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A 72-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike while crossing 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and shock. The e-bike showed no damage. The driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a female e-bike rider traveling south on 5 Avenue failed to yield right-of-way to a 72-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining head abrasions and shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike had no visible damage. The driver was operating with a permit license from New York. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike making a right turn on 7 Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered head abrasions but was conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles showed front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south while passing collided with an e-bike traveling north that was making a right turn on 7 Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 54-year-old man, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-bike driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider struck a parked SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious. The crash involved two SUVs and was triggered by a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The e-bike hit the SUV’s center back end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn when an e-bike traveling north collided with a parked SUV. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to responding to another vehicle not involved in the crash. The e-bike struck the center back end of the parked SUV, causing damage to the bike’s left front bumper. Two other SUVs were involved, traveling north, but the collision was primarily between the e-bike and the parked vehicle. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided head-on on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old woman was ejected and injured, suffering bruises and lower leg trauma. Both riders were traveling straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash left one cyclist with serious injuries.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling straight on 7 Avenue collided head-on. The injured party was a 33-year-old female cyclist who was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both cyclists were licensed and riding without helmets. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted. The crash resulted in serious injury to the female cyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV turning left collided head-on with a northbound e-bike on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The e-bike driver was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford SUV was making a left turn on 5 Avenue when it struck an e-bike traveling straight north. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike rider was unlicensed. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike rider but does not specify any for the SUV driver. The e-bike rider wore a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan making a left turn on 50 Street in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan making a left turn eastbound on 50 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. Neither vehicle showed damage. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan had one occupant and was registered in New York; the motorcycle was registered in New York with a licensed Pennsylvania driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck two parked SUVs in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash. The driver remained conscious and was bruised.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a right turn in Brooklyn when it collided with two parked SUVs. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises reported. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious throughout. The crash damaged the front center of the sedan and the rear sections of the SUVs. Failure to control the vehicle during the turn and alcohol involvement were noted driver errors. No information on helmet use or signaling was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike while crossing 60 Street. The rider was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on 60 Street struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bikes crashed head-on at 61st and 4th. One turned left. One went straight. A 23-year-old man hit the pavement, blood streaming from his head. He stayed conscious. The street stood still. Failure to yield and ignored signals brought pain.

Two bicyclists collided head-on at the corner of 61st Street and 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one cyclist was making a left turn while the other was going straight. The crash left a 23-year-old man with severe bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn by the injured cyclist, as noted after the driver errors. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 6 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2016 Toyota SUV making a left turn southwestbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction caused the crash, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV on 57 Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female e-bike rider traveling south on 57 Street collided with a parked Nissan SUV. The rider sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV, occupied by a licensed male driver who was parked at the time, showed no damage. The e-bike sustained front-end damage. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as unsafe speed and distraction in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist merged southbound on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A southbound SUV struck the bike’s left front quarter panel with its right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist was merging southbound on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound Ford SUV struck him on the bike’s left front quarter panel with the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including abrasions, but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2023 SUV traveling east struck a 2009 sedan turning right northbound on 39 Street near 6 Avenue. Both drivers, men aged 45 and 46, suffered bruises and injuries to their bodies and legs. Limited visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling east on 39 Street collided with a 2009 Nissan sedan making a right turn northbound near 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. Both drivers, men aged 45 and 46, were injured but remained conscious. The passenger in the sedan, a 45-year-old man, also sustained injuries. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No ejections occurred. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused contusions and bruises, with injuries to the entire body for the passenger and to the knee and lower leg for the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

On 5th Avenue, an 83-year-old woman lost consciousness while driving. Her Chevy sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding, but awake. No other people hurt. The street took the blow.

An 83-year-old woman driving a 1999 Chevy sedan south on 5th Avenue lost consciousness and crashed. According to the police report, 'An 83-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel of a '99 Chevy. The sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding. Awake.' The driver suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were injured. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, as noted after the primary causes. No other driver errors are listed in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 5 Avenue in a late-night crash. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact struck the right front bumper of one vehicle. Police cited traffic control disregard and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 5 Avenue. The driver of one sedan, a 50-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved impact to the right front bumper of the injured driver's vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Other Vehicular' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating driver errors related to ignoring traffic signals or controls. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and had an airbag deployed. No other injuries or ejections were reported. The collision caused visible damage to the right front bumper of the injured driver's vehicle and minor damage to a parked sedan nearby.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing against the signal on 43 Street. The vehicle hit her center front end. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on 43 Street after being struck by a vehicle traveling west. The 52-year-old woman was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The vehicle impacted her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on 50 Street near 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered fractures and dislocations across her body and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 50 Street in Brooklyn was making a right turn when it struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near 6 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries, including fractures and dislocations to her entire body, but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself, and the pedestrian's actions are unknown. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda SUV turned left at 7th Avenue and 57th Street. The bumper struck an 8-year-old girl crossing with the signal. She suffered crush injuries. Two other pedestrians, including a 6-year-old, were also hit. All were conscious. The driver failed to yield.

At the corner of 7th Avenue and 57th Street in Brooklyn, a 2022 Honda SUV made a left turn and struck three pedestrians. According to the police report, the SUV's left front bumper hit an 8-year-old girl who was crossing with the signal. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. A 6-year-old girl was also hit, sustaining facial fractures and dislocations. A 36-year-old woman suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. All three pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. The police report states: 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was licensed and remained uninjured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider struck the right side of a parked SUV on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage. The crash happened as the e-bike passed too closely, causing impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on 5 Avenue collided with the right side doors of a parked 2020 Chevrolet SUV. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, occupied by two licensed drivers, showed no damage. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash. The incident highlights the dangers of close passing near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman was hit while crossing 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking her with the vehicle's front center. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash, left shaken and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on 6 Avenue near 60 Street in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south struck her at the center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead before the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15