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A moped and a sedan collided on Ridgewood Avenue at Chestnut Street. The moped driver, eighteen, was ejected and left unconscious, bleeding. Both drivers were distracted. The moped was demolished. The sedan’s rear was struck. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a moped and a BMW sedan occurred at Ridgewood Avenue and Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. The eighteen-year-old moped driver was ejected, suffered severe bleeding, and was found unconscious with injuries to the entire body. The moped was demolished. The sedan, driven by a thirty-six-year-old man, sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped slowed on Ridgewood Avenue. Another vehicle struck from behind. The moped driver suffered a leg injury. Police cited aggressive driving. The crash left scars and questions. Brooklyn streets saw violence again.

A crash on Ridgewood Avenue at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn left a 40-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, a moped traveling east slowed or stopped when another vehicle, also heading east, struck it from behind. The moped driver suffered an abrasion and injury to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The moped’s center back end and the striking vehicle’s front end both sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further details about the second vehicle or its driver. The only listed safety equipment was a lap belt and harness for the moped driver, noted after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A garbage truck hit a parked sedan on Hale Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a woman passenger with a head injury. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. The truck kept moving north. The sedan’s left side was smashed.

A garbage truck traveling north on Hale Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Three people were involved. A 42-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the sedan, suffered a head injury and concussion. Two men, both 22, were also present; their injuries were unspecified. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass rattled on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place. Two sedans collided. A 55-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder injury and whiplash. Sirens cut through Brooklyn’s morning as first responders arrived. The street bore the marks of sudden impact.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Jamaica Avenue and Highland Place in Brooklyn. The collision left a 55-year-old male driver with an upper arm injury and whiplash. The report lists both drivers as licensed and traveling east, with one sedan going straight and the other making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. The police report cites 'Unspecified' contributing factors for the crash, offering no further detail on driver actions. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal and bodies collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut. Sirens echoed as two young passengers, both in shock, felt pain and confusion. The crash left the air thick with fear and the street marked by sudden violence.

A crash involving an e-bike and two sedans on Fulton Street in Brooklyn left two people injured. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Driver Inexperience.' A 19-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male driver, both in a sedan, suffered injuries and were described as being in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident. The crash underscores the persistent risks faced by vehicle occupants and other road users when drivers lack experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn on Highland, two sedans collided head-on. One driver fell asleep. Metal twisted. A woman lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in the wreckage. The street echoed with the aftermath, silence settling where screams had been.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn at 6:54 a.m. The report states that one driver 'had fallen asleep,' leading to the violent impact. The crash left a 37-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, with severe crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. Two men, both drivers, were also injured. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'Metal crumpled. The street held the silence that comes after screams.' The only contributing factor cited in the report is 'Fell Asleep,' directly implicating driver fatigue as the cause. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The data underscores the systemic danger when drivers lose alertness behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn on Cox Place, a 61-year-old man behind the wheel of a sedan suffered a bruised leg. The car’s left side doors bore the mark of impact. Emergency lights flashed in the quiet Brooklyn street as the driver remained conscious.

A single-vehicle collision occurred on Cox Place in Brooklyn, involving a 61-year-old male driver operating a 2016 Honda sedan. According to the police report, the driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The sedan was parked before the crash and suffered damage to its left side doors. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved, and no specific driver errors were detailed in the data. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old man suffered a severe head injury after a pick-up truck struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The truck was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations, highlighting critical danger at this crossing.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Nichols Ave and Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn around 9:30 AM. The pedestrian sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The collision involved a 1995 pick-up truck traveling east, which was making a right turn at the time of impact. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper, causing significant injury to the pedestrian. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver contributing factors explicitly noted. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was registered in New Jersey. This crash underscores the hazards posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 9-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck on Lincoln Ave in Brooklyn. The vehicle, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused head abrasions, leaving the child injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lincoln Ave and Fulton St in Brooklyn around 8:05 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south made a right turn and struck her on the right side doors. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 57-year-old male driver in Brooklyn sustained a head injury and minor burn in a crash. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper while traveling east on Bushwick Avenue. The driver was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver operating a 2018 Lexus sedan was traveling east on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:07 AM when the vehicle's left front bumper struck an unspecified object. The driver suffered a head injury and a minor burn, resulting in shock. The report notes the driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. The contributing factors are listed as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian involvement or victim behavior. The vehicle damage was confined to the left front bumper, indicating impact on that side. The report does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors but highlights the driver's injuries and shock state following the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Fulton Street and Jerome Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered upper arm shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 on Fulton Street near Jerome Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both Hondas, collided while traveling south and west respectively. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were injured, each sustaining upper arm shoulder injuries and experiencing shock. The male driver was using an air bag, and the female driver was wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the male driver and notes unspecified factors for the female driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 51-year-old man suffered full-body contusions in a collision on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and speeding by the driver. Impact struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway around 7 PM. The driver, a 51-year-old male occupant of a sedan, was injured with contusions across his entire body. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west, going straight ahead, and collided with another vehicle that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the lane-changing vehicle and the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—unsafe lane changing and speeding—as causes of the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The 61-year-old man suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The collision involved a sedan and occurred at night. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:31 in Brooklyn involving a moped and a sedan, both traveling south on Highland Place. The moped driver, a 61-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists the moped driver's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no clear driver errors or violations cited. The sedan driver details are not provided, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the vulnerability of moped riders in collisions with larger vehicles, especially when ejected and injured severely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped slammed into a parked SUV on Hale Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was hurled onto the street, unconscious and bleeding from the head. The crushed bike lay silent, the night marked by distraction and speed.

A violent crash unfolded on Hale Avenue near Etna Street in Brooklyn when a moped collided with a parked SUV. According to the police report, the 31-year-old moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, struck his head, and was found unconscious and bleeding. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet. The moped was left demolished at the scene. Police attribute the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' explicitly listing distraction as the contributing factor. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time. The incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east on Warwick Street struck a southbound bicyclist, ejecting him and causing serious leg injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control, leading to a violent collision that overturned the bike and bruised the rider’s lower body.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:19 on Warwick Street in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, collided with a bicyclist moving south. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end, which struck the bicyclist, causing the bike to overturn and ejecting the 30-year-old male rider. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious (3). The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No contributing factors were assigned to the bicyclist. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a stationary e-bike in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m. The sedan was traveling northwest and was making a left turn when it collided with a parked e-bike facing east. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage included the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center back end, confirming the point of impact was the sedan’s front center. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.

According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a southbound garbage truck on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, at 10:21 AM on Arlington Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2010 Honda sedan traveling west struck the left rear quarter panel of a southbound 2018 Mack garbage truck. The sedan's point of impact and vehicle damage was the center front end, while the truck sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks involving rear impacts between passenger vehicles and large trucks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Chestnut Street and Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. A seven-year-old passenger suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The child was restrained but sustained minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:41 a.m. on Chestnut Street near Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: one traveling east going straight ahead and another making a right turn northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the left side doors of the northbound vehicle. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. A seven-year-old female passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering facial injuries and minor bleeding. She was seated in the middle rear seat, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and experienced shock. The driver errors of failing to yield and unsafe speed directly contributed to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were initially parked before impact. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:13 AM. The collision involved a 2016 Toyota sedan and an e-bike, both described as parked before the crash. The e-bike driver, a 47-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any driver errors explicitly, but the circumstances suggest a hazardous interaction between the two vehicles while stationary or beginning movement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14