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Two sedans collided at Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight when impact occurred. One driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles and rear damage to a stopped truck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:23 on Ryder Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans and a box truck stopped in traffic. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead—one northbound in a 2008 Toyota sedan and the other westbound in a 2014 Mercedes sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Mercedes, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The box truck was hit on its left rear bumper while stopped. One driver, a 22-year-old male, sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions at intersections even without clear driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries when a sedan turning right struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated the victim’s lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:33 p.m. on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a right turn when it struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which also sustained damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries after colliding head-on with a northbound sedan on Glenwood Road. The crash, marked by driver disregard for traffic control, left the cyclist fractured and dislocated, highlighting critical driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn, involving a bicyclist and a sedan. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure by the driver to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious, but sustained serious injuries. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance, which directly resulted in the bicyclist's severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Brooklyn, a sedan making a U-turn collided with a northbound sedan. The driver executing the U-turn suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by disregarding traffic control, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

At 3:26 PM in Brooklyn near East 56th Street, two sedans collided. One vehicle was making a U-turn while the other traveled straight north. According to the police report, the driver making the U-turn disregarded traffic control, which was cited as the primary contributing factor. The U-turning driver, a 57-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers, indicating a frontal impact. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing solely on the driver error of traffic control disregard. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to obey traffic signals and controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter traveling west on Ralph Ave collided with a sedan making a right turn. The scooter rider suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver was restrained and sustained no serious harm. The crash highlights risks from turning vehicles in traffic.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling west on Ralph Ave was struck by a sedan making a right turn at the same location. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the motorscooter and the center back end of the sedan. The motorscooter rider, a 29-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. He was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the scooter. The sedan driver was also male, licensed in New York, and restrained with no reported injuries. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify victim fault or helmet use. The collision occurred at 7:19 pm in Brooklyn's 11234 zip code. The data indicates a failure in vehicle interaction during the sedan's right turn, a common systemic danger in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and seriously injured in a Brooklyn crash. The impact damaged the motorcycle’s left front bumper. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver impairment in the collision.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcycle driver was traveling northwest on Avenue K in Brooklyn at 1:32 AM when the crash occurred. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm injury, classified as severe. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment. The driver was licensed and operating the motorcycle straight ahead prior to impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores the dangers of impaired driving and its role in serious motorcycle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:06 p.m. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Impact damaged left rear and right front quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:06 on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn involving two station wagon/SUV vehicles. One SUV was parked westbound when struck on its left rear quarter panel by another SUV making a right turn westbound. The driver of the moving SUV, a 52-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, with contusions and bruises reported. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels at the points of impact. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed at night in Brooklyn. An SUV traveling south struck a sedan making a right turn eastbound. The sedan’s driver hit the SUV’s right front bumper. A front passenger in the SUV suffered knee and leg injuries, left in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 near 2148 Ralph Ave in Brooklyn. A 2008 Chevrolet SUV traveling south collided with a 2007 Honda sedan making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left front bumper. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors beyond that. The SUV carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan had one occupant, the licensed male driver. The report does not list victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks at intersections involving turning vehicles and through traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi struck him at an intersection on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash occurred late at night, highlighting ongoing dangers for those in the roadway.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a 27-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection on Avenue J near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:40 PM. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in abrasions and a moderate injury severity rating of 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data. The incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians in intersections late at night and the critical impact of vehicle collisions in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 78-year-old female passenger in the striking vehicle, causing knee and lower leg trauma. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked car and the front end of the moving sedan.

According to the police report, at 9:11 AM on Avenue J in Brooklyn, a southbound sedan collided with a parked vehicle. The parked vehicle, a 2007 Mercedes sedan registered in Florida, was stationary before the crash. The moving vehicle, a 2016 Toyota sedan with two occupants, impacted the left rear bumper of the parked car with its center front end. The collision caused injuries to a 78-year-old female passenger in the Toyota, who suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was conscious after the crash. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distracted driving. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by moving vehicles striking stationary cars, resulting in serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian suffered head injuries after a bus traveling east on Utica Avenue struck him at a marked crosswalk. The impact occurred at the bus's right rear bumper. The victim was conscious and sustained contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a bus traveling eastbound on Utica Avenue struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The collision occurred at 5:30 PM near Avenue H in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the bus's right rear bumper, damaging its right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The bus was moving straight ahead with one occupant, and no driver license or behavioral details were provided. The focus remains on the bus's involvement in striking the pedestrian at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old woman suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the crash, underscoring systemic dangers posed by inattentive turning drivers in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn, causing shock and internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue O and E 56 Street in Brooklyn at 17:22. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Volvo sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and had internal complaints. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was registered in New Jersey. The collision highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk on Utica Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper at an intersection in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, which sustained damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota sedan registered in Pennsylvania. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan driver backed unsafely and distractedly into her as she emerged from in front of a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver caused the collision by failing to maintain attention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn at 17:20 when a sedan driven by a licensed female driver started backing out from a parking position. The pedestrian, a 62-year-old woman, was emerging from in front of a parked vehicle when the sedan struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain awareness during the maneuver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock but had no visible complaints at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the center back end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians emerge unexpectedly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound motorcyclist struck the left rear bumper of a southbound sedan making a right turn in Brooklyn. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered abdominal and pelvic abrasions but remained conscious. The crash exposed risks in vehicle turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, at 6:37 AM in Brooklyn near Avenue I, a motorbike traveling north collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound sedan making a right turn. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The motorbike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, indicating a frontal collision with the sedan's rear. The report lists the motorcyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the dangers motorcyclists face when vehicles execute turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan barreled south on Utica Avenue and struck a man crossing with the signal. Blood streaked his face. He stood, conscious, torn by steel and rage, his eye lacerated, the street marked by violence and failure.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Utica Avenue at Avenue K struck a 35-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report states the vehicle's front end hit the pedestrian head-on, resulting in severe lacerations to his eye. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the collision. The pedestrian's behavior—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's aggressive actions and failure to yield. The incident underscores the danger posed by aggressive driving and the systemic risks faced by people walking in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with an e-scooter traveling north on Foster Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered contusions over his entire body. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:47 on Foster Avenue near Kings Highway. A sedan traveling east struck the left side doors of an e-scooter going straight ahead northbound. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating both drivers failed to maintain proper attention. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable micromobility users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a right turn, hit him with its left front bumper, causing shock and injury.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn around 1:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Toyota sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm injury and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan cut left on Utica Avenue. An e-bike shot straight. Two young men launched from the bike, heads striking pavement. Blood pooled. Both lay conscious, bleeding, silent in the Brooklyn night. The street bore witness to their pain.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Utica Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn collided with an e-bike traveling straight. The crash occurred at 22:40. The report states, 'A sedan turned left. An e-bike kept straight. Two young men flew from the bike, no helmets. Their heads hit pavement. Blood pooled. Both conscious. Both bleeding.' Both e-bike riders, aged 22 and 21, were ejected and suffered severe head injuries with heavy bleeding. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting a driver error. The sedan's left turn across the e-bike's path and the disregard for traffic control devices are central to the crash. The report notes the e-bike riders were not wearing helmets, but this detail is mentioned after the driver’s failure to obey traffic rules. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by driver actions and traffic violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15