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A moped rider was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash. The rider suffered head abrasions and was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 79 Street near 21 Avenue in Brooklyn at noon. The crash involved a moped traveling south and an eastbound SUV. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head abrasions classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, specifically pointing to the SUV driver’s errors. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the moped was damaged at the center front end. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving and speeding in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736459, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn at night. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing a crash that injured a 55-year-old female driver. Impact struck center front and left side, leaving one with a back contusion and bruises.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn around 9 PM. Both drivers were cited for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, a critical factor in the crash. The first vehicle, a 2005 Dodge SUV traveling south, struck the center front end of the second vehicle, a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling east, which was impacted on its left side doors and left rear quarter panel. The female driver of the Toyota, age 55, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the primary contributing factor, emphasizing driver error without attributing fault to the injured occupant. No other contributing victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed 19th Avenue with the light. A Honda hit him. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, pain sharp and bright. The car showed no mark. The street bore the wound.

According to the police report, a man was crossing 19th Avenue at the intersection, moving with the signal, when a Honda struck him. The impact tore open his leg, causing severe bleeding. The report states the pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The police narrative notes, 'A Honda hit him. His leg tore open. Blood spread on the street. He stayed awake. The car bore no mark.' The vehicle, a Honda car or SUV, showed no visible damage. The report does not list any contributing factors for the driver, but it explicitly states the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal.' The collision left the pedestrian with significant injuries to his lower leg and foot. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the systemic danger present at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV starting from parking struck a southbound box truck going straight on 64 Street. The impact hit the SUV’s front center and the truck’s left rear quarter panel. A female passenger suffered injuries amid driver distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 64 Street in Brooklyn at 13:40. A 2009 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was starting from parking, traveling north, when it collided with a 2017 box truck traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the truck’s left rear quarter panel. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. A 32-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated as a right rear passenger and secured with a lap belt and harness, was injured and experienced shock. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior by the passenger. Vehicle damage was noted on both vehicles, highlighting the force of the collision. Driver errors, specifically inattention and distraction, were central to this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man suffered full-body injuries and shock after a collision near 17 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was confused, contributing to the incident. The SUV driver showed no vehicle damage or fault.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured near 6301 17 Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:06 AM. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was identified as confused, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle involved was a 2021 Honda SUV traveling north with one licensed male driver. The report notes no vehicle damage or point of impact, indicating no driver error such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the entire body and was in shock, but no visible complaints were recorded. The report emphasizes pedestrian confusion as the primary factor, with no driver violations cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep swung into a U-turn on Bay 25 Street. A woman stepped from behind a parked car. The bumper smashed her face. Blood pooled on the asphalt. She stayed conscious, her face torn, eyes open.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV made a U-turn on Bay 25 Street near Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. As the vehicle swung around, a 31-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked car. The Jeep’s right front bumper struck her in the face, causing severe lacerations. The report describes blood pooling on the asphalt and notes the woman remained conscious, her face torn and eyes open. The crash occurred at 19:30. The police report lists the Jeep’s pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report’s contributing factors field. The victim’s action—'Emerging from in Front of/Behind Parked Vehicle'—is noted in the data but not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the Jeep’s maneuver and the resulting impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A licensed sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock when an unlicensed van driver made a left turn and passed too closely on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged both vehicles and left the sedan driver bruised and shaken.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:49 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2023 Subaru sedan and a 2022 GMC van. Both drivers were making left turns traveling eastbound when the van, driven by an unlicensed driver, passed too closely, causing a collision. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the van was damaged on its right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old licensed male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a back contusion and experienced shock. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor and highlights the van driver's unlicensed status. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy suffered a severe arm fracture after a moped struck him off intersection in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from distracted moped operators.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight ahead struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway near Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 4:30 p.m. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as serious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The moped’s point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at an intersection or crossing the road at the time. This collision underscores the risks posed by distracted and inexperienced moped drivers to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with a parked SUV on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved alcohol, according to the police report. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cropsey Avenue near Bay 25 Street in Brooklyn at 3:00 AM. A 27-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east collided with a parked 2008 Lexus SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The rider sustained severe injuries including a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No other driver errors were specified in the report. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by impaired operation and the collision with a parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old female cyclist suffered head contusions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling south on Bath Avenue at 16:28 when it struck a 63-year-old female bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, sustained head injuries including contusions and was reported in shock. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not ejected from her vehicle. This crash highlights the danger posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man suffered neck injuries and shock after a sedan hit him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The sedan, traveling north, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 6:13 AM in Brooklyn on 18 Avenue near 63 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north struck him with the center front end, causing neck injuries and shock. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The focus remains on the vehicle's impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two mopeds collided on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The rear moped, stopped in traffic, was struck from behind by another moped traveling straight. Both drivers were ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 9:29 PM. A 2023 moped traveling south struck the center back end of a 2021 moped that was stopped in traffic. The impact ejected both the 34-year-old male driver and the 24-year-old male passenger of the front moped. Both suffered facial abrasions and were conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The rear moped driver’s failure to maintain attention led directly to the collision. The injuries and ejections highlight the dangers of distracted driving among vulnerable road users on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver collided with a bicyclist heading east in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both parties were traveling straight when the SUV’s right front bumper hit the bike’s rear, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM near 1811 67 Street in Brooklyn. The involved vehicles were a 2022 Honda SUV and a bicycle, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was identified with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper striking the bike’s right rear bumper. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by inattentive driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being hit by an SUV making a left turn on 19 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver showed no vehicle damage, indicating a low-speed impact.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 19 Avenue without a signal or crosswalk. The collision occurred at midnight when a GMC SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the report does not list any contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal or crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the risks posed by turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn collided head-on with a moped traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield as key factors in the Brooklyn crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 86 Street near Bay 34 Street in Brooklyn at 1:00 PM. A 23-year-old male moped driver was traveling eastbound when a 2004 Honda SUV, traveling southbound and making a left turn, struck the moped head-on at the center front end. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other occupants were in the SUV. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to severe injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on West 8 Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before impact. Two female rear passengers suffered abrasions and shock. The crash damaged left and right sides of the vehicles. Driver errors were unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:47 AM on West 8 Street near Avenue O in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both initially parked, collided causing damage to the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Two female rear passengers, ages 54 and 29, were injured with abrasions to the face and neck, respectively, and experienced shock. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The report marks their contributing factors as unspecified, focusing on the collision impact between the vehicles rather than pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The absence of detailed driver fault leaves the cause unclear but highlights the vulnerability of passengers in side-impact crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Belt Parkway. Both drivers injured, one unconscious. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the crash. Front passenger also hurt. Vehicles sustained severe front-end damage. Crash exposed deadly risks of reckless driving on city highways.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided in a crash caused by unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. The driver of the BMW, a 38-year-old male, was unconscious with internal injuries, restrained by a lap belt. The front passenger, a 23-year-old male, suffered contusions to the elbow and lower arm, also wearing a lap belt. The Chevrolet sedan, traveling east and attempting a lane change, was demolished on impact. Both vehicles sustained severe front-end damage. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for both drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver errors on high-speed urban roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a right turn struck a moped traveling straight on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on New Utrecht Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a moped also traveling north. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel and the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the truck driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were reported. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in vehicle interactions with vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a bicyclist traveling east on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited traffic control disregarded by the vehicle driver as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling north on 21 Avenue collided with a bicyclist going east at the same location. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A 32-year-old female driver suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:41 AM on Bay Parkway near 81 Street in Brooklyn. Two SUVs, both Mazda models from 2023 and 2024, traveling east and north respectively, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the eastbound SUV and the left front bumper of the northbound SUV. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. A 32-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15