a sedan on East 98 Street. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inexperience and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The e-bike was changing lanes when it was struck on the right side doors by the sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan's front end was damaged. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other safety equipment or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 45-year-old woman driving a sedan in Brooklyn fractured her elbow and hand in a crash. She was distracted and speeding while making a left turn. The collision damaged the front center of her vehicle and the right front of another sedan.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver was injured when her vehicle collided with another sedan on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The injured driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The impact was at the center front end of her vehicle and the right front bumper of the other sedan traveling straight ahead. The driver was conscious and restrained by a harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. Injuries were serious but non-fatal.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 98 Street and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2016 GMC SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors beyond the left turn maneuver. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed at Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. The impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Air bag deployed for the injured driver.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction from both drivers, including outside car distraction for the injured driver. The point of impact was the right side doors of the female driver's vehicle and the center front end of the other sedan traveling north. The injured driver’s air bag deployed. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard involving a 16-year-old female bicyclist and a 2011 Toyota sedan. The bicyclist was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the crash happened. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the vulnerability of young cyclists in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan collided on East 39 Street in Brooklyn just after midnight. The left rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver was inexperienced. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged in the crash. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 39 Street in Brooklyn was involved in a collision at 12:01 a.m. The left rear passenger, a 47-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel and right side doors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike collided with an SUV on Utica Avenue. The 36-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles struck front and right bumpers. Driver distraction played a key role.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2014 Acura SUV on Utica Avenue. The e-bike was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight south. The SUV driver, a female, was unlicensed. Contributing factors included driver inattention and distraction from both parties, as well as driver inexperience on the e-bike. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions across his entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. No safety equipment was reported for the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck an 11-year-old boy at an intersection on Montgomery Street. The child suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The driver was distracted and turned improperly. The impact hit the vehicle’s front center. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Montgomery Street struck an 11-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The child sustained contusions and an injury to his elbow, remaining conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with improper turning by the driver. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown. The driver’s errors—distraction and improper turning—directly contributed to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 48-year-old woman on a bike suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after colliding with an SUV on Nostrand Avenue. Both vehicles traveled north. The cyclist remained conscious but injured. The crash caused unspecified damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2014 Chrysler SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both the bike and the SUV were traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained unspecified damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old female driver suffered a neck contusion. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. Impact hit left front bumper and right side doors. Both drivers licensed and alone in vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2018 Honda traveling east and a 2012 Audi traveling south. The Honda struck the Audi's right side doors with its left front bumper. A 51-year-old female driver in one vehicle sustained a neck contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead before the collision. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right side doors of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 36-year-old man driving a sedan in Brooklyn suffered a head injury. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The crash caused internal injuries but did not eject him. The vehicle's front center was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered a head injury and internal complaints but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The sedan, registered in Pennsylvania, sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 76-year-old female driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Brooklyn Avenue. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of a sedan. Air bags deployed. Multiple vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Brooklyn Avenue involving multiple vehicles including sedans and SUVs. A 76-year-old female driver was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan, with other vehicles damaged at front and rear ends. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were identified in the data. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash involved vehicles traveling west and north, with one sedan making a right turn at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 61-year-old man on an unlicensed e-bike was ejected after a left-side collision on East 98 Street. He suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn. The driver was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle after a collision on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike was traveling north, going straight ahead, when it was struck on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's unlicensed status. The injured man suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body and remained conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 54-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 51 Street with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The vehicle’s front left bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 51 Street at an intersection with the signal. The driver, operating a 2017 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV’s center front end and left front bumper were damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at 2:40 a.m. One vehicle hit the other's right side doors. A 32-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Both drivers were going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Utica Avenue early in the morning. The Chevrolet sedan, traveling west, struck the right side doors of the Audi sedan. A 32-year-old male occupant in the Chevrolet was injured, suffering back trauma and shock. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger's safety equipment status is unknown. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front quarter panel of the Audi and the right side doors of the Chevrolet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 24-year-old man driving a sedan north on East New York Avenue was injured. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver was operating a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling north on East New York Avenue. The crash involved the vehicle's right front bumper and resulted in injuries to the driver's knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed at an intersection on Winthrop Street. A 40-year-old female SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both drivers were going straight. Impact occurred at the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end. Injuries were internal and serious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Winthrop Street involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV, driven by a 40-year-old woman, was traveling east and struck the sedan, which was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and remained conscious. Both drivers were going straight before the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no safety equipment details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 65-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Utica Avenue with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered upper leg and hip injuries and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2011 Ford SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV slammed into a man riding an e-scooter on Remsen Avenue. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV did not stop. Sirens came late. The man lay still, unconscious, bleeding out on the asphalt.

A man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by an SUV on Remsen Avenue near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. The SUV did not remain at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative states, 'A man on an e-scooter hit head-on by an SUV. No helmet. Head split. Blood on the asphalt. He lay still. The SUV rolled on. Sirens came late.' The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but no specific driver errors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18