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A 25-year-old unlicensed SUV driver crashed into a parked sedan on 45 Street in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted. The driver suffered upper arm injuries and incoherence. Multiple SUVs traveling west collided, causing serious vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 45 Street in Brooklyn at 15:38. The primary injured party was a 25-year-old male driver of a 2014 Toyota SUV who was unlicensed and involved with alcohol. The report states the SUV was traveling west and collided with a parked 2010 Hyundai sedan, impacting its right rear bumper. The driver sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury and was incoherent at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and the driver’s unlicensed status as critical errors. Multiple SUVs traveling west were involved, with damage to front and rear bumpers, indicating a chain collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver with inexperience struck an e-bike rider traveling north on 48 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred on the vehicle’s left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 48 Street in Brooklyn at 7:35 PM. The sedan driver, a licensed male with reported driver inexperience, was stopped in traffic when the collision happened. The e-bike rider, an unlicensed male traveling north, was hit on the left side doors of the sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left side doors of the sedan. The e-bike rider sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with a contusion and bruise reported. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the e-bike rider. The sedan driver’s inexperience and the resulting impact caused serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 36 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old cyclist was partially ejected, suffering contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:15 on 36 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling northwest was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight south. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s front center end and the bike’s front center end were damaged. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV hit a bicyclist on 40 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash resulted from driver inattention, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:07 on 40 Street in Brooklyn. A northbound Station Wagon/SUV collided with a northbound bicyclist. The SUV's driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old man, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street. The impact broke the man’s skull. He died on the sunlit pavement, another life ended by reckless operation on city streets.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the street when a northbound motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed rider, struck him head-on. The report states the impact was to the 'center front end' of the motorcycle, resulting in fatal head injuries to the pedestrian. The police report specifically notes the driver's license status as 'unlicensed,' highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative confirms the rider 'hit him square,' and the man died at the scene. While the report mentions the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' it does not list this as a contributing factor, instead marking both contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the unlicensed operation of the motorcycle and the lethal consequences for a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus traveling straight ahead collided with a bicyclist also going straight on 60 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The impact occurred at the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factor as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.

According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a 26-year-old e-scooter driver traveling straight. The rider suffered a head injury and minor bleeding, left in shock. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:39 in Brooklyn on 5 Avenue near 49 Street. A 2023 Tesla sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 26-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling straight southeast. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the vehicle, but was in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwesterly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound e-bike on 55 Street. The male e-bike rider was partially ejected, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and whiplash. The crash left the cyclist in shock with serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:18 on 55 Street when a sedan traveling north was making a right turn and struck an e-bike traveling west. The e-bike rider, a male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, along with whiplash. The cyclist was reported to be in shock and sustained injury severity level 3. The sedan's point of impact was listed as 'Other,' and the e-bike sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault or blame to the cyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. The data highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after a sedan struck him from behind on 39 Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The cyclist remained conscious but was injured in the collision’s center impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:37 on 39 Street near 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling westbound went straight ahead and impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The bicyclist, also traveling westbound and going straight ahead, was struck at the center back end of his bike. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. The collision’s point of impact and vehicle damage indicate the sedan rear-ended the bicyclist. No helmet use or crossing signal issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face from motor vehicles failing to maintain safe following distances or attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm in a Brooklyn collision. The crash occurred at 5 Avenue and 52 Street, with impact on the moped's right front quarter panel. The driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:40 AM in Brooklyn near 5 Avenue and 52 Street. The injured party was a 21-year-old male moped driver who was not wearing any safety equipment. The moped, a 2024 Zhilo model traveling north, sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The driver was unlicensed, which is a critical factor in the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The driver suffered a contusion bruise to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operation of mopeds in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 67-year-old man rode north on his e-bike along 6th Avenue. No car struck him. No metal bent. He was thrown from his seat. His body broke. He died there, alone on the Brooklyn pavement.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a 2022 MINAL e-bike northbound on 6th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn was killed. The report states, 'No crash marks. No bent metal. He was thrown from the seat. His body broke. He died there, alone on the pavement.' The vehicle sustained no damage, and there were no other vehicles or persons involved. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' There is no evidence of driver error by another party, nor are any victim behaviors cited as contributing factors. The report documents a solitary fatality, underscoring the vulnerability of e-bike riders on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided at 63 Street and 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A one-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion and shock. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 21:35 on 63 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle, traveling south, was struck on its center front end. The other, traveling west, was impacted on its left side doors. The crash injured a one-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position, who sustained a head contusion and was reported in shock. The child was secured with a child restraint. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage consistent with a side-impact and frontal collision, highlighting the dangers of multi-vehicle crashes in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a pick-up truck struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The truck, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. Driver inattention contributed to the collision, leaving the child injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck an 11-year-old pedestrian at the intersection near 52 Street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrian directly during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction were critical errors leading to the injury of the child, who was not noted to have any contributing behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old man was struck while crossing 50 Street at 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 50 Street and 5 Avenue in Brooklyn around 4:00 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The victim sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information about the vehicle type, driver actions, or license status was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights a serious injury to a vulnerable road user despite lawful crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A forklift backing west struck a 73-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She was off the roadway, suffering knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious despite injuries to her foot and leg.

According to the police report, a forklift was backing west near 529 63 Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 73-year-old female pedestrian. The woman was not in the roadway at the time. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The forklift showed no damage from the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 59-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after a rear-end collision. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the face but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved confusion or error by the bicyclist. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn was injured in a rear-end collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the face and remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating an error or confusion on the part of the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision involved two vehicles traveling south, with impact to the center back end of the bicyclist's bike. No damage was reported to the other vehicle. The report does not indicate any driver errors beyond the bicyclist's confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south struck an eastbound e-bike on its left side doors at 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her face. The sedan struck the left side doors of the e-bike while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors for the crash. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was riding with one other occupant. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 3-year-old boy was struck while crossing 61 Street in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis. The child was conscious but seriously injured. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 61 Street and 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors were noted in the report. The pedestrian was not cited for any fault. The report does not list helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist on 60 Street. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and failure to yield. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 60 Street collided with a westbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist was in shock and injured but did not have visible complaints at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14