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A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a northbound tow truck in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the tow truck’s left front bumper while traveling east. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 AM in Brooklyn near 141 47th Street. A 34-year-old male sedan driver traveling east collided with a northbound tow truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the tow truck. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the tow truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a head contusion and was conscious throughout the incident. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were deployed and used. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions at intersections and the potential for serious injury even when drivers are licensed and traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Expressway early morning. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite defective brakes and alcohol involvement as key factors. Both vehicles traveled north; impact struck front and rear bumpers, revealing systemic vehicle and driver risks.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The driver of one sedan, a 35-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors to the collision. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the crash. The presence of defective brakes and alcohol impairment highlights critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the left front quarter panel of a tractor truck on the Gowanus Expressway. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered contusions and full-body injuries. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Gowanus Expressway at 2:10 a.m. A 34-year-old male sedan driver, licensed in New York, was injured with contusions and bodily trauma after colliding with the left side doors of a southbound tractor truck. The truck, a 2014 VNL model registered in New Jersey, was also traveling southbound and struck on its left front quarter panel. Both drivers were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and SUV collided on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. Both female occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles. Both drivers were licensed New York women traveling west and south.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 a.m. on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 SUV traveling west and a 2020 sedan traveling south. The SUV was struck on its right front quarter panel, while the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver’s pre-crash action was listed as 'Other*' and the SUV driver was 'Going Straight Ahead.' Both drivers were licensed women from New York. Two female occupants in the sedan were injured: the 31-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, and the 23-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to either occupant or note pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Gowanus Expressway shortly after midnight. Both sedan occupants suffered back injuries and concussions. The truck sustained left front bumper damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:18 a.m. on the Gowanus Expressway involving a sedan and a tractor truck diesel. The sedan, traveling eastbound, collided with the center back end of the tractor truck, which was also traveling eastbound. The truck sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan had two male occupants, both injured with back injuries and concussions, described as conscious and wearing lap belts. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. The police report lists contributing factors for both occupants as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision dynamics between the vehicles and the resulting injuries to the sedan occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver collided with a stopped moped on 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a serious back injury. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:30 AM on 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old male moped driver was stopped in traffic when a northbound SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the moped's right rear quarter panel with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a serious back injury, classified as injury severity 3, and was in shock at the scene. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with an e-bike traveling north on 41st Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider suffered severe lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:30 AM on 41st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling west struck an e-bike going straight north. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The 25-year-old male e-bike rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the sedan operator. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by driver failure to obey traffic controls and maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved no other vehicles but was caused by slippery pavement. The driver was conscious but injured, with whiplash and head trauma reported.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:45. The report cites slippery pavement as the sole contributing factor, causing the driver to lose control. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, was conscious at the scene, and was not wearing any safety equipment. The moped was traveling north, going straight ahead, and no damage to the vehicle was recorded. The report highlights the hazardous road condition—pavement slippery—as the critical cause, with no other vehicles involved. No driver errors beyond the environmental condition were noted, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a van from behind on Prospect Expressway East at 2:43 a.m. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Police cited accelerator defects and driver distraction as causes, highlighting vehicle control failures.

According to the police report, at 2:43 a.m. on Prospect Expressway East, a 36-year-old female driver in a 2024 Jeep sedan collided with the rear of a van traveling in the same direction. The sedan's point of impact was the center back end, while the van was hit on its left front bumper. The sedan driver was injured with bodily trauma affecting her entire body and experienced shock. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating mechanical failure combined with driver error. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores dangers from vehicle defects and driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision with a southbound SUV making a left turn on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash, fracturing the rider’s lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 pm. The collision involved a southbound 2021 Tesla SUV making a left turn and a northbound e-bike traveling straight. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which directly contributed to the crash. The e-bike rider, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the rider was conscious but injured. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper striking the e-bike’s center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The data highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators turning across vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a U-turn and hit his e-bike on the left side. The crash unfolded in Brooklyn at 5:08 p.m., with driver inattention cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:08 in Brooklyn near 694 5 Ave. A 2024 Subaru SUV, traveling south and making a U-turn, collided with a southbound e-bike driven by a 43-year-old male bicyclist. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on the Gowanus Expressway. Three occupants in the SUV suffered concussions and back or shoulder injuries. Police cite other vehicular factors as causes. All victims were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, at 22:38 on the Gowanus Expressway, a 2021 diesel tractor truck traveling east struck the center back end of a stopped 2010 SUV also heading east. The SUV had three occupants: a 63-year-old female driver and two passengers aged 33 and 40. All three sustained injuries including concussions and back or shoulder trauma. Each occupant was conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors for both vehicles, indicating driver-related errors or conditions led to the collision. The truck's point of impact was its left front bumper, damaging its center front end. The SUV's damage was concentrated at its center back end. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving heavy trucks and passenger vehicles on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after a collision caused by a vehicle failing to yield right-of-way. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left front bumper, throwing the rider onto 3 Avenue, leaving him fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Avenue at 13:48. The motorcycle, traveling north and driven by a 40-year-old man, was struck on the left front bumper by another vehicle making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle during the collision and sustained serious injuries including fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious but severely injured. Vehicle damage was noted on the motorcycle's right rear quarter panel and the other vehicle's right front bumper. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness after a collision on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a distracted driver and left the cyclist bleeding with serious injuries but not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:40 AM on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was traveling south and was struck at the center front end of his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the cyclist was impaired by the driver's failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered a head injury, was unconscious, and had minor bleeding. The other vehicle involved was a skate board, also traveling south, which sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep’s bumper met a young man’s head at 3rd Avenue and 36th Street. Blood pooled on Brooklyn pavement. The SUV rolled on. The driver vanished. The city’s morning did not pause.

A 23-year-old man was struck in the head by a Jeep SUV at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 36th Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision left the pedestrian bleeding severely at the intersection. The police report notes that the SUV’s right front bumper made contact with the victim, yet the vehicle sustained no visible damage. The driver did not stop after the crash and left the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no details on the driver’s actions beyond the hit-and-run. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to remain at the scene and the systemic risk posed by vehicles in city crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after colliding with a sedan in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inexperience and following too closely, causing left front bumper impact and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:25 AM on 35 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected during the collision with a sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped's left front bumper struck the sedan, resulting in the driver sustaining a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury classified as severity level 3. The sedan had no occupants at the time. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience and unsafe following distance, which directly contributed to the violent impact and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound e-scooter on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:05 PM on 5 Avenue near 23 Street in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck an e-scooter also traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision, specifically noting this for the e-scooter driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Hyundai. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver distracted behind the wheel slammed into a sedan on 33 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:55 AM on 33 Street in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling south struck the center back end of a southbound sedan. The box truck driver’s contributing factor was listed as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The impact point was the sedan’s center back end and the box truck’s right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the sedan driver. This collision underscores how driver distraction can cause rear-end crashes and serious injuries even without ejections or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck and an SUV collided during simultaneous left turns on 34 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:15 AM on 34 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A tractor truck, traveling north, and an SUV, traveling east, were both making left turns when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the truck and the right side doors of the SUV, which sustained damage. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old licensed male from New York, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The contributing factor listed is "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error during the left-turn maneuver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV entering a parked position on 4 Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, striking the cyclist’s upper arm and causing shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:36 PM. A 23-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling north when an SUV also traveling north entered a parked position and struck the cyclist. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained an upper arm injury, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2024 model vehicle. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front quarter panel but no damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15