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A 30-year-old man was struck while crossing Meeker Avenue with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The crash left him conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Meeker Avenue and Union Avenue. The 30-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no additional driver details are provided. The report does not mention any pedestrian fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided on Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved improper lane usage and aggressive driving. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and side bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver of one SUV, age 39, was injured with contusions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as one vehicle was merging and the other was traveling straight. Contributing factors listed include "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage." The impact involved the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other, causing damage to the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a rear-end collision on Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV. The bicyclist was in shock and complained of pain. The driver followed too closely, causing the impact.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was not ejected from the bike. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV traveling southbound. The police identified 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike from behind, damaging the front center of the sedan and the rear center of the bike. The bicyclist was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no helmet or signaling issues. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a station wagon passed too closely on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock, wearing a helmet at the time.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a station wagon passed too closely on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The collision occurred at the right front quarter panel of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with shock. The report lists driver errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the primary contributing factors were driver errors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter driver struck by a sedan on Moore Street suffered back injuries. The crash happened late at night. The scooter driver was conscious but bruised. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning by the scooter driver as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Moore Street involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The 31-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. The scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly by the e-scooter driver. The sedan was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the e-scooter at the center back end. The e-scooter driver was also traveling west, going straight ahead. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 45-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Vandervort Avenue outside a crosswalk. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The vehicle struck her head-on, causing serious injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn late at night.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Chevrolet SUV traveling north on Vandervort Avenue struck her outside an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and suffered a head contusion classified as a serious injury. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on Leonard Street. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and distracted. The sedan was making a right turn. The motorcyclist suffered bruises and whole-body injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcyclist traveling south on Leonard Street collided with a sedan making a right turn westbound. The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the entire body. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and the crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left front of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or other factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on on Meeker Avenue at dawn. One driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Police cited unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control as causes. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Damage focused on front ends and right quarter panel.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Meeker Avenue at 5:55 a.m. The driver of one vehicle, a 26-year-old man, sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury along with contusions. The report lists unsafe speed and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center front ends and right front quarter panel. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans traveled east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One struck the right rear bumper of the other. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were going straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when one vehicle struck the right rear bumper of the other. The driver of the striking sedan, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No other injuries or damages were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was injured, suffering shoulder and upper arm contusions. The crash happened as one vehicle made a right turn and the other a left turn. Following too closely caused the impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. A 63-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The crash occurred when one SUV was making a right turn and the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 55-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by an eastbound SUV in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision at an intersection.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Skillman Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, and there were no occupants in the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A box truck merging southbound on Leonard Street struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s female driver suffered chest injuries and a concussion. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a box truck merging southbound on Leonard Street in Brooklyn collided with a southbound sedan. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and a concussion. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction by the sedan driver. The box truck’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. Both vehicles were damaged at the front. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while merging. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front one head-on at center back end. The female driver of the front SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided. The rear vehicle, driven by a male, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a 48-year-old female. The female driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The front driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck the rear of another vehicle on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 55-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved following too closely and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2019 Ford sedan rear-ended another vehicle traveling west on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 19-year-old woman crossing Leonard Street with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Leonard Street at an intersection with the walk signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2017 Honda sedan, was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The sedan showed no visible damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcycle driver, 54, was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the left rear quarter panel of a 2021 Ford SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcycle driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the collision occurred. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan turning right hit a bicyclist going straight on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, bruised but conscious. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The rider wore no safety gear.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Bushwick Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling straight north. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, sustained upper arm and shoulder contusions and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the bike’s center front end, damaging both vehicles. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with injuries focused on the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old man was injured crossing Metropolitan Avenue against the signal. A sedan traveling east struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver passed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Metropolitan Avenue against the signal when a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling east struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.

A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 25-year-old man riding an e-scooter was ejected and left unconscious with facial injuries in Brooklyn. The crash damaged the scooter’s right side doors. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No other vehicles showed damage.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash in Brooklyn near Graham Avenue. The driver suffered facial contusions and was unconscious at the scene. The e-scooter sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other vehicles involved showed damage or occupants. The victim was the sole occupant and driver of the e-scooter. The report does not mention any helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in motorized vehicle incidents.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18