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A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.

A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A taxi turning left on Cortelyou Road hit a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist suffered a facial abrasion and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by both parties. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Cortelyou Road made a left turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was injured with a facial abrasion and experienced shock. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor for both the taxi driver and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was not ejected from the bike. The taxi showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and right-of-way violations in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A taxi and an e-scooter crashed head-on on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old e-scooter driver suffered hip and upper leg bruises. Both vehicles hit front center and left front bumper. No clear driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and an e-scooter traveling east collided on Ocean Avenue near Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi struck the e-scooter with its left front bumper, while the e-scooter impacted with its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the front of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two SUVs crashed head-to-tail on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered neck and chest injuries. Drivers and a passenger were shocked but restrained by lap belts. Impact centered on front and back ends of vehicles. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 63-year-old female driver and a 75-year-old male driver, both traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of one SUV and the center back end of the other. Three occupants were injured: the female driver with chest injuries and whiplash, the male driver with neck injuries, and a 62-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries were moderate, and all occupants experienced shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A truck backing north on Ditmas Avenue struck a sedan traveling east. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered chest contusions. Both drivers were licensed. The truck hit the sedan’s right side, causing injury and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 2011 Mack truck was backing north on Ditmas Avenue when it collided with a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling east. The truck impacted the sedan’s right side doors, specifically the right rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists the truck’s pre-crash action as backing and the sedan’s as going straight ahead. The contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused injury to the sedan driver and damage to both vehicles, with the truck sustaining damage to its center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan making a left turn hit a 26-year-old man crossing at Glenwood Road. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the driver caused the crash. The victim was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2009 Jaguar sedan struck him at an intersection on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian was performing other actions in the roadway at the time but was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers of driver behavior in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered bruises and an arm injury. The collision damaged the front and right side of the cars. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one sedan, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with bruises and an elbow to hand injury. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 29-year-old woman was hit while crossing Avenue H at a marked crosswalk. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and shock. No visible complaint was reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue H and East 10 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when an SUV making a left turn struck her with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 20-year-old e-bike rider was injured on Flatbush Avenue. The sedan made a left turn and hit the bike’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious. The driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Flatbush Avenue made a left turn and collided with an e-bike traveling north. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the e-bike. The 20-year-old male e-bike driver, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver held a permit license from New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A man crossed Ocean Avenue with the light. An SUV turned and hit his leg. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver kept his license. The city kept moving. The wound ran deep. The system failed.

A 58-year-old pedestrian was struck by a turning SUV while crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2015 Toyota, showed no damage and the driver retained his license. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the pedestrian was in the intersection and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 16-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries in a head-on crash with a sedan on Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision caused fractures and dislocations. The rider was not ejected but was left in shock. Both vehicles hit front center.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn between an e-bike and a sedan traveling in opposite directions. The 16-year-old male e-bike driver sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A taxi traveling east struck a 2-year-old girl walking outside an intersection on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The toddler was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a licensed male taxi driver traveling east on Avenue N struck a 2-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The child sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the vulnerability of very young pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing Church Avenue with the signal. The sedan hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Toyota sedan traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A speeding Infiniti hit a 61-year-old woman at Nostrand and Flatbush. She stood near the intersection. The car tore open her leg. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious, wounded and bleeding under harsh lights.

A 61-year-old woman was struck and injured by a southbound Infiniti at the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened late at night when the car sped through the intersection and hit the woman, who was not in the roadway. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention any other errors or helmet or signal use. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and bleeding under the streetlights.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 3-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end while traveling westbound on Webster Avenue.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Hyundai sedan traveling westbound on Webster Avenue struck him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The impact was to the center front end of the sedan. The child sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was in a vulnerable position. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 56-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver was going straight. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The incident highlights the dangers at intersections where pedestrian signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two men injured in a violent crash on Avenue N. SUV struck on left side. Sedan hit front center. Alcohol and traffic control disregard cited. Both drivers suffered full-body injuries. Shock and incoherence reported. No ejections. Lap belts used.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue N in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling north and a 2020 Toyota sedan traveling east. The SUV was struck on its left side doors, while the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 31 and unknown, were injured with full-body trauma and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The sedan driver was incoherent, and the SUV driver was in shock. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed head-on at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 32-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. The older driver sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. Both were restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue K in Brooklyn. The drivers, a 32-year-old female and a 66-year-old male, were both injured and experienced shock. The older male driver suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the male driver but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors for the female driver. Both vehicles impacted at their right front bumpers while traveling straight ahead in opposite directions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 37-year-old woman bicyclist was injured when an SUV passed too closely on Woodruff Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck her left side, causing bruises and injury to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Woodruff Avenue in Brooklyn was injured when a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling west passed too closely. The SUV struck the bicyclist on her left side, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. The SUV had no visible damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected from her bike. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535740, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked pick-up truck on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike was demolished on impact. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with a parked pick-up truck on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike, which was demolished at the point of impact. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The truck was stationary before the crash, with damage limited to its left rear bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the truck driver. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20