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A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The 31-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a neck injury with whiplash. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the crash, leaving the bike damaged.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a sedan on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with the bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or victim, but the crash narrative and vehicle movements indicate the sedan’s left turn caused the collision. The bike sustained damage to its front end, while the sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock after being struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue against the signal. The driver, traveling eastbound, showed no vehicle damage. The crash exposed risks at intersections where signals are ignored.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections when signals are disregarded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A FLY WING, driven by an unlicensed man, crashed face-first into a slowing SUV on South Portland Avenue. Blood streaked the pavement. Speed and distraction ruled. No passengers. Only the sound of metal and skin in Brooklyn’s daylight.

According to the police report, a FLY WING vehicle operated by an unlicensed 31-year-old man crashed into the rear of a slowing SUV near 160 South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:57. The report states the driver struck the SUV 'face-first,' suffering severe facial bleeding. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the driver is explicitly noted. The SUV was slowing or stopping when it was hit, and the impact was to the center back end of the SUV. No passengers were involved. The narrative describes 'blood trailing down his chin,' underscoring the violence of the collision. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the unlicensed driver’s unsafe speed and inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a southbound e-bike on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered head injuries, and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. Driver inattention and inexperience led to the violent collision.

According to the police report, at 4:22 AM on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling eastbound collided with a southbound e-bike. The SUV's left front bumper impacted the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in semiconsciousness and minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver failed to maintain attention, causing the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision caused significant vehicle damage to the SUV's left front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn crash at Classon Avenue involved a Ford SUV and a box truck. Defective brakes on the truck led to impact on the SUV’s right rear bumper. Two occupants suffered upper arm injuries, both shocked but not ejected from the SUV.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 13:10 near 298 Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2016 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2006 box truck traveling north. The truck driver was unlicensed and was slowing or stopping when the collision happened. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure on the truck. Two occupants in the SUV, a 35-year-old female driver and a 32-year-old male front passenger, were injured with upper arm injuries and experienced shock. Neither occupant was ejected, and no contributing victim behaviors were noted. The truck driver’s unlicensed status and defective brakes highlight systemic risks in vehicle maintenance and driver compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck backing west struck a parked SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage; the SUV was damaged at its center back end. Unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2015 MACK garbage truck was backing west on Fulton Street in Brooklyn when it collided with a parked 2024 Chevrolet SUV. The truck's pre-crash movement was backing, and the point of impact was the center back end of the SUV. The SUV sustained damage at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The SUV had two occupants: a 36-year-old female driver and a 32-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious but suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor to the crash. There are no contributing factors listed for the SUV driver or passenger. This collision highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers by large vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old cyclist suffered an upper arm contusion. Police cite improper turning by the sedan as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 pm. A sedan was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm contusion and was injured but not ejected. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute the turn safely. The bike sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the sedan driver's improper turning maneuver, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in vehicle-bicycle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman crossing Greene Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound taxi making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Greene Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, had one occupant and the vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally. The incident occurred at 18:18 in Brooklyn's 11238 zip code. The focus remains on the taxi's left turn movement and the resulting impact to the pedestrian at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck making a left turn collided with an SUV starting from parking on Cumberland Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 AM on Cumberland Street near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2020 Ford pickup truck traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 1997 Mazda SUV also traveling south, which was starting from a parking position. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the pickup truck and the right front bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with a neck injury classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the pickup truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries and shock after a Ford truck made a left turn and struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The impact occurred on the truck’s left front quarter panel as she crossed without a signal. The driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Saint Edwards Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The collision occurred at 13:41 when a 2013 Ford truck, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, and she sustained injuries to her entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The truck driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian’s crossing without signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor by police. Vehicle damage was recorded as 'Other.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention and outside distraction caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 9:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 SUV traveling west struck him with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and not ejected from the impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south collided with a westbound sedan on Washington Avenue. The sedan driver was ejected, suffering head injuries and incoherence. Police cite driver inexperience and unlicensed operation as key factors in the violent impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Washington Avenue involving a sedan and a moped. The moped driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was traveling south and struck the right side doors of the westbound sedan. The sedan's sole occupant, a 33-year-old male driver, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries, resulting in incoherence and complaints of pain or nausea. The report highlights 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, with the moped driver operating without a license. The sedan driver was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified. The impact caused significant damage to the sedan's right side doors and the moped's front end. This crash underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced operators in NYC traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Navy Street. The crash injured the rear vehicle’s driver, causing back pain and shock. Police cited following too closely as the driver error behind the collision.

According to the police report, at 17:47 on Navy Street, a southbound 2004 Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead rear-ended a stopped 2011 Mazda SUV. The impact occurred at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 52-year-old female occupant, suffered a back injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed, and the struck vehicle was stopped in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the danger of tailgating in traffic and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck a parked sedan’s right front bumper. The taxi’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. The taxi driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 2:30 a.m. A 2023 Tesla taxi traveling east collided with a parked 2016 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the taxi’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The taxi driver, a 32-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was reported to be in shock at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705837, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. She was left in shock and sustained abrasions. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle, with no driver errors noted in the report.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Adelphi Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with abrasions. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition are provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The report focuses on the injury and location, without assigning fault or blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old unlicensed motorscooter driver suffered severe leg injuries when a taxi made a left turn and collided with him on Flushing Avenue. The crash was caused by improper lane usage and driver distraction, according to the police report.

At 11:02 AM on Flushing Avenue, a collision occurred between a taxi and a motorscooter, resulting in serious injuries to the motorscooter driver. According to the police report, the motorscooter driver, age 26, was unlicensed and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver was making a left turn when the crash happened. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The motorscooter driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained no damage to their left front bumpers. The incident highlights critical driver errors, including improper lane usage and distraction, leading to severe injury of the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver traveling east on Fulton Street ignored traffic controls, colliding with a parked SUV and a northbound sedan. Three men inside the moving SUV suffered moderate injuries, including neck and hip abrasions. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic risks.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 10:45 AM. The driver of a 2023 Ford SUV, traveling eastbound, disregarded traffic control, leading to a collision with a parked 2021 Chrysler SUV and a northbound 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving SUV. Three male occupants inside the Ford SUV were injured: the 40-year-old driver sustained a neck contusion, the 45-year-old driver suffered a hip abrasion, and a 37-year-old front passenger also had a hip abrasion. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, highlighting the driver error that precipitated the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries after a sedan driver, distracted and inexperienced, struck her while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was not ejected, left in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection of Park Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue around 14:23. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was not ejected from the scene but was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The report emphasizes the driver's errors, specifically distraction and inexperience, as the cause of the collision, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes sat parked on Fulton Street. It rolled forward, silent and slow, into a box truck. The woman inside, 56, never moved again. Her seatbelt held her. The truck bore no mark. Death came quiet, unannounced.

According to the police report, a parked Mercedes sedan rolled forward near 777 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 9:04 a.m. The car struck a box truck, which sustained no visible damage. The sole occupant of the Mercedes, a 56-year-old woman, was found dead inside, still restrained by her lap belt. The report states, 'A parked Mercedes rolled forward into a box truck. The woman inside, 56, never moved again. Her seatbelt held her still. The truck bore no mark. The street stayed quiet. Death came without a sound.' No contributing factors were specified for either vehicle or driver. The data lists the cause as 'Unspecified.' The box truck was parked and undamaged. The focus remains on the unexplained movement of the parked vehicle and the fatal outcome for its driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15