No More Bodies in the Road: Drop the Speed, Save a Life

A motorcycle rider was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan turning right on Kent Avenue. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Failure to yield and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female motorcycle driver was partially ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with contusions after a collision with a sedan on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle was traveling straight east when the sedan made a right turn. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorcycle had damage to its right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver failed to yield, causing the crash and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Grand Street near Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the cyclist while both traveled straight. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and cyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Street near Kent Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver inattention or distraction and pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling west, struck the bicycle, which was traveling south. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s error of inattention and the bicyclist’s confusion combined to cause the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 66-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a box truck backing on Kingsland Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the truck’s center back end. The man suffered a serious back injury and was semiconscious.

According to the police report, a box truck was backing south on Kingsland Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian was injured in the back and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." The point of impact was the center back end of the truck. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 HINO truck. The crash caused internal injuries to the pedestrian, who was transported for medical care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A taxi struck several vehicles stopped in traffic on McGuinness Boulevard. A 34-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention. The injured occupant was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling south on McGuinness Boulevard rear-ended multiple vehicles stopped in traffic. The crash caused injuries to a 34-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of one taxi. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt. Multiple vehicles, including taxis and sedans, were damaged primarily at their rear ends and front ends. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in congested traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 65-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Huron Street, Brooklyn. The crash happened at 9:40 a.m. Driver distraction caused the impact. The rider suffered neck injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Huron Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 65-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries and shock. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right side doors of the e-bike and the center back end of the sedan. The injured rider was wearing no visible safety equipment. The crash caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user, highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan struck the back of a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered an eye contusion. The truck showed no damage. The crash happened while both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan struck the center back end of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old female occupant, sustained an eye injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the truck. The truck showed no damage, and its driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A northbound SUV struck two parked sedans on Hooper Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver and another driver were injured, suffering abrasions and abdominal trauma. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers wore lap belts and remained conscious or in shock.

According to the police report, a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling north on Hooper Street collided with two parked sedans. The SUV's left front bumper impacted the right front bumper of one sedan and the center back end of another. Two drivers were injured: a 38-year-old female SUV driver with knee and lower leg abrasions, and a 59-year-old male sedan driver with abdominal and pelvic injuries. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused moderate injuries but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The crash involved other vehicular factors. The rider was helmeted but severely injured. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors. The motorcycle was traveling east, going straight ahead, with no damage to the vehicle or point of impact noted. The rider was wearing a helmet but was still ejected and seriously injured. The report does not specify other vehicles involved or their actions. The crash highlights the severe consequences of vehicular errors on vulnerable motorcycle riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bedford Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, hit her with the vehicle's front center. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bedford Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a right turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and did not have any listed safety equipment. The crash occurred in Brooklyn near North 4 Street. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and distraction led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 28-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a crash with an SUV in Brooklyn. The collision occurred at South 4 Street. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female bicyclist traveling west was partially ejected after a collision with a westbound SUV at South 4 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist 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 "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The report does not specify further contributing factors or actions by the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after a pick-up truck failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn involving a pick-up truck and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver of the pick-up truck. The bicyclist was traveling west going straight ahead and was not wearing any safety equipment. The pick-up truck was parked before the crash and struck the bicyclist on its left rear quarter panel. Neither vehicle sustained damage, and the bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 24-year-old woman bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn into her path on Grand Street. She suffered back contusions but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. Both drivers traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist traveling westbound on Grand Street was struck by a male driver in an SUV making a right turn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained back injuries classified as contusions. The report lists "Other Vehicular" factors for the bicyclist and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Other Vehicular" for the crash. The SUV's right front quarter panel made contact with the bike's center front end. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The report does not indicate any driver license issues for the SUV driver. The crash highlights a failure to safely navigate a right turn into a bicyclist's path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue crashed, injuring the driver and front passenger. The driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The passenger sustained shoulder and arm injuries. Both wore lap belts. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn crashed, injuring two occupants. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and was in shock. The front passenger, a 32-year-old man, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and following too closely. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No other vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and close following distances in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 55-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. She was semiconscious and diagnosed with a concussion.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected after being struck by a northbound SUV on Metropolitan Avenue near Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the bicyclist with its right front bumper while both were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight. The crash caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 29-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a crash on McGuinness Boulevard, Brooklyn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited illness as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, suffered internal neck injuries. The vehicle, a 2017 Jeep sedan traveling north, sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or violations were noted. The injured person was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any involvement of pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan traveling north on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck its right rear passenger. The 24-year-old female occupant suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. The passenger was harnessed and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling north on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with its right rear passenger. The 24-year-old female occupant, secured by a harness, sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's center front end was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 79-year-old woman was struck by an unlicensed driver in a Honda SUV on Norman Avenue, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow while crossing against the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an unlicensed male driver operating a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east on Norman Avenue struck her at the intersection with Eckford Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle showed no damage. No contributing driver errors were explicitly listed in the report, but the driver was unlicensed. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal was noted but is not a driver error. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A motorcycle and an SUV collided head-on on Meeker Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Meeker Avenue struck a westbound SUV at the center front ends of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No ejections occurred. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends, with the SUV's left front bumper damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 17-year-old e-bike rider turned left into the path of a southbound SUV on Morgan Avenue. The rider was ejected, unconscious, and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The e-bike driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn northbound on Morgan Avenue when his e-bike collided head-on with a southbound SUV. The impact ejected the rider, leaving him unconscious with injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, carrying six occupants, sustained front-end damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The ejection and injury severity highlight the crash’s violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 65-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Broadway in Brooklyn. The crash involved a box truck and an SUV. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely as contributing factors. The bicyclist was left in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Broadway near Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. The collision involved a box truck traveling east and a parked SUV. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The box truck struck the bicyclist at the right rear bumper, while the bicyclist's bike sustained damage to the center front end. No damage was reported on the SUV. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior that led to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21