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A taxi struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Avenue T collided with a bicyclist going straight west on West 6 Street. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The crash occurred near zip code 11223 in Brooklyn's 43rd council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turning right struck an eastbound e-bike on Shore Parkway. Two teens on the e-bike were ejected. One suffered fractured leg bones; the other was unconscious with arm injuries. Driver errors included inattention, distraction, and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 2018 RAMB SUV making a right turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-bike carried three occupants, including a 15-year-old driver and a 16-year-old passenger riding outside. Both teens were ejected from the bike. The driver of the e-bike sustained fractures to the knee, lower leg, and foot, while the passenger was unconscious with shoulder and upper arm injuries. Contributing factors listed include the e-bike driver's disregard for traffic control and unsafe speed, as well as driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east. Neither e-bike occupant wore safety equipment. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes SUV hit a 20-year-old cyclist head-on at Avenue P and West 8th Street. The crash crushed his leg and burned his skin. Blood stained the street. Sirens cut the night. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay broken.

A 20-year-old cyclist was struck head-on by a southbound Mercedes SUV at Avenue P and West 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a crushed leg and severe burns. The report states, "The driver failed to yield." Driver errors listed include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The cyclist was left in shock and bleeding on the pavement. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628819, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bike carrying two children on West 10 Street in Brooklyn. Both children suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the shoulder. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bike showed no damage. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 10 Street collided with a bike carrying two children, ages 7 and 11, traveling west. Both children were injured; the younger suffered abrasions to the face, the older to the shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. Neither child was wearing safety equipment. The bike sustained no damage. The sedan's front center end was damaged. Both children were conscious and not ejected from the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at 86th Street in Brooklyn. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and shock. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection near 2600 86th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred when one SUV traveling south struck another SUV traveling west. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the southbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the westbound vehicle. A 58-year-old female driver, an occupant in one SUV, sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to both vehicles but no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Bay Parkway. One driver made an improper turn. The other went straight. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left front of the other. A 26-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and bruises.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bay Parkway when one driver was making a U-turn and turned improperly. The other driver was traveling straight. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 26-year-old male driver was injured with a head contusion and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after colliding with a sedan on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a southbound sedan. The 74-year-old male bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at 23 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a right turn, hitting the other vehicle’s right side. A 20-year-old passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor. The injured passenger was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2023 Volkswagen SUV traveling west on 23 Avenue was struck on its right side by a 2006 Ford SUV making a right turn southbound. The collision injured a 20-year-old male passenger in the Volkswagen, who suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right side doors of the Volkswagen and the center front end of the Ford. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a sedan traveling west on 86 Street near Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the car’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided while both were traveling west on 86 Street near Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, sustained serious injuries including a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The child suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Acura sedan traveling south on Stillwell Avenue struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The child sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was conscious after the collision. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of an intersection and not using a crosswalk or signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turning right struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal on 23 Avenue. Both suffered injuries—one to the head, the other to the lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Victims were left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 2011 Honda SUV, traveling west and making a right turn on 23 Avenue, failed to yield right-of-way to two pedestrians crossing with the signal. The driver’s inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. The victims, a 74-year-old man and a 90-year-old woman, were injured—he with knee and lower leg wounds, she with head trauma. Both suffered shock and complaints of pain. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrians were not at fault and were crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man on a bike was struck on Benson Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV involved showed no damage. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2023 SUV on Benson Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The SUV showed no damage, and the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred. The report does not indicate any failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, showed inexperience. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Bay Parkway while crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2020 Dodge SUV, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance and a sedan collided head-on at Bay Parkway. Three occupants suffered bruises and neck injuries. Drivers were distracted. All wore seat belts. Impact damaged front ends. No ejections reported. Injuries were moderate but left all conscious.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling east and a sedan traveling north collided on Bay Parkway. The crash involved two drivers and one passenger, all injured with contusions and neck bruises. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and remained conscious. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old female, and her front-seat passenger, a 36-year-old female, along with the ambulance driver, a 41-year-old male, suffered moderate injuries to their necks and arms. No ejections occurred. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving even among emergency vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women crossed Avenue P with the signal. A 2017 SUV made a left turn, striking them at the intersection. Both suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. Glare and driver failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV was making a left turn on Avenue P when it struck two female pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both pedestrians, ages 48 and 42, were injured with contusions and trauma to their limbs, including knees, lower legs, feet, elbows, and hands. The report lists glare and the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. Both pedestrians were conscious and suffered moderate injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male driver suffered back injuries in a collision on Avenue S. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side doors. Unsafe speed and disregarding traffic control caused the crash. The driver was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue S involving a 2023 Jeep SUV and a 2023 Nissan sedan. The SUV, traveling east, struck the sedan on its right side doors. The 23-year-old male driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. The sedan driver was female and licensed in New York. The SUV’s front center end and the sedan’s right side doors were damaged. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man was struck while in the roadway in Brooklyn. The box truck was backing with limited view. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Shock was reported. No vehicle damage was noted.

According to the police report, a box truck backing east on West 9 Street in Brooklyn struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility while backing. The pedestrian’s location and action were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The truck showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured when a sedan made a right turn on West 8 Street. The scooter rider suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan turning right on West 8 Street collided with an e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, attributed to the sedan driver. The e-scooter rider was conscious but injured. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making right turns when impact occurred. The female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, as both drivers attempted right turns. The female driver, age 38, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The male driver was licensed and driving a 2019 BMW. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the BMW and the left front bumper of the Toyota. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision resulted in visible vehicle damage and injury to the female driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15