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A driver executing an unsafe lane change on Atlantic Avenue triggered a multi-vehicle crash. A 25-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved three westbound vehicles, with significant damage to front and rear panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:07 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by one driver. The report details a collision involving three westbound vehicles: a sedan changing lanes, a sedan traveling straight, and an SUV stopped in traffic. The driver who changed lanes unsafely was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact points included the left front quarter panel of the lane-changing sedan, the right front bumper of the other sedan, and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. All drivers were licensed. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed near 5th Avenue. A motorcycle clipped a sedan pulling into a spot. A woman, helmeted, crushed her leg. Northbound traffic, one slowed, one did not. The pavement held the silence. Brooklyn’s streets demand attention.

A collision unfolded near 5th Avenue and 39th Street in Brooklyn at 17:40, involving a motorcycle and a sedan, according to the police report. The report states that a motorcycle 'clipped a sedan pulling into a spot.' The impact left a 52-year-old woman, riding as a rear passenger on the motorcycle, with crush injuries to her leg. She was helmeted and remained conscious after the crash. Both vehicles were traveling northbound; the sedan was entering a parked position while the motorcycle was passing. The police report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. This driver error—failing to maintain adequate distance—directly preceded the collision and the resulting injury. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV changed lanes improperly and collided with a sedan making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and pain. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:04 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was traveling north, changing lanes at unsafe speed when the collision happened. The sedan was making a left turn at the time. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors on the SUV's part. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right rear bumper. The 24-year-old male SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan driver was licensed and driving north as well. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman pedaled west on Union Street. She missed the sign. Head met pavement. Blood pooled. Her helmet held, but her body broke. She stayed awake as the street fell silent. The bike survived. She did not, not fully.

A 41-year-old woman riding a bicycle westbound near 901 Union Street in Brooklyn was ejected from her bike and suffered a head injury, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist 'disregarded traffic control,' leading to the crash. She was described as 'conscious' but suffered 'severe bleeding' from the head. The narrative notes, 'The sign was missed. She flew, struck head-first. Her helmet held. Blood pooled.' The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles were involved, and the report does not cite any other contributing behaviors. The focus remains on the failure to observe traffic control devices, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after colliding head-on with an SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash, caused by driver inexperience and following too closely, left the rider in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:35 on 4 Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2024 moped and a 2018 Nissan SUV. The moped driver, a 30-year-old female, was unlicensed and traveling southbound when the crash happened. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining injuries to her entire body and was found in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver’s license status was not reported. No pedestrian or cyclist victim behavior was listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected, suffering contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield right-of-way as cause.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan was making a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:15 when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front bumper. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision caused visible damage to the sedan's right front bumper. The driver’s error in yielding right-of-way directly led to the bicyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head contusion in a Brooklyn crash. The collision occurred at Atlantic Avenue, involving driver inattention and rider confusion. The rider was conscious but injured, with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected during a crash at 620 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 6:00 PM. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The rider, who was the driver of the e-bike traveling east and going straight ahead, suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly notes the rider was not wearing any safety equipment. This collision highlights driver inattention as a critical factor, combined with confusion on the part of the bicyclist, resulting in a violent impact that ejected the rider and caused significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old female bicyclist was injured after an SUV made an improper right turn at unsafe speed in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury. The crash occurred at 9:09 AM near 9th Street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:09 AM in Brooklyn near 341 9th Street. A 29-year-old female bicyclist traveling west was struck on her left side doors by a 2024 Honda SUV making a right turn. The SUV driver was cited for 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a neck injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the bicyclist's part. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bike showed no damage. The police report highlights driver errors, specifically the SUV driver's improper turning maneuver and unsafe speed, as central causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 81-year-old woman crossing with the signal on 8 Avenue was struck by an e-bike. She suffered a fractured and dislocated face injury. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control by the e-bike operator.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. An 81-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was injured when struck by an e-bike traveling westbound. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated facial injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the e-bike operator. Both vehicles involved were Citibikes traveling straight ahead, with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash highlights systemic dangers from e-bike operators failing to yield and ignoring traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on 4 Avenue collided with a stopped pick-up truck. The front passenger in the sedan, a 74-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Tire failure was cited as the contributing factor in this impact that caused shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:43. A 2015 Volvo sedan traveling north struck the rear of a stopped 2023 Chevrolet pick-up truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the truck. The report identifies tire failure or inadequate tires as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 74-year-old woman, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the tire failure that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue was struck by an SUV making an improper left turn. The impact caused lower leg injuries and bruising. The driver’s failure to yield and passing too closely endangered the pedestrian outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:32 in Brooklyn near 230 Flatbush Avenue. A Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites the driver’s 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the pedestrian bore the brunt of the collision. The data highlights driver error in maneuvering and failure to yield as the primary causes of this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a Chevrolet SUV. Police cite the vehicle driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as a key factor in the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:41 on 5 Avenue near 14 Street in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male e-bike rider was injured, suffering contusions and upper arm injuries, and was ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Passing Too Closely" by the other vehicle, a Chevrolet SUV, which collided with the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained no damage, indicating the force of impact was primarily absorbed by the e-bike and its rider. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but sustained serious injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to maintain safe passing distances around vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound taxi struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Flatbush at 4th. Her head hit pavement. Limbs crushed. She lay unconscious as sirens broke the quiet. The cab’s front end crumpled, the street marked by violence and silence.

According to the police report, a southbound taxi struck a 60-year-old woman at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and 4th Avenue in Brooklyn at 23:17. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The impact was severe: her head hit first, and she suffered crush injuries to her limbs. She was found unconscious at the scene. The taxi’s center front end was wrecked, indicating a direct, forceful impact. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties, and does not cite any specific driver error. The narrative underscores the violence of the crash and the vulnerability of the pedestrian, who was in the intersection when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a female driver and her male passenger. Both suffered bruises and contusions, with upper arm and back injuries reported. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided, involving a 29-year-old female driver and a 29-year-old male front-seat passenger. Both occupants were injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the shoulder, upper arm, and back. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel and front bumpers, confirming the impact points consistent with the described driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left collided with a southbound moped on Union Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and improper passing as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Union Street, Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 51-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely," indicating a failure to maintain safe distance and improper passing maneuvers. The moped driver was not ejected and was using a harness. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, while the moped’s undercarriage was damaged. These details highlight the sedan driver’s critical mistakes leading to the collision and serious injury of the vulnerable moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 41-year-old man crossing 5 Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered arm injuries and shock. The crash exposed the dangers of driver inattention at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on 5 Avenue near President Street in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn when the vehicle's center front end struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor to the collision. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users even when they follow crossing rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van and sedan collided head-on and side-on at Union Street in Brooklyn. Two vehicle occupants suffered injuries including shoulder and chest trauma. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 van traveling east and a 2016 sedan traveling north collided at Union Street in Brooklyn around 11:40 AM. The van struck the sedan with its center front end, impacting the sedan's left front quarter panel and left side doors. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 49-year-old female driver who was injured with chest pain and nausea, restrained by a lap belt and harness. A 32-year-old female rear passenger in the sedan suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Both occupants experienced shock but were not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was struck by an eastbound SUV on Flatbush Avenue while crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was semiconscious. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at an intersection.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2011 Toyota SUV traveling eastbound on Flatbush Avenue near 6 Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:14 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the vehicle impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a semiconscious state. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor by the police report. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans met steel to steel at 8th Avenue and Union. Both drivers distracted. Metal folded. A 46-year-old man, unbelted, crushed at the knee. The street fell silent, bearing the cost of inattention.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at the corner of 8th Avenue and Union Street in Brooklyn at 20:14. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The report states, "Both drivers distracted." The impact left a 46-year-old male driver with severe crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The police report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The injured man was not wearing a seatbelt, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. Additionally, a 41-year-old female front passenger suffered chest injuries and a concussion. The narrative describes the aftermath: "Metal folded. A 46-year-old man, unbelted, crushed at the knee. Both drivers distracted. The street fell quiet, holding the weight of what could not be undone." The collision underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited following too closely as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:11 AM on Flatbush Avenue near Bergen Street in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, collided with the center back end of a northbound SUV. The motorcyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error on the motorcycle operator’s part. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15