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A motorcycle rider was ejected after a sedan changed lanes aggressively on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The rider suffered back injuries and moderate burns. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s left rear bumper with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a collision on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash involved a sedan changing lanes unsafely and aggressively, striking the motorcycle’s left rear bumper with its left front bumper. The motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, suffered back injuries and moderate burns but remained conscious. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan had no occupants and was traveling east, as was the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man was struck near 121 De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but suffered back abrasions. The vehicle hit him center front with no damage. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as cause.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured near 121 De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The vehicle struck him at the center front end but sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured at Lafayette Avenue. The sedan made a left turn and struck the scooter’s front center. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight west on Lafayette Avenue. The e-scooter rider, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver’s failure to yield while making a left turn led to the collision. The rider was conscious after the crash but injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman was hit by a backing SUV in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Jeep SUV backing east on De Kalb Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered neck injuries after a crash on Myrtle Avenue. The sedan made a U-turn and struck the scooter’s left side. The rider was left with whiplash and shock, no helmet reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a sedan making a U-turn struck his vehicle on Myrtle Avenue. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained neck injuries, including whiplash, and was in shock. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield properly during the U-turn. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The point of impact was the left side doors of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist riding east on Fulton Street. The cyclist, a 26-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a sedan making a left turn struck her bike head-on on Fulton Street. The bicyclist was riding eastbound, wearing a helmet, and remained conscious after the crash. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the bike's front center. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding properly at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit an eastbound e-scooter on Flushing Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The sedan showed damage to its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Flushing Avenue made a left turn and collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the e-scooter's left front bumper was damaged. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a taxi and a sedan, all traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The taxi and sedan were hit from behind. Two occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries. The crash caused center rear and front-end damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2014 box truck traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with a 2018 taxi and a 2016 sedan, both also traveling west. The box truck impacted the center front end of the taxi, which then struck the sedan from behind. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver and a rear passenger, were injured with neck injuries classified as severity 3. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in center back-end damage to the taxi and sedan and front-end damage to the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on Fulton Street. He suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm. The rider was semiconscious and not wearing safety equipment. The e-bike struck an object front-center while traveling east.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male riding an Arrow 10 e-bike eastbound on Fulton Street was ejected after a collision impacting the center front end of his vehicle. The rider sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm, resulting in semiconsciousness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The e-bike suffered damage to its center front end. No other persons or vehicles were reported as involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man was struck on Myrtle Avenue by an SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Myrtle Avenue after being struck by a 2013 SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact. The driver’s contributing factor was listed as inattention and distraction, which led to the collision. The SUV hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an unlicensed SUV on Myrtle Avenue. The SUV was parked before impact. The bicyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when an unlicensed male driver in a 2019 SUV struck her on Myrtle Avenue. The SUV was parked before the crash and impacted the bicyclist on its left side doors. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver’s license was not valid at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was struck on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway and suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained bruising. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Fulton Street near Carlton Avenue in Brooklyn. She was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but suffered a contusion and injury to her hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition are provided. The pedestrian was not using any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck drifted off Flushing Avenue and smashed into a parked SUV. The man inside, 38, died on impact. The SUV’s front buckled. The truck stood untouched. Police blamed driver distraction. No one else was hurt.

A fatal crash struck Flushing Avenue near North Oxford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a box truck veered into a parked SUV. The man inside the SUV, age 38, was killed instantly. The SUV’s front was crushed. The box truck showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the SUV occupant was unbelted, but only after citing distraction as the primary cause. The data lists no errors by the victim. The crash underscores the deadly risk when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Lafayette Avenue. The sedan struck the bike while both traveled straight. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lafayette Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and an unspecified area on the bike. Police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist, nor does it specify helmet use or signaling. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was injured while getting on or off a vehicle near 770 Fulton Street, Brooklyn. The unlicensed male e-scooter driver struck her front center. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a male driver operating an unlicensed e-scooter traveling east struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian near 770 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper control or awareness. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-scooter showed no damage. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical factor in this crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two drivers stopped in traffic were rear-ended by two sedans traveling west. A 38-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving four vehicles traveling west. Two vehicles were stopped in traffic when two sedans behind them failed to stop in time, striking the rear ends of the stopped vehicles. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 38-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The impact points were center back end for the stopped vehicles and center front end for the striking sedans. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right rear quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fort Greene Place and Hanson Place in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2020 BMW sedan traveling south struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious lower limb injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with a bicyclist on Navy Street in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old man was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. He was conscious but seriously injured. The crash caused damage to the bike’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a taxi struck a bicyclist traveling south on Navy Street in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted shoulder and dislocation. The injury severity was rated level 3. The bike’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for the taxi. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists in collisions with taxis, with serious injuries resulting from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bikes traveled north on Ashland Place. The e-bike followed too closely and struck the rear left quarter panel of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg contusions. No ejection occurred. Both vehicles moved straight ahead.

According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a bicycle on Ashland Place. The 28-year-old bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The e-bike struck the left rear quarter panel of the bicycle while both were traveling north and going straight ahead. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was limited to the bicycle's left rear quarter panel; the e-bike showed no damage. The report does not indicate any helmet use contributing to the injury. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance between vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on De Kalb Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and sustained bruises.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford sedan was making a left turn on De Kalb Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered head injuries and contusions. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The impact occurred on the sedan’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15