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A 71-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel, striking a stopped sedan from behind on North Henry Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the fatigued driver, who was incoherent and restrained by a lap belt. The collision caused front-end damage to the striking vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:11 AM on North Henry Street in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old male driver, identified as fatigued and drowsy, fell asleep while driving a 2003 Mercedes sedan traveling north. This driver collided with a second sedan, a 2008 Chevrolet, which was stopped in traffic ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the Mercedes and the center back end of the Chevrolet. The fatigued driver was injured and incoherent but was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Fatigued/Drowsy' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver error as the primary cause. The second vehicle sustained no damage, and no other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway late at night. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. No ejections or visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:39 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The collision involved a 2016 box truck traveling north and a 2024 sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the truck and the left front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor to the crash, pointing to driver error in lane management. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The rear passenger of the stopped vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt during impact.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Grand Street in Brooklyn at 7:00 PM involving two sedans traveling north. The front sedan, driven by a male from Virginia, was going straight ahead and struck the rear of a stopped sedan driven by a licensed female from New York. The impact was at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old female, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts and serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a southbound motorcycle on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, helmeted, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:16 on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn when a taxi making a left turn collided with a motorcycle traveling southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the motorcycle driver. The taxi driver was also implicated in the failure to yield. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, indicating a side collision with the taxi. Both vehicles were registered in New York and driven by licensed male drivers. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights critical driver errors involving yielding and lane use that led to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet suffered head injuries after colliding with a sedan on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was starting from parking when impact occurred. The crash involved driver errors and confusion, leaving the cyclist bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6 p.m. on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old female bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured when her bike collided with a sedan that was starting from a parking position. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, and the unlicensed female bicyclist both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The report cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report highlights driver errors and situational confusion leading to the collision, emphasizing systemic dangers without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel shrieked on Meeker Avenue as a westbound sedan plowed into a parked Dodge. A 29-year-old man gripped his bleeding arm, seatbelt biting. The signal was ignored. The wound lingered, echoing the violence of midnight metal.

A westbound Honda sedan struck a parked Dodge on Meeker Avenue near Union Avenue just before midnight, injuring the 29-year-old male driver of the Honda. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The narrative states, 'The signal was ignored,' underscoring the failure to obey traffic controls. The impact left the driver with severe lacerations to his arm, as he remained restrained by his lap belt. The parked Dodge was unoccupied at the time of the crash. No evidence in the police report attributes any contributing factors to the parked vehicle or its occupants. The collision highlights the consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped making a right turn collided head-on with an eastbound bicyclist on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2024 moped, driven by a male with a permit license, was making a right turn when it struck a 24-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at 3. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, specifically citing the moped driver's failure to properly observe traffic controls. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 58-year-old pedestrian crossing against the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 AM on Maspeth Avenue near Vandervoort Avenue in Brooklyn. A 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2019 Ford truck, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the crash. Despite the impact occurring at the vehicle's center front end, no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's failure to maintain attention during the maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and bicycle collided head-on on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old bicyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped and a bicycle, both traveling east, collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruise. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane discipline. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet use or victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The moped sustained damage to its center front end, matching the point of impact on the bicycle. This collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage among vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a GMC sedan making a right turn on Manhattan Avenue. The crash caused abdomen and pelvis injuries, with the e-bike sustaining front bumper damage and the rider in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:53 on Manhattan Avenue involving a GMC sedan and an e-bike, both traveling north. The sedan driver was making a right turn when the collision happened. The e-bike driver, a 32-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the sedan driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV driver failed to yield while making a left turn, striking the cyclist traveling north. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, with no helmet reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:19 AM in Brooklyn near Manhattan Avenue and 145th Street. A 2019 Nissan SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was making a left turn westbound when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported. The SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact, and despite the collision, the SUV showed no damage. The data highlights driver error in yielding as the primary cause, with no contributing victim factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a distracted driver hit her at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the truck, traveling west, struck her center front end. The victim was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Meserole Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn at 8:05 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2007 Chevrolet truck traveling west went straight ahead and struck her at the center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies the driver's distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed male driver traveling north struck another sedan turning right. Two female passengers suffered injuries, including arm trauma and shock. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving were cited by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn at 19:10. A 2014 Cadillac sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling north collided head-on with a 2011 Buick sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the Cadillac and the right side doors of the Buick. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors attributed to the unlicensed driver. Two female passengers in the vehicles were injured: a 23-year-old front passenger suffered elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries with complaints of pain and nausea, while a 43-year-old front passenger wearing a lap belt had unknown injuries but was in shock. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation, unsafe speed, and aggressive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chassis cab truck making a right turn collided with multiple parked vehicles on Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused neck injuries to the truck driver, who suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The oversized vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:45. A chassis cab truck, described as an oversized vehicle, was making a right turn when it struck several parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the truck, which sustained no damage, while the parked vehicles suffered center back end damage. The truck driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites the contributing factor as 'Oversized Vehicle,' indicating the truck's size played a role in the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision’s right rear quarter impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old female bicyclist was traveling north when a 2019 Chevrolet sedan, also heading north, struck her on the left side doors. The point of impact on the sedan was the right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 73-year-old driver suffered whiplash. The crash involved following too closely, causing a rear-end impact. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, collided when one vehicle followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the collision. The 73-year-old male driver of the striking vehicle sustained whiplash injuries and was conscious at the scene. He was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The struck vehicle showed damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck the rear of a box truck. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, at 5:27 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New Jersey, collided with the rear of a northbound box truck. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged, while the truck showed no damage. The driver was conscious but sustained a head injury and whiplash, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning right collided with a northbound bicyclist on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to yield and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:55 on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling northeast was making a right turn when it struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, dislocated upper arm injury. The report explicitly lists the truck driver’s errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly.' The truck impacted the left side doors of the bike, while the truck itself showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report places responsibility on the vehicle driver’s failure to yield and improper turning, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and injured on Johnson Avenue. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling east. Driver inattention and distraction caused the rider to lose control, resulting in upper arm injuries despite helmet use.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected during a crash on Johnson Avenue at 17:18. The motorcycle was traveling east, going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the center back end of the vehicle, causing damage in the same area. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the rider's lack of focus led to the crash. The rider was wearing a helmet but still suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3. The rider remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction even for helmeted motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the rear of a taxi traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The taxi driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 18:11, a box truck traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with the center back end of a taxi going straight ahead in the same direction. The impact damaged the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the truck. The taxi driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely" by the box truck driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15