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A northbound SUV making an improper U-turn collided with a southbound motorcycle on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered serious injuries, including fractures and whiplash. The crash exposed dangerous turning maneuvers and driver errors at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:15 on Avenue I near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old female SUV driver was making an improper U-turn when she struck a 18-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling straight southbound. Both drivers were injured, with the motorcyclist sustaining fractures and dislocations to his entire body and the SUV driver suffering whiplash to her neck. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the motorcycle was hit at its center front end. Both drivers were conscious and wearing safety equipment—helmet for the motorcyclist and lap belt for the SUV driver—indicating the crash was caused by the SUV driver's illegal maneuver rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling straight ahead struck a 22-year-old bicyclist on Avenue K. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Unsafe speed by the driver contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Avenue K at 7:35 PM. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck on the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was going straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. This crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male bicyclist riding east struck the left side doors of a parked SUV on Avenue J. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary at the time.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Avenue J collided with the left side doors of a parked 2019 SUV. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, only unspecified factors for the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the left side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Avenue J with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Avenue J struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and failed to pay attention, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle had no visible damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing East 15 Street with the signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The child remained conscious after the collision. Details on the vehicle and driver are unspecified.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 15 Street while crossing with the signal. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the data. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle making a left turn collided with an SUV traveling north on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Avenue J was making a left turn when it struck the left front quarter panel of a northbound SUV. The 19-year-old male motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused significant damage to the motorcycle’s center front end and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue J with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield and showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Shock followed the impact at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue J struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The sedan's center front end was the point of impact. The pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue J at East 12 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The driver was operating a Kia SUV. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue J and East 12 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a Kia SUV with one occupant. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with back contusions after a collision on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a right turn and struck the cyclist traveling straight south. The bike suffered front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after being struck by a 2019 Jeep SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a right turn while the bicyclist was traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist suffered back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the SUV driver but notes unspecified factors for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Avenue J. One struck the other's left side. A 24-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit center front and left side doors. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J. The 2023 Tesla SUV was traveling north and struck the left side of a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west. The front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the Tesla and the left side doors of the Ford. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a bicyclist on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck was parked before impact. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck parked on Avenue L in Brooklyn was struck on its left side doors by a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Dodge pick-up. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved impact to the truck's left side doors and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a bike traveling north on East 26 Street in Brooklyn. Two boys, ages 12 and 13, were ejected from the bike. Both suffered internal injuries to face and hip. The truck hit the bike’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Avenue K collided with a bike going north on East 26 Street. The impact occurred on the bike’s right side doors. Two male bicyclists, ages 12 and 13, were ejected and sustained internal injuries to the face and upper leg. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither bicyclist wore safety equipment. The truck’s front center end was damaged. The crash highlights the vulnerability of young cyclists in collisions with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old female bicyclist was injured on East 13 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan and bike were both traveling east when the sedan struck the cyclist’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises but was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2019 Honda sedan on East 13 Street, Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the sedan struck the cyclist on the left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted for the sedan driver. The impact caused damage to the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man walking along a Brooklyn highway suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The crash occurred near Avenue J. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but details on the vehicle and driver errors are not specified.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along a highway in Brooklyn near Avenue J. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on driver actions or vehicle type. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but walking along the highway with traffic when the injury occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy sedan turned left on Avenue M. The driver struck a 77-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She bled from the head in the crosswalk. The car showed no damage. The street fell silent. The driver failed to yield.

A 77-year-old woman was crossing Avenue M with the signal when a Chevy sedan, making a left turn, struck her in the head. According to the police report, she suffered severe bleeding and remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'A 77-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was struck in the head by a turning Chevy sedan.' The car was undamaged. The driver held a valid license. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion. The vehicle struck him with its right front bumper while traveling south. The man was conscious but injured and off intersection.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV traveling south on Ocean Avenue struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was located off the intersection and engaged in other actions in the roadway. He sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions and partial ejection after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its left front bumper. The rider remained conscious but injured in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2010 SUV and a 24-year-old male e-bike rider. The SUV, traveling south, struck the e-bike, which was traveling west, impacting the bike’s center front end with the SUV’s left front bumper. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike rider but does not specify driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640358, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman on an e-bike was injured in Brooklyn after colliding with a parked sedan. The impact struck her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound collided with a parked sedan in Brooklyn near Avenue J. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was stationary before the crash and showed no damage. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman crossing Kings Highway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The crash left her injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Kings Highway at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2005 Dodge SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Pedestrian error or confusion was also noted but the report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention. The driver was licensed and traveling northwest at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the front center of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a moped collided at East 12 Street and Avenue O in Brooklyn. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers. The moped driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. No ejections occurred. The crash caused bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south and a moped traveling west collided head-on at their left front bumpers on East 12 Street near Avenue O in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment use was noted for the injured moped driver. The collision caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15