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A 62-year-old male taxi driver sustained facial abrasions after a crash in Brooklyn. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The taxi struck an object front-center while traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male taxi driver was injured in a crash on 31 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:05 PM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, suffered abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The taxi, a 2019 Nissan, was traveling northbound and impacted an object with its center front end, resulting in damage to the vehicle's front. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating impairment on the part of the driver. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other road users were involved or injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn in Brooklyn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection, leaving her conscious but injured. Driver error caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on 60 Street and 3 Avenue in Brooklyn when a 2009 Nissan sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor on the driver's part. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but the report does not list any contributing factors from her behavior. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling east struck the rear of a slowing SUV on the Gowanus Expressway. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The SUV showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, at 14:02 on the Gowanus Expressway, a 60-year-old male motorcyclist traveling east collided with the rear of a slowing or stopping eastbound SUV. The motorcycle impacted the center front end of the SUV's rear, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected from the vehicle. The motorcyclist sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage from the collision. The report lists the motorcyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were cited for the SUV driver. The crash highlights the severe consequences of rear-end collisions involving motorcycles and SUVs on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two female passengers suffered neck contusions in a sedan crash on the Gowanus Expressway. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused impact to the vehicle’s right rear bumper. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on the Gowanus Expressway struck an object or vehicle impacting its right rear bumper. The crash occurred around 4:00 AM. Two female occupants, aged 38 and 40, seated in the front passenger and right rear passenger positions, were injured with neck contusions. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle damage was limited to the right rear bumper. No ejections occurred. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and control at a safe speed directly led to the collision and injuries sustained by the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn just after midnight. Both drivers suffered injuries, including neck pain and shock. Police cited driver inattention and improper turning as key factors in the crash. Damage was severe on both vehicles’ right sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:26 a.m. on 60 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one registered in New Jersey and the other in New York, collided. The New Jersey-registered sedan was making a right turn when it struck the New York-registered sedan traveling straight south. The driver of the New York sedan, a 40-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and shock, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors for the injured driver. Both vehicles sustained damage primarily to their right sides, with the New Jersey sedan’s right side doors damaged and the New York sedan’s center front end impacted. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. Glare impaired the driver’s vision, leading to impact at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and 33 Street in Brooklyn at 8:55 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Nissan sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck her under the vehicle’s undercarriage. The report cites driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and impairment from glare as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as serious injuries. The vehicle sustained no damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and environmental conditions like glare, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 60 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion. The driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:40 on 60 Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was injured when a 2023 Nissan SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s error in responding to other traffic. Additionally, 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the collision, pointing to systemic visibility issues. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash highlights dangers posed by driver errors and limited sight lines at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on the Gowanus Expressway late at night. A distracted driver caused impact between an SUV and a sedan. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash left visible damage on both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:16 on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Chevrolet SUV and a 2007 Cadillac sedan, both traveling westbound. The collision point was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. A 30-year-old female front passenger in the SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan had two occupants, and both drivers were licensed. Vehicle damage was confined to the quarter panels involved in the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on 4 Avenue near 50 Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south struck a bicyclist moving east. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV struck her on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on 6 Avenue near 22 Street in Brooklyn. A 2014 Honda SUV traveling west struck a northbound 23-year-old female bicyclist. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report identifies the SUV driver’s inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was hit on the right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights critical driver errors that led to serious injury for the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs collided on northbound 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Vehicles impacted front and rear, revealing a dangerous failure to maintain focus in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:15 AM on northbound 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Three SUVs were involved in a chain-reaction collision. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second SUV, slowing or stopping, struck it at the center front end. The third SUV, also stopped in traffic, was hit in the center back end. The driver of one SUV, a 36-year-old male, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision points—center front and center back ends—indicate failure to maintain attention and safe distance in traffic. No victim behavior was noted as contributing. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in congested urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver traveling at unsafe speed rear-ended a stopped SUV on the Gowanus Expressway. Both male drivers suffered bruises and lower body injuries. The collision caused center-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver inattention and speed as key factors.

According to the police report, at 12:03 AM on the Gowanus Expressway, a 61-year-old male driver of a sedan was traveling eastbound and struck the center back end of a stopped 2020 Jeep SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male, was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred and suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The sedan sustained center front end damage, while the SUV had center back end damage. The crash underscores driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe speed—as central causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An aggressive driving incident on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn left two women injured. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. Both driver and passenger suffered head injuries, including a concussion and contusions, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:15 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2024 SUV traveling south. The SUV's left front bumper impacted another vehicle making a left turn. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error. Two female occupants of the SUV were injured: the 29-year-old driver sustained a concussion and head injury, while a 46-year-old right rear passenger suffered a contusion to the head. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV and center back end damage to the other vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a 2018 SUV collided with his bike’s center front. The crash occurred at 5 Avenue in Brooklyn, with driver inattention and failure to yield cited by police as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 20:42 on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Subaru SUV and a 25-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling south going straight ahead when the SUV struck the bike’s center front end, impacting the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. The report also notes 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a factor related to the bicyclist, but the primary driver errors were those of the SUV operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, impacting the rider’s left front side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 60-year-old male bicyclist, who was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding. The bicyclist was the sole occupant and driver of the bike, which was traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, with damage to the center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, nor does it indicate any victim behaviors as contributing causes. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet (motorcycle type) but this was not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of bicyclists to severe injury even without other vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north struck an e-bike merging on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and was semiconscious. The SUV driver proceeded straight ahead, impacting the bike’s front center with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 4 Avenue near 23 Street in Brooklyn at 12:55. A northbound SUV was going straight ahead when it collided with a northbound e-bike merging into traffic. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use. The SUV driver held a valid New York license. This collision highlights risks posed by merging maneuvers and vehicle proximity on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at a Brooklyn intersection. A 37-year-old female driver suffered contusions and full-body injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash unfolded as one car started from parking while the other proceeded straight northbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 in Brooklyn near 551 2 Avenue. A 37-year-old female driver, occupant of a 2023 Chevrolet sedan, was injured with contusions and full-body trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The Chevrolet was starting from parking when it collided with a 2021 Volvo sedan traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Chevrolet and the center front end of the Volvo. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights risks when vehicles enter traffic from parking areas, emphasizing driver error in vehicle positioning and movement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted, unlicensed motorcycle driver made an improper right turn and collided with an e-bike traveling straight. The e-bike rider suffered bruises but was not ejected. The crash caused front-end damage to the e-bike, highlighting driver inattention and illegal operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:53 on 4 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, an 18-year-old male, was unlicensed and was making a right turn when he struck the e-bike traveling northbound. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end, which sustained damage. The motorcycle driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly,' both contributing factors to the collision. The e-bike rider was injured, suffering contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The motorcycle driver also lacked a valid license, compounding the systemic danger. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured on 4 Avenue. He sustained abrasions and lower arm injuries. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash occurred while traveling north, with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver operating a gas moped on 4 Avenue was ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious but sustained abrasions. The moped was traveling north and struck an object or surface with its left front bumper, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The lack of vehicle damage alongside the driver's ejection highlights the severity of the impact on the vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver was making a left turn at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:35 PM in Brooklyn near 5502 3 Avenue. A 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused injury despite the absence of visible vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15