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

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. The sedan’s front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling westbound when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2011 SUV traveling westbound struck the rear center of a 2018 sedan also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s center back end. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV had one occupant, the licensed male driver. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision’s right rear quarter impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old female bicyclist was traveling north when a 2019 Chevrolet sedan, also heading north, struck her on the left side doors. The point of impact on the sedan was the right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. Both drivers and front passengers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:37 a.m. on Nassau Avenue near Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. Two SUVs, a 2016 Toyota and a 2018 Ford, were traveling south and east respectively, both going straight ahead when they collided. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Toyota and the left front bumper of the Ford. Both vehicles had two occupants. The 49-year-old female driver of the Ford and her front passenger, a 28-year-old female, were injured with whiplash and bodily injuries affecting their entire bodies. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock indicate a significant impact despite the absence of cited driver faults.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 73-year-old driver suffered whiplash. The crash involved following too closely, causing a rear-end impact. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, collided when one vehicle followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the collision. The 73-year-old male driver of the striking vehicle sustained whiplash injuries and was conscious at the scene. He was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The struck vehicle showed damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck the rear of a box truck. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, at 5:27 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 33-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New Jersey, collided with the rear of a northbound box truck. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged, while the truck showed no damage. The driver was conscious but sustained a head injury and whiplash, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old bicyclist suffered full-body injuries and partial ejection after a right-turning SUV struck him on South 5 Street. The driver’s inattention and distraction contributed to the crash, leaving the cyclist semiconscious with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on South 5 Street near Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Ford SUV was making a right turn traveling east when it struck a bicyclist also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in semiconsciousness and minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and traveling legally, but failed to maintain attention during the maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning movements in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning right collided with a northbound bicyclist on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to yield and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:55 on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling northeast was making a right turn when it struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, dislocated upper arm injury. The report explicitly lists the truck driver’s errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly.' The truck impacted the left side doors of the bike, while the truck itself showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report places responsibility on the vehicle driver’s failure to yield and improper turning, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked sedan collided with a bicyclist and passenger on Grand Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected and suffered contusions to their arms. The crash involved improper lane usage by the vehicle, causing serious injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 2024 Alfa sedan was parked on Grand Street near Union Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck two bicyclists traveling east. The bicyclist driver and passenger, both 36-year-old females, were ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and bruises to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor by the vehicle, indicating driver error in lane handling. The sedan's right front quarter panel was the point of impact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. Both bicyclists suffered injury severity level 3, with one in shock and the other conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclists. This collision highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle lane use around vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered back contusions. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Lorimer Street near Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn. A 39-year-old female bicyclist was traveling northbound when she was struck by a northbound 2024 Chevrolet SUV. The SUV was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on its right side doors, causing the cyclist to be partially ejected and sustain back contusions classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the police data. The incident highlights driver error and systemic danger posed by failure to yield in vehicle-bicycle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a bicyclist from behind on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. Police cited the moped driver for following too closely. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 AM on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped traveling eastbound rear-ended a bicyclist also moving eastbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the moped. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained a neck fracture and dislocation and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. There is no indication of any fault or contributing behavior from the bicyclist. The moped driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance directly led to the collision and the bicyclist’s serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided head-on with an SUV on Hope Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe leg injuries and unconsciousness. Police cite driver inattention as a key factor. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their front centers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 on Hope Street, Brooklyn, involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, rendering him unconscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure on the part of one or both drivers to maintain focus. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting each other at their center front ends. The motorcycle rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and driving westbound, while the motorcyclist was traveling northbound. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 3-door vehicle from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The 25-year-old sedan driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 1:30 p.m. A Ford sedan traveling eastbound rear-ended a 3-door vehicle also moving eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the 3-door. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim or other behaviors. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles' impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered severe leg fractures when an SUV struck him head-on. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted, causing a violent impact at the intersection on North 7 Street.

According to the police report, at 18:29 on North 7 Street, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2010 Acura SUV traveling east, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was located at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the direct collision with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a motorscooter head-on on Union Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old unlicensed, helmetless rider suffered a crushed skull. The driver’s failure to obey traffic control caused a violent, fatal collision that left blood on the street.

According to the police report, at 12:10 a.m., a Jeep SUV traveling west on Union Avenue near Lorimer Street in Brooklyn collided head-on with a northbound motorscooter. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the Jeep driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The Jeep’s left front bumper struck the scooter’s center front end. The 19-year-old male scooter rider was unlicensed and helmetless, suffering severe head injuries described as a crushed skull. The police report places these victim details after noting the driver’s failure to follow traffic control devices. The crash left blood on the street and silence in its wake, underscoring the deadly consequences of driver disregard for traffic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation in a collision with an e-scooter in Brooklyn. The bike sustained front-end damage; the e-scooter showed no damage. The crash occurred near Eagle Street at 11:30.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:30 near 89 Eagle Street in Brooklyn involving a bicyclist and an e-scooter. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The bike showed center front-end damage, while the e-scooter had no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The e-scooter was unoccupied at the time, and both vehicles were traveling in unknown directions. The incident highlights the dangers of collisions between vulnerable road users on shared streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man pedaled north on Union Avenue. An unlicensed SUV driver struck him head-on. His helmet split. Blood spread across the pavement. He was thrown from his bike. He never moved again.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old man was riding his bicycle north on Union Avenue near Lynch Street in Brooklyn when an unlicensed driver operating a 2024 Volkswagen SUV struck him head-on. The report states the crash occurred at 11:26 a.m. The cyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The narrative describes the immediate aftermath: 'His helmet split. Blood spread across the pavement. He was thrown from the bike. He never moved again.' The report does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the unlicensed driver’s actions and improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and injured on Johnson Avenue. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling east. Driver inattention and distraction caused the rider to lose control, resulting in upper arm injuries despite helmet use.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected during a crash on Johnson Avenue at 17:18. The motorcycle was traveling east, going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the center back end of the vehicle, causing damage in the same area. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the rider's lack of focus led to the crash. The rider was wearing a helmet but still suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3. The rider remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction even for helmeted motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a van making a left turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, a van traveling south on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the van's left front bumper hit him. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver's inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Ford van. The collision caused damage to the van's left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver errors leading to severe injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and severely injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s front end. The crash caused a hip and upper leg fracture. The SUV’s improper lane usage was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, at 6:28 AM on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn, a 22-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected after a collision with a 2023 Nissan SUV. The SUV was making a left turn southbound when it struck the motorcycle traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcycle driver sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to properly navigate the turn or lane. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but committed a critical error leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan reversed on Hope Street. The driver looked away. The bumper smashed into a 26-year-old woman’s head as she stood off the road. Blood spilled. She stood silent, stunned, bleeding. Driver inattention and unsafe backing, police say.

According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was backing west on Hope Street in Brooklyn when the driver 'looked away.' The vehicle's bumper struck the head of a 26-year-old woman who was standing off the roadway. The report notes she suffered severe bleeding and shock, with the point of impact listed as the center back end of the sedan. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway and was not crossing at an intersection at the time of the crash. The report makes no mention of any pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the collision. The driver’s actions—specifically inattention and unsafe backing—are the only factors cited in the police account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15