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

A 26-year-old man was struck at an intersection on McGuinness Blvd in Brooklyn. The vehicle, traveling north, hit the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. Unsafe speed by the driver contributed to the crash, causing knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of McGuinness Blvd and Huron St in Brooklyn at 1:35 AM. The 26-year-old male pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The driver’s failure to control speed created the conditions for the collision, resulting in significant injury to the pedestrian, who was located at the intersection at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a taxi on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver, impaired by alcohol and speeding, suffered an eye abrasion but was not ejected. Both vehicles traveled southbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway around 12:50 AM. A sedan traveling southbound collided with the left rear quarter panel of a taxi also heading south. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with an eye abrasion and remained conscious. The report cites alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision, with the sedan sustaining damage to its right front bumper and the taxi to its left rear quarter panel. The driver’s impaired condition and speeding were key errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her on Berry Street in Brooklyn. The police report cites driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The SUV showed no damage; the bike’s right side was damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at noon on Berry Street in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike, traveling south, while the SUV was traveling east. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing damage to the bike’s right side doors but no damage to the SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash, specifically noting this twice. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but not fatally. The report highlights systemic danger from distracted driving leading to serious injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Graham Ave in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 51-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:38 on Graham Ave in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision's damage and injury pattern highlight the dangers posed by failure to yield in multi-vehicle urban crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel, striking a stopped sedan from behind on North Henry Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the fatigued driver, who was incoherent and restrained by a lap belt. The collision caused front-end damage to the striking vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:11 AM on North Henry Street in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old male driver, identified as fatigued and drowsy, fell asleep while driving a 2003 Mercedes sedan traveling north. This driver collided with a second sedan, a 2008 Chevrolet, which was stopped in traffic ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the Mercedes and the center back end of the Chevrolet. The fatigued driver was injured and incoherent but was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Fatigued/Drowsy' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver error as the primary cause. The second vehicle sustained no damage, and no other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and minor bleeding in a Brooklyn crash involving two sedans. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Franklin Street in Brooklyn at 7:54 AM involving two sedans traveling west and south. The impact was on the left front bumper of the westbound sedan and the left side doors of the southbound sedan. A 26-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining head trauma and minor bleeding, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants even when restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway late at night. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. No ejections or visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:39 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The collision involved a 2016 box truck traveling north and a 2024 sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the truck and the left front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor to the crash, pointing to driver error in lane management. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The rear passenger of the stopped vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt during impact.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Grand Street in Brooklyn at 7:00 PM involving two sedans traveling north. The front sedan, driven by a male from Virginia, was going straight ahead and struck the rear of a stopped sedan driven by a licensed female from New York. The impact was at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The rear passenger, a 21-year-old female, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts and serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi merging westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan traveling straight. The sedan’s female driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:32 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when a taxi merging westbound collided with the center back end of a sedan traveling straight ahead. The taxi driver, licensed in New Jersey, was identified as the driver at fault due to "Following Too Closely." The sedan, driven by a 36-year-old licensed female driver from New York, sustained center back end damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers of inadequate spacing during merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a southbound motorcycle on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, helmeted, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:16 on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn when a taxi making a left turn collided with a motorcycle traveling southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the motorcycle driver. The taxi driver was also implicated in the failure to yield. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, indicating a side collision with the taxi. Both vehicles were registered in New York and driven by licensed male drivers. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights critical driver errors involving yielding and lane use that led to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet suffered head injuries after colliding with a sedan on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was starting from parking when impact occurred. The crash involved driver errors and confusion, leaving the cyclist bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6 p.m. on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old female bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured when her bike collided with a sedan that was starting from a parking position. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, and the unlicensed female bicyclist both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The report cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report highlights driver errors and situational confusion leading to the collision, emphasizing systemic dangers without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel shrieked on Meeker Avenue as a westbound sedan plowed into a parked Dodge. A 29-year-old man gripped his bleeding arm, seatbelt biting. The signal was ignored. The wound lingered, echoing the violence of midnight metal.

A westbound Honda sedan struck a parked Dodge on Meeker Avenue near Union Avenue just before midnight, injuring the 29-year-old male driver of the Honda. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The narrative states, 'The signal was ignored,' underscoring the failure to obey traffic controls. The impact left the driver with severe lacerations to his arm, as he remained restrained by his lap belt. The parked Dodge was unoccupied at the time of the crash. No evidence in the police report attributes any contributing factors to the parked vehicle or its occupants. The collision highlights the consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided with a moped in Brooklyn’s Ross Street area. The moped rider, a 20-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV was parked at the time, sustaining left side damage from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7 PM on Ross Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling east when he was struck on the right front quarter panel by a parked SUV. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the moped driver’s lack of attention played a role. The moped driver was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV was stationary before the collision. No other contributing factors were listed. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Broadway in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. A 31-year-old female bicyclist traveling north was struck on her left front quarter panel by a 2014 Jeep SUV making a left turn southbound. The SUV driver, a licensed female, failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision. The bicyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the bike. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man suffered back abrasions and shock after being struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating low-speed impact. The pedestrian’s confusion contributed to the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 10:20 AM in Brooklyn near Kent Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when he was struck by a 2017 Nissan SUV traveling eastbound. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, highlighting the pedestrian’s actions rather than driver error. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was in shock. No driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The incident underscores the risks pedestrians face even when vehicles are not visibly damaged and drivers are compliant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped making a right turn collided head-on with an eastbound bicyclist on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2024 moped, driven by a male with a permit license, was making a right turn when it struck a 24-year-old female bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at 3. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, specifically citing the moped driver's failure to properly observe traffic controls. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 58-year-old pedestrian crossing against the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 AM on Maspeth Avenue near Vandervoort Avenue in Brooklyn. A 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey operating a 2019 Ford truck, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the crash. Despite the impact occurring at the vehicle's center front end, no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's failure to maintain attention during the maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car’s right front struck a 48-year-old cyclist on Union Avenue. The man wore a helmet. His arm was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. He was thrown, conscious, with deep cuts and broken flesh. Failure to yield shattered the morning.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a bike westbound on Union Avenue near Broadway in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s right front. The collision left the cyclist with severe lacerations to his arm, described as 'deep cuts and broken flesh,' and he was partially ejected from his bike but remained conscious. The report states the driver’s 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The narrative details blood on the street and the cyclist’s helmet use, but helmet use is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash occurred at 8:36 a.m. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield, which directly led to the cyclist’s injuries, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep turned right on McGuinness. A moped slammed into its side. The rider, thirty-three, chest crushed, partly thrown, breathing but battered. Steel and flesh collided. The street fell silent, danger written in bent metal.

A collision unfolded on McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn when, according to the police report, a Jeep made a right turn and a northbound moped struck its side. The moped rider, a 33-year-old man, suffered chest crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The Jeep’s right side doors bore the brunt of the impact. The moped’s front end was destroyed. The moped rider was unlicensed, but the report centers driver error—failure to yield—as a primary cause. The violence of the crash left the street quiet, the aftermath marked by twisted metal and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver showed inexperience and inattention, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 6:30 AM on Lee Ave in Brooklyn, a pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The 24-year-old female pedestrian sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. No vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15