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Two vehicles crashed head-on on 65 Street. Both drivers were conscious but suffered bruises and injuries to knees and lower legs. The SUV carried two men; the sedan had one woman driver. Driver distraction and unsafe speed caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 2015 Chevrolet SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan collided head-on on 65 Street. The SUV was traveling east, the sedan south. Both drivers and the front passenger in the SUV sustained knee and lower leg injuries with contusions. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV driver and passenger wore lap belts and were not ejected. The sedan driver was also restrained. No pedestrian involvement was noted. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle making a right turn struck a sedan traveling north on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The sedan's left front quarter panel was damaged. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn was making a right turn when it collided with a sedan also traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing Colonial Road with the signal. The sedan driver was making a right turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Colonial Road at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling north made a right turn and struck her. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact. Driver inattention was the primary contributing factor in this crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581355, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered a head contusion after colliding with a vehicle making a right turn. The crash occurred on 67 Street. The driver’s inattention caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported. The rider remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female e-bike rider was injured in a crash on 67 Street. The rider sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The other vehicle involved was making a right turn. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No damage was recorded on either vehicle. The e-bike rider was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the rider or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan made a left turn and hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2016 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 7 Avenue. One driver made a left turn. Both failed to yield right-of-way. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Impact hit left side doors and front bumper. Both drivers licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 7 Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west straight ahead, the other making a left turn eastbound. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. A 74-year-old male front passenger was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on 3 Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 3 Avenue collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the bike. The driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman was hit by a bike on 86 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The pedestrian was off the roadway and conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling east on 86 Street struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The bike's center front end was the point of impact, indicating a direct collision. No other vehicles or safety equipment were involved or noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers were men, traveling west. One driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash left one man injured but conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, both traveling west. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other. One driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with front and rear impacts noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a sedan making a left turn on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north collided with a sedan making a left turn southwest on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan, occupied by one person, sustained no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Three young passengers in the SUV suffered bruises and contusions. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and improper passing or lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a bus and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The bus hit the left rear bumper of the SUV, which was traveling east. Three children, ages 4, 6, and 7, were injured as occupants in the SUV. They sustained contusions and bruises to the elbow, shoulder, and back but were not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and improper passing or lane usage by the SUV driver. All injured passengers were secured with lap belts and harnesses. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a bus on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm bruises. The bus showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling east.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver errors including improper passing or lane usage and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The bus sustained no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center front end. The bicyclist's injuries were classified as moderate. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but notes contributing factors related to lane usage and confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 81 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was struck on his right side by a vehicle making a right turn. The driver was inattentive. The bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on 81 Street was hit on his right side by a vehicle making a right turn eastbound onto 5 Avenue. The 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the bike and the right front bumper of the vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old boy was struck by a sedan making a right turn in Brooklyn. The child suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The child was not in the roadway and was conscious after the crash but sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in Brooklyn near 9319 5 Avenue. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front bumper. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and suffered a severe head injury on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The child was semiconscious with fractures and dislocations. The crash involved bicyclist error.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2006 Toyota SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling south, and the bike was traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist suffered head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers faced by young cyclists in traffic and the role of bicyclist error in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on 3 Avenue. The female driver of the northbound SUV suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Limited view and driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 3 Avenue. The female driver of the northbound SUV was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the westbound SUV and the center front end of the northbound SUV. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights how limited visibility and driver errors can lead to serious injuries even in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.

A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man was struck by a Jeep on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. The vehicle showed no damage at the scene.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn when a Jeep SUV struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The Jeep showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No information on driver actions or violations was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a northbound e-bike on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited the sedan driver for failure to yield right-of-way. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan making a left turn collided with a northbound e-bike on 3 Avenue near Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the e-bike's right front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding north was struck on her left side by a parked SUV in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck her on the left side doors while both were traveling north near 9257 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to see the bicyclist. The SUV was stationary before the crash, and the impact was on the vehicle's left side doors and the bike's center front end. No other driver errors or victim faults are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15