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A cyclist hit a three-year-old boy on Shore Road in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head injury. Police list no clear cause. The crash left a mark. The street failed to protect its smallest soul.

A three-year-old boy was struck by a cyclist on Shore Road near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was 'playing in roadway' and suffered a head contusion. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was riding straight ahead when the crash occurred. Both the cyclist and a notified occupant are listed with unspecified injuries. The police report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal issues are cited as factors. The incident highlights the danger faced by children on city streets, even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A runaway sedan struck an SUV on 85th Street. One woman suffered a head injury. The sedan was unlicensed and fleeing police. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on 85th Street near 4th Avenue. The sedan, unlicensed and pursued by police, hit the left rear of the stopped SUV. The crash injured a 59-year-old woman, who suffered a head injury and concussion. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact was severe enough to damage the SUV’s rear and the sedan’s front quarter. The incident underscores the danger of runaway vehicles and police pursuits on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped asphalt as an SUV slammed into a parked vehicle on 68th Street in Brooklyn. Emergency crews found a male driver unconscious, injured inside his car. The air hung heavy with the scent of gasoline and burnt rubber.

On 68th Street near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, a crash involving three SUVs left one driver injured and unconscious. According to the police report, a male driver lost consciousness while operating his vehicle, which then struck a parked SUV. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway as a bus slammed into two SUVs. A four-year-old boy, strapped in the back, suffered a facial abrasion. Sirens echoed as traffic stalled and emergency crews arrived under a gray afternoon sky.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a bus traveling west struck the center back ends of two SUVs that were slowing or stopped in traffic. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. A four-year-old male passenger in one of the SUVs was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his face. The report does not specify any helmet or signal violations. No other injuries were detailed in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, especially when large vehicles are involved in rear-end crashes with smaller passenger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 83-year-old woman crossing 92nd Street with the signal was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The impact left her conscious but injured, with abrasions and harm to her arm. Sirens echoed as responders arrived.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on 3rd Avenue struck an 83-year-old pedestrian as she crossed 92nd Street at the intersection. The woman, who was crossing with the signal, suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower arm but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the crash. The SUV's center front end made contact during a left turn. No mention of helmet use or signaling was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched and glass scattered across the Gowanus Expressway exit. Four people, shaken and hurt, clutched their backs and heads as emergency lights flashed in the night. The air hung heavy with shock and pain, the highway silent but for sirens.

According to the police report, a collision involving three SUVs on the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn left four occupants injured. All suffered bodily harm, including back and head injuries, and were described as in shock or conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver, while 'Other Vehicular' factors were cited for passengers. One of the vehicles was driven by an unlicensed driver, and another was involved in a police pursuit. These driver errors—speeding, distraction, and lack of a valid license—are called out in the official record. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Headlights glare on 7th Avenue as a 15-year-old e-scooter rider collides with a turning sedan. The impact leaves her conscious but bleeding from the head, partially ejected from her scooter, sirens cutting through the night air.

A 15-year-old girl riding a northbound e-scooter on 7th Avenue at Ovington Avenue was injured in a collision with a southbound sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was cited as a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and was partially ejected from her vehicle, remaining conscious at the scene. The report does not specify whether safety equipment was used. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver. The crash underscores the consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn on Shore Road Drive, an SUV’s left front bumper hit a 32-year-old man walking outside the intersection. He stayed conscious, hurt across his body, with abrasions. The street was quiet, the impact sudden, the injuries real.

A station wagon/SUV traveling west on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle’s point of impact and damage were both to the left front bumper. No driver errors or violations are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal on flesh. An SUV turned right on Bay Ridge Parkway, colliding with a man riding his bike straight. The cyclist’s leg took the impact. He lay in shock, pain radiating. The SUV showed no damage. Sirens followed.

A collision occurred at Bay Ridge Parkway and 4th Avenue in Brooklyn when an SUV turned right and struck a man riding a bicycle straight through the intersection. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered an injury to his lower leg and was left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The crash highlights the dangers faced by cyclists navigating city streets where driver errors can have lasting consequences.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old man steps into the crosswalk with the signal at the Gowanus Expressway entrance. An SUV turns right, its metal bumper colliding with his knee. He falls hard. The driver waits. The street is silent, holding the bruise and the moment.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old pedestrian was crossing 65th Street at the Gowanus Expressway eastbound entrance with the signal when an SUV made a right turn and struck him. The impact left the man with a bruised knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, are mentioned in the report. The driver remained at the scene. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, even when they cross with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female SUV driver made a left turn and collided with a sedan traveling straight north on 3 Ave. The SUV struck the sedan’s front center, injuring both drivers. Following too closely caused the crash, leaving both in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Ave at 20:58. A 48-year-old female driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when she rear-ended a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the sedan’s center front end. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were injured: the sedan driver, a 34-year-old male, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and complained of pain or nausea; the SUV driver sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Neither occupant was ejected. Both drivers were in shock, and both held valid New York licenses. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver struck a 16-year-old bicyclist on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The crash caused shock but no ejection. The vehicle was parked at impact with no damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 86th Street near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:00 AM. A 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a driver, cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, struck him. The bicyclist was riding westbound and was not ejected from the bike. Injuries included elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma with minor bleeding, and the victim experienced shock. The vehicle involved was a parked Hyundai car/SUV, which sustained no damage despite impact on the right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing victim factors were listed. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A seniorcare sedan turning left struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was injured. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified, leaving systemic dangers unclear.

According to the police report, a seniorcare vehicle traveling northeast was making a left turn on 65th Street when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured with severity level 3. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2014 sedan with two occupants. The lack of detailed contributing factors highlights potential systemic risks at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs traveling south collided on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. An 8-year-old rear passenger was partially ejected and suffered whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage. The crash caused shock and injury to the child occupant.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn collided. One vehicle was parked prior to the crash, while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the parked SUV and the right front quarter panel of the moving SUV. An 8-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was partially ejected and suffered whiplash, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The child was secured with a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east on Shore Road Drive struck a 55-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The driver fell asleep, causing a front-end collision that bruised the pedestrian’s face. The victim suffered shock and contusions, highlighting driver inattention dangers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn collided with a 55-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway or at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and was reported to be in shock. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report cites the driver’s failure caused by falling asleep and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing visible damage to the same area. There is no indication that the pedestrian’s actions contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver fatigue and distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old male SUV driver lost consciousness while driving south on 78th Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle collided with a parked sedan, causing chest injuries to the driver, who was found unconscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 78th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was operating a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling southbound. The report cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV collided with a parked sedan, which sustained no damage. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He suffered chest injuries and was unconscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed when drivers lose control due to medical emergencies or incapacitation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a 2024 SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. The crash occurred on Bay Ridge Parkway. Driver errors included failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience.

According to the police report, a 2024 Honda SUV traveling westbound on Bay Ridge Parkway was making a left turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike driven by a 19-year-old male bicyclist. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield during turning maneuvers, particularly involving vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a parked SUV with obstructed view struck him in Brooklyn. The collision caused bruising and damage to the SUV’s left side doors. Both parties faced limited visibility at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM near 7710 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV, a 2015 Jeep traveling north, was initially parked before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper, damaging its left side doors. Both the bicyclist and the SUV driver experienced limited or obstructed views, which the police report lists as contributing factors. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but highlights the obstructed visibility as a critical driver-related factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury after a vehicle struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a fracture and dislocation. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt amid the collision’s impact.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 7801 4 Ave in Brooklyn at 15:10. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Toyota SUV struck her at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severe, including fracture and dislocation, and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a significant impact to the pedestrian despite the lack of visible vehicle harm. The data highlights the driver’s error in yielding, which directly led to the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck the vehicle’s left rear bumper on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The collision occurred amid unsafe lane changing, causing significant front and rear vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:10 a.m. The collision involved a 1988 BMW sedan and a 2019 Lexus SUV, both traveling westbound. The BMW driver, a 56-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver was changing lanes unsafely and struck the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan’s center front end was damaged, showing the impact’s force. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s unsafe lane change as the cause, with no contributing victim factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14