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Midday on Jefferson Avenue at Tompkins, a motorcycle and taxi collided. Both motorcycle occupants, a man and a woman, were thrown and bruised, conscious but shaken. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived. The street bore fresh scars from the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle carrying two people collided with a taxi on Jefferson Avenue near Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both the motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, and his 46-year-old female passenger suffered lower leg injuries and were partially ejected from the motorcycle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The motorcycle was making a right turn when the crash occurred, striking the taxi's left rear quarter panel. Both injured persons were wearing helmets, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van rolled through Park and Franklin. A young cyclist struck metal, headfirst. Blood pooled on the street. The van’s driver walked away. The cyclist drifted, semiconscious, lacerated, left behind by a driver who disregarded the rules.

According to the police report, a panel van traveling south on Park Avenue at Franklin Avenue disregarded traffic control. The van’s driver continued straight ahead, while a 19-year-old cyclist rode east. The report states, 'A van rolled south. A bike came east. Metal struck flesh.' The cyclist collided headfirst with the van’s rear quarter panel, suffering severe head lacerations and partial ejection, and was found semiconscious with blood on the street. The van’s driver was uninjured. The only contributing factor cited in the report is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting the van driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The crash underscores the danger posed when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossing Pulaski Street at Tompkins Avenue was struck in late morning light. Sirens echoed as she lay on the pavement, her leg twisted and broken. Shock set in. The intersection filled with the raw sound of pain and confusion.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Pulaski Street at Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The woman, who was crossing with the signal, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided. The pedestrian’s use of the signal is noted, but the primary causes cited are driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air hung heavy over Marcy Avenue as a sedan turned left and struck an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Sirens cut through Brooklyn’s quiet. She suffered a fractured leg, conscious but hurt, sprawled at the intersection’s edge.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Marcy Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The impact underscores the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians at New York City intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air split by metal on Marcy Avenue. Two sedans collided near Flushing Avenue. A 24-year-old woman, in shock, suffered a head injury. Police lights flashed across broken glass and twisted bumpers. The street fell quiet after the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of Marcy Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head wound and experiencing shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, but does not specify further details about the driver actions that led to the crash. One vehicle was parked before the collision, while the other was traveling straight ahead. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Before sunrise on Dekalb Avenue, a 26-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a westbound SUV. The impact left him in shock, clutching his back, as the driver sat behind the wheel, distracted and inattentive.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old pedestrian was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Dekalb Avenue near Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as the pedestrian was crossing the street at a location without a signal or marked crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was described as being in shock at the scene. The driver had a valid New York license. No additional factors, such as helmet use or signal violations, were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night falls on Tompkins Avenue. A yellow taxi meets a young cyclist. Metal slams flesh. The boy’s neck twists. He lies stunned, the street silent. The driver stands unharmed. Shock hangs in the air, heavy and unspoken.

A yellow taxi traveling south on Tompkins Avenue collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist at Macon Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way. The cyclist suffered a neck injury and was left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The taxi driver was uninjured and remained at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The impact left the cyclist hurt and the street quiet, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

At dawn on Madison Street, a sedan heading north collided with a westbound cyclist. Metal hit flesh. The cyclist fell, blood staining his leg. The driver sat silent. Shock hung in the air, thick as the early morning light.

A crash occurred at Madison Street and Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and a westbound cyclist. According to the police report, the sedan struck the cyclist, causing injury to the cyclist’s leg and leaving him in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered minor bleeding to his knee and lower leg. No helmet use or signaling issues are noted in the report. The collision highlights the consequences when drivers fail to pay attention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossing Marcy Avenue at Stockton Street was struck by a turning vehicle before dawn. She remained conscious, clutching her bruised shoulder, as police and bystanders gathered in the early morning light.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Marcy Avenue at Stockton Street in Brooklyn. The 40-year-old woman, who was crossing with the signal at the intersection, suffered a contusion to her upper arm and shoulder. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle, traveling northeast, struck her with its center front end while making a right turn. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver starting from parking struck a bicyclist traveling west on Myrtle Ave. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed dangers from driver inattention in Brooklyn’s streets.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2023 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, started from parking and struck her on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The SUV impacted the bicyclist on the left front quarter panel, while the bicyclist was hit on the right front bumper of her bike. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the bicyclist. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle slammed into the right side doors of a northbound bus on Bedford Avenue. The motorcycle driver, ejected and injured with a fractured shoulder, suffered serious trauma. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:19 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A northbound motorcycle collided with the right side doors of a northbound bus. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors for the crash. The bus was traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to its right side doors, while the motorcycle's left front quarter panel was damaged. The motorcycle driver was conscious but seriously injured. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old girl suffered a severe hip and upper leg fracture after being hit by an SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision as the pedestrian crossed outside a signal or crosswalk, leaving her injured and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:24 PM. An 11-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a westbound SUV. The vehicle, a 2024 Toyota SUV, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing a severe injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to the hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver traveling straight struck the rear passenger side of another sedan on Flushing Ave in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 52-year-old occupant, causing full-body trauma and shock. Unsafe speed and driver inattention were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Ave near Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. Two sedans traveling straight collided, with the point of impact on the left front bumper of the Virginia-registered vehicle and the right rear bumper of the New York-registered vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. A 52-year-old male occupant in the right rear passenger seat of one sedan suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, with internal complaints noted. The occupant was not ejected and was using some form of safety equipment classified as 'Other.' The data highlights driver errors—distraction and unsafe speed—as the primary causes, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Van Buren St struck the rear of a parked SUV. The impact caused head and back injuries to the sedan’s driver and rear passenger. Both men suffered whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling west on Van Buren Street collided with the center back end of a parked 2025 Kia SUV. The sedan’s driver and right rear passenger, both male and aged 28 and 26 respectively, were injured. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, and both occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to the back and head. The report notes the sedan was slowing or stopping before impact, while the SUV was stationary. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, and contributing factors for the occupants were unspecified. The collision caused center back end damage to the sedan and front center damage to the SUV. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at a Brooklyn intersection, colliding front bumpers. A 23-year-old passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead when impact occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:18. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one northbound, the other westbound—when they struck each other with their front bumpers. The impact injured a 23-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat, who sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a sedan on Lafayette Ave in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was merging when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Lafayette Ave in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a moped. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling east and merging, struck the moped on its left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The sedan had no occupants and the driver’s details were not provided. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and inexperience, as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding south on Marcy Ave was struck on the right side by an eastbound SUV making a right turn. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Marcy Ave was hit on the right side by a 2020 BMW SUV making a right turn eastbound. The collision occurred at the intersection with Pulaski St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, with the SUV sustaining damage to its right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors during turning maneuvers, particularly failure to maintain attention, which resulted in the collision with the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Willoughby Ave collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist. The 61-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:26 PM on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling straight ahead struck a bicyclist going straight ahead from the opposite direction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, rendered unconscious. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a GMC bus traveling west on Myrtle Avenue struck a northbound bicyclist at approximately 14:15. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper hitting the bike’s right front quarter panel. The report explicitly identifies the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash on Quincy Street. The sedan and moped collided head-on as both traveled east. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience contributed to the violent impact, leaving the rider with severe leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Quincy Street in Brooklyn at 16:26. A moped traveling east struck a sedan also traveling east, impacting the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's right rear quarter panel. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The violent impact and ejection highlight systemic dangers related to speeding and inexperienced operation in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15