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A 27-year-old woman on an e-scooter struck the right side of a southbound SUV on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The driver was distracted, causing the crash. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a station wagon SUV, both traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the e-scooter and the right side doors of the SUV. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted from the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention, leading to the collision with the vulnerable e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. The truck’s front caught him. His hand was severed. He stayed upright, awake. Blood marked the street. Helmet still on. The night was silent.

A garbage truck struck a cyclist on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue. The truck turned right as the cyclist continued straight. The truck’s front quarter panel hit the cyclist, severing his hand. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, remained conscious and upright after the crash. He suffered an amputation to his lower arm or hand. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the street. The truck was a 2013 Mack, registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan head-on. A front-seat passenger in the SUV suffered a head contusion. The crash involved disregard of traffic control. Four occupants were in the SUV; one in the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2022 Nissan SUV traveling west on Morgan Avenue collided with a 2018 Mercedes sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The crash injured a 41-year-old male front-seat passenger in the SUV, who sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The SUV carried four occupants; the sedan had one. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a tractor truck making a right turn on Stewart Avenue. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Stewart Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a tractor truck diesel. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The truck was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the truck. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The truck driver was licensed and also the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter collided with an SUV on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s center back end. Driver distraction and unsafe speed were factors.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after colliding with a 2011 Ford SUV traveling east on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained abrasions covering his entire body. The SUV struck the e-scooter on its right front bumper, impacting the scooter’s center back end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as well as unsafe speed as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The van made a left turn and struck the scooter head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction and rider confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Grand Street was struck by a southbound Chevy van making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter and the right front bumper of the van. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Contributing factors listed include "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The scooter driver wore pads but no helmet was mentioned. The van driver was licensed; the scooter driver held a permit. The crash highlights risks when drivers turn left amid distracted conditions and rider confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck turned left on Kingsland Avenue. A woman crossed with the light. The truck did not stop. Its wheels crushed her. She died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.

A woman was killed at the corner of Kingsland Avenue and Richardson Street when a dump truck turned left and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the truck 'did not stop' and 'her body broke beneath its wheels.' The pedestrian died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The dump truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage after the crash. The woman was crossing at the intersection with the light. No errors or actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash, according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The 23-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Both SUVs showed damage to their right sides. Driver errors included following too closely and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and ejected after colliding with two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The crash involved two SUVs traveling westbound, both damaged on their right sides. Contributing factors listed were "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper". The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The report highlights driver errors related to close following distances and improper lane use as causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi parked on Montrose Avenue was struck from behind by a truck traveling east. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The taxi’s rear was damaged.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn when it was rear-ended by a truck traveling east. The taxi driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The taxi sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his SUV rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash happened at 7:30 a.m. The driver 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 2022 SUV and a 2021 sedan, both traveling east. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front end, while the sedan was impacted at the center back end. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike tore into a parked SUV. His arm split open. Blood spilled onto Grand Street. The SUV did not move. The cyclist rode too fast. Shock hit him hard. Brooklyn stood still and watched.

A 27-year-old man riding a bike crashed into the side of a parked SUV near 639 Grand Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 27-year-old man on a bike struck the side of a parked SUV. His arm split open. Blood poured. No helmet. The SUV stood still. The bike moved too fast. Shock took him.' The cyclist suffered a severe arm injury and was in shock. The police listed 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The report also noted 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as stated in the report, but this was not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man driving a 2019 sedan was injured in a crash on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan struck an SUV making a left turn. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the collision. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male sedan driver traveling south on Bushwick Avenue collided with a westbound SUV making a left turn. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's center front end. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn when the crash occurred. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man driving an SUV struck multiple parked vehicles on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause. No one was ejected. Damage hit front and side panels of parked cars.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV collided with several parked vehicles on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked sedans and SUVs suffered damage to their front ends and side doors. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver’s license was valid and the crash occurred at 2:28 p.m. The incident highlights the dangers posed by speeding even in areas with parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV hit a young e-bike rider from behind on Meeker Avenue. The crash tore open his leg. Blood pooled on the street. Speed fueled the violence. The rider wore no helmet. The SUV’s front end did the damage.

A 20-year-old man riding an e-bike southbound on Meeker Avenue near Humboldt Street was struck from behind by a Toyota SUV. According to the police report, 'A Toyota SUV slammed into the rear of a southbound e-bike. The 20-year-old rider hit the pavement hard. His leg split open. Blood pooled on hot asphalt. Speed did the damage.' The crash left the e-bike rider with severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The SUV’s center front end struck the e-bike’s rear, causing the rider to fall. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the SUV driver’s unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike on Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 21-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. The crash involved a traffic control disregard. The sedan driver was a licensed female traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lorimer Street collided with an e-bike traveling west. The e-bike driver, a 21-year-old male, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a 25-year-old e-bike rider head-on on Harrison Place. The rider flew from the saddle, hit the pavement, head split open. He lay semiconscious, bleeding, alone in the dark. Traffic control ignored. Streets unforgiving.

A Ford SUV hit a 25-year-old e-bike rider head-on near Harrison Place and Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV disregarded traffic control and struck the cyclist, who was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. The rider was semiconscious and bleeding at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver's failure to obey traffic signals and improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn. The other followed too closely and struck the rear. The rear driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed. The crash involved unsafe speed and other vehicular errors.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Vandervort Avenue was rear-ended by another sedan traveling eastbound. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 35-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors including "Following Too Closely," "Unsafe Speed," and "Other Vehicular" errors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The impact occurred at the center back end of the turning sedan and the center front end of the striking sedan. No safety equipment use was noted for the injured driver. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged on their left front sides. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Flushing Avenue collided with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity 3, including contusions and bruises. The sedan driver, also licensed and traveling east, had damage to the left front quarter panel. The motorcycle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers when vehicles turn across the path of motorcycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north hit a westbound bicyclist on White Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The moped showed front-end damage. Driver error involved improper lane usage. The bicyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on White Street collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The moped driver held a permit and was cited for improper passing or lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists the contributing factor as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing on Maujer Street in Brooklyn hit two pedestrians outside an intersection. Both females, ages 37 and 2, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was distracted and turned improperly. The crash left both conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 2015 Infiniti sedan was backing northeast on Maujer Street in Brooklyn when it struck two pedestrians, a 37-year-old woman and a 2-year-old girl, both outside an intersection. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and injuries to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrians were engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15