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A moped rider was ejected and injured after a pick-up truck struck him from behind on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck driver’s inattention and unsafe lane change caused the crash. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered leg injuries and bruises.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:44 PM on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn involving a pick-up truck and a moped. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with contusions. The truck driver, licensed and traveling north, struck the moped from behind with the center front end of his vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors on the part of the truck driver. The moped driver’s helmet use was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe maneuvers in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man riding an e-scooter was ejected and suffered full-body injuries in Brooklyn. The crash caused left front damage to the vehicle. The driver was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea after impact.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male e-scooter driver was involved in a crash at 22:40 in Brooklyn near Scholes Street. The driver, traveling east and going straight ahead, was ejected from the vehicle upon impact, sustaining injuries to his entire body. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper, indicating a center front end collision. The driver was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without naming any driver errors or victim behaviors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the e-scooter. This crash highlights the severe consequences of e-scooter impacts and the vulnerability of riders to ejection and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway late at night. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 11:00 PM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a taxi traveling east collided with the center back end of a 2019 Kia SUV also traveling east. The taxi’s point of impact was its center front end. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the SUV. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was struck while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The driver was unlicensed, and the taxi showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Grand Street in Brooklyn at 4:30 AM. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection when a 2020 Honda taxi, operated by an unlicensed male driver, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The taxi was parked before the crash and showed no damage upon impact. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing driver error. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s unlicensed status further underscores systemic danger in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel, crashing his SUV into the rear of a stopped vehicle on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured the driver, causing chest trauma. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old male driver of a 2021 Ram SUV was traveling south when he fell asleep at the wheel. This driver error led to a rear-end collision with a 2018 Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Ram and the right rear bumper of the Toyota. The driver of the Ram sustained internal chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were occupied by a single driver each, and both drivers held valid New York licenses. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man crossing Metropolitan Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused a fracture and dislocation to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Metropolitan Avenue near Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:24. A 39-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Toyota sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No pedestrian errors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike operator struck the right front quarter panel of his vehicle while traveling south on Bushwick Avenue. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious but bruised. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a crash on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:08. The vehicle, a 2023 Taizhou City Senlong Motorcycle, was traveling straight south when it impacted the right front quarter panel. The driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed and lack of experience among e-bike operators in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact occurred at an intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s error and glare contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Meeker Avenue made a left turn and struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, glare was noted as a contributing factor affecting the driver’s visibility. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, and despite the collision, the sedan sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors like failure to yield, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck collided with an e-bike on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and confusion, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling southwest and an e-bike traveling west collided head-on. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his e-bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the truck driver and the bicyclist, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' affecting the bicyclist. The box truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, as was the e-bike rider. Neither vehicle sustained damage, but the bicyclist was injured and conscious at the scene. The report highlights driver inattention as a key cause, emphasizing systemic danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver made an improper turn on Meeker Avenue, colliding with a westbound moped. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact, highlighting driver error as the crash cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:37 on Meeker Avenue when a taxi driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, collided with a moped driver making a left turn. The taxi's right front bumper struck the moped's left front bumper. The moped driver, a 45-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' twice as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver's failure to execute a proper turn led directly to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors from the moped driver. The damage to both vehicles was concentrated on their front bumpers, consistent with the described impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and sedan collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact occurred at the sedan’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:30 PM involving a box truck traveling east and a sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan’s 41-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the box truck driver failed to maintain attention. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan had three occupants, and the truck had one. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in busy Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The collision involved improper lane usage, striking the right side of an unspecified vehicle. The bicyclist was injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Woodpoint Road near Withers Street in Brooklyn at 5:30 a.m. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was riding northbound and was ejected from his bike after colliding with the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle also traveling northbound. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to lane management. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. There is no mention of helmet use or victim fault in the report. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the bike and the right side doors of the other vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male motorscooter driver was ejected and injured on Bushwick Avenue. The vehicle was demolished on impact. Driver inexperience and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the crash, resulting in abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries.

According to the police report, a motorscooter driver traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was involved in a crash at 12:28. The vehicle was demolished upon impact, and the 30-year-old male driver was ejected from the scooter. The driver sustained abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers and sudden reactions to surrounding traffic, leading to severe injury and vehicle destruction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered shoulder and arm injuries after a collision with an SUV on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention, striking the bike’s left side and damaging the SUV’s right side. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. A male e-bike rider traveling west collided with a westbound SUV. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-bike and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The e-bike rider, a 37-year-old male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries classified as severity level 3, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes struck its own right side, injuring the front passenger. The 28-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers in lane changes on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at dawn.

According to the police report, a 2013 BMW sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a crash at 3:30 a.m. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was changing lanes when the vehicle sustained damage to the right rear bumper and right side doors. The front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the lane change maneuver. The incident highlights risks associated with lane changes on high-speed roadways. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV traveling west struck a 66-year-old woman outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel bore the impact.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling west on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway nor at an intersection. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing head injuries to the pedestrian. She was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban environments, particularly to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at 2:45 AM on Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:45 AM on Johnson Avenue near Stewart Avenue in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling west and north collided, impacting the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The 32-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining chest injuries and shock, and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the injured driver beyond these driver errors. Vehicle damage was noted on the front quarters of both SUVs, confirming the point of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van changing lanes unsafely struck the left front bumper of an SUV traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 11:10. A van traveling west was changing lanes when it impacted the right front quarter panel of the van and the left front bumper of the SUV. The contributing factor cited was "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the van driver. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the SUV driver or any pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck a parked box truck on Johnson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered a severe shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The truck remained stationary at impact, sustaining damage to its rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a collision on Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, at 2:00 a.m. The sedan, driven westbound, struck the left rear bumper of a parked box truck. The driver sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The box truck was stationary before the crash and suffered damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan's front center end was damaged at the point of impact. The driver's errors—distraction and excessive speed—directly led to the collision with the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and FDNY ambulance collided during left turns on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles, a taxi and an FDNY ambulance, were making left turns when the collision happened. The taxi was struck on the right side doors, sustaining damage there, while the ambulance impacted with its right front bumper but showed no damage. The taxi driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and reported shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on one or both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors were noted. The focus remains on driver errors and systemic vehicular risks in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15