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An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe arm fracture after a crash on Utica Ave. The driver disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision. The rider remained conscious despite the injury, highlighting the dangers of ignored traffic signals.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on Utica Ave was involved in a crash at 12:42 a.m. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The rider was ejected from the e-bike and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries classified as severity level 3. The collision involved the left rear bumper of the e-bike, which was damaged. No other contributing factors related to the rider's behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV turning right struck him on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted, according to the police report. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:55 p.m. A 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck by a 2016 Audi SUV also traveling west while making a right turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning directly led to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's right side doors, and the bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a right turn struck the left rear bumper of a parked dump truck on East 95th Street in Brooklyn. The dump truck driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, left shaken and injured in the crash. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 on East 95th Street in Brooklyn. A bus traveling north was making a right turn when it collided with the left rear bumper of a parked dump truck. The dump truck, a 2019 Ford, was stationary at the time of impact. The dump truck driver, a 25-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The bus, a 2006 International truck/bus, suffered damage to its center front end. This incident highlights driver inattention and the dangers posed by turning vehicles near parked trucks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after being struck while crossing Newkirk Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn in a pickup truck, caused the collision. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Newkirk Avenue and New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:07. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a northbound Ford pickup truck making a left turn. The report notes the pedestrian suffered an upper arm injury and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The pickup truck showed no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the crash. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and an SUV collided on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved limited visibility and other vehicular factors, causing significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 PM on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2006 Yamaha moped, both traveling westbound. The moped driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the moped. Contributing factors listed in the report include 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular,' indicating driver errors related to limited visibility and other vehicle-related issues. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, and the moped was damaged on its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Beverley Road and Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:28 a.m. on Beverley Road near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: a 2019 Honda traveling east and a 2007 Lexus traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the Honda and the right side doors of the Lexus. The Honda driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factors for the crash. The Lexus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This collision highlights driver errors involving speed and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backing north on Nostrand Ave hit him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on Nostrand Ave near Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. A 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The driver of a 2020 Chevrolet SUV was backing north when the vehicle struck the pedestrian. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

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

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

A 63-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV made a right turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Clarkson Avenue at an intersection with the crossing signal. The collision occurred at 14:22 when a Ford SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the collision. The report does not specify contributing factors related to the driver, but the impact location and vehicle movement indicate the driver failed to avoid the pedestrian while turning. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, and no other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old unlicensed e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after a collision on Rockaway Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn. Failure to yield right-of-way by the e-scooter driver contributed to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn around 3:00 PM. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old female, was traveling west going straight ahead when she collided with a vehicle making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the e-scooter driver. The driver was unlicensed in New York State. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators failing to yield in traffic, resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man riding east on an e-bike tore open his hip near East 40th Street. Blood soaked his leg. He stayed upright as streetlights flickered. The night continued. The crash left him injured and unlicensed, the danger undiminished.

A 41-year-old man was injured while riding an e-bike eastbound on Clarkson Avenue near East 40th Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The report states the rider was unlicensed and suffered severe lacerations to his hip and upper leg. 'His hip split open. Blood soaked his leg. He stayed upright. The streetlights flickered. The night did not stop,' the narrative reads. No other vehicles or persons were listed as involved. The police report does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors beyond the rider's unlicensed status. There is no mention of helmet use or other victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south on Rockaway Parkway was struck from behind by a southbound SUV. The moped driver, a 26-year-old man, sustained a serious back injury and lost consciousness. Both vehicles showed front and rear center damage, indicating a rear-end collision.

According to the police report, at 11:30 PM on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn, a southbound moped was hit from behind by a southbound 2024 Tesla SUV. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, suffered a back injury and was unconscious at the scene, with complaint of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the center back end of the moped and the center front end of the SUV, consistent with a rear-end collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved. The collision highlights the dangers vulnerable road users face from motor vehicles traveling in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter slowed on Foster Avenue was struck from behind by a sedan. The scooter driver suffered elbow and lower arm abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The crash unfolded in Brooklyn’s 11203 zip code.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorscooter, traveling east and slowing or stopping, was hit in the center back end by a sedan also traveling east. The motorscooter driver, a 47-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed,' indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain safe control and awareness. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of the motorscooter and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The collision highlights the dangers of inattentive driving and excessive speed in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

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

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

A motorcycle traveling north collided with the left rear quarter panel of a westbound sedan on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:27 on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male sedan driver, traveling westbound, was struck on the left rear quarter panel by a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver held a learner's permit. The sedan driver sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors on the motorcycle's part. The sedan driver was not noted for any contributing behaviors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the motorcycle's front center end. The collision highlights risks from speeding and other vehicular errors in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound pick-up truck crash on East 98 Street in Brooklyn left the female driver injured with head trauma. The collision caused shock and pain, highlighting driver inexperience as a key factor in the impact and resulting injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on East 98 Street in Brooklyn involving two northbound pick-up trucks. The driver of one vehicle, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, with impact at the center back end of one truck and the center front end of the other. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and inexperience as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered neck and back injuries, all wearing lap belts. The crash exposed the dangers of driver inattention on busy city streets late at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:55 PM on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the center back end of a stopped 2023 Porsche sedan. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention/distraction. The Nissan driver, a licensed female from Georgia, caused the collision by failing to notice the stopped vehicle ahead. The Porsche had two occupants: a 38-year-old male driver and a 7-year-old female passenger, both wearing lap belts and injured with back pain and shock. The Nissan driver, a 31-year-old female, also wearing a lap belt, suffered neck injury and shock. None of the occupants were ejected, and no other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a driver and a passenger. Both victims suffered contusions and bruises. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary causes. The crash left both conscious but hurt, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans. The collision injured two occupants: a 28-year-old male driver and a 39-year-old female passenger. Both sustained contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and face, and were conscious after the crash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error as the cause. One driver held a permit license, and the other was licensed. The vehicles collided with impact points at the center front end and right side doors, respectively. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man suffered back contusions after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's left front bumper took the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Winthrop Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling southwest made a left turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The impact caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian's back, classified as injury severity 3. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report does not list any specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or additional victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV slowed or stopped on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn and was struck from behind by a BMW sedan. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 AM on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old male driver of a 2013 BMW sedan was injured when his vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 GMC SUV. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the sedan struck it from behind. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The collision highlights the dangers posed by road obstructions and driver failure to adjust to changing traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15