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A 24-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered back contusions after a collision on Throop Avenue. The crash involved a distracted driver making a left turn. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on Throop Avenue involving a bicyclist and a vehicle making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries classified as contusions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east, which struck the bicyclist at the center back end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while making a left turn directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Franklin Avenue. The sedan struck the cyclist's left side doors with its right front quarter panel. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Franklin Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle traveling southbound. The sedan, driven by an unidentified driver, was going straight ahead when it impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors with its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left rear quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inattention and lack of experience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered head injuries and abrasions in a crash involving a sedan and multiple parked SUVs on Halsey Street. The unlicensed sedan driver was conscious and restrained. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Halsey Street at 4:05 AM involving a sedan traveling west and several parked SUVs. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with head abrasions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was unlicensed, which is a critical driver error noted in the data. The impact points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the front and rear bumpers of the parked SUVs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision resulted in injury to the sedan driver, emphasizing systemic dangers related to impaired and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman suffered full-body bruises after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused significant injury and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2018 Ford SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left front quarter panel, causing contusions and bruises to her entire body. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injury severity level 3. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The incident highlights driver errors in yielding and attention as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body contusions after a collision caused by driver inattention and following too closely. The crash occurred on Brooklyn Avenue, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Brooklyn Avenue involving a bicyclist and an unspecified vehicle traveling south. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions across his entire body. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bicyclist's bike was struck on the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain proper attention and safe following distance directly contributed to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted moped driver hit a 37-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue outside a crosswalk. She suffered severe whole-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. The slippery pavement worsened conditions as the driver failed to maintain attention, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Greene Avenue struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions contributed to the incident. The moped was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. No damage was reported to the moped. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the pedestrian’s severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan executing an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling east on Flushing Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s error caused the collision, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:28 on Flushing Avenue. A sedan traveling west was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the driver of the sedan. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but was injured. The bike showed no damage, and the sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle during the improper turn. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old motorscooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper right turn. The SUV driver was distracted, striking the scooter on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter rider was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:58 on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old male motorscooter driver, wearing a helmet, was injured in a collision with a 2024 SUV. The SUV was making a right turn when it struck the scooter, impacting the right front bumper. The SUV driver was licensed but cited for 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The scooter sustained no damage, but the rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to execute a proper turn and maintain attention, directly leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider suffered a back injury and concussion after colliding with a sedan on Lafayette Avenue. The e-bike driver was partially ejected. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on Lafayette Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 9-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained a back injury and concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the e-bike rider. The e-bike was traveling south, and the sedan was traveling east, both going straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan's left front bumper struck the e-bike's center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and female, while the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and inexperience, particularly involving vulnerable young e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on De Kalb Avenue struck a bicyclist also heading west. The sedan's left side doors took the impact. The bike rider suffered injuries. Police cited improper lane usage by the sedan as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on De Kalb Avenue involving a 2018 Ford sedan and a bicycle, both traveling west. The sedan was impacted on its left side doors, indicating a side collision with the bike. The bicyclist, a female with a learner's permit, was injured but the report does not list any contributing factors related to her behavior. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old male, sustained a contusion to his lower leg and foot but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report explicitly cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the part of the sedan operator. No other contributing factors were specified. The bike sustained no vehicle damage, emphasizing the vulnerability of the rider in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of an SUV turning left on Lafayette Avenue. The motorcyclist, partially ejected and wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Lafayette Avenue collided with a 2022 Ford SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors, sustaining damage there. The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the motorcyclist also noted for driver inexperience. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east with two occupants. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a vehicle rear-ended him on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to maintain a safe distance, striking the cyclist’s center back end. The cyclist suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was stopped in traffic when a vehicle traveling north behind him struck the center back end of his bike. The contributing factor cited was the driver’s failure to maintain a safe following distance, described as "Following Too Closely." The impact ejected the bicyclist, causing chest abrasions and an injury severity rated at level 3. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The vehicle involved, a 2020 Cadillac SUV, showed no damage despite the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions caused by driver inattention or misjudgment of stopping distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions after a collision with a sedan on Greene Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The moped sustained no damage despite the impact to its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Greene Avenue involving a 2023 Zhilo moped and a sedan, both traveling east. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped was impacted on its left front quarter panel but showed no damage. The sedan struck the moped on its right front quarter panel. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The moped driver remained conscious despite the injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van driver distracted by inattention struck a moped rider traveling west on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and ejected from the vehicle, suffered head injuries and abrasions. The van showed no damage despite the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at noon on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The van driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position when he collided with a westbound moped. The moped driver, a 46-year-old unlicensed female occupant, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the van driver. The van's right front quarter panel made contact with the moped's left front bumper, which sustained damage while the van showed none. The moped driver was conscious but injured, with no mention of contributing victim behaviors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and the severe consequences for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered serious leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck her at the intersection as she crossed with the signal, leaving her in shock and internal pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Park Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 34-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Tompkins Avenue at 7:55 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing injury to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was reported in shock and complained of internal pain. The contributing factor cited in the report is the driver's failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound e-bike on Marcy Avenue. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered full-body injuries and shock. Limited visibility contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:52 on Marcy Avenue when a northbound Station Wagon/SUV was going straight ahead and an e-bike was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured with full-body trauma and was in shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both parties, indicating limited visibility played a critical role. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, but the limited view during the maneuver led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on on Park Avenue. Both drivers and a passenger suffered bruises and contusions. The crash left one driver with knee and foot injuries, another with neck trauma. Driver distraction caused the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:32 AM on Park Avenue involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 33-year-old female, sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with contusions. A 24-year-old male passenger in the northbound sedan suffered neck injuries and bruising. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the front and right side of the vehicles, underscoring the dangers of distracted driving in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel tore flesh on Flushing Avenue. A dump truck veered too close, grinding a parked ambulance. Blood streaked the door. A 39-year-old man inside lost part of his arm. The truck did not yield. The city swallowed another limb.

A dump truck traveling east on Flushing Avenue near Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked ambulance, according to the police report. The report states both vehicles faced east when the dump truck 'scraped a parked ambulance.' Inside the ambulance, a 39-year-old man suffered an arm amputation. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, highlighting clear driver error. The narrative notes, 'Steel shrieked. A 39-year-old man inside lost part of his arm. Blood smeared the door.' The man was not wearing a seatbelt, but the report attributes the crash to the dump truck driver’s actions. No evidence in the report suggests the victim’s behavior contributed to the collision. The impact left one man permanently injured, underscoring the dangers posed by inattentive driving and large vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after being struck while crossing against the signal on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing a collision outside an intersection in Brooklyn’s 11206 zip code.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a male, was crossing against the signal when the collision happened. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the shoulder and upper arm, including whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, but the driver’s failure to comply with traffic control measures directly contributed to the incident. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a bus on Throop Avenue. The bus showed no damage. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV traveling north on Throop Avenue collided with the rear center of a 2011 bus also heading north. The bus sustained no damage, but the SUV’s front passenger, a 38-year-old woman wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The report identifies the SUV driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the bus. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver licensed in Washington and the bus driver licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The impact caused injury to the SUV passenger but no ejection occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15