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An 89-year-old woman crossing Jefferson Avenue was struck by a sedan backing west. The impact hit her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, an 89-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was backing west when it struck the pedestrian on her knee and lower leg. The vehicle's point of impact was the left rear bumper, and no damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turning left struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound sedan on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered neck abrasions but was conscious and restrained. The bus carried six occupants with no reported injuries.

According to the police report, a 2011 bus was making a left turn on Howard Avenue when it collided with a 2013 BMW sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus had six occupants and sustained damage to its center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for the sedan driver. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard collided with a sedan that was starting from a parking position. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. Neither vehicle showed damage despite the impact occurring at the front bumpers. The motorcycle driver’s injuries were classified as moderate, with no other persons reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and fractured his elbow after a 2019 SUV backed into him on Broadway near Lafayette Avenue. The SUV struck the bike’s front center, damaging its front end. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV backing northwest on Broadway collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The SUV impacted the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist’s injuries resulted from the collision; no contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash involved three vehicles, including a parked sedan damaged at its rear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck and motor scooter collided head-on on Lewis Avenue. The scooter driver, 42, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing by the tow truck driver.

According to the police report, a tow truck and a motor scooter collided on Lewis Avenue. The motor scooter driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the tow truck driver. The motor scooter was traveling north going straight ahead when struck on its center front end by the tow truck's right front quarter panel. The tow truck driver was licensed and traveling north as well. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter driver. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions over his entire body. The crash involved a sedan and a bike. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions covering his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The cyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead when the crash happened. No information about the sedan's movement or driver was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 84-year-old woman crossing against the signal was struck by a northbound cyclist on Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway against the signal. She suffered a head injury and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The collision involved a northbound cyclist traveling straight ahead. The bike showed no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection when struck. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted cyclists to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle stopped in traffic on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at midday. The impact damaged the center back end of the taxi and front of the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lewis Avenue rear-ended a vehicle stopped in traffic. The taxi driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the taxi driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female moped driver was ejected and injured on Myrtle Avenue. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The crash involved two SUVs and was caused by improper lane usage and unsafe speed. The moped struck the left front bumper of an SUV.

According to the police report, a female moped driver traveling west on Myrtle Avenue collided with a Toyota SUV also traveling west. The moped struck the right rear bumper of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a fractured and dislocated elbow. The driver was conscious but injured. The report lists contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed." Another SUV was parked and undamaged. The moped driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and speed, resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan turning left on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered back abrasions. Both drivers were distracted, causing the collision. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Gates Avenue when a motorcycle traveling westbound struck its right front quarter panel. The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and sustained back abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan was traveling eastbound with one occupant, and the motorcycle had one occupant as well. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male passenger suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV struck the rear of a station wagon in Brooklyn. The impact hit the center back end of the wagon and left front bumper of the SUV. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a station wagon also traveling west on Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the rear of the station wagon. A 31-year-old male passenger in the station wagon was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing driver errors or other factors. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Madison Street in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight. Impact hit the sedan’s right rear and the SUV’s right front bumper. Passenger wore lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2007 sedan and a 2019 SUV collided on Madison Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed females traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused moderate injury to the passenger, who was in shock after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Broadway in Brooklyn late at night. One driver was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed. Both vehicles hit on the left front quarter panel. One driver was unlicensed and going straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway near Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:21 p.m. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was unlicensed and traveling southbound, striking the other vehicle's left front bumper. The other sedan was stopped in traffic, northbound, and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. Both vehicles were occupied by two people each. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol impairment, distraction, and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided near 1380 Broadway in Brooklyn. The unlicensed driver was heading south, striking a stopped northbound sedan. The licensed driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. Both vehicles damaged on left front panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 1380 Broadway in Brooklyn. One driver was licensed and stopped in traffic, while the other was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The licensed driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The unlicensed status of the southbound driver and alcohol involvement were key driver errors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Broadway in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, traveling north, showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the bike. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing Reid Avenue with the signal. The vehicle made a right turn and struck her with its front center. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Reid Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her at the center front. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle showed no damage, and no contributing factors were listed for the pedestrian. The report does not specify driver errors explicitly, but the collision occurred during the driver's right turn, indicating a failure to yield or lack of attention. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man was hit while crossing Van Buren Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its front center. He suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Van Buren Street and Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2005 Honda SUV making a left turn struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV was struck on its left side by an eastbound sedan passing nearby. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2020 Hyundai SUV traveling south on Patchen Avenue was hit on its left side doors by a BMW sedan passing eastbound. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan's driver details and license status were not provided. The collision caused damage to the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrian involvement or victim fault is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck the left side of his vehicle on Madison Street. The driver suffered back injuries and shock. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Madison Street was struck on the left side doors by an SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The sedan was damaged on the left side doors, and the SUV sustained damage to the right front bumper. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified in the report. The crash involved two vehicles traveling southbound, with the sedan turning left and the SUV proceeding straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped hit a 37-year-old woman pedestrian in Brooklyn. The rider disregarded traffic control and turned improperly. The pedestrian was off the roadway and suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The moped showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west in Brooklyn struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Turning Improperly." The moped was involved in a police pursuit before the crash and showed no vehicle damage after impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver held a permit license from New York. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15