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A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman riding rear on a bike was thrown to the pavement when an e-bike struck. Her head hit the street. She lay unconscious, lifeless under the city’s lights. Sirens came too late. Driver inattention shadowed the crash.

A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 7th Avenue and 68th Street when an e-bike hit a bike, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:06. A 48-year-old woman, riding as a rear passenger, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries after striking the pavement. The police report states she was 'unconscious' and 'lifeless beneath the streetlights.' The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting a failure by the e-bike operator to remain alert. No helmet was worn by the victim, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver error. The report makes clear that the crash’s deadly outcome stemmed from the e-bike driver’s lack of attention, not the actions of the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two bicyclists collided head-on on Shore Road in Brooklyn. One rider, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Both bikes sustained front-end damage. The crash left the injured cyclist conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, two male bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on Shore Road collided head-on at 3:26 p.m. The injured party, a 37-year-old man, was the driver of one bike and was wearing a helmet at the time. The report notes the point of impact was the center front end of both bicycles, indicating a direct collision. The injured cyclist sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his lower arm and elbow but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were damaged at their front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured rider. No driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior were explicitly cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old female cyclist was injured on Shore Road in Brooklyn. She sustained a head contusion while riding westbound. The crash involved a single bike with front-end impact. No driver errors or external factors were specified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Shore Road near 92 Street in Brooklyn around 11:00 AM. The cyclist was traveling westbound, going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in a center front end impact to her bike. She suffered a head contusion and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists no contributing driver errors or external factors, only unspecified contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The incident involved a single bike with one occupant, the injured female cyclist. The police report does not indicate any failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young woman rode her e-bike north on 7th Avenue at 79th Street. She struck something, her helmet cracked, blood flowed. She collapsed, unconscious, head torn, alone in the dark. The street swallowed her pain, silent and unyielding.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman riding an e-bike northbound at the corner of 7th Avenue and 79th Street suffered a severe head injury. The narrative states, 'She struck something. Her helmet cracked. Blood ran. She collapsed on the pavement, head torn, eyes closed, alone in the dark.' The report lists her as 'unconscious' with 'severe bleeding' from the head. The contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors or external vehicle involvement are cited. The report notes she wore a helmet, which cracked during the crash. No mention is made of any pedestrian or other vehicle involvement. The focus remains on the solitary, violent impact and the resulting injury, with the cause left undetermined in official records.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused a right front bumper impact, injuring the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The victim remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 92 Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Toyota SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to maintain attention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 86-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn collided with him on 92 Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the cyclist bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:47 on 92 Street near Gatling Place in Brooklyn. A 2019 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a right turn when it struck an 86-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on 79 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the teen bruised but conscious. The cyclist was not ejected and rode westbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:44 on 79 Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north struck a westbound bicycle at the center front end of the bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. The bicyclist, a 16-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, emphasizing the sedan driver’s failure to maintain focus. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the front ends, confirming the point of impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a left-front quarter panel collision. The crash occurred while traveling north on 5 Avenue. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 5 Avenue collided at the left front quarter panel with another vehicle also traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 62-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Belt Parkway. A 16-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, at 14:35 on Belt Parkway, two sedans traveling west collided. The 16-year-old driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, with impact points on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The injured driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and improper lane usage—as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on slippery pavement in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited slippery conditions and following too closely as key factors. Both drivers were making left turns at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 86 Street in Brooklyn at 9:43 AM. A box truck, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with the right rear bumper of a westbound SUV also making a left turn. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error in maintaining safe distance under hazardous road conditions. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the truck and the front center of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck making a left turn collided with a parked sedan on 81 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers from driver errors and vehicle maneuvers in tight urban spaces.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:29 AM on 81 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck traveling north was making a left turn when it struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The sedan’s 58-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The garbage truck’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks posed by large vehicles maneuvering in constrained city streets and the consequences of driver mistakes during such maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep slammed into a Honda’s rear on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The 81-year-old Honda driver died at the wheel, neck broken. No skid marks. The crash came sudden, hard, final. Following too closely left no room for mercy.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep struck the rear of a 2000 Honda traveling westbound on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway at 12:05 a.m. The Honda’s 81-year-old driver, belted in, died at the scene with a broken neck. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No second chances.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Following Too Closely,' indicating the Jeep driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The data does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The impact was to the Honda’s right rear bumper, with the Jeep’s right front bumper taking the hit. The report’s language and evidence focus on the Jeep driver’s failure to keep distance, a systemic danger on high-speed expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right front bumper of a pickup truck making a left turn on 3 Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as a key factor.

At 8:02 AM on 3 Avenue near Senator Street, a motorcycle traveling northeast collided with the right front bumper of a southbound pickup truck making a left turn, according to the police report. The motorcyclist, a 51-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the drivers' responses to other traffic influenced the crash. The pickup truck driver, a licensed female, was operating a 2019 vehicle and the motorcycle driver was licensed as well. The collision caused damage to the truck's center front end and the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old pedestrian suffered a head contusion after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The driver faced glare conditions, impairing visibility. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 2021 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn on 92 Street near Gelston Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:45 AM when it struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion with injury severity level 3. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor affecting the driver’s visibility during the maneuver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast with two occupants in the vehicle. The police report does not list any pedestrian errors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver’s impaired visibility due to glare as the primary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a right turn hit a bicyclist traveling straight on Senator Street in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, at 8:16 AM on Senator Street in Brooklyn, a 2023 Ford pick-up truck was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and male, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the truck's right front bumper and the bike's left side doors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman suffered back injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 92 Street and 5 Avenue in Brooklyn around 9:36 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Toyota SUV, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights a failure in yielding that led to the pedestrian's injury, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian herself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted, causing a right-turning SUV to strike the left rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV. A passenger suffered neck injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs were involved: one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a right turn northwest. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the northbound SUV, struck by the right front quarter panel of the turning SUV. Both drivers were cited for inattention and distraction, which contributed directly to the collision. A 27-year-old female passenger in the northbound SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report highlights driver inattention as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on 3 Avenue. He was ejected and suffered injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was conscious at the scene.

A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan and an SUV on 3 Avenue. The 18-year-old male driver was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. No other occupants were involved. The driver was wearing a helmet, but the focus remains on the driver's actions leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15