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A man crossing Marcus Garvey Boulevard with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The crash caused left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Marcus Garvey Boulevard at an intersection with the signal was hit by a 2018 Nissan SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian, a male, suffered a neck injury and was semiconscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589557, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right hit an e-bike rider going straight on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. The sedan’s right side doors took damage. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female e-bike rider was injured when a 2019 sedan made a right turn and struck her on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The e-bike driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan was damaged on its right side doors. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was turning right while the e-bike was going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-bike driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on and side-on at Van Buren Street. Three occupants suffered whiplash and neck, chest, and head injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Buren Street. The male driver of the southbound Ford was inattentive and failed to yield right-of-way, striking the right side of the westbound Nissan. The Nissan carried five occupants, including a 36-year-old female driver and a 5-year-old passenger in a child restraint. All three injured occupants—two drivers and one child passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to the neck, chest, and head. All were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts or child restraints. The crash caused center front end damage to the Ford and right side door damage to the Nissan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584358, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-bike on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike was making a U-turn when the taxi, traveling straight east, collided with its left side. A 19-year-old female passenger on the e-bike suffered knee and lower leg abrasions.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Fulton Street collided with an e-bike making a U-turn. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the e-bike's left side doors. The e-bike carried two occupants, including a 19-year-old female passenger who was injured with abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The taxi driver was licensed, while the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Fulton Street collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with additional driver inexperience noted for the motorcycle operator. The motorcycle impacted the SUV's left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. No other safety equipment or victim actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left on Lewis Avenue hit a 25-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered bruises and upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Lewis Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near Van Buren Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, and no helmet or signaling issues were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 84-year-old woman was struck while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle hit her center front, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Melrose Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound vehicle struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other vehicle details or contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was not blamed for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when a 2016 Subaru SUV struck him at Gates Avenue. The bike was hit on its center back end as the SUV entered a parked position. The rider suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2016 Subaru SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, collided with him on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was entering a parked position when it struck the bicyclist from behind on the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified for the bicyclist. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning left struck a bicyclist going straight east on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered back abrasions. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained back abrasions. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the truck. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and injured but not fatally. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2016 HINO box truck. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a parked Kia sedan on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn. The Kia driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their sides and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east collided with a parked Kia sedan on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn. The Kia's driver, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors. The Kia was damaged on the left rear quarter panel, while the other sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The Kia driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old male bicyclist suffered chest contusions after a collision with a Jeep SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were changing lanes westbound when the SUV struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV and a bicycle collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn while both were changing lanes westbound. The SUV impacted the bike’s left front quarter panel, causing right side door damage to the SUV. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, sustained chest contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes both vehicles were changing lanes at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating a 2020 Jeep SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Ralph Avenue. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. She was hit by a sedan making a right turn. The driver was identified as licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to notice the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman driving an SUV and a 59-year-old man on an e-bike crashed on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Both were injured. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered internal injuries. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving a 2022 SUV driven by a licensed 59-year-old woman and an e-bike ridden by an unlicensed 59-year-old man. Both drivers were traveling east when the crash happened. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained abdomen and pelvis injuries, while the SUV driver suffered back injuries. Both were injured and in shock or semiconscious states. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the e-bike rider wore a helmet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The sedan’s front center and SUV’s left front quarter were damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Broadway was struck by a northbound SUV going straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The report lists driver inattention as the primary contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman was hit by an e-scooter at a Brooklyn intersection. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The scooter struck her center front end while traveling southeast. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by an e-scooter at the intersection near 916 Broadway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The e-scooter, driven by a licensed male operator traveling southeast and going straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the e-scooter operator. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. No safety equipment or helmet use was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl crossing Locust Street with the signal was struck by a northbound bike. The child suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The bike showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Locust Street with the signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The collision involved a northbound bike traveling straight ahead, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The bike sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The child was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable pedestrians, especially young children.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck the back of a stopped pick-up truck on Fulton Street. The moped driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The pick-up truck had two occupants and was stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Fulton Street collided with the center back end of a stopped pick-up truck. The moped driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The pick-up truck, also traveling west and stopped in traffic, had two occupants and sustained damage to its center back end. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving vulnerable road users on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman driving an SUV made a left turn and collided with a van traveling straight east on Broadway. The SUV struck the van’s front center with its rear center. The SUV driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and inside the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female SUV driver making a left turn collided with a van traveling straight ahead on Broadway. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the van. The SUV driver sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles traveling east. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The van driver was male and alone in the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion after colliding with a sedan on Gates Avenue. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front center with its right rear bumper. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Gates Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike, both traveling west. The 25-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion. The sedan struck the e-bike at the front center with its right rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured, and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and inexperience in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Fulton Street hit its left rear passenger. The 8-year-old boy suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Unsafe speed and passenger distraction contributed. The child was not ejected but was left injured and unconscious.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling south on Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck its left rear passenger, an 8-year-old boy. The child sustained chest injuries and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The boy was not ejected from the vehicle but suffered injury severity level 3 and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the sedan's center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15