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A 23-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a pick-up truck on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The truck struck the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured, conscious, and suffered fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east and a bicyclist traveling south collided on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The truck impacted the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist was unlicensed but no helmet or signaling factors were noted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and injured severely. The collision highlights failures in obeying traffic controls and speed management by the drivers involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a parked sedan from behind on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a back injury and internal complaints. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center rear and right side doors.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a sedan was parked on Reid Avenue when a southbound SUV collided with the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and internal complaints, but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV’s front end impacted the sedan’s rear, damaging the right side doors of the SUV. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling east, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a sedan traveling east failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Howard Avenue. An SUV struck the right side of a sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV had two occupants. The sedan had one.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling east on Howard Avenue collided with a 2011 sedan traveling north. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there and to the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim fault. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of side-impact collisions between passenger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper U-turn struck another sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the front center of the other. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan registered in Florida was making an improper U-turn on Ralph Avenue when it collided with a Pennsylvania-registered sedan traveling straight north. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the front center of the other. A 35-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the turning sedan was injured, sustaining neck trauma and internal complaints. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly," "Following Too Closely," and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man riding along Lafayette Avenue was struck. The driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash happened eastbound late at night.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian riding along Lafayette Avenue was injured in a crash caused by a vehicle traveling eastbound. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The report lists the driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was riding with traffic. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Fulton Street. The crash involved two eastbound vehicles traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to keep right, causing the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Street involving two eastbound vehicles, one a bike driven by a 66-year-old man. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Failure to Keep Right" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the bike and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at Broadway and Lewis Avenue. The sedan driver made a left turn and struck the cyclist. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a sedan making a left turn on Broadway near Lewis Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the bicyclist with its left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered bruises over his entire body. The bike was demolished on impact. The crash occurred on Broadway. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Broadway was involved in a crash resulting in his ejection from the bike. He sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body. The bike was demolished at the point of impact. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the driver error contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report does not specify other vehicles involved or additional details about the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter struck a parked sedan on Quincy Street in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan was damaged on the right side.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling east on Quincy Street collided with a parked sedan. The scooter driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan, occupied by two people, was stationary and damaged on the right side doors. The scooter's front center end was the point of impact. No safety equipment was used by the scooter driver. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicle was registered in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and excessive speed in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head abrasion in a Brooklyn crash. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved unsafe lane changing. The collision occurred on Broadway near Grove Street. The cyclist was making a U-turn at impact.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Broadway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious throughout the incident. The report lists unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was making a U-turn when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the bike. No other vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not ejected and no other injuries or persons were involved. The driver errors noted focus solely on unsafe lane changing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on MacDonough Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Impact struck left side doors of one vehicle and right rear bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed. Crash involved multiple vehicular factors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on MacDonough Street in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other sedan, which was parked. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No ejection occurred, and the injured driver was conscious at the scene. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling northbound, with one vehicle parked at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Ralph Avenue was hit by a southbound sedan making a left turn. The collision caused contusions and injuries to the bicyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and remained conscious after the crash. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left front bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike, and the sedan had one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male driver lost consciousness in a crash on Patchen Avenue. The vehicle showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. Injuries remain unknown.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver was injured and found unconscious after a crash on Patchen Avenue. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles involved showed no damage, and the driver had no visible complaints at the scene. The crash occurred with vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions. No other persons were reported injured or involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman driver was injured when an SUV struck her parked sedan on Broadway in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on Broadway collided with a parked sedan. The sedan’s left front quarter panel took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with a head wound and was semiconscious at the scene. She was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV was moving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked bus on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female passengers on the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue made a right turn and collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked bus. The bus carried four occupants; two female passengers, ages 20 and 38, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bus was stationary at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Reid Avenue hit a pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The woman suffered injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding. She was left in shock. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was traveling south on Reid Avenue when it struck a female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified causes. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report the SUV driver fell asleep at the wheel. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver was injured when a northbound SUV rear-ended her vehicle on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, also female, was found to have fallen asleep at the wheel, a critical contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the collision, which impacted the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors. The sedan driver was licensed and the SUV driver was licensed in North Carolina.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling east, hit her with its front center. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Lafayette Avenue struck a pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The vehicle had no visible damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two buses crashed on Decatur Street in Brooklyn. One bus was parked; the other was moving east. The moving bus struck the parked bus’s center back end. A 68-year-old male driver was partially ejected and suffered head injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, two buses collided on Decatur Street in Brooklyn. One bus was parked, and the other was traveling east. The moving bus struck the center back end of the parked bus. The 68-year-old male driver of the parked bus was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Headlights Defective' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The injured driver was conscious but not wearing safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the parked bus and the center front end of the moving bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15