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A sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck the left side doors of a passenger vehicle also heading north. The passenger vehicle driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:13 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling straight north when it impacted the left side doors of a passenger vehicle driven by a 40-year-old male from New Jersey. The passenger vehicle driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead, and the passenger vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided head-on with a sedan on Wyckoff Avenue. The female motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard, highlighting dangerous driver errors.

According to the police report, at 18:35 on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn, a motorcycle traveling west collided with a sedan traveling east. The motorcyclist, a 28-year-old female wearing a helmet, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained head injuries and minor bleeding. The motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end were damaged at the point of impact. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with traffic control disregard. These driver errors directly led to the collision and the motorcyclist's severe injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, but failed to maintain proper attention or obey traffic controls, creating a hazardous situation that resulted in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Scott Avenue in Brooklyn injured seven occupants, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV traveling north and east, respectively. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:56 on Scott Avenue, Brooklyn, involving a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling east. The sedan's driver held a permit and was cited for driver inexperience, a key contributing factor to the crash. Seven occupants in the vehicles were injured, all conscious and wearing lap belts, with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. The sedan sustained center front end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its right rear bumper. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, highlighting the role of driver error in this multi-injury collision. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736995, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a sedan on Myrtle Avenue late at night. The moped driver was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause. The sedan struck the moped’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:33 on Myrtle Avenue involving a 2023 moped and a 2021 sedan. The moped driver, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way by the moped driver as the contributing factor, repeated twice in the report. The sedan, traveling east with two occupants, struck the moped on its center front end with its left front bumper, causing the moped driver’s ejection and injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights dangerous driver errors related to yielding, with no contributing victim behaviors noted beyond the helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after a collision with a southbound SUV on Cypress Avenue. The SUV struck the cyclist’s left rear quarter panel. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash and serious injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cypress Avenue involving a 2023 SUV traveling south and a westbound bicycle. The SUV impacted the bicyclist on its left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. The impact and resulting injury highlight the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV struck him from behind on Harman Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as both traveled westbound. Police cited the SUV driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash happened around 7:30 PM on Harman Street in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a bike, both traveling westbound. The SUV struck the bicyclist at the left rear bumper. The police report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely," indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the bicyclist. There is no damage reported to either vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi slammed into an eastbound e-scooter at Greene and Wilson. Metal shrieked. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and crushed. The cab’s front quarter buckled. Traffic control was disregarded. Flesh and steel collided in Brooklyn’s morning heat.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Wilson Avenue struck an eastbound e-scooter at the corner of Greene and Wilson in Brooklyn at 11:02 a.m. The report states, 'A taxi struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 42, helmeted, was thrown and crushed.' The e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was ejected from the vehicle but remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals. The narrative underscores that 'signals [were] ignored.' The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is the taxi driver’s disregard for traffic control. The crash left the scooter folded and the cab’s front quarter crumpled, marking another instance where systemic driver error endangered a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male driver made a left turn on Bushwick Avenue and struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:13 on Bushwick Avenue near Eastern Parkway. The driver, a 23-year-old male operating a 2016 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn when the right front bumper struck a pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman crossing Evergreen Avenue with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The cyclist disregarded traffic control and traveled at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered injuries and shock, highlighting the dangers of ignoring traffic rules at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:20 on Evergreen Avenue near Troutman Street. A 36-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a cyclist. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the cyclist. The pedestrian was injured and experienced shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident underscores the critical role of driver errors—specifically failure to obey traffic signals and excessive speed—in causing harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with a northbound bicyclist on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and leg injuries. Both drivers suffered shock and abrasions. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue was struck on his right side doors by a westbound 2023 Toyota taxi. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. Additionally, the bicyclist's confusion or error is noted but does not assign blame. Both drivers experienced shock. The impact damaged the taxi's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The crash highlights critical driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock. The sedan driver’s improper lane usage and close following triggered the crash, causing visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 14:10 on Bleecker Street near Cypress Avenue in Brooklyn, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan also heading south. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely,' directly contributing to the collision. The motorcycle’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights dangerous driver actions on city streets that put vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling west. The crash injured two female passengers with head and neck trauma. Police cited passing too closely as the contributing factor, causing left and right front bumper impacts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 on Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both traveling west, collided. One driver was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Two female passengers, ages 21 and 24, were injured with head and neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicles. Neither passenger used safety equipment. The drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision and injuries highlight the dangers of close vehicle proximity during merging and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV collided with a moped traveling south on Myrtle Avenue. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue involving a 2023 SUV traveling east and a moped traveling south. The SUV's left front bumper struck the moped's right front bumper. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male occupant wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No contributing factors were assigned to the moped driver. The collision resulted in vehicle damage to the SUV's left front bumper, while the moped showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:44 on Bushwick Avenue involving a 2002 Honda SUV traveling north. The vehicle struck a 14-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The impact occurred on the right front quarter panel of the SUV, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections as the primary cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn collision. The sedan struck him at Myrtle Avenue near Harman Street. He suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and entering a parked position.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2011 Ford sedan on Myrtle Avenue near Harman Street in Brooklyn at 18:20. The pedestrian was riding or walking along the highway with traffic at an intersection when the sedan, traveling north and entering a parked position, struck him at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The impact and ejection highlight the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers in busy urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:41 AM on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. A southbound sedan collided with a northbound parked SUV, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and SUV collided head-on at Central and Gates. A 29-year-old woman, riding in the back seat, was thrown from the wreck and died of crush injuries. Traffic control was ignored. The street fell silent. Lives changed. Metal ruled.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed head-on at the corner of Central Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:28 a.m. The impact ejected a 29-year-old woman from the rear seat; she died from crush injuries affecting her entire body. The report states, 'Traffic control was ignored,' identifying 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. The police narrative makes clear that the drivers' failure to obey traffic controls directly led to the deadly collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the victim. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard basic traffic rules, leaving passengers and bystanders exposed to catastrophic harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old girl crossing Bushwick Avenue was struck by an SUV traveling south. The vehicle's left front bumper hit her outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and leg injuries, left reeling in shock. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:51 PM. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling south struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or contributing behavior was noted in the report. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman crossing Evergreen Avenue was struck by a northbound SUV. The driver’s inattention caused a center front impact. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision’s severity.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Evergreen Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred at 3:09 AM when a northbound 2014 Nissan SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained head abrasions classified as injury severity 3. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage despite the impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which directly resulted in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound moped on Irving Avenue. Two males, 16 and 10, suffered abrasions and head injuries. Slippery pavement and limited visibility contributed to the crash, causing serious injuries to the moped driver and passenger.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:32 on Irving Avenue when a 2016 Ford SUV was making a left turn and struck a northbound moped. The moped carried two occupants: a 16-year-old male driver wearing a helmet and a 10-year-old male passenger without safety equipment. Both were injured, sustaining abrasions and head injuries, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating hazardous road conditions and limited driver visibility. The SUV's left side doors were the point of impact, while the moped was hit at the center back end. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southwest. The moped was going straight ahead. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors related to unsafe speed and limited view during a left turn on slippery pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15