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A 53-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured when a northbound SUV made a right turn on Hausman Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive, striking the scooter rider on the right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:30 PM on Hausman Street near Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 53-year-old male e-scooter rider traveling west was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New Jersey, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The scooter rider sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including abrasions, but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention as the primary causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling south on Graham Avenue struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The impact to the pedestrian’s head caused abrasions and moderate injury. The bus’s right front bumper sustained damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2011 bus traveling straight south on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Skillman Avenue around 18:58. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions, classified as moderate severity. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the bus driver. The driver was licensed and operating the bus legally. The collision caused damage to the bus’s right front bumper. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian and does not indicate any pedestrian behavior contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the vehicle’s involvement and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 15-year-old passenger and an 18-year-old driver suffered injuries including chest and leg trauma. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. Both occupants experienced shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two sedans traveling westbound collided, with the rear vehicle impacting the front vehicle's center front end. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The 15-year-old female passenger in the rear vehicle was injured, suffering chest injuries and shock, secured by a lap belt. The 18-year-old male driver of the front vehicle also sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The drivers were licensed, and both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The rear vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance caused the crash, resulting in significant injuries to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan hit a 66-year-old man on an e-bike along Meeker Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. Both operators were distracted. The man stayed conscious despite a head wound. Machines untouched, but the body paid the price.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Meeker Avenue struck a 66-year-old man riding an e-bike. The report states that both the sedan driver and the e-bike operator were 'distracted' at the time of the crash. The impact left the e-bike rider bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious at the scene. The report notes 'severe bleeding' as the primary injury, with no damage to either vehicle. The police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both parties. The sedan made contact with its right front bumper. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, as documented in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries when an SUV collided with a sedan on Leonard Street. The crash, caused by traffic control disregard, left the driver conscious but seriously hurt, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 on Leonard Street involving a 2013 Honda SUV traveling south and a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end with its right front quarter panel, causing damage to the SUV's right side doors. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 57-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and injured on Apollo Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle overturned after the driver disregarded traffic control. Injuries included knee and lower leg trauma, with the driver suffering shock and pain complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:07 on Apollo Street near Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle, which overturned after impact. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The moped was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No damage was reported on the other vehicle involved, a 2019 Isuzu traveling south. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to any other party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman driving an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway suffered arm abrasions after colliding with an unseen hazard. The crash occurred late at night, triggered by her reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female driver was operating a 2022 Honda SUV eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 11:47 p.m. The crash resulted from her reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, a driver error cited as the primary contributing factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper, damaging the vehicle. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene, sustaining abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the key cause, highlighting the systemic danger of sudden maneuvers on high-speed roadways. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old sedan driver suffered arm injuries when an SUV collided with his vehicle’s rear bumper. The crash unfolded as the sedan backed unsafely, colliding with the SUV traveling westbound on Moore Street in Brooklyn late afternoon.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on Moore Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan was backing southbound when it was struck on the right rear bumper by a westbound SUV’s left front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed New York males. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and remained conscious. The collision impact and driver errors highlight the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle on Moore Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured in the elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 PM on Moore Street near Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a Honda car making a right turn traveling west. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle changing lanes struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered abrasions and arm injuries, trapped in the vehicle. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause.

According to the police report, at 16:56 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a motorcycle traveling east attempted a lane change and collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling east. The sedan’s 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was trapped inside the vehicle but remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Honda motorcycle. The sedan, a 2011 model, had no occupants other than the injured driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a 32-year-old female bicyclist on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash occurred due to driver inattention and distraction, leaving the bicyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Flushing Avenue collided with a westbound bicyclist at 11:20 AM. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the truck's center front end and the bike's right front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were cited. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's right front quarter panel, while the truck showed no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck its passenger, causing a severe knee injury. The driver’s aggressive driving and road rage led to the crash. The passenger suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg, remaining conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a moped with two occupants was traveling north on Bushwick Avenue around 10:40 PM. The driver, identified as male and 22 years old, exhibited aggressive driving and road rage, which the report lists as contributing factors. The moped’s right side doors were damaged, indicating impact on that side. The passenger, also male, was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. The report notes no safety equipment used by the driver. Vehicle damage was limited to the moped’s right side doors, while another unspecified vehicle traveling north with no damage was involved, impacting the moped’s right front quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving behaviors on two-wheeled vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV swung wide on Grand Street. A 26-year-old cyclist struck its side, thrown hard to the asphalt. Blood pooled from his head. The SUV’s doors crumpled. The bike stood untouched. The cyclist lay conscious, pain etched on his face.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV was making a U-turn near 850 Grand Street in Brooklyn when it turned improperly and collided with a 26-year-old male cyclist traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, struck the SUV’s right side doors and was ejected from his bike, suffering a severe head injury with significant bleeding. The narrative notes, 'A Ford SUV turned wide. A 26-year-old cyclist hit the side. No helmet. Ejected. Head bleeding on the asphalt.' The SUV’s doors were bent inward from the impact, while the bike remained upright and undamaged. The cyclist was found conscious but bleeding heavily. The police report does not cite any cyclist actions as contributing factors, keeping the focus on the SUV driver's errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a flat bed truck from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger of the box truck suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved defective accelerator issues, causing significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 10:35. A box truck traveling west went straight ahead and impacted the center front end of the flat bed truck ahead, which was also traveling west. The flat bed truck sustained damage to its center back end. The box truck had two occupants; the front passenger, a 21-year-old male, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating a mechanical failure in the box truck that likely caused the collision. Both drivers were licensed males traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Vespa and Ford SUV collided head-on on Morgan Avenue. The rider, helmet split, was thrown to the pavement, blood pooling beneath him. He remained conscious, bleeding from the head, while the SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a Vespa and a Ford SUV collided head-on during a right turn on Morgan Avenue near Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The report states the Vespa rider, age 31, was ejected from his motorcycle, his helmet split, and he suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The crash occurred at 14:44. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the collision. Both vehicles were making right turns when the impact occurred, with the Vespa striking the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The SUV sustained no damage, while the Vespa was damaged at the center front end. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on driver inattention as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle changing lanes struck a northbound bicyclist on Lorimer Street, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected, suffering abdominal and pelvic injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:28 on Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle traveling south was changing lanes when it collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained serious injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, along with abrasions. The report identifies the motorcycle driver's inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The motorcycle showed no damage, while the bicycle sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and unsafe lane changes—as central to the crash, without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn rear-ended a motorscooter traveling east on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on Grand Street in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a U-turn when it collided with the center front end of a motorscooter traveling east. The motorscooter driver, a 21-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance during the maneuver. The motorscooter driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights driver error in close-quarters vehicle maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end collision on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn injured a 69-year-old front passenger. The SUV driver followed too closely and was inattentive. The passenger suffered chest injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 AM on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. A Station Wagon/SUV traveling west struck the rear of a sedan also traveling west. The impact was centered on the back end of the sedan and the front end of the SUV. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. A 69-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead, with the SUV striking the sedan from behind. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided in a chain-reaction crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 64-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts and was caused by a driver following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving three vehicles traveling westbound. The collision sequence began with a station wagon/SUV striking the center back end of a sedan, which then impacted the center back end of another SUV. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. A 64-year-old female front passenger in the sedan sustained neck injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly identifies driver failure to maintain proper following distance as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries in a Brooklyn collision involving a box truck. The impact struck the sedan’s left front bumper. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained, sustaining whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 AM near 951 Grand Street in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2014 Kia sedan traveling west and a 2024 Mack box truck traveling east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma classified as injury severity level 3. He was conscious and wearing a harness restraint. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The box truck driver was also cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No damage was reported on the truck, but the sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15