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A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Remsen Avenue. Two female passengers in the sedan, ages 12 and 36, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both were not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling north. Impact was center back end of taxi to center front of sedan.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a sedan also heading north. The collision impacted the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the sedan. Two female occupants in the sedan, a 12-year-old and a 36-year-old, were injured with neck injuries and shock. Both passengers were not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries occurred despite no noted safety equipment status or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 47-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg in Brooklyn. The crash occurred near East 76 Street. The rider was conscious but injured. Police cited outside car distraction as a factor. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash near East 76 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was unspecified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after an SUV hit him on Glenwood Road. The cyclist suffered facial abrasions but was not ejected. The crash involved driver distraction and confusion by the bicyclist. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Toyota SUV and a 26-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, reflecting some confusion on the bicyclist’s part. The SUV struck the bicyclist on its right rear quarter panel, causing damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time and was not ejected from his bike. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist passenger on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan was making a left turn on East 94 Street in Brooklyn when it collided with a bicycle traveling east. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old female passenger, was ejected from the bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the sedan driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was conscious but injured severely enough to require medical attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two SUVs crashed on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver, 59, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles hit center to back and front ends. The driver was conscious and restrained. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred between the center back end of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The 59-year-old female driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the female driver only.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 23-year-old moped driver was injured in a collision with an SUV on East 87 Street in Brooklyn. The moped took damage on its left side. The rider suffered a concussion and arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver traveling west on East 87 Street collided with a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the left side doors of the moped and the center front end of the SUV. The moped driver sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused significant damage to the left side of the moped and the front of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans crashed head-on on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. All were conscious and restrained. Damage hit front bumpers. The crash left three injured, none ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The crash involved three injured occupants: a 66-year-old female passenger with neck injuries, a 29-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 24-year-old male driver with neck injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No occupants were ejected. The crash occurred with both vehicles traveling straight ahead before impact. The drivers’ failure to obey traffic controls led directly to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two vehicles crashed on Avenue N in Brooklyn. A 20-year-old female sedan driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions. Both vehicles hit front to rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was male, licensed in New York. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue N in Brooklyn involving a 2008 SUV traveling east and a 2018 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The sedan's 20-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or other road users were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 41-year-old man was injured when an SUV struck him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries and trauma to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV starting from parking struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on East 88 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injury. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck a baby boy before dawn on East 108th Street. The car hit him outside the crosswalk. The front end crushed his body. He died there. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent after the impact.

A deadly crash unfolded on East 108th Street near Farragut Road in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north struck and killed a baby boy who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed him. He died there, whole body torn. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The child, a male pedestrian, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The data does not mention any other contributing factors related to the victim. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two vehicles collided head-on on East 79 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, men aged 24, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage and turning errors. Passengers were restrained but injured. Damage hit front quarter panels.

According to the police report, a 2010 Toyota SUV and a 2014 Infiniti sedan collided on East 79 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, males aged 24, were injured with upper arm injuries and reported shock. The left rear passenger in the sedan also suffered similar injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both drivers, with an additional 'Turning Improperly' factor for the passenger's vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling east and impacted on their front quarter panels. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash caused significant damage to the front bumpers and quarter panels of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A BMW sped south on Flatlands. The driver ran the light. He struck a cyclist head-on. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled. No pulse. The street fell silent. One life ended. Steel and speed won again.

A 46-year-old cyclist was killed on East 83rd Street at Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound BMW struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A helmetless cyclist, 46, struck head-on by a southbound BMW. He was thrown from the bike. Blood pooled on the asphalt. No pulse. The light, someone said, had been ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey a traffic signal. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver’s error. The crash left the cyclist dead at the scene. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. A female driver was injured and shocked. The crash involved a rear-end impact. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered injuries and was in shock. The crash involved a center front end impact on the lead SUV and a center back end impact on the following SUV. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538906, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A man crossed Flatlands Avenue. A Nissan sedan hit him head-on. His body broke on the asphalt. He died there. The car kept going straight. The street offered no crosswalk, no signal. The driver did not stop.

A 42-year-old man was killed on Flatlands Avenue when a westbound Nissan sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street with no crosswalk or signal. The impact shattered his body. He died at the scene. The sedan continued straight after the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead and the driver uninjured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Nissan SUV struck a northbound e-scooter on Avenue L. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on hot Brooklyn pavement. The SUV’s front end hit flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A Nissan SUV hit a northbound e-scooter at Avenue L and East 102nd Street in Brooklyn. The 51-year-old man riding the e-scooter suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s center front end struck the rider. The e-scooter operator was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these details follow the primary driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The crash left the e-scooter rider bleeding on the street, another vulnerable road user hurt by a driver’s failure to obey traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a collision with a northbound SUV on Foster Avenue. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Alcohol and traffic control disregard contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Foster Avenue collided with a northbound SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding. The report lists alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist's errors included alcohol involvement and disregarding traffic control, which contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 14-year-old boy was hit while crossing Seaview Avenue with the signal. The SUV made a right turn and struck him with its right front bumper. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 GMC SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, and the vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck a 74-year-old man working in the roadway at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited aggressive driving as the cause. The driver hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on South Market Street in Brooklyn struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg and was conscious after the crash. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as the contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to avoid the pedestrian. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened on East 87 Street near Avenue J. The sedan and bike collided during simultaneous left turns. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when his bike collided with a sedan on East 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making left turns when the crash occurred. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan's left rear quarter panel struck the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 4-year-old boy was struck while crossing Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and whiplash. The vehicle hit him head-on while traveling south. The child was conscious but injured. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head injury and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No details on the vehicle type or driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528893, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17