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A sedan parked on Myrtle Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries with minor bleeding. The crash involved improper lane usage by the driver, highlighting dangerous vehicle behavior in Brooklyn traffic.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:13 involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan was parked before the crash and impacted the left side doors of the vehicle, while the bicyclist was traveling east and struck at the center front end. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The sedan driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline led to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the risks posed by improper vehicle lane usage to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and suffered serious injuries after colliding with a sedan on Myrtle Avenue. Both drivers were injured, with unsafe speed and following too closely cited as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:48 PM. The collision involved a 2024 Fly wing moped traveling eastbound and a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling southbound. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries. He was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and following too closely. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old female, was also injured, unconscious, and wearing a lap belt. Her contributing factors included unsafe speed and following too closely. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. Vehicle damage was reported on the center front end of the moped and right side doors of the sedan. Unsafe speed and following too closely were the primary driver errors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan making a right turn on Ashland Place in Brooklyn. The impact caused abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:30 on Ashland Place near DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2024 Honda sedan making a right turn traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, along with a concussion. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as a contributing factor. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted twice as contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with one occupant. The collision highlights critical driver error in yielding during a right turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver starting from a parking spot struck a southbound bicyclist on Ashland Place in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered moderate burns and an elbow injury, losing consciousness. Police cite driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:01 on Ashland Place in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south and starting from a parking spot, collided with a southbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel on both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, was injured with moderate burns and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury and was found unconscious. The police report identifies the primary contributing factors as the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield and remaining distracted when entering traffic from parking spots.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rear-ended an SUV on Williamsburg Street West in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited passing too closely as the primary contributing factor for the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:17 on Williamsburg Street West in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2024 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2019 Infiniti SUV, both traveling westbound. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the SUV, impacting the SUV's right front bumper and quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old male with a learner's permit, was injured with abrasions and upper arm injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists "Passing Too Closely" twice as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe proximity. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing maneuvers in mixed vehicle traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider was violently ejected after a collision with an SUV on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered severe lower leg injuries. Police cite the SUV driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 9:30 AM on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn involving an SUV and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The SUV, a 2018 RAM traveling south, struck the e-scooter on its right side doors while the e-scooter was traveling west. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old unlicensed moped driver and a 15-year-old passenger were ejected and injured in a Brooklyn collision. The moped struck an SUV’s left front quarter panel while passing at unsafe speed. Both teens suffered bruises and limb injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:54 near 176 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, driven by a 14-year-old male without a license, was traveling west and attempting to pass when it collided with a southwest-bound SUV making a left turn. The moped driver was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, while the 15-year-old passenger, riding outside the vehicle, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the moped driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally. The impact point was the moped’s center front end and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. Both injured occupants were conscious but bruised. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a Brooklyn intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s errors caused the impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a station wagon/SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as a severe injury. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on a ZHILONG e-scooter was hurled mid-turn at Lafayette and Carlton. His face split open, blood pooled on the street. Disoriented, he spoke in fragments. The city’s traffic pressed on, indifferent to the violence.

A 24-year-old man suffered severe facial injuries after being thrown from his ZHILONG e-scooter while making a left turn at the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Carlton Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 13:14. The report describes the rider as 'incoherent,' with 'severe bleeding' and no helmet. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative states the man was 'thrown from his ZHILONG e-scooter mid-turn,' resulting in his 'face split open' and 'blood on the pavement.' No other vehicles were involved. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the key error leading to the crash. The absence of safety equipment is noted only after the driver’s inattention. The street remained active as the injured rider struggled to speak, underscoring the relentless pace of city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided late at night on Hudson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before impact. A 56-year-old female occupant suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused damage to the right rear and right front quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on Hudson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both involved vehicles were sedans, one registered in New York and the other in North Carolina. Both vehicles were parked before the collision, with impact occurring on the right rear quarter panel of the New York-registered vehicle and the right front bumper of the North Carolina-registered vehicle. A 56-year-old female occupant was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female bicyclist suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after colliding with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The sedan showed no damage. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting systemic risks for cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 near 388 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old female bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead when she collided with a parked 2007 Volvo sedan. The sedan had no visible damage and was stationary before the crash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors beyond typical causes like failure to yield or speeding. No specific bicyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident underscores the dangers cyclists face from vehicle interactions, even with parked cars, emphasizing systemic vulnerabilities in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided head-on with a taxi on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV passenger suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. Both vehicles sustained front-left damage. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2019 SUV traveling west collided with an eastbound 2018 taxi. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the taxi. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 39-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury with minor bleeding and was semiconscious after the crash. She was seated in the middle rear seat and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver from New Jersey and the taxi driver from New York. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north on Vanderbilt Avenue struck a 25-year-old female bicyclist heading east. The cyclist suffered a head injury and whiplash, partially ejected from her bike. The crash caused significant trauma, highlighting dangers at this Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 2017 taxi was traveling straight north on Vanderbilt Avenue when it collided with a bicyclist moving east. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The 25-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head injury and whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks cyclists face from motor vehicles in Brooklyn's traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi stopped in traffic struck another vehicle from behind on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the left rear bumper. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, enduring shock but was not ejected. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:01 on Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn. A 2017 taxi, traveling south and stopped in traffic, impacted the left rear bumper of another vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and male. The collision injured a 72-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained head injuries and whiplash and experienced shock. She was secured by a harness and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The focus remains on the taxi's rear-end collision causing injury to the passenger, highlighting the systemic danger of rear impacts in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling south on Ashland Place. The impact to the pedestrian’s back caused bruising and injury. The driver’s inattention was a key factor in the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Willoughby Street in Brooklyn around 4:59 a.m. The pedestrian was working in the roadway when a 2003 Toyota SUV traveling south struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck the rear of another vehicle traveling west on Park Avenue. The impact injured the driver of the front vehicle, causing neck pain and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear ends respectively.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Park Avenue near Vanderbilt Avenue. A 53-year-old male driver in a 2012 Ford sedan was injured when another vehicle, a 2021 Ford commercial vehicle, struck the center back end of his car. The driver of the front vehicle suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the rear vehicle was damaged at its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north collided with a northbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old female cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a neck contusion. The taxi driver held a permit license. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle, both traveling north on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, collided at 16:09. The taxi, a 2022 Toyota, impacted the right side doors of the bicycle, which was struck at its center front end. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained a neck contusion, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious at the scene. The taxi driver, a male with a permit license from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified, and no helmet use or crossing signal issues were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the taxi’s center back end, while the bicycle showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured after a sedan made a left turn on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The report cites the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. The sedan, a 2019 Dodge, had damage to its left side doors, while the bike was struck on its left front bumper. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors were specified, and the driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver’s failure to maintain proper lane usage triggered a collision on Myrtle Avenue. Two occupants, including a toddler passenger, suffered whiplash and leg injuries. The impact struck the right front bumper of a box truck and the left front quarter panel of an SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn involving a box truck and an SUV traveling eastbound. The contributing factors cited include "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, was struck on its right front bumper. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from Pennsylvania, sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. Two occupants were injured: a 2-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear position suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash; a 49-year-old male driver reported hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and improper lane usage—as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV’s door on Fulton Street. He flew forward, blood pooling, arm torn. The SUV stood still. The street did not. The cyclist wore no helmet. Metal and flesh collided. The city kept moving.

A 57-year-old man riding a bicycle was severely injured on Fulton Street near Rockwell Place in Brooklyn after striking the door of a parked SUV, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist 'hit a parked SUV’s door,' was 'ejected,' and landed hard, sustaining 'severe lacerations' to his arm. Blood pooled at the scene. The SUV was stationary at the time of the crash, with the point of impact listed as the 'left side doors.' The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor, offering no further detail on driver actions or dooring. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail is mentioned only after the account of the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. The incident underscores the persistent danger for cyclists navigating streets lined with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15