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A taxi and sedan collided head-on near Avenue P. The night was thick with alcohol. A woman in the back seat was crushed, her neck injured. The taxi driver had no license. The system failed her. The street stayed dark.

A head-on crash between a taxi and a sedan occurred just after midnight near 273 Avenue P in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A taxi and a sedan met head-on in the dark. A woman in the back, belted and crushed. Her neck throbbed. The taxi driver had no license. Alcohol hung in the air.' The crash left a 57-year-old female rear passenger injured with neck and crush injuries. The taxi driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. These driver errors—alcohol use and operating without a license—created the conditions for harm. The woman wore a seatbelt, but the system and the drivers failed to protect her.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. Injuries included abrasions and lower leg trauma. The driver showed inattention.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue P at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2022 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage reported. The crash highlights driver distraction as the primary error. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but the report emphasizes the driver's inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected after a collision with an SUV on West 9 Street. The driver, distracted, struck the cyclist head-on. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2014 SUV traveling north on West 9 Street collided head-on with him. The cyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight east but was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end, while the bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on West 8 Street. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No helmet was worn. The impact caused other damage to the bike.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected while traveling south on West 8 Street. The crash involved another vehicle traveling west, which struck the bicyclist's bike on the right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious after the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage described as 'other' to the bike. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 19-year-old bicyclist on West 8 Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The bike’s front end was damaged; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 8 Street collided with a westbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated lower arm and hand injury. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with other vehicular causes. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, while the bike’s center front end was damaged. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. No damage was reported on the sedan. The crash highlights driver errors of inattention and distraction leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three passengers suffered back injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Shore Parkway. Two sedans and an SUV collided head-to-tail. All victims wore seat belts. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Whiplash was the main complaint.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involving two sedans and a station wagon/SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 50-year-old male driver and two rear-seat passengers aged 39 and 48. All sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for all injured occupants. The vehicles were traveling eastbound, going straight ahead when the crash happened. Damage was centered on the front and back ends of the involved vehicles. All injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi ran the light at Avenue P and West 1st. It struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. His pelvis shattered. He died on the street. Two passengers and a driver suffered neck injuries. Parked cars and an SUV took the crash’s force.

A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue P at West 1st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 65-year-old man crossed with the light. A taxi struck him head-on. His pelvis shattered. He died where he fell.' The crash also injured a 2-year-old girl, a 29-year-old woman, and a 32-year-old man, all suffering neck pain. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver ignored the signal. Parked vehicles and an SUV were also struck. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use by the pedestrian. The data shows the deadly result of disregarding traffic control at a Brooklyn intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman driving a sedan struck a parked SUV on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. The impact hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed 21-year-old female collided with a parked SUV on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the sedan, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV was stationary at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Stillwell Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Stillwell Avenue and Avenue S in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right front bumper of an SUV making a left turn on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash happened at night, injuring the rider but not ejecting him.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist was injured when his motorcycle collided with the right front bumper of a station wagon/SUV making a left turn on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was traveling straight westbound, while the SUV was turning left eastbound. The crash caused damage to the front center of the motorcycle and the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit an 11-year-old boy on inline skates on Avenue T. The car’s left bumper struck him. He was ejected, leg torn open, in shock. The driver kept straight. No damage to the car. The boy wore no helmet or pads.

An 11-year-old boy on inline skates was struck by a southbound sedan on Avenue T. According to the police report, 'An 11-year-old boy on inline skates, no helmet, no pads, struck by a southbound sedan. Ejected. Leg torn open. In shock. The car’s left bumper hit him. The driver kept going straight. No damage to the car.' The boy was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations and shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The child was not wearing a helmet or pads, as noted in the narrative, but this is mentioned only after the lack of identified driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old on an e-bike slammed into a parked box truck on 86th Street. He flew from the seat. His head hit hard. He died at the scene. Another man on the bike was thrown, left with a broken leg. The street stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded on 86th Street. According to the police report, a 20-year-old man driving a G-Power e-bike collided with a parked box truck. He was ejected from the bike, struck his head, and died at the scene. Another man, age 35, riding on the outside of the e-bike, was also ejected and suffered a fractured leg. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time. The report lists no contributing driver errors for either vehicle. The police note the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the absence of driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead and one injured, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west collided with an eastbound SUV making a left turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered chest contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2013 Kia sedan traveling west on 86 Street was struck on its right front bumper by a 2014 Lexus SUV making a left turn eastbound. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining chest contusions and shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV's right rear quarter panel was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman on an e-scooter was ejected and injured after an SUV made a right turn on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. The rider suffered full-body injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured when a 2021 SUV made a right turn on Cropsey Avenue and struck her. The impact occurred at the SUV's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center back end. The rider was ejected and sustained injuries to her entire body, resulting in shock. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable riders when drivers fail to yield and operate at unsafe speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on West 6 Street. The rear driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a neck contusion. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. Both vehicles traveled north; the lead vehicle was slowing. Impact damaged front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on West 6 Street collided. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopping when the following SUV struck its rear. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the lead SUV had damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s left rear passenger, a child, suffered chest injuries and bruising. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 2015 Toyota SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway rear-ended a westbound Honda sedan. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A child occupant in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, sustaining chest contusions and bruises. The child was restrained in a child safety seat and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man was hit crossing with the signal on 23 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan making a left turn struck him in the face. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 23 Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man crossing Kings Highway with the signal was hit by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling north. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and collided with the cyclist traveling straight north. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruise to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end were damaged. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe shoulder injury in Brooklyn. The crash happened at Avenue T. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his upper arm. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder, described as a distorted injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with the bicyclist's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling south, going straight ahead, with damage to the center front end. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights driver inattention as the primary cause of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15