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A 7-year-old boy was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle bore front-end damage from the impact.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The driver of a 2015 sedan was traveling west and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on 62 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet and was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 62 Street collided with a parked SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcycle impacted the left side doors of the SUV, damaging both vehicles. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV was stationary before the collision. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision with a sedan on 44 Street. Both vehicles were making right turns. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan struck him while both were making right turns on 44 Street. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, a 2008 Honda, had no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left on 49 Street in Brooklyn hit three pedestrians crossing with the signal. All were conscious but injured, suffering abrasions and contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2004 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on 49 Street in Brooklyn when it struck three pedestrians crossing with the signal. The victims, ages 6, 7, and 52, sustained injuries including abrasions to arms and contusions to the head. All pedestrians were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the left side of a parked sedan on 5 Avenue. The rider was partially ejected and suffered back abrasions. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors. The rider was unlicensed and injured.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver collided with the left side doors of a parked 2019 Honda sedan on 5 Avenue. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan was stationary and occupied by a licensed male driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure or error by the sedan driver. The e-bike's right front bumper struck the sedan's left side doors, causing damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed e-bike operation and collisions with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan entering a parked position hit a northbound e-bike on 54 Street in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old male cyclist suffered chest abrasions but was conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2021 Nissan sedan driven by a licensed female driver was entering a parked position on 54 Street in Brooklyn when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 36-year-old man, sustained chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The cyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. The sedan carried four occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 5 Avenue after a sedan made an improper U-turn. The bike struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver was licensed; the cyclist was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 5 Avenue made an improper U-turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Toyota. The contributing factor listed in the report is "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. No other factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two male bicyclists collided head-on on 36 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were traveling straight in opposite directions. One rider, age 20, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, two male bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on 36 Street collided head-on near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both bikes struck each other at their center front ends. One bicyclist, age 20, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both riders. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash occurred at 9:25 p.m. with both riders going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front ends of both bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man on an e-bike was hit by a westbound sedan on 37 Street near 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver was distracted. Both vehicles struck front to front. The rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 37 Street near 7 Avenue in Brooklyn between an eastbound e-bike and a westbound sedan. The e-bike rider, a 47-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, including contusions and bruises. The sedan driver was identified as inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man crossing 60 Street at 5 Avenue was hit by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered fractured and dislocated lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 60 Street made a left turn and struck a 77-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike and sedan collided on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, unlicensed and driving south, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Police cited aggressive driving as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a 2021 motorbike and a 2020 sedan on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 20-year-old male driver without a license, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan, carrying two occupants, sustained no damage. The motorbike was damaged on the left front quarter panel. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified. The vehicle had no visible damage despite impact at the left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east collided on 38 Street. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on 38 Street collided front-to-front. The front passenger in one sedan, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved multiple occupants but only one injury was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was struck by a westbound sedan on 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The victim was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or signals involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15