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A sedan struck an e-bike on Central Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s front right bumper was damaged. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Central Avenue in Brooklyn between a sedan traveling west and an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was injured after turning improperly. The crash occurred when a vehicle was making a right turn and struck the bicyclist's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Turning Improperly." The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the turning vehicle. The incident highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and confusion among vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north struck the right side of a sedan going east on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 56, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, traveling north, impacted the right side doors of the sedan, which was moving east. The sedan's 56-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan showed no visible damage, and the moped had no damage either. The sedan driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. Both vehicles damaged on their left front sides. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Flushing Avenue collided with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as severity 3, including contusions and bruises. The sedan driver, also licensed and traveling east, had damage to the left front quarter panel. The motorcycle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers when vehicles turn across the path of motorcycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647826, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding south struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike hit the right side doors of the SUV. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the entire body. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Bushwick Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver and passenger, both 32, were ejected. Both suffered head injuries and abrasions. The driver was cited for other vehicular factors. No helmets were worn.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Flushing Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcycle driver and passenger, both 32 years old, were ejected from the vehicle. Both sustained head injuries and abrasions. The driver was conscious but injured. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error on the motorcycle operator's part. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The impact occurred at the motorcycle's center front end. The passenger was riding or hanging on the outside of the motorcycle when ejected. Both victims suffered serious injuries but survived.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648521, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl on an e-scooter collided with a bike on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. The girl suffered a head injury and shock. The e-scooter showed no damage. Driver distraction was a factor. The bike had front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling east on Irving Avenue collided with a westbound bike. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to distraction. The e-scooter showed no damage, while the bike had front-end damage. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused injury but no ejection. The report does not assign fault to the victim or mention helmet use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries on Myrtle Avenue. The crash involved improper lane usage. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The bike was demolished in the collision. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a collision where the bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error related to lane control. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bike was demolished in the impact. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved with specific errors. The report highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist on Harman Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver was inattentive. The bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Harman Street collided with a bicyclist also heading west. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact, but the vehicle showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but not seriously. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Halsey Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear vehicle was stopped in traffic before the crash, while the front vehicle was going straight ahead. A 35-year-old female passenger in the rear sedan was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the front vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Central Avenue. Three occupants suffered whiplash injuries. A 33-year-old driver, a 13-year-old front passenger, and a 1-year-old rear passenger were hurt. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Avenue. The crash injured three occupants: a 33-year-old male driver with neck whiplash, a 13-year-old female front passenger with shoulder and upper arm whiplash, and a 1-year-old male rear passenger with neck whiplash. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. All occupants were restrained with seat belts or child restraints and were not ejected. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on at Evergreen Avenue. Both drivers were male. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Evergreen Avenue. The driver of one SUV, a 52-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control. Both vehicles struck each other with their front bumpers, indicating a failure to yield or stop. The injured driver was conscious and treated for moderate injury. The other driver held a permit license and was also male. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, with no other driver errors or victim factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The driver suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver inexperience. The scooter sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a motorscooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Bushwick Avenue. The 40-year-old male occupant suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorscooter was struck at the center back end, causing damage to the vehicle. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash involved two vehicles traveling south, with the motorscooter sustaining damage while the other vehicle showed no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a sedan made a left turn and struck him head-on. The cyclist was ejected, suffering bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted; the cyclist confused. The bike was demolished.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was riding south on Bushwick Avenue when a 2017 Honda sedan traveling northeast made a left turn and collided with him at the center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan's driver was licensed and distracted at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike was demolished in the impact. No blame is assigned to the victim; the crash resulted from driver distraction and bicyclist confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was injured on Aberdeen Street. He was getting on or off a vehicle when a sedan traveling south struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Aberdeen Street struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not have any safety equipment listed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Troutman Street when a sedan made a left turn. Both drivers were distracted. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Troutman Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan driver was making a left turn, and the e-bike rider was changing lanes. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle. Neither vehicle sustained damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike, and the sedan had one occupant. The incident left the bicyclist in shock with moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a sedan collided on Knickerbocker Avenue at 2:40 a.m. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and shock. The taxi struck the sedan’s right side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected from vehicles.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and a sedan traveling west collided on Knickerbocker Avenue. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury and experienced shock. The taxi impacted the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained front-end damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver’s distraction is specifically noted. The parked SUV was struck on its right rear bumper but had no occupants. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two was struck by a sedan turning right on Cypress Avenue. Both moped riders were ejected and suffered fractures to their legs. The moped driver was unlicensed. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Cypress Avenue collided with a westbound sedan making a right turn. The moped driver, unlicensed and carrying a passenger, was ejected along with the passenger. Both sustained fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped driver and passenger were not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the vulnerability of moped occupants in collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-scooter on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, 25, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The crash happened at 5:10 a.m. Driver inattention caused the collision. The scooter driver was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Gates Avenue collided with an e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm and experienced shock. The point of impact was the taxi's right side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the taxi and the front end of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 25-year-old female bicyclist going straight south on Central Avenue. The cyclist suffered an upper arm abrasion. The driver showed inattention and passed too closely. The bike's right side was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford sedan making a left turn collided with a female bicyclist traveling straight south on Central Avenue. The bicyclist, age 25, sustained an upper arm abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as inattention and passing too closely. The sedan struck the bike on its right side doors, causing damage to the bicycle but no damage to the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was male and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights driver distraction and unsafe passing as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15