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A 40-year-old man on a bike was injured in a crash with a sedan on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Church Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bicyclist and a sedan. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and was not ejected from his bike. Both vehicles were traveling west, with the sedan going straight ahead and the bike striking the left front bumper of the sedan. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist was in shock and did not wear safety equipment. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 33-year-old woman was struck while crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her at the intersection. She suffered injuries and shock. The driver was stopped in traffic before impact.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Avenue at the intersection with Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The sedan was stopped in traffic prior to the collision and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries and was in shock. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 22-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue. She was hit at the center back end of her bike while traveling south. The sedan involved showed no damage. The bicyclist suffered a back contusion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue involving a southbound bike and sedan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were identified for the sedan. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 25-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan made a right turn and struck the scooter on its right side. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the scooter on the right side doors. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south, while the scooter was going straight ahead. The impact caused damage to the center front end of the scooter and the right side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The bike and an SUV collided head-on. The bicyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and bruise. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue J in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist and a male driver of a 2011 Honda SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they collided, with impact at the bike's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. The 32-year-old bicyclist sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruise but was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors for the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north; the bicyclist was traveling west with a permit license status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan hit an e-bike on Caton Avenue. The 28-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered back abrasions. The driver, a licensed female, struck the bike’s front end with the car’s right side doors. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Caton Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 28-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained back abrasions. The sedan, driven by a licensed female, was traveling west and struck the e-bike’s center front end with its right side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the e-bike’s front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left the scooter driver conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 13 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2022 SUV and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV struck the scooter on its left front bumper, impacting the scooter’s center front end. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north, while the scooter rider was traveling east. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560049, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling west when one struck the other's right side. The male driver of one sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound when the impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The male driver of the 2005 sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage primarily to the right side doors of one sedan and the front center of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A parked SUV was struck on its left side by a northbound tractor truck on Flatbush Avenue. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver was injured when his parked SUV was hit on the left side doors by a northbound tractor truck on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The truck was traveling straight ahead and showed no damage from the impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was not ejected. The crash caused significant damage to the SUV's left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed on Martense Street. Impact hit left side doors of one car and front end of the other. A 20-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Driver distraction caused the collision. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Martense Street. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the front end of the other. A 20-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 7-year-old girl suffered a fractured knee and dislocated foot after a bike struck her near Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was conscious but injured. The bike showed no damage. Police list unspecified factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a bike traveling west near 2131 Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The bike had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior. No safety equipment or pedestrian actions were noted as factors. The incident highlights a collision involving a vulnerable pedestrian and a bike with unclear cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 9-year-old boy was struck by an eastbound SUV on Avenue J. The child suffered severe injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The boy was conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2018 Ford SUV traveling east on Avenue J. The child was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted, but the primary driver error was inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

An SUV turning right struck an e-bike rider going straight on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn when a station wagon/SUV making a right turn struck an e-bike traveling straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old man, sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the e-bike was hit at the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Three vehicles collided on Avenue J in Brooklyn. Two female passengers suffered injuries. One had neck whiplash; the other had bruises. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. Both injured were conscious and not ejected from vehicles.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Avenue J in Brooklyn involving sedans and an SUV. Two female passengers, aged 52, were injured. One passenger in the front seat suffered neck whiplash, while the other in the rear seat sustained bruises to her entire body. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The vehicles were traveling westbound and collided front-to-front and rear-end. The injuries were classified as moderate. No helmet or signaling issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 21-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle struck the left side of an Infiniti SUV going straight. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries despite wearing a helmet. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle making a left turn collided with an Infiniti SUV traveling straight west on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the motorcycle and the center front end of the SUV. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured, and the crash highlights the dangers of yielding errors in left-turn scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 26-year-old woman on a bike struck a parked sedan on Caton Avenue, Brooklyn. The impact hit the bike’s front and the sedan’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan, damaging both vehicles. The 26-year-old female cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The collision caused moderate injuries to the bicyclist but no further details on the sedan driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 2-year-old boy was hit by an SUV while crossing Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The child suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling east on Clarendon Road struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The child was crossing outside of a crosswalk or signal and sustained a facial abrasion. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 9-year-old boy suffered a head contusion crossing Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy was in shock and injured at the intersection. The crash details list no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy sustained a head contusion and was in shock following the crash. The report states he was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors or contributing factors were recorded in the data. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on driver actions or vehicle type. The pedestrian was not wearing any listed safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the child, who was the sole injured party documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 23-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury in a collision between an SUV and a sedan in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they struck each other. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side doors. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver in a 2001 SUV with a learner's permit collided with a 2012 sedan on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were male, with the sedan driver licensed and the SUV driver holding a permit. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify driver errors or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A man on an e-scooter hit hard at Flatbush and Woodruff. He was thrown, crushed, left conscious but broken. The scooter lay still in the street. Night swallowed the scene. The city moved on. The man did not.

A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on Flatbush Avenue at Woodruff Avenue was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the rider was conscious after the crash, but badly hurt. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The e-scooter was damaged at the center back end. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the data. The report notes the rider wore no helmet, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the man broken in the street, his scooter still, the city unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20