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A box truck traveling south collided with a westbound e-scooter on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider, helmeted but ejected on impact, suffered a severe head injury including fracture and dislocation. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to yield.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a box truck and an e-scooter. The box truck was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the e-scooter rider on the right side doors. The e-scooter rider, a 24-year-old male, was helmeted but was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a severe head injury including fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report explicitly cites the box truck driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The truck’s center front end collided with the e-scooter’s right side doors, causing significant injury to the rider. No other contributing factors were noted for the rider or driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper leg abrasions after a collision on Benson Avenue. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The rider was conscious and not ejected, highlighting driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:06 on Benson Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male riding westbound, was injured with abrasions to his hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Toyota SUV, though no further vehicle damage or driver details were provided. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The evidence points to the driver’s failure to yield and disregard of traffic controls as the primary causes of the crash, with no contributing fault attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s front center, leaving the driver conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. A 70-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, was injured with a head injury and remained conscious after the collision. The SUV, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center back end and damaging the SUV's front center. The sedan was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the collision pattern indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The 58-year-old male driver suffered back contusions but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:49 on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn involving two sedans. The 58-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor leading to the collision. One sedan had damage to its center front end, while the other sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver of the injured vehicle was licensed and operating a 2019 Nissan sedan, which was initially parked before the crash. The other vehicle, a 2015 Toyota sedan, was traveling west at the time. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver traveling south on Avenue S in Brooklyn suffered a hip and upper leg injury after disregarding traffic control. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:08 on Avenue S near Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 40-year-old male, was operating a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead southbound when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The driver was injured with contusions and bruises to the hip and upper leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report explicitly identifies the driver's failure to obey traffic control as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old female cyclist suffered head contusions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling south on Bath Avenue at 16:28 when it struck a 63-year-old female bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, sustained head injuries including contusions and was reported in shock. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not ejected from her vehicle. This crash highlights the danger posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two mopeds collided on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The rear moped, stopped in traffic, was struck from behind by another moped traveling straight. Both drivers were ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 9:29 PM. A 2023 moped traveling south struck the center back end of a 2021 moped that was stopped in traffic. The impact ejected both the 34-year-old male driver and the 24-year-old male passenger of the front moped. Both suffered facial abrasions and were conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The rear moped driver’s failure to maintain attention led directly to the collision. The injuries and ejections highlight the dangers of distracted driving among vulnerable road users on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn collided head-on with a moped traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield as key factors in the Brooklyn crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 86 Street near Bay 34 Street in Brooklyn at 1:00 PM. A 23-year-old male moped driver was traveling eastbound when a 2004 Honda SUV, traveling southbound and making a left turn, struck the moped head-on at the center front end. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other occupants were in the SUV. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to severe injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Belt Parkway. Both drivers injured, one unconscious. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the crash. Front passenger also hurt. Vehicles sustained severe front-end damage. Crash exposed deadly risks of reckless driving on city highways.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided in a crash caused by unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The driver of the BMW, a 38-year-old male, was unconscious with internal injuries, restrained by a lap belt. The front passenger, a 23-year-old male, suffered contusions to the elbow and lower arm, also wearing a lap belt. The Chevrolet sedan, traveling east and attempting a lane change, was demolished on impact. Both vehicles sustained severe front-end damage. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for both drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver errors on high-speed urban roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A 32-year-old female driver suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:41 AM on Bay Parkway near 81 Street in Brooklyn. Two SUVs, both Mazda models from 2023 and 2024, traveling east and north respectively, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the eastbound SUV and the left front bumper of the northbound SUV. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. A 32-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bus collided with a parked sedan on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The bus impacted the sedan’s left side doors, causing injuries to the driver.

According to the police report, at 15:21 in Brooklyn on Avenue T, a northbound bus traveling straight ahead struck a parked northbound sedan on its left side doors. The sedan’s 23-year-old female driver, who was conscious and not ejected, sustained facial abrasions classified as injury severity 3. The bus’s right front bumper was the point of impact. The sedan was stationary before the collision, while the bus was in motion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors for the bus. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by moving large vehicles impacting parked cars, with injuries to vehicle occupants resulting from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body contusions after colliding with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. The bicyclist was conscious but injured severely in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 86th Street at 13:42. A 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a 2019 Toyota sedan that was parked. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicle was registered in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision highlights the dangers posed to vulnerable road users by parked vehicles and the impact forces involved in side collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old woman suffered an eye injury and contusions after a sedan struck her in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling south on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn struck an 82-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained an eye injury and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and unsafe speed, as the primary causes of harm to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man crossing Stillwell Avenue with the signal was struck by a left-turning vehicle. The impact injured his knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

At 11:00 on Stillwell Avenue, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn created a hazardous situation, resulting in the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Benson Avenue at an intersection. She was struck despite crossing with the signal. The crash left her with contusions and bruises, highlighting dangers pedestrians face even when obeying traffic controls.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Benson Avenue and Bay 34 Street in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver actions, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or victim behaviors. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment is noted. The absence of listed driver errors or contributing factors leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a sedan hit him on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and bruised. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a hip and upper leg injury, described as contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel, causing damage to the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, identifying the sedan driver’s error. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which led to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Avenue P, injuring both male drivers. Both suffered moderate injuries and shock. Police report cites malfunctioning traffic control devices as contributing factors. Both drivers were restrained and licensed, traveling straight at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue P involving a 2014 Nissan sedan and a 2021 Toyota SUV. Both drivers, males aged 35 and 65, were injured and experienced shock. The 65-year-old driver suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with complaints of pain or nausea, while the 35-year-old driver reported whiplash and neck injury. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The vehicles collided with impact points at the sedan's right front quarter panel and the SUV's center front end. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating systemic failure in traffic management. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal on Stillwell Avenue. The impact caused head contusions and bruising. The driver’s inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the collision that left the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Stillwell Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries described as contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to navigate turns safely in areas with pedestrian traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning right struck a bicyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations across her body. The truck showed no damage. The crash happened on Shore Parkway near Bay 41 Street.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on Shore Parkway. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her entire body. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was heading west without any safety equipment. The truck showed no damage despite striking the rider on its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious but seriously injured. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver making a left turn was inattentive. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. No helmet was worn. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The driver of another vehicle was making a left turn and was inattentive, contributing to the crash. The rider was going straight ahead when struck on the left front bumper of the e-bike. The rider sustained a contusion and bruise to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The e-bike showed no damage, and the rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15