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A sedan and an SUV collided on Meeker Avenue. The sedan’s driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The sedan hit the SUV’s rear left quarter panel. Airbags deployed. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a collision with an SUV on Meeker Avenue. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of the SUV while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left bumpers and quarter panels. The sedan driver was conscious and protected by deployed airbags. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chassis cab struck the left side of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV passenger, a 34-year-old woman, suffered back contusions. The crash involved improper lane usage and an oversized vehicle. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2023 chassis cab changed lanes improperly and collided with the left side doors of a 2018 SUV traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV carried two occupants; a 34-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured with back contusions. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and notes the involvement of an "Oversized Vehicle." The chassis cab driver was licensed in North Carolina. The impact caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the chassis cab.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling north on Stewart Avenue collided with a westbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 61-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The bus showed no damage. The oversized vehicle was a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a bus and an e-bike collided on Stewart Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Oversized Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus's size played a role in the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The bus sustained no damage, while the e-bike had unspecified damage. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. No other driver errors were noted. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the rider were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with a moped at Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The moped driver, unlicensed and ejected, suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south struck a moped moving west at the intersection of Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 37-year-old man without a license, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The taxi's front center end impacted the moped's right rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and had two occupants. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A concrete mixer hit a cyclist at Morgan Avenue and Harrison Place. Steel met flesh. The rider fell. Blood pooled at his leg. His helmet cracked. He stayed conscious. The truck driver was inattentive. The cyclist suffered severe leg wounds.

A concrete mixer traveling east collided with a northbound cyclist at the corner of Morgan Avenue and Harrison Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A concrete mixer moved east. A cyclist rode north. Steel struck flesh. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled at his leg. His helmet cracked. He stayed awake. He did not scream.' The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the truck driver. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked in the crash. No injuries were reported for the truck driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a sedan crashed on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises to the head and neck. Alcohol involvement was noted. The taxi hit with its right front bumper. The sedan struck with its left front bumper. Two occupants injured.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east and a sedan traveling north collided on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi's right front bumper struck the sedan's left front bumper. Both drivers, a 32-year-old man in the sedan and a 31-year-old woman passenger in the taxi, were injured with contusions and bruises to the head and neck. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead before the crash. No other driver errors are specified. The injured occupants were not ejected and remained conscious. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman was injured when an e-bike traveling north on Graham Avenue struck her on Grand Street. The impact caused fractures and dislocations. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered injuries to her entire body. The e-bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Graham Avenue struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered fractures, dislocations, and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. Additionally, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was noted as a contributing factor related to the pedestrian. The e-bike had no visible damage after the collision. The crash highlights a failure by the e-bike operator to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of a parked SUV on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV was damaged at its center back end.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Meserole Street rear-ended a parked SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact, sustaining damage to its center back end. The motorcycle's front center end was also damaged. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at Meserole Street. A 57-year-old woman driver suffered an elbow abrasion. The crash involved following too closely. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to her elbow, but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling east and sustained front-end damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man rode west on Conselyea. He struck something head-on. Thrown from his bike, he hit the street. His skull broke. His organs tore. The street stayed quiet. He did not get up.

A 39-year-old man riding a bike west on Conselyea Street near Graham Avenue was killed in a violent crash. According to the police report, he struck something head-on and was thrown from his bike. The report states, 'Skull broken. Organs torn.' The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash left the street silent, another life lost to impact and force.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 6-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Moore Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the crash. The boy was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Ford SUV traveling west on Moore Street struck him at the center front end. The child was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited driver visibility in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The SUV and sedan struck with left front bumpers. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest bruises but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured in a collision with an SUV on Meserole Street, Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 3:08 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided front-left. The sedan driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A beverage truck slammed into the back of an SUV on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s front passenger, a 68-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. The truck driver was following too closely. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping.

According to the police report, a beverage truck traveling south on Vandervort Avenue rear-ended a southbound SUV. The impact struck the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 68-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, partially ejected, suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved driver distraction and improper lane usage. Emergency responders found the rider in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 50-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, along with minor bleeding. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was making a left turn while the moped was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver was found in shock following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right front bumper of a pick-up truck on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries including fractures and dislocations. The crash involved following too closely and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with a pick-up truck on Manhattan Avenue near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The crash caused damage to the truck's right front bumper and other unspecified damage to the motorcycle. No information on safety equipment was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered chest bruises. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at the time.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended another sedan going straight ahead. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 45-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained a chest contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling in the same direction, and the impact occurred at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck in the rear by a tractor truck. Both driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash caused shock but no ejections. Improper lane usage was cited.

According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai sedan with two occupants was rear-ended by a 2002 Vanco tractor truck while both vehicles traveled westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan's driver, a 37-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, sustained injuries to their entire bodies, including whiplash, and were in shock. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver ran a right-of-way. The SUV struck a sedan traveling south on Porter Avenue. The sedan’s left rear passenger suffered facial abrasions. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford SUV traveling east on Porter Avenue failed to yield right-of-way and collided with a 2008 Mercedes sedan traveling south. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan. A 24-year-old male passenger in the sedan’s left rear seat sustained facial abrasions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck barreled down Varick Avenue. A motorcycle smashed its side. The rider, helmeted, flew through air. Blood spilled on the street. The truck’s doors twisted. Sirens cut the silence. Signals ignored. Speed unchecked. One man left bleeding.

A box truck and a motorcycle collided on Varick Avenue. The motorcycle hit the truck’s right side. According to the police report, the 33-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right doors were crushed. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash’s cause centered on ignored traffic signals. No pedestrians were involved. The system failed to protect the vulnerable. The street became a scene of blood and twisted metal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Both drivers were distracted. Multiple parked cars were damaged. The crash left one occupant injured and in pain.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Meserole Street in Brooklyn at 4:51 a.m. The female driver, age 37, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The collision involved the front end of one moving vehicle striking the rear of a parked sedan, damaging multiple parked cars nearby. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No other persons were reported injured. The crash highlights driver distraction as a key cause. The victim was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15