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A 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver started from parking and hit the cyclist going straight north. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV driver was starting from a parking spot when he struck the bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured seriously enough to be documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was parked. The crash caused abrasions and hip injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Lorimer Street was ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg. The other vehicle involved was a 2019 Dodge SUV, occupied by a licensed male driver, who was parked at the time of the crash. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and was conscious after the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the bicyclist or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when a vehicle is stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2014 SUV made a right turn on Borinquen Place in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2014 SUV traveling east on Borinquen Place made a right turn and collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV's center front end struck the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers turning across bike lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2017 Dodge SUV on Kent Avenue. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn. The driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue involving a 2017 Dodge SUV and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided at their left front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' left front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was hit by a taxi turning right on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Union Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The taxi was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had no vehicle damage and no occupants. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at South 3 Street and 111 in Brooklyn. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and rear bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided in Brooklyn near South 3 Street and 111. The driver of one sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was parked. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear bumper of the parked sedan. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at Broadway and Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and arm injuries. A rear-seat passenger also suffered back injuries. Both vehicles hit front and side, causing moderate damage. Drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Broadway near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact involved the center front end of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The female driver and a rear-seat male passenger were injured, both reporting whiplash and arm or back injuries. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 29-year-old male bicyclist on Bedford Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Both vehicles had front and rear center damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east and a bicycle traveling south collided on Bedford Avenue. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan had damage to its center front end, and the bicycle was damaged at its center back end. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New Jersey, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike and a sedan collided on Grand Street in Brooklyn. Two 34-year-old male bicyclists were injured, both wearing helmets. The sedan was slowing or stopping while the e-bike traveled east. Both bicyclists suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between an e-bike and a sedan on Grand Street in Brooklyn. Two male bicyclists, both aged 34 and wearing helmets, were injured with knee and lower leg wounds. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead eastbound, while the sedan was slowing or stopping in the same direction. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both bicyclists remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles. The sedan showed no recorded damage, and the e-bike had no damage reported. The incident highlights the dangers cyclists face even when helmets are worn and vehicles are moving cautiously.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Broadway near Driggs Avenue. The crash involved a collision with another vehicle. The rider suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike after a collision on Broadway near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The crash involved two vehicles, one unspecified and one bike traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the bike. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The report highlights driver errors related to unsafe passing and following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and an e-bike collided on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and distracted, struck the e-bike from behind. The moped driver suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Manhattan Avenue collided with an e-bike also heading south. The moped driver, a 51-year-old male, was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped and the center back end of the e-bike. The moped driver sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old cyclist turned left on Union Avenue. An SUV slammed into him head-on. Blood pooled on the street. The bike stood still. The SUV’s front was crushed. The rider bled from the head. He survived, conscious but badly hurt.

A 21-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when a KIA SUV struck him head-on on Union Avenue near South 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling straight, collided with him. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The SUV’s front end was crushed. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding driver struck a parked SUV on South 10 Street in Brooklyn. Two men suffered bruises and injuries to back and arm. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. The crash damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on South 10 Street near Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male driver traveling west at unsafe speed rear-ended a parked 2022 Honda SUV. The impact damaged the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. A 36-year-old male occupant in the other vehicle was also injured with back contusions. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan pulled from parking and hit a 26-year-old bicyclist going straight west on South 4 Street. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan driver pulled out from parking and collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west on South 4 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The sedan struck the bike at the right front quarter panel, damaging both vehicles. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the bike. The sedan had one licensed male driver. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling east on Bedford Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the left rear quarter panel of a sedan going east on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan driver, also male and licensed, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike carrying two northbound on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike passenger, a 34-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The driver failed to yield and improperly used the lane, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 Kia sedan starting from parking collided with an e-bike traveling north on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike carried two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The injured passenger was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan struck the bike’s right rear bumper. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver failure to yield and distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on South 2 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 29-year-old male e-bike rider, who was partially ejected, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan, traveling west, struck the right rear bumper of the e-bike, which was traveling south. The e-bike sustained damage to its center back end, and the sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman on a moped collided with a parked box truck on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The moped struck the truck’s right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female moped driver collided with a parked box truck on Grand Street, Brooklyn. The moped hit the truck’s right front bumper while traveling east. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The box truck was stationary at the time of impact. The crash highlights risks posed by driver errors and unlicensed operation in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured and ejected in a crash on Borinquen Place near Marcy Avenue. The scooter struck the right front quarter panel of a turning vehicle. The rider suffered neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Borinquen Place in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the right front quarter panel of a vehicle making a right turn southbound. The rider was ejected and sustained neck abrasions. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Unsafe Speed." The e-scooter driver was wearing a lap belt. Vehicle damage included right side doors on the scooter and right front bumper on the other vehicle. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to unsafe speed and other vehicular factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a left turn on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver passed too closely to a bicyclist traveling straight north. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike’s front end was damaged. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Kent Avenue made a left turn and passed too closely to a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was the point of impact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The bicyclist’s bike suffered damage to the center front end. The driver was licensed and from California. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15