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Two sedans collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn when a driver made an improper right turn. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 59-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:34 on Nostrand Avenue near Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans traveling southeast and south. One driver was making a right turn improperly when the vehicles collided, impacting the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The 59-year-old female driver of the turning sedan sustained back injuries and contusions, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered severe body injuries after a sedan hit her while crossing Lafayette Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, traveling eastbound, struck her with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 Honda sedan traveling east on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:42 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the sedan's center front end made impact. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors are explicitly cited. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her entire body and remained conscious after the collision. The report highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside designated crossing areas, emphasizing systemic risk rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old bicyclist suffered a shoulder abrasion after a sedan driver’s improper lane usage in Brooklyn. The collision caused upper arm injury but no ejection. Police report cites driver error as the primary cause, with no victim fault noted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Monroe Street near Throop Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:25 p.m. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling northeast, were involved. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained an upper arm shoulder abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No damage was recorded on either vehicle, and the bicyclist was not ejected. The data clearly points to the sedan driver’s improper lane use as the cause of injury, with no fault attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman crossing Nostrand Avenue was struck by a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The impact caused back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in intersections.

According to the police report, a 2016 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue when it struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, causing back injuries and shock to the pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old bicyclist suffered a bruised elbow and shock after an SUV distracted by driver inattention made a U-turn on Fulton Street. The bike struck the SUV’s front center, causing injury but no vehicle damage. The cyclist was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street near Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:08 p.m. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was traveling west going straight ahead when he collided with a Station Wagon/SUV making a U-turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock. The bike impacted the center front end of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not reported to have contributed to the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling west rear-ended a stopped SUV on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 71-year-old man, suffered a neck injury from the impact. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:40 AM on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a van traveling west struck the rear of a stopped SUV. The SUV's 71-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the van driver, along with following too closely. The van's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV was hit at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver without any ejection or loss of consciousness. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe following distance—as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan and was caused by improper lane usage and passenger distraction, according to the police report.

At 12:45 PM in Brooklyn on Flushing Avenue near Skillman Street, a collision occurred involving a sedan and an e-bike. According to the police report, the e-bike driver, a 26-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error. Additionally, 'Passenger Distraction' was noted as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and was traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The sedan, also traveling north and slowing or stopping, sustained damage to its right side doors, the same point of impact as the e-bike. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike driver beyond the unlicensed status and focuses on the sedan driver's errors and passenger distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north struck a Razor scooter also heading north on Park Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The crash involved other vehicular factors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on Park Avenue involving a 2020 Kawasaki motorcycle and a Razor scooter, both traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 62-year-old male occupant, was injured with internal complaints and hip-upper leg injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The motorcycle impacted the left front bumper area, while the Razor scooter had no damage reported. Contributing factors cited include 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' indicating driver error and confusion played a role. The motorcycle driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before the collision. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male motorcyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash, caused by driver inattention and distraction, left the rider conscious and helmeted but injured. The motorcycle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:51 PM on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver wearing a helmet. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to the face but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The motorcycle, a 2024 Yamaha, was traveling north and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle, which sustained no damage. The motorcyclist's helmet likely mitigated injury severity, but the primary cause remains driver error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved an e-bike and another vehicle. Police cited improper passing or lane usage by the driver as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 15-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike, who was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The collision involved two vehicles: one unspecified vehicle traveling south and the e-bike starting from parking and traveling southwest. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the unspecified vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the e-bike. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane control led to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers in lane usage enforcement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention contributed to the crash. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Bedford Avenue was struck by a 2016 Chevrolet sedan traveling east. The sedan impacted the bicyclist at the right front bumper, causing the bicyclist to be ejected. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted as a contributing factor for the bicyclist. The sedan sustained other damage, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash. No helmet use or crossing signal issues were reported as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Franklin Avenue struck a 19-year-old bicyclist changing lanes. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage by the vehicle as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:15 on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight south when it collided with a bicyclist who was changing lanes. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the vehicle driver's contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front quarter panel, while the bike sustained no damage. The police report highlights driver error in lane usage as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver changing lanes struck a southbound motorcycle on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected, sustaining severe whole-body injuries despite wearing a helmet. The SUV’s left rear quarter panel collided with the motorcycle’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Nostrand Avenue near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:45 p.m. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was changing lanes when her vehicle’s left rear quarter panel struck the front center of a southbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 58-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe injuries to his entire body, described as injury severity level 3, and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was not cited with any contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by inattentive lane changes to vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man suffered full-body abrasions after a taxi hit him while crossing Flushing Avenue outside a crosswalk. The taxi, traveling west, struck the pedestrian with its front center. The victim was conscious but injured severely.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Toyota taxi traveling west on Flushing Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end, causing abrasions over the pedestrian's entire body. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear pedestrian fault was assigned. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the front center end. The report highlights the systemic danger of vehicles striking pedestrians outside designated crossings and notes the absence of explicit driver errors such as failure to yield, though the pedestrian was not at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided with another vehicle on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries, including an eye abrasion. The crash involved a pick-up truck and an SUV striking each other's left sides, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:12 p.m. on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck traveling east and a 2011 Ford SUV traveling west. Both vehicles impacted each other's left side doors. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. One driver, a 53-year-old male occupant of the pick-up truck, sustained an eye abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The injuries and vehicle damage underscore the dangers of driver distraction leading to side-impact crashes. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old male moped driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm after a 2018 SUV made a right turn and struck the moped’s front center. The crash occurred on Franklin Avenue at 1:00 a.m., with driver distraction and unsafe speed cited.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota SUV traveling southwest was making a right turn on Franklin Avenue when it collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 54-year-old male, sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles, with the moped driver also cited for unsafe speed. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors, particularly distraction and unsafe speed, as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered bruises after a sedan rear-ended him on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely. The moped rider wore a helmet but endured full-body injuries.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Bedford Avenue around 5 p.m. A 24-year-old male moped driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling north when a 1998 Audi sedan, also heading north, struck the moped from behind. The impact was centered on the sedan's front end and the moped's rear. The moped driver was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The moped driver was conscious after the crash. These details highlight the sedan driver's failure to maintain a safe distance and attention, leading to a violent rear-end collision that severely injured the vulnerable moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling east collided with a parked SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered elbow and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as contributing factors. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:58 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle traveling east struck a parked Jeep SUV, damaging the SUV's left front quarter panel and the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV was stationary before impact, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to maintain proper attention and safe passing distance. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a neck injury with minor bleeding on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved the bicyclist disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn was injured after disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a neck injury with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the bicyclist's part. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The other vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The crash occurred at 11:54 AM. The police report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim behaviors beyond the bicyclist's failure to obey traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision on Tompkins Avenue. The crash involved a left-turning moped and another vehicle traveling straight. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the violent impact to the moped’s front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:25 on Tompkins Avenue when a moped driver, age 37, was making a left turn and collided with another vehicle traveling straight south. The moped sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. The injured occupant suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but the primary cause was driver error related to distraction and improper lane use during the left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15