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A woman riding east on Gates Avenue struck a defective patch of road. Her bike stopped cold. She flew forward, her helmet cracking on impact. Blood pooled as she lay incoherent. The street’s broken surface drew its price.

A 38-year-old woman riding a bicycle eastbound on Gates Avenue was severely injured when defective pavement caused her to crash, according to the police report. The report describes how 'the road gave way,' halting her bike and sending her headfirst to the ground. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was described as incoherent at the scene. The police report identifies 'Pavement Defective' as the sole contributing factor in the crash. The narrative notes her helmet cracked on impact, but no victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed by hazardous street conditions to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla SUV and a Lexus sedan collided on Fulton Street at 5:30 p.m. The SUV was parked while the sedan was passing. A 20-year-old male passenger suffered a back contusion. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street at 17:30. A 2023 Tesla SUV was parked when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel by a 2007 Lexus sedan traveling west and passing. The sedan's right front quarter panel was the point of impact. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The injured party was a 20-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the SUV, who sustained a back contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after being hit by an eastbound SUV on Fulton Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at an intersection when the vehicle's right front bumper struck her, causing pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Fulton Street at 11:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a 2020 Honda SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. While the report notes the pedestrian crossed against the signal, no driver contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers present at intersections where pedestrian signals are disregarded, but the report does not assign fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound e-bike on Throop Avenue. The impact fractured her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:15 PM. A 71-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a northbound e-bike. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain attention. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan struck a parked Ford sedan on Delmonico Place, injuring the BMW driver. The impact damaged the right front quarter panel of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving vehicle. The driver suffered a concussion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 14:12 on Delmonico Place, a BMW sedan traveling south collided with a parked Ford sedan. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the BMW. The BMW driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured and suffered a concussion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical condition affecting the driver's control. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights the danger posed when driver health issues interfere with vehicle control, resulting in crashes involving stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old driver suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck the rear of a parked vehicle on Throop Avenue. The crash caused whiplash and left the driver conscious but injured. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Throop Avenue when a 2022 SUV traveling north rear-ended a parked vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the SUV. The sole occupant, a 76-year-old male driver, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, resulting in injury even without ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was injured after an SUV struck him on Myrtle Avenue. The cyclist suffered head injuries and was partially ejected. Police cite improper lane usage by the SUV driver as the cause. The victim was unhelmeted and incoherent after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue at 15:25 involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV was parked before the crash and struck the bicyclist on the left side doors, causing center front end damage to the bike. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and was incoherent after the collision, but no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the SUV driver's improper lane usage leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a parked SUV on Franklin Avenue. The impact hit the bike’s front and the SUV’s left side doors. Driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the cyclist with a bruised hip and upper leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Franklin Avenue involving a 2022 Toyota SUV and a helmeted 34-year-old female bicyclist. The SUV was parked when the collision happened, with impact on its left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling south and going straight ahead, was struck at the bike’s center front end and ejected from her vehicle. She sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man crossing Bedford Avenue outside a crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling west. The impact caused upper arm and shoulder injuries, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain. The collision exposed dangers of driver vigilance on busy Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, at 10:39 AM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling west struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk' but does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian. No explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding are cited in the report, but the collision occurred due to the vehicle striking a pedestrian outside a designated crossing area. The vehicle was going straight ahead with one occupant. This incident highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block on busy Brooklyn avenues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a sedan struck him on Gates Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected but sustained injuries to the head. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue at 16:43 involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 15-year-old male, was injured with head abrasions and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was traveling west, attempting to avoid an object in the roadway, while the sedan was going straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The sedan sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver traveling north on Bedford Avenue crashed the left front quarter panel of his SUV into the front center of an eastbound taxi. Both the driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Airbags deployed in the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Bedford Avenue when a 21-year-old male driver of a 2022 SUV, licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead northbound. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The SUV's left front quarter panel struck the center front end of an eastbound 2019 taxi. The SUV carried two occupants: the driver and a 22-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious but sustained injuries to their entire bodies, including whiplash. Airbags deployed in the SUV. The report highlights driver error—specifically inattention and unsafe speed—as the contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was injured crossing Lafayette Avenue against the signal when an eastbound SUV struck him head-on. The impact caused facial contusions and left the pedestrian semiconscious at the intersection in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn around 10:36 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2021 SUV traveling eastbound struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The collision caused facial contusions and left the pedestrian semiconscious. The report notes the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The SUV driver was alone, traveling straight ahead, and the vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the dangers at intersections involving pedestrians and large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn collided with a westbound e-bike rider on Halsey Street. The 33-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash highlights driver inattention and the vulnerability of cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:47 on Halsey Street involving a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling east, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the e-bike's right front bumper, with damage to the bike's right side doors but no damage to the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The data shows no contributing factors attributed to the victim, focusing on the driver's failure to maintain attention during a left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and an SUV collided head-on on Tompkins Avenue. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. The moped driver suffered an elbow abrasion but remained conscious. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Tompkins Avenue at 19:50 involving a moped and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling south. The moped driver, a 41-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers and notes 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for the moped driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The SUV had four occupants, and its driver was licensed. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and improper lane use, as the primary causes of this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Throop Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 8:35 AM on Throop Avenue, a 2022 Nissan SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2016 Honda sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV striking the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' a contributing factor listed twice in the report. The sedan’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained back injuries and was in shock. The report emphasizes driver error—specifically the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe following distance—as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into a southbound e-scooter on Tompkins Avenue. The rider flew headfirst onto the pavement, blood pooling beneath him. Driver inattention ruled the night. Sirens came late. The street bore witness to another wound.

According to the police report, a sedan struck a southbound e-scooter near Tompkins Avenue and Halsey Street in Brooklyn at 11:56 p.m. The e-scooter rider, a 34-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the left rear quarter panel, while the e-scooter was hit at the center front end. The rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The narrative describes the rider flying headfirst onto the pavement, blood pooling on the street, and the driver remaining silent. The incident underscores the deadly consequences of driver inattention for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head abrasions after a sedan struck him on Throop Avenue. The crash, caused by driver inattention and unsafe speed, left the rider injured but conscious in Brooklyn’s 11216 zip code.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:35 on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north struck the right side doors of an e-scooter, also traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected and sustained head abrasions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors on the part of the e-scooter driver, while the sedan driver was also noted for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and not listed as using any safety equipment. The collision caused injury severity level 3, with the rider conscious but injured. The focus remains on the drivers’ errors, particularly inattention and unsafe speed, as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Fulton Street struck another vehicle’s right side doors. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a concussion and back injury, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved passing too closely.

According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east on Fulton Street was involved in a side collision impacting its left rear quarter panel and left side doors. The other vehicle’s right side doors and right rear quarter panel were damaged. The sedan had two occupants; a 32-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear was injured, sustaining a concussion and back injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was slowing or stopping before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704115, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on and rear-quarter on Halsey Street. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and disregard for traffic controls as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on Halsey Street, two SUVs traveling north and west collided. The Ford SUV struck the Hyundai SUV on its right rear quarter panel. The Ford driver, a 22-year-old male, was cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both the Ford driver and his 23-year-old male front passenger were injured with back injuries and whiplash, wearing lap belts and harnesses. The Hyundai driver, a licensed female, was alone and sustained vehicle damage but no reported injuries. The collision caused significant damage to the front end of the Ford and the right rear quarter panel of the Hyundai. No occupants were ejected. The report highlights driver errors as the primary contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver changing lanes struck another vehicle on Bedford Avenue. The impact caused serious injury to the driver, fracturing her elbow and dislocating her lower arm. The crash involved multiple sedans and an SUV traveling northbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue at 23:06. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision involving multiple vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. One sedan was changing lanes when it struck the right side doors of an SUV traveling straight ahead. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the changing lane vehicle and the right side doors of the SUV. The report highlights driver errors, specifically distraction and unsafe lane changes, as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15