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

Two vehicles collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger of the sedan suffered a neck injury and was semiconscious. Both drivers were distracted, causing a violent impact that left one occupant injured and vehicles damaged front and rear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:16 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2018 HINO pickup truck and a 2016 BMW sedan. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, with the pickup truck striking the sedan from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's front passenger, a 44-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and was semiconscious after the collision. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The pickup truck sustained center front end damage, while the sedan had damage to its center back end. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided front-to-back. Four occupants suffered moderate injuries including knee, neck, elbow, and chest trauma. Both drivers and passengers were restrained. Contributing factors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:05 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The first vehicle, a 2014 Toyota sedan, sustained damage to its left front bumper after impacting the rear of a 2016 Nissan sedan, which had front-end damage. Four occupants were injured: the male driver and female front passenger of the Toyota, and the female driver and male front passenger of the Nissan. Injuries included knee-lower leg-foot, neck whiplash, elbow-lower arm-hand, and chest trauma, all classified as moderate severity. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all persons involved, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision dynamics indicate a rear-end impact, but no explicit driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. The sedan driver was making a left turn and had tinted windows, impairing visibility. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and South 5th Street in Brooklyn at 10:05 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 Infiniti sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The report cites tinted windows on the vehicle as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and had no reported damage to the vehicle. The collision highlights driver error related to impaired visibility due to tinted windows during a turning maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old bicyclist suffered an elbow abrasion after colliding with a sedan on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike was making a left turn while the sedan traveled straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash caused moderate injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Manhattan Avenue near Meserole Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was making a left turn when he collided with a sedan traveling straight westbound. The report notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. Both vehicles showed no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injury severity was classified as moderate. The report focuses on the bicyclist's error without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash exposed critical driver errors and pedestrian confusion contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Clymer Street and Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:35 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the collision indicates failure to yield or inadequate driver attention during the left turn maneuver. No vehicle damage was reported, highlighting the disproportionate harm to the pedestrian. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian beyond noted confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan turning improperly on Williamsburg St W in Brooklyn. The impact caused a hip and upper leg injury, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious. Driver error was the primary cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Williamsburg St W in Brooklyn struck a 77-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Bedford Ave around 6:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, identified as a 2017 Nissan sedan, impacted him with its center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious at the scene. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver’s improper turn directly caused the collision and subsequent injury, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicle turning violations in pedestrian spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and a Bobcat collided head-on on the Williamsburg Bridge. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Unsafe speed by one vehicle was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Williamsburg Bridge at 6:45 involving a motorcycle and a Bobcat vehicle. The motorcycle, traveling east, and the Bobcat, traveling west, collided front-to-front. Both motorcycle occupants, a 31-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female passenger, were ejected from the motorcycle and sustained severe injuries affecting their entire bodies, including fractures, distortions, and dislocations. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both motorcycle occupants were not using any safety equipment. The Bobcat driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage primarily to the center front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted, inexperienced SUV driver collided with a parked ambulance on Broadway in Brooklyn. The impact injured the driver, causing neck pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear panels. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in urban settings.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2008 SUV, described as a 43-year-old male, was injured after colliding with a parked ambulance. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the ambulance's right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver was not ejected but suffered neck injuries and was in shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The ambulance was also parked before the crash. This incident highlights the role of driver distraction and inexperience in causing collisions, without any noted fault or contributing behavior from other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck driver’s inattention caused a rear-end collision with an SUV on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of the SUV and the truck’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:42 AM. A dump truck traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a 2024 SUV also traveling east. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and abrasions and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The dump truck sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV’s left rear bumper was damaged. The collision involved multiple vehicles going straight ahead, but the primary cause was the truck driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the rear-end impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was injured crossing with the signal on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his lower leg and foot, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:14 AM on Bushwick Avenue near Johnson Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when he was struck by a 2023 SUV making a left turn. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield right-of-way, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when a sedan made a right turn on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in bruises and arm injuries for the cyclist, who wore a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Marcy Ave in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south made a right turn and struck a bicyclist traveling southeast. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The cyclist suffered shock and bruising but was not at fault. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning created a dangerous situation that led to the bicyclist’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man was injured crossing Broadway in Brooklyn without a signal. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred near Gerry Street in the late afternoon. Police reports list no driver errors or victim contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway near Gerry Street in Brooklyn at 17:17. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, as noted under 'ped_action'. He sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the vehicle or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on driver license status or vehicle type. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing outside designated signals, with no clear driver fault documented in the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Johnson Avenue in Brooklyn, striking the right side doors of one vehicle. The 54-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:20 on Johnson Avenue near Stewart Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling south and east. The impact was on the right side doors of the southbound vehicle, which sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The eastbound sedan struck with its left front bumper. The 54-year-old male driver of the southbound sedan was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on S 3 St in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved passing too closely by the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on S 3 St near Keap St in Brooklyn around 1:30 AM. A sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the right side doors of an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance from the e-bike. The e-bike rider was conscious and injured but was not cited for any contributing factors. The sedan had damage to its left front bumper, confirming the point of impact. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and not using safety equipment, but these were not listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers passing vulnerable road users too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after a collision with a sedan on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inexperience and resulted in shock and pain complaints from the cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Street in Brooklyn at 8:57 PM. A sedan and an e-bike, both traveling westbound, collided with the point of impact at the center front end of the sedan and center back end of the e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage primarily to the front of the sedan and other damage to the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old girl suffered severe leg injuries after a van struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver made a right turn with limited visibility, colliding with the pedestrian near Bedford Avenue and Lynch Street. The victim was conscious but fractured.

According to the police report, a 2021 RAM van, operated by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn eastbound on Bedford Avenue near Lynch Street in Brooklyn at 5:58 p.m. The van's right front bumper struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian. The victim sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The van sustained no damage, underscoring the impact was primarily on the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan stopped in traffic collided with a northbound bicyclist on Manhattan Avenue. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Police cite other vehicular factors contributing to the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:26 PM. A northbound sedan was stopped in traffic when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues on the part of the sedan driver. Both vehicles showed no damage, and the cyclist was not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was stopped prior to the collision, while the bicyclist was traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck traveling northeast struck an 83-year-old man walking off the roadway on Meeker Ave. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling northeast on Meeker Ave struck an 83-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Roebling Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Neither vehicle showed damage, but the impact caused injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:15 on Roebling Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling west, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man traveling eastbound straight ahead, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain focus. No damage was recorded on either vehicle, and the bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15