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A sedan struck the back of a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered an eye contusion. The truck showed no damage. The crash happened while both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan struck the center back end of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old female occupant, sustained an eye injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the truck. The truck showed no damage, and its driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The crash involved other vehicular factors. The rider was helmeted but severely injured. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors. The motorcycle was traveling east, going straight ahead, with no damage to the vehicle or point of impact noted. The rider was wearing a helmet but was still ejected and seriously injured. The report does not specify other vehicles involved or their actions. The crash highlights the severe consequences of vehicular errors on vulnerable motorcycle riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue crashed, injuring the driver and front passenger. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The passenger sustained shoulder and arm injuries. Both wore lap belts. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn crashed, injuring two occupants. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and was in shock. The front passenger, a 32-year-old man, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and following too closely. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No other vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and close following distances in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck its right rear passenger. The 24-year-old female occupant suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. The passenger was harnessed and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling north on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with its right rear passenger. The 24-year-old female occupant, secured by a harness, sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's center front end was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and an SUV collided head-on on Meeker Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Meeker Avenue struck a westbound SUV at the center front ends of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No ejections occurred. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends, with the SUV's left front bumper damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old e-bike rider turned left into the path of a southbound SUV on Morgan Avenue. The rider was ejected, unconscious, and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The e-bike driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn northbound on Morgan Avenue when his e-bike collided head-on with a southbound SUV. The impact ejected the rider, leaving him unconscious with injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, carrying six occupants, sustained front-end damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The ejection and injury severity highlight the crash’s violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 24-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited following too closely and passing too closely as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two SUVs traveling westbound. The 24-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of one SUV striking the right rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distances and improper passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one while slowing. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was slowing or stopping when it struck the back of the front SUV, which was stopped in traffic. A 19-year-old female passenger in the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was ejected after a collision with an SUV on Metropolitan Avenue. The rider suffered neck injuries and whiplash, left incoherent at the scene. The SUV was passing southbound when it struck the bike traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected during a crash with a station wagon/SUV on Metropolitan Avenue. The e-bike was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling southbound and passing, collided with the bike's right front quarter panel. The rider suffered neck injuries and whiplash and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The rider was wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and improper lane use by the cyclist.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on Humboldt Street was injured when a vehicle making a left turn struck the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and following distance, as documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV hit a Kia sedan on Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the SUV’s right side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling west collided with a Kia sedan making a right turn southbound on Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the SUV was damaged on its right side doors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors involving failure to obey traffic controls and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making left turns. The impact hit the right front bumper of one and the right side doors of the other. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed damage on the right side.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn while both were making left turns. The crash involved a right front bumper impact on one vehicle and right side door damage on the other. One driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and traveling east at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of an SUV making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Bushwick Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northbound. The motorcycle impacted the left side doors of the SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s actions involved making a left turn, while the motorcycle was going straight ahead. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Meeker Avenue. One struck the other from behind. Two young passengers, ages 5 and 10, suffered head injuries and shock. Both were restrained. The crash was caused by following too closely. Damage centered on rear and front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Meeker Avenue collided when one vehicle struck the other from behind. The crash injured two child passengers, ages 5 and 10, both seated in the rear and secured with lap belts and harnesses. Both children suffered head injuries and were in shock, with one reporting whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The vehicles sustained damage to their center back and front ends respectively. Both drivers were licensed men. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV on Meeker Avenue. The scooter driver was unconscious with a concussion. The SUV struck the scooter’s rear left bumper at the intersection.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Meeker Avenue involving a 2021 e-scooter and a 2020 Jeep SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 53-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, while the unlicensed e-scooter driver was traveling south. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregarding traffic control. The SUV struck the center back end of the e-scooter, damaging its left rear bumper. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered neck injuries in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The collision involved unsafe lane changing by the SUV driver. The woman was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2018 SUV driven by a 36-year-old woman and a 2019 sedan. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The sedan was merging westbound when the impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No ejections were reported. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a Ford SUV struck him from behind on Leonard Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV was following too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on Leonard Street rear-ended a southbound bicyclist. The 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV striking the center back end of the bicycle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man rode south on Maspeth. A turning vehicle struck him. He flew. Steel crushed his leg. The helmet stayed on. The street held its breath. Brooklyn stayed silent.

A 45-year-old man riding a bike south on Maspeth Avenue at Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a vehicle making an improper turn. According to the police report, 'A vehicle turned into him. He flew. His leg crushed beneath steel.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was ejected from his bike. The report notes he wore a helmet, but the primary cause remains the driver's improper turn. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion after a collision with a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue. The bicyclist was injured while making a left turn. The sedan struck the bike with its front center. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion. The report lists contributing factors including the bicyclist's confusion or error and unsafe speed, as well as the driver's failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan's point of impact was its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash resulted in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue. One driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision struck the right front quarter panel of one car and the front center of the other. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. The 20-year-old female driver of a 2014 Volkswagen was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a U-turn and the other was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Volkswagen and the center front end of the Jeep. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15