About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 6,692
▸ Crush Injuries 633
▸ Amputation 49
▸ Severe Bleeding 744
▸ Severe Lacerations 663
▸ Concussion 1,108
▸ Whiplash 5,980
▸ Contusion/Bruise 9,123
▸ Abrasion 6,161
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,601
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in NYC
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Belt Parkway, before dawn
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just before 6 AM on the Belt Parkway near 146th Street, two drivers hit a man crossing, police said. He died there. Source.
He was one of 1,127 people killed on New York City streets since Jan 1, 2022, according to city crash data. The same records log 350,311 crashes and 198,401 injuries in that span, with 2,605 marked as serious. Source.
This Week
- Overnight on Mosholu Parkway, a driver in a sedan going straight hit and killed a 30-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention. Source.
- At 30th Street and 39th Avenue, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk; police recorded failure to yield. She died. Source.
- On York Avenue at E 72nd Street, a taxi driver going straight hit and killed a man. Source.
The toll keeps coming
This year, NYC has logged 203 deaths, down from 215 at this point last year. Serious injuries rose to 558 from 530. Crashes fell to 58,523 from 65,495. These are lives, not trends. Source.
Among people walking, the city’s dataset records 206 deaths linked to SUV drivers and 98 to sedan drivers since 2022. Source.
Speed is the difference between life and death
“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” the State Senate wrote when renewing the program. Source.
NYC now has the legal tools to slow cars and stop the worst repeat offenders. The city can lower the default limit on local streets, and Albany has a bill to force habitual speeders to use intelligent speed assistance. Details are here.
What we can do now
- Lower the speed limit citywide. Use Sammy’s Law authority. Details.
- Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). Require speed limiters for anyone racking up camera tickets or DMV points. Details.
The man on the Belt Parkway never made it across. We do not need more names. We need fewer of these mornings. Take one step today. Act now.
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- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
- Senate Protects New York Students and Pedestrians, NYS Senate, Published 2019-05-06
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Persons dataset - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
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Moped Rider Ejected at Jerome Avenue Curve▸May 22 - A 23-year-old man on a moped hit the curve on Jerome Avenue fast. He lost control. He flew from the seat. Blood pooled. His leg shattered. Skin split. Unsafe speed and a sharp lane change left him broken on Bronx pavement.
A 23-year-old man riding a moped south on Jerome Avenue at Morris Avenue in the Bronx crashed while traveling at unsafe speed and making an unsafe lane change. According to the police report, 'Speed and a sharp turn wrote the end.' The rider was ejected from the moped and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered leg. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but the primary causes were speed and lane movement. The crash left blood on the pavement and another mark in the city’s toll.
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Distraction Shatters Clinton Avenue, Woman Crushed▸May 20 - Midnight. Clinton Avenue. Two sedans collide—one turning, one straight. Steel screams. A woman, 44, crushed behind the wheel, her back broken. Sirens slice Brooklyn’s silence. Distraction at the wheel. Metal torn, lives changed.
Two sedans collided at midnight on Clinton Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one sedan was turning left while the other drove straight. The crash left a 44-year-old woman, the driver, with a broken back and crush injuries. She stayed conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. Other occupants and the second driver were involved but not reported injured. The police report describes torn metal, chaos, and the violence of impact. Distraction behind the wheel split the night and broke lives.
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Honda Runs Light, Slams E-Biker on 110th▸May 13 - A Honda sedan tore through a red light at East 110th and Park. It struck a man on an e-bike. Blood spilled on the street. The cyclist’s head hit hard. Sirens wailed late. The city watched, silent and cold.
A Honda sedan heading north on Park Avenue struck a 35-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound at East 110th Street. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the listed contributing factor. The driver ignored the traffic signal. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report notes he was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The sedan’s left front bumper crumpled on impact. Three people were in the car; none were hurt. The crash left the cyclist in shock, blood running from his head. According to the police report, traffic lights were ignored. The vulnerable paid the price.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Motorcyclist Thrown After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸May 13 - A Honda motorcycle hit a Jeep’s rear on Whitestone Expressway near midnight. The rider, 43, flew off. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The SUV driver, 19, was not hurt. The road was dark and still.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway just before 1 a.m. left a 43-year-old motorcyclist injured. According to the police report, a Honda motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep SUV. The rider was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the head, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 19-year-old man, sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors or additional contributing factors were identified in the data.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Cyclist▸May 12 - A 73-year-old man rode his e-bike down Monitor Street. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. The man did not.
A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Monitor Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck him. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a southbound SUV. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV bore no scars.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV and the e-bike. The cyclist suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no helmet for the cyclist, but only after the primary cause: driver distraction.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Hitting Truck▸May 12 - A 29-year-old on a Fly Wing e-bike struck a tractor-trailer’s front bumper on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He flew from the bike. His head hit the pavement. He died there. The truck stood undamaged. The night swallowed the sound.
A 29-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike was killed after colliding with the front bumper of a tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are inattention and alcohol. The tractor-trailer, driven by a licensed woman, sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the truck untouched and a life ended on the expressway.
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Moped Rider Hits Turning Sedan on Webster▸May 8 - A moped slammed into a sedan making a U-turn on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The rider, 48, bled from the face but stayed awake. Unsafe lane change and failed lights marked the crash. The street took another scar.
A moped collided with a sedan near 1408 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, age 48, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Lighting Defects' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a U-turn when the moped struck its left side doors. The report states, 'Blood pooled. His helmet held. The car’s side folded. Lights failed.' Driver errors—unsafe lane changing and lighting defects—are listed as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report.
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Woman Ejected, Crushed by CANAM on 85th Street▸May 8 - A woman clung to a moving CANAM near Roosevelt Avenue. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Parked cars stood scarred. Driver inexperience steered the chaos. The helmet stayed on. The street did not forgive.
A 43-year-old woman riding on the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM was ejected and suffered a broken back and crush injuries on 85th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A woman, 43, clung to the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Her helmet stayed on. Two parked cars stood scarred. Inexperience steered the wreck.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The injured woman wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by inexperience behind the wheel.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts in Flames, Kills Three▸May 7 - A Toyota sedan tore down Shore Road. It hit hard. Fire swallowed the car. Three adults died inside, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Speed and alcohol fueled the wreck. No one walked away whole. Lives ended in seconds.
A Toyota sedan crashed at high speed on Shore Road. According to the police report, the car 'slammed into something hard at high speed. Fire swallowed it whole.' Three adults—one man and two women, all in their thirties—were killed, burned beyond saving. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. All victims were occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash shows the deadly consequences of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
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Alcohol, Wrong Pass, Cyclist Bleeds on Hannah▸May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 22 - A 23-year-old man on a moped hit the curve on Jerome Avenue fast. He lost control. He flew from the seat. Blood pooled. His leg shattered. Skin split. Unsafe speed and a sharp lane change left him broken on Bronx pavement.
A 23-year-old man riding a moped south on Jerome Avenue at Morris Avenue in the Bronx crashed while traveling at unsafe speed and making an unsafe lane change. According to the police report, 'Speed and a sharp turn wrote the end.' The rider was ejected from the moped and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered leg. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but the primary causes were speed and lane movement. The crash left blood on the pavement and another mark in the city’s toll.
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Distraction Shatters Clinton Avenue, Woman Crushed▸May 20 - Midnight. Clinton Avenue. Two sedans collide—one turning, one straight. Steel screams. A woman, 44, crushed behind the wheel, her back broken. Sirens slice Brooklyn’s silence. Distraction at the wheel. Metal torn, lives changed.
Two sedans collided at midnight on Clinton Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one sedan was turning left while the other drove straight. The crash left a 44-year-old woman, the driver, with a broken back and crush injuries. She stayed conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. Other occupants and the second driver were involved but not reported injured. The police report describes torn metal, chaos, and the violence of impact. Distraction behind the wheel split the night and broke lives.
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Honda Runs Light, Slams E-Biker on 110th▸May 13 - A Honda sedan tore through a red light at East 110th and Park. It struck a man on an e-bike. Blood spilled on the street. The cyclist’s head hit hard. Sirens wailed late. The city watched, silent and cold.
A Honda sedan heading north on Park Avenue struck a 35-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound at East 110th Street. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the listed contributing factor. The driver ignored the traffic signal. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report notes he was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The sedan’s left front bumper crumpled on impact. Three people were in the car; none were hurt. The crash left the cyclist in shock, blood running from his head. According to the police report, traffic lights were ignored. The vulnerable paid the price.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Motorcyclist Thrown After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸May 13 - A Honda motorcycle hit a Jeep’s rear on Whitestone Expressway near midnight. The rider, 43, flew off. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The SUV driver, 19, was not hurt. The road was dark and still.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway just before 1 a.m. left a 43-year-old motorcyclist injured. According to the police report, a Honda motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep SUV. The rider was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the head, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 19-year-old man, sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors or additional contributing factors were identified in the data.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Cyclist▸May 12 - A 73-year-old man rode his e-bike down Monitor Street. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. The man did not.
A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Monitor Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck him. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a southbound SUV. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV bore no scars.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV and the e-bike. The cyclist suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no helmet for the cyclist, but only after the primary cause: driver distraction.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Hitting Truck▸May 12 - A 29-year-old on a Fly Wing e-bike struck a tractor-trailer’s front bumper on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He flew from the bike. His head hit the pavement. He died there. The truck stood undamaged. The night swallowed the sound.
A 29-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike was killed after colliding with the front bumper of a tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are inattention and alcohol. The tractor-trailer, driven by a licensed woman, sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the truck untouched and a life ended on the expressway.
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Moped Rider Hits Turning Sedan on Webster▸May 8 - A moped slammed into a sedan making a U-turn on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The rider, 48, bled from the face but stayed awake. Unsafe lane change and failed lights marked the crash. The street took another scar.
A moped collided with a sedan near 1408 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, age 48, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Lighting Defects' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a U-turn when the moped struck its left side doors. The report states, 'Blood pooled. His helmet held. The car’s side folded. Lights failed.' Driver errors—unsafe lane changing and lighting defects—are listed as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report.
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Woman Ejected, Crushed by CANAM on 85th Street▸May 8 - A woman clung to a moving CANAM near Roosevelt Avenue. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Parked cars stood scarred. Driver inexperience steered the chaos. The helmet stayed on. The street did not forgive.
A 43-year-old woman riding on the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM was ejected and suffered a broken back and crush injuries on 85th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A woman, 43, clung to the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Her helmet stayed on. Two parked cars stood scarred. Inexperience steered the wreck.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The injured woman wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by inexperience behind the wheel.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts in Flames, Kills Three▸May 7 - A Toyota sedan tore down Shore Road. It hit hard. Fire swallowed the car. Three adults died inside, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Speed and alcohol fueled the wreck. No one walked away whole. Lives ended in seconds.
A Toyota sedan crashed at high speed on Shore Road. According to the police report, the car 'slammed into something hard at high speed. Fire swallowed it whole.' Three adults—one man and two women, all in their thirties—were killed, burned beyond saving. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. All victims were occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash shows the deadly consequences of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
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Alcohol, Wrong Pass, Cyclist Bleeds on Hannah▸May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 20 - Midnight. Clinton Avenue. Two sedans collide—one turning, one straight. Steel screams. A woman, 44, crushed behind the wheel, her back broken. Sirens slice Brooklyn’s silence. Distraction at the wheel. Metal torn, lives changed.
Two sedans collided at midnight on Clinton Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one sedan was turning left while the other drove straight. The crash left a 44-year-old woman, the driver, with a broken back and crush injuries. She stayed conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. Other occupants and the second driver were involved but not reported injured. The police report describes torn metal, chaos, and the violence of impact. Distraction behind the wheel split the night and broke lives.
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Honda Runs Light, Slams E-Biker on 110th▸May 13 - A Honda sedan tore through a red light at East 110th and Park. It struck a man on an e-bike. Blood spilled on the street. The cyclist’s head hit hard. Sirens wailed late. The city watched, silent and cold.
A Honda sedan heading north on Park Avenue struck a 35-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound at East 110th Street. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the listed contributing factor. The driver ignored the traffic signal. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report notes he was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The sedan’s left front bumper crumpled on impact. Three people were in the car; none were hurt. The crash left the cyclist in shock, blood running from his head. According to the police report, traffic lights were ignored. The vulnerable paid the price.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Motorcyclist Thrown After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸May 13 - A Honda motorcycle hit a Jeep’s rear on Whitestone Expressway near midnight. The rider, 43, flew off. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The SUV driver, 19, was not hurt. The road was dark and still.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway just before 1 a.m. left a 43-year-old motorcyclist injured. According to the police report, a Honda motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep SUV. The rider was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the head, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 19-year-old man, sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors or additional contributing factors were identified in the data.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Cyclist▸May 12 - A 73-year-old man rode his e-bike down Monitor Street. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. The man did not.
A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Monitor Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck him. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a southbound SUV. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV bore no scars.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV and the e-bike. The cyclist suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no helmet for the cyclist, but only after the primary cause: driver distraction.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Hitting Truck▸May 12 - A 29-year-old on a Fly Wing e-bike struck a tractor-trailer’s front bumper on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He flew from the bike. His head hit the pavement. He died there. The truck stood undamaged. The night swallowed the sound.
A 29-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike was killed after colliding with the front bumper of a tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are inattention and alcohol. The tractor-trailer, driven by a licensed woman, sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the truck untouched and a life ended on the expressway.
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Moped Rider Hits Turning Sedan on Webster▸May 8 - A moped slammed into a sedan making a U-turn on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The rider, 48, bled from the face but stayed awake. Unsafe lane change and failed lights marked the crash. The street took another scar.
A moped collided with a sedan near 1408 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, age 48, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Lighting Defects' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a U-turn when the moped struck its left side doors. The report states, 'Blood pooled. His helmet held. The car’s side folded. Lights failed.' Driver errors—unsafe lane changing and lighting defects—are listed as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report.
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Woman Ejected, Crushed by CANAM on 85th Street▸May 8 - A woman clung to a moving CANAM near Roosevelt Avenue. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Parked cars stood scarred. Driver inexperience steered the chaos. The helmet stayed on. The street did not forgive.
A 43-year-old woman riding on the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM was ejected and suffered a broken back and crush injuries on 85th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A woman, 43, clung to the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Her helmet stayed on. Two parked cars stood scarred. Inexperience steered the wreck.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The injured woman wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by inexperience behind the wheel.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts in Flames, Kills Three▸May 7 - A Toyota sedan tore down Shore Road. It hit hard. Fire swallowed the car. Three adults died inside, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Speed and alcohol fueled the wreck. No one walked away whole. Lives ended in seconds.
A Toyota sedan crashed at high speed on Shore Road. According to the police report, the car 'slammed into something hard at high speed. Fire swallowed it whole.' Three adults—one man and two women, all in their thirties—were killed, burned beyond saving. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. All victims were occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash shows the deadly consequences of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
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Alcohol, Wrong Pass, Cyclist Bleeds on Hannah▸May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 13 - A Honda sedan tore through a red light at East 110th and Park. It struck a man on an e-bike. Blood spilled on the street. The cyclist’s head hit hard. Sirens wailed late. The city watched, silent and cold.
A Honda sedan heading north on Park Avenue struck a 35-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound at East 110th Street. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the listed contributing factor. The driver ignored the traffic signal. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report notes he was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The sedan’s left front bumper crumpled on impact. Three people were in the car; none were hurt. The crash left the cyclist in shock, blood running from his head. According to the police report, traffic lights were ignored. The vulnerable paid the price.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Motorcyclist Thrown After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸May 13 - A Honda motorcycle hit a Jeep’s rear on Whitestone Expressway near midnight. The rider, 43, flew off. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The SUV driver, 19, was not hurt. The road was dark and still.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway just before 1 a.m. left a 43-year-old motorcyclist injured. According to the police report, a Honda motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep SUV. The rider was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the head, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 19-year-old man, sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors or additional contributing factors were identified in the data.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Cyclist▸May 12 - A 73-year-old man rode his e-bike down Monitor Street. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. The man did not.
A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Monitor Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck him. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a southbound SUV. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV bore no scars.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV and the e-bike. The cyclist suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no helmet for the cyclist, but only after the primary cause: driver distraction.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Hitting Truck▸May 12 - A 29-year-old on a Fly Wing e-bike struck a tractor-trailer’s front bumper on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He flew from the bike. His head hit the pavement. He died there. The truck stood undamaged. The night swallowed the sound.
A 29-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike was killed after colliding with the front bumper of a tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are inattention and alcohol. The tractor-trailer, driven by a licensed woman, sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the truck untouched and a life ended on the expressway.
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Moped Rider Hits Turning Sedan on Webster▸May 8 - A moped slammed into a sedan making a U-turn on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The rider, 48, bled from the face but stayed awake. Unsafe lane change and failed lights marked the crash. The street took another scar.
A moped collided with a sedan near 1408 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, age 48, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Lighting Defects' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a U-turn when the moped struck its left side doors. The report states, 'Blood pooled. His helmet held. The car’s side folded. Lights failed.' Driver errors—unsafe lane changing and lighting defects—are listed as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report.
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Woman Ejected, Crushed by CANAM on 85th Street▸May 8 - A woman clung to a moving CANAM near Roosevelt Avenue. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Parked cars stood scarred. Driver inexperience steered the chaos. The helmet stayed on. The street did not forgive.
A 43-year-old woman riding on the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM was ejected and suffered a broken back and crush injuries on 85th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A woman, 43, clung to the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Her helmet stayed on. Two parked cars stood scarred. Inexperience steered the wreck.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The injured woman wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by inexperience behind the wheel.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts in Flames, Kills Three▸May 7 - A Toyota sedan tore down Shore Road. It hit hard. Fire swallowed the car. Three adults died inside, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Speed and alcohol fueled the wreck. No one walked away whole. Lives ended in seconds.
A Toyota sedan crashed at high speed on Shore Road. According to the police report, the car 'slammed into something hard at high speed. Fire swallowed it whole.' Three adults—one man and two women, all in their thirties—were killed, burned beyond saving. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. All victims were occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash shows the deadly consequences of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
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Alcohol, Wrong Pass, Cyclist Bleeds on Hannah▸May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Motorcyclist Thrown After Rear-End Crash on Expressway▸May 13 - A Honda motorcycle hit a Jeep’s rear on Whitestone Expressway near midnight. The rider, 43, flew off. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The SUV driver, 19, was not hurt. The road was dark and still.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway just before 1 a.m. left a 43-year-old motorcyclist injured. According to the police report, a Honda motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep SUV. The rider was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the head, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 19-year-old man, sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors or additional contributing factors were identified in the data.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Cyclist▸May 12 - A 73-year-old man rode his e-bike down Monitor Street. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. The man did not.
A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Monitor Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck him. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a southbound SUV. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV bore no scars.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV and the e-bike. The cyclist suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no helmet for the cyclist, but only after the primary cause: driver distraction.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Hitting Truck▸May 12 - A 29-year-old on a Fly Wing e-bike struck a tractor-trailer’s front bumper on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He flew from the bike. His head hit the pavement. He died there. The truck stood undamaged. The night swallowed the sound.
A 29-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike was killed after colliding with the front bumper of a tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are inattention and alcohol. The tractor-trailer, driven by a licensed woman, sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the truck untouched and a life ended on the expressway.
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Moped Rider Hits Turning Sedan on Webster▸May 8 - A moped slammed into a sedan making a U-turn on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The rider, 48, bled from the face but stayed awake. Unsafe lane change and failed lights marked the crash. The street took another scar.
A moped collided with a sedan near 1408 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, age 48, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Lighting Defects' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a U-turn when the moped struck its left side doors. The report states, 'Blood pooled. His helmet held. The car’s side folded. Lights failed.' Driver errors—unsafe lane changing and lighting defects—are listed as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report.
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Woman Ejected, Crushed by CANAM on 85th Street▸May 8 - A woman clung to a moving CANAM near Roosevelt Avenue. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Parked cars stood scarred. Driver inexperience steered the chaos. The helmet stayed on. The street did not forgive.
A 43-year-old woman riding on the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM was ejected and suffered a broken back and crush injuries on 85th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A woman, 43, clung to the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Her helmet stayed on. Two parked cars stood scarred. Inexperience steered the wreck.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The injured woman wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by inexperience behind the wheel.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts in Flames, Kills Three▸May 7 - A Toyota sedan tore down Shore Road. It hit hard. Fire swallowed the car. Three adults died inside, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Speed and alcohol fueled the wreck. No one walked away whole. Lives ended in seconds.
A Toyota sedan crashed at high speed on Shore Road. According to the police report, the car 'slammed into something hard at high speed. Fire swallowed it whole.' Three adults—one man and two women, all in their thirties—were killed, burned beyond saving. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. All victims were occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash shows the deadly consequences of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
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Alcohol, Wrong Pass, Cyclist Bleeds on Hannah▸May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 13 - A Honda motorcycle hit a Jeep’s rear on Whitestone Expressway near midnight. The rider, 43, flew off. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The SUV driver, 19, was not hurt. The road was dark and still.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway just before 1 a.m. left a 43-year-old motorcyclist injured. According to the police report, a Honda motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep SUV. The rider was ejected, suffered severe bleeding from the head, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 19-year-old man, sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors or additional contributing factors were identified in the data.
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Elderly Cyclist▸May 12 - A 73-year-old man rode his e-bike down Monitor Street. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. The man did not.
A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Monitor Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck him. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a southbound SUV. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV bore no scars.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV and the e-bike. The cyclist suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no helmet for the cyclist, but only after the primary cause: driver distraction.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Hitting Truck▸May 12 - A 29-year-old on a Fly Wing e-bike struck a tractor-trailer’s front bumper on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He flew from the bike. His head hit the pavement. He died there. The truck stood undamaged. The night swallowed the sound.
A 29-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike was killed after colliding with the front bumper of a tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are inattention and alcohol. The tractor-trailer, driven by a licensed woman, sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the truck untouched and a life ended on the expressway.
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Moped Rider Hits Turning Sedan on Webster▸May 8 - A moped slammed into a sedan making a U-turn on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The rider, 48, bled from the face but stayed awake. Unsafe lane change and failed lights marked the crash. The street took another scar.
A moped collided with a sedan near 1408 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, age 48, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Lighting Defects' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a U-turn when the moped struck its left side doors. The report states, 'Blood pooled. His helmet held. The car’s side folded. Lights failed.' Driver errors—unsafe lane changing and lighting defects—are listed as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report.
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Woman Ejected, Crushed by CANAM on 85th Street▸May 8 - A woman clung to a moving CANAM near Roosevelt Avenue. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Parked cars stood scarred. Driver inexperience steered the chaos. The helmet stayed on. The street did not forgive.
A 43-year-old woman riding on the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM was ejected and suffered a broken back and crush injuries on 85th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A woman, 43, clung to the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Her helmet stayed on. Two parked cars stood scarred. Inexperience steered the wreck.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The injured woman wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by inexperience behind the wheel.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts in Flames, Kills Three▸May 7 - A Toyota sedan tore down Shore Road. It hit hard. Fire swallowed the car. Three adults died inside, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Speed and alcohol fueled the wreck. No one walked away whole. Lives ended in seconds.
A Toyota sedan crashed at high speed on Shore Road. According to the police report, the car 'slammed into something hard at high speed. Fire swallowed it whole.' Three adults—one man and two women, all in their thirties—were killed, burned beyond saving. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. All victims were occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash shows the deadly consequences of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
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Alcohol, Wrong Pass, Cyclist Bleeds on Hannah▸May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 12 - A 73-year-old man rode his e-bike down Monitor Street. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. The man did not.
A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Monitor Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck him. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a southbound SUV. He flew from the saddle, hit his head, and died. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV bore no scars.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV and the e-bike. The cyclist suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no helmet for the cyclist, but only after the primary cause: driver distraction.
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E-Bike Rider Dies After Hitting Truck▸May 12 - A 29-year-old on a Fly Wing e-bike struck a tractor-trailer’s front bumper on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He flew from the bike. His head hit the pavement. He died there. The truck stood undamaged. The night swallowed the sound.
A 29-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike was killed after colliding with the front bumper of a tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are inattention and alcohol. The tractor-trailer, driven by a licensed woman, sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the truck untouched and a life ended on the expressway.
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Moped Rider Hits Turning Sedan on Webster▸May 8 - A moped slammed into a sedan making a U-turn on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The rider, 48, bled from the face but stayed awake. Unsafe lane change and failed lights marked the crash. The street took another scar.
A moped collided with a sedan near 1408 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, age 48, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Lighting Defects' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a U-turn when the moped struck its left side doors. The report states, 'Blood pooled. His helmet held. The car’s side folded. Lights failed.' Driver errors—unsafe lane changing and lighting defects—are listed as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report.
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Woman Ejected, Crushed by CANAM on 85th Street▸May 8 - A woman clung to a moving CANAM near Roosevelt Avenue. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Parked cars stood scarred. Driver inexperience steered the chaos. The helmet stayed on. The street did not forgive.
A 43-year-old woman riding on the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM was ejected and suffered a broken back and crush injuries on 85th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A woman, 43, clung to the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Her helmet stayed on. Two parked cars stood scarred. Inexperience steered the wreck.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The injured woman wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by inexperience behind the wheel.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts in Flames, Kills Three▸May 7 - A Toyota sedan tore down Shore Road. It hit hard. Fire swallowed the car. Three adults died inside, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Speed and alcohol fueled the wreck. No one walked away whole. Lives ended in seconds.
A Toyota sedan crashed at high speed on Shore Road. According to the police report, the car 'slammed into something hard at high speed. Fire swallowed it whole.' Three adults—one man and two women, all in their thirties—were killed, burned beyond saving. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. All victims were occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash shows the deadly consequences of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
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Alcohol, Wrong Pass, Cyclist Bleeds on Hannah▸May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 12 - A 29-year-old on a Fly Wing e-bike struck a tractor-trailer’s front bumper on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He flew from the bike. His head hit the pavement. He died there. The truck stood undamaged. The night swallowed the sound.
A 29-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike was killed after colliding with the front bumper of a tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are inattention and alcohol. The tractor-trailer, driven by a licensed woman, sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the truck untouched and a life ended on the expressway.
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Moped Rider Hits Turning Sedan on Webster▸May 8 - A moped slammed into a sedan making a U-turn on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The rider, 48, bled from the face but stayed awake. Unsafe lane change and failed lights marked the crash. The street took another scar.
A moped collided with a sedan near 1408 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, age 48, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Lighting Defects' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a U-turn when the moped struck its left side doors. The report states, 'Blood pooled. His helmet held. The car’s side folded. Lights failed.' Driver errors—unsafe lane changing and lighting defects—are listed as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report.
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Woman Ejected, Crushed by CANAM on 85th Street▸May 8 - A woman clung to a moving CANAM near Roosevelt Avenue. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Parked cars stood scarred. Driver inexperience steered the chaos. The helmet stayed on. The street did not forgive.
A 43-year-old woman riding on the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM was ejected and suffered a broken back and crush injuries on 85th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A woman, 43, clung to the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Her helmet stayed on. Two parked cars stood scarred. Inexperience steered the wreck.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The injured woman wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by inexperience behind the wheel.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts in Flames, Kills Three▸May 7 - A Toyota sedan tore down Shore Road. It hit hard. Fire swallowed the car. Three adults died inside, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Speed and alcohol fueled the wreck. No one walked away whole. Lives ended in seconds.
A Toyota sedan crashed at high speed on Shore Road. According to the police report, the car 'slammed into something hard at high speed. Fire swallowed it whole.' Three adults—one man and two women, all in their thirties—were killed, burned beyond saving. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. All victims were occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash shows the deadly consequences of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
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Alcohol, Wrong Pass, Cyclist Bleeds on Hannah▸May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 8 - A moped slammed into a sedan making a U-turn on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The rider, 48, bled from the face but stayed awake. Unsafe lane change and failed lights marked the crash. The street took another scar.
A moped collided with a sedan near 1408 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, age 48, suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Lighting Defects' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a U-turn when the moped struck its left side doors. The report states, 'Blood pooled. His helmet held. The car’s side folded. Lights failed.' Driver errors—unsafe lane changing and lighting defects—are listed as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report.
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Woman Ejected, Crushed by CANAM on 85th Street▸May 8 - A woman clung to a moving CANAM near Roosevelt Avenue. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Parked cars stood scarred. Driver inexperience steered the chaos. The helmet stayed on. The street did not forgive.
A 43-year-old woman riding on the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM was ejected and suffered a broken back and crush injuries on 85th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A woman, 43, clung to the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Her helmet stayed on. Two parked cars stood scarred. Inexperience steered the wreck.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The injured woman wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by inexperience behind the wheel.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts in Flames, Kills Three▸May 7 - A Toyota sedan tore down Shore Road. It hit hard. Fire swallowed the car. Three adults died inside, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Speed and alcohol fueled the wreck. No one walked away whole. Lives ended in seconds.
A Toyota sedan crashed at high speed on Shore Road. According to the police report, the car 'slammed into something hard at high speed. Fire swallowed it whole.' Three adults—one man and two women, all in their thirties—were killed, burned beyond saving. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. All victims were occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash shows the deadly consequences of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
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Alcohol, Wrong Pass, Cyclist Bleeds on Hannah▸May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 8 - A woman clung to a moving CANAM near Roosevelt Avenue. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Parked cars stood scarred. Driver inexperience steered the chaos. The helmet stayed on. The street did not forgive.
A 43-year-old woman riding on the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM was ejected and suffered a broken back and crush injuries on 85th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A woman, 43, clung to the outside of a multi-wheeled CANAM. She was thrown, crushed, her back broken. Her helmet stayed on. Two parked cars stood scarred. Inexperience steered the wreck.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The injured woman wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by inexperience behind the wheel.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts in Flames, Kills Three▸May 7 - A Toyota sedan tore down Shore Road. It hit hard. Fire swallowed the car. Three adults died inside, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Speed and alcohol fueled the wreck. No one walked away whole. Lives ended in seconds.
A Toyota sedan crashed at high speed on Shore Road. According to the police report, the car 'slammed into something hard at high speed. Fire swallowed it whole.' Three adults—one man and two women, all in their thirties—were killed, burned beyond saving. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. All victims were occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash shows the deadly consequences of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
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Alcohol, Wrong Pass, Cyclist Bleeds on Hannah▸May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 7 - A Toyota sedan tore down Shore Road. It hit hard. Fire swallowed the car. Three adults died inside, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Speed and alcohol fueled the wreck. No one walked away whole. Lives ended in seconds.
A Toyota sedan crashed at high speed on Shore Road. According to the police report, the car 'slammed into something hard at high speed. Fire swallowed it whole.' Three adults—one man and two women, all in their thirties—were killed, burned beyond saving. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. All victims were occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash shows the deadly consequences of speed and alcohol behind the wheel.
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Alcohol, Wrong Pass, Cyclist Bleeds on Hannah▸May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 7 - A Ford passed wrong on Hannah Street. Metal struck a cyclist’s leg. Blood soaked the curb. Alcohol hung in the air. Three cars, one bike, chaos. The cyclist stayed awake. His helmet stayed on. The street stayed dangerous.
A Ford sedan passed improperly on Hannah Street and struck a northbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious. Multiple vehicle occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured, with reports of head, chest, and facial injuries. A pedestrian working in the roadway was also hurt, suffering a leg contusion. The crash involved three cars and a bike. The police report details that alcohol was present at the scene and that improper lane usage was a key factor. Helmet use for the cyclist is noted in the data, but only after driver errors are listed.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Taxi Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected▸May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 3 - A taxi turned left on Northern Boulevard. A motorcycle hit head-on. The 19-year-old rider flew from his bike. His leg split open. He stayed conscious, bleeding on the street. Metal and flesh struck hard pavement. The city kept moving.
A violent crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a taxi made a left turn as a motorcycle traveled straight. The motorcycle struck the taxi head-on. The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious on the asphalt. The taxi driver was not injured. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. No pedestrians were involved. The scene left a young rider wounded and bleeding in the street.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Teen Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Avenue M▸May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 3 - A 16-year-old on a moped hit a parked SUV on Avenue M. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. No helmet. The SUV’s side crumpled under the force.
A 16-year-old boy riding a moped crashed into a parked SUV on Avenue M. According to the police report, 'A 16-year-old boy on a moped slammed into a parked SUV. No helmet. He flew off, leg torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s side folded under the blow.' The teen was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV, parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors.
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Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn▸May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.
A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.
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Sedan Slams Elderly Man at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 1 - A sedan hit a 72-year-old man at Saint Nicholas and Gates. The right bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding under the sun. Driver inattention led to the crash. The city’s danger pressed in.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Saint Nicholas Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 72-year-old man crossing against the light. The right bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay conscious, bleeding, beneath the sun.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it hit the man. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains inattention. No other injuries were reported.
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Dump Truck Right Turn Kills Cyclist▸May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 1 - A dump truck turned right on Franklin Avenue. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel struck him. His helmet cracked. He died there, pinned under the truck. The street bore the weight. Brooklyn lost another rider.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was killed when a dump truck turned right into his path at Franklin Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A dump truck turned right. A man on a bike rode straight. Steel caught him mid-stride. His helmet cracked. He was 39. He died there, southbound, under the weight of the street.' The crash report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. The driver of the dump truck was making a right turn while the cyclist was proceeding straight. The force of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Stopped Sedan▸May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 1 - A bike crashed into a stopped sedan on Broadway in Queens. The rider, 48, flew headfirst and bled from the head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely. No injuries reported for the sedan’s occupants.
A 48-year-old cyclist slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan at Broadway and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan stopped. A bike slammed into its rear. The rider, 48, flew headfirst. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious. He bled. The cause: following too closely.' The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s occupants were not reported injured. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited was following too closely.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.