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A ten-year-old girl crossing Auburn Place was struck by an e-bike. She suffered injuries to her leg and was left in shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk. Unsafe speed and rider distraction played a role.

A ten-year-old pedestrian was injured when an e-bike struck her while she crossed Auburn Place at North Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike hit her with its center front end while going straight ahead. The police report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the dangers faced by young pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to control their speed and remain attentive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist took a hit on Hanson Place. An SUV driver failed to pay attention. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the back. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable. Metal struck flesh. The city moved on.

A crash on Hanson Place in Brooklyn involved a station wagon/SUV and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered a back contusion and was injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause listed was the driver's lack of attention. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to focus on the road. The incident underscores a recurring pattern: vulnerable road users bear the brunt when drivers are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The rider died. Four others survived. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal twisted. One life ended. The road stayed open. The danger remains.

A deadly crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan. According to the police report, the motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, was killed from internal chest injuries. Four other occupants, including the sedan’s driver and passenger, suffered unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west. The motorcycle was demolished. The sedan’s rear was crushed. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The report does not blame the victim. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose focus and crowd the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A truck struck a sedan’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One passenger suffered a head injury. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the air. The road stayed open. The system failed to protect those inside.

A diesel tractor truck crashed into the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading west when the truck hit the sedan’s center rear. One passenger in the sedan, a 36-year-old man, suffered a head injury and abrasions. Three other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes that the injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Impact was hard. A passenger suffered head injuries. A driver reported back pain. Police cited driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street bore the mark of another crash.

Two sedans crashed on Tillary Street at Park Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 26-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 33-year-old male driver complained of back pain and nausea. Both vehicles were traveling east and struck each other, one at the center front, the other at the center rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed no other contributing factors. Driver distraction stands as the sole cause in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Evening light on Dekalb Avenue. A 21-year-old cyclist hit by an SUV, pain radiating through his knee and foot. Whiplash leaves him conscious but shaken. Police and bystanders gather as traffic hums past. The street holds the echo of impact.

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan on Dekalb Avenue at South Elliott Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 p.m. and left the cyclist with lower leg and foot injuries, as well as whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error or vehicle maneuver as a cause. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported among the occupants of the SUV or sedan. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by cyclists sharing city streets with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling south was struck by an SUV making a U-turn on Clermont Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:26 on Clermont Ave in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male motorcycle driver, traveling southbound, was struck by a northbound SUV making a U-turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. The driver reported complaints of pain or nausea and was in shock. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the SUV driver as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver was not cited with any contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed, while the motorcycle driver held a permit and was not using any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and U-turn maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. A distracted driver struck the rear of another slowing vehicle. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries, including head and shoulder trauma. The crash exposed dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:58 PM on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling west collided when one vehicle, driven by a licensed female driver, was going straight ahead and struck the left rear bumper of a slowing or stopping sedan driven by a licensed male driver. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The male driver and a 26-year-old female passenger in his vehicle were injured, suffering head and shoulder injuries respectively, and were reported to be in shock. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the second sedan, while the first vehicle showed no damage. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no other contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before impact. The female driver of one sedan suffered a back injury and contusions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were involved in a collision on Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, at 17:35. Both vehicles were parked prior to the crash. The driver of one sedan, a 39-year-old woman, sustained a back injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, cited twice for the injured driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left rear bumpers. The female driver was wearing a lap belt at the time. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing Cumberland Street with the signal when a sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries, highlighting driver failure as the critical factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Cumberland Street made a left turn and struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report lists no pedestrian errors contributing to the crash. This collision underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a bicycle from behind on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The bike passenger suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred as the bike was stopped in traffic and the taxi was moving straight ahead, causing severe impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:53 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. A taxi traveling eastbound struck a bicycle from behind. The bike was stopped in traffic, while the taxi was going straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the bike. The bike passenger, a 48-year-old female, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The police report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify victim fault. The report highlights the taxi driver's failure to maintain safe distance or control, leading to the rear-end collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a station wagon backed unsafely on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The crash caused whiplash and left the rider conscious but hurt, with no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4 p.m. on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV backed unsafely, contributing to the collision with a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was unlicensed and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, along with whiplash. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes, highlighting driver errors by the SUV operator. The moped sustained no damage, and the driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment beyond helmet use, which was noted but not cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist riding south on Carlton Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash involved limited driver visibility, contributing to the collision and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling west on Carlton Avenue at 8:15 when it collided with a 43-year-old male bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist was partially ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a key role in the crash. The sedan struck the bicyclist at the center front end, though no vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights dangers posed by limited sight lines for drivers sharing streets with vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided near Ashland Place in Brooklyn, striking the left front bumper of one vehicle. An 83-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:30 near 230 Ashland Place in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, with impact on the left front bumper of a northbound Ford SUV and the right rear bumper of a southbound Jeep SUV. The 83-year-old male driver of the Ford was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The data highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and other vehicular factors, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan clipped his right rear quarter panel. The crash happened on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s failure to maintain safe passing distance caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Clermont Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling south at 8:40 a.m. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance while overtaking the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of inadequate passing space for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old woman suffered chest contusions and shock after a collision with a cyclist traveling east on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. The bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting unclear driver errors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn at 18:16. She sustained chest contusions and was in shock. The collision involved a male cyclist traveling eastbound, going straight ahead, who struck the pedestrian with the center front end of his bike. The bike showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified but suggesting some fault in the cyclist’s actions. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The cyclist was licensed and operating the bike legally. This crash underscores the dangers pedestrians face from cyclists even without visible vehicle damage or clear fault attribution.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 72-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Ashland Place with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, causing the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 11:10 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, and was in shock following the impact. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Ashland Place near Willoughby Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New Jersey. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a licensed SUV driver making a right turn collided with an unlicensed moped rider traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on Fulton Street near Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A licensed male SUV driver was making a right turn when his vehicle's right front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped driver, an unlicensed male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a reported injury severity of 3. The police report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly navigate the lane during the turn. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, making a left turn, struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Dekalb Ave near S Elliott Pl in Brooklyn at 10:10 PM. The driver of a 2024 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14