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A 37-year-old male cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a vehicle passed too closely on Central Avenue. The impact hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. No damage to the bike was reported.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a vehicle passed too closely on Central Avenue. The collision impacted the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike, traveling south and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the bike. The other vehicle involved is unspecified in type and had no occupants. No other contributing factors or safety equipment issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, 24, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was turning left. The crash involved passing too closely. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn. The moped was traveling north, and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s point of impact was its left front quarter panel, while the moped’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Irving Avenue and Cooper Avenue in Queens. One driver suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Irving Avenue near Cooper Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2013 Subaru sedan, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and trauma to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, identified as the contributing factor. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Subaru and the left front bumper of the other sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, unlicensed, struck the cyclist head-on. The cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Improper lane usage by the driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Halsey Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions. The sedan driver, who was unlicensed, was traveling east while the bicyclist was heading west. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike at the center front end, impacting the right front bumper of the sedan. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted from driver errors, specifically improper lane usage and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man riding a moped was ejected after an improper turn on Cypress Avenue. He suffered abrasions and abdomen-pelvis injuries. The moped showed no damage. The driver was unlicensed and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Cypress Avenue. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and traveling north, going straight ahead before impact. The moped sustained no damage despite the driver’s injuries, which included abrasions and trauma to the abdomen and pelvis. The driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped, with the other vehicle striking the left front bumper. No other vehicles or persons were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing Harman Street. The SUV was backing up with no damage reported. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Harman Street while crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle involved was a 2010 Honda SUV traveling west, backing up at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles are moving slowly or backing up.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old cyclist lost his hand to a speeding SUV on Bleecker Street. Metal hit flesh. The crash tore bone and skin. The cyclist stayed conscious. The SUV’s front quarter struck hard. Blood marked the street. The night swallowed the sound.

A 25-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a speeding SUV on Bleecker Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, causing severe injuries: his arm was torn and his hand was amputated. The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report describes the SUV as a 2020 Dodge, registered in New York. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the police report cites driver errors as the primary causes. The crash left the cyclist with life-changing injuries. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made an improper turn while the other went straight. The female driver suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Defective headlights were noted as a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver was making a U-turn when he struck the female driver traveling straight. The female driver, age 28, was injured with a head wound and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Headlights Defective' as contributing factors. The male driver’s improper turn caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrian was involved. The female driver’s injury was serious but no visible complaint was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck while crossing Knickerbocker Avenue with the signal. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The sedan driver was traveling north, continuing straight at impact. No driver errors specified.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Knickerbocker Avenue and Weirfield Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan struck him. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian had no visible complaints and was not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The crash caused damage to the vehicle, but details are unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old unlicensed SUV driver struck a taxi on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and shock. The SUV's front center hit the taxi's right side. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed to the crash. Two injured, airbags deployed.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver of a 2009 SUV, unlicensed and traveling west, collided with a northbound taxi on Bushwick Avenue. The SUV struck the taxi's right side doors with its center front end. Both the SUV driver and the taxi's 48-year-old female front passenger were injured, suffering head and neck injuries including whiplash. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and left occupants in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old e-bike driver was injured and ejected after a collision with a sedan on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front end while the bike was making a right turn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Halsey Street, Brooklyn. The e-bike was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound sedan traveling straight. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Myrtle Avenue late at night. One struck the other from behind at unsafe speed. A 34-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged at center impact points. Driver errors included unsafe speed and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling west on Myrtle Avenue collided. The second SUV struck the first from behind, impacting the center back end of the lead vehicle. A 34-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of the lead SUV was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Unsafe Speed" and "Other Vehicular" factors contributing to the crash. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the striking vehicle was going straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center impact points. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted and inattentive struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Bushwick Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles collided front-center. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan driver parked on Bushwick Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist also showed pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion, but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both the sedan and the bike. The sedan driver was licensed and female; the bicyclist was male and unhelmeted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus made a left turn on Wilson Avenue. It struck a 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and turned improperly. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Wilson Avenue with the signal. A bus traveling south made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. The impact was to the center front end of the bus. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The bus driver was licensed and had seven occupants in the vehicle. There was no damage reported to the bus. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Central Avenue late at night. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit her with the front center of the vehicle. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Central Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan, traveling straight ahead, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a 15-year-old girl crossing Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inexperienced and distracted. The impact hit the moped’s front center. The girl remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The moped's point of impact was its center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or safety equipment were involved. The driver’s errors—lack of experience and distraction—were key in causing the crash. The victim was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and SUV collided on Bushwick Avenue. The moped driver, partially ejected, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor burns. The SUV struck the moped’s left rear quarter panel. Aggressive driving and close passing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with minor burns. The report lists aggressive driving and passing too closely as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved two vehicles going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the moped. The driver errors identified are aggressive driving and passing too closely, which led to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old girl was injured while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Myrtle Avenue. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The SUV involved showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Myrtle Avenue after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV traveling west, with no damage reported and no occupants inside. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when visibility is obstructed by parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a 48-year-old woman crossing Jefferson Avenue with the signal. She suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Jefferson Avenue made a left turn and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This crash highlights the driver's errors as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 Ford SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors. The bicyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Ford SUV traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck him on the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15