The Dead Don’t Wait—Why Should We?

A moped and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue near Eastern Parkway. Two people were ejected. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The crash left bodies broken and the street scarred.

A crash involving a moped and a sedan occurred on Bushwick Avenue at the intersection with Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck each other head-on at the center front ends. Two people were ejected from their vehicles. One moped driver, age 34, was injured and described as incoherent. A 33-year-old passenger in the sedan was also injured and ejected, suffering injuries to her entire body. Another occupant and both drivers sustained unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for all involved. The moped driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist on Central Avenue near Halsey Street. The cyclist suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The crash left the cyclist injured. The street saw another vulnerable road user harmed by a car.

A crash on Central Avenue at Halsey Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it struck the cyclist. The police report notes the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash highlights the danger posed to cyclists by inattentive drivers and close following distances. No vehicle damage was reported, but the human cost was clear: another cyclist hurt on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi slammed into a stopped pick-up on Moffat Street. The crash left a woman in the back seat hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal crumpled. Traffic halted. The street bore the mark of another careless moment behind the wheel.

A taxi traveling north on Moffat Street struck the rear of a stopped pick-up truck. According to the police report, the crash involved a pick-up and a taxi, both with licensed drivers. The taxi carried three occupants. A 59-year-old woman in the right rear seat of the taxi suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The pick-up truck was stopped in traffic when it was hit. The impact crushed the center back end of the truck and the left front bumper of the taxi. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on Bushwick Avenue. An SUV struck the back of a sedan. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. No pedestrians involved. The street stayed busy. Metal met metal. Pain followed.

A crash unfolded on Bushwick Avenue at Aberdeen Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV hit the rear of a sedan. One woman, age 42, was injured in the shoulder and reported pain and shock. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling south and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No safety equipment or helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risks when drivers lose focus and follow too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal struck metal on Bushwick Avenue. Three people hurt. A child and two adults bruised and shocked. Police blame driver distraction. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A crash involving multiple sedans on Bushwick Avenue at Stewart Street in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 12-year-old boy and two adults. According to the police report, the collision occurred as vehicles traveled straight ahead. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The injured included a female driver, a male driver, and a young front-seat passenger, all suffering contusions and shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows no helmet or signal violations. The crash highlights the persistent threat posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and SUV collided on Bushwick Ave near Pilling St. Two moped riders were ejected and hurt. Police cite improper lane use. The crash left bodies bruised and shaken. Steel struck flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash on Bushwick Ave at Pilling St in Brooklyn involved a moped and an SUV. Two people on the moped—a 29-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female passenger—were ejected and injured. The passenger suffered leg injuries; the driver had upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV was making a right turn; the moped was going straight. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver wore a helmet. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to use lanes properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a man crossing Bushwick Ave with the signal. The crash left him with a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. The man lay shocked. Metal and flesh met in the Brooklyn dark.

A 56-year-old man crossing Bushwick Ave at Stewart St was struck by a southbound sedan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' at the intersection when the crash occurred. The man suffered a concussion and injuries to his arm and hand, and was left in shock. The driver, a 69-year-old man, was listed as inattentive or distracted at the time of the collision. The police report names 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The facts point to a moment of driver error and a vulnerable pedestrian hurt in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A diesel truck and a sedan collided on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered whiplash and shock. The crash left several passengers shaken. Police cited an oversized vehicle as the main factor. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a diesel tractor truck and a sedan occurred on Gates Avenue at Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved an 'Oversized Vehicle.' One driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash and shock. Several passengers in both vehicles were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The police report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as the contributing factor in the crash. The truck struck the sedan's left rear bumper, damaging the center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk oversized vehicles pose on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck turned right at unsafe speed. An e-bike rider was struck and thrown. The cyclist suffered facial injuries. Passengers in the truck were shaken. The crash left bruises and fear on Bushwick Ave. Speed and improper lane use fueled the impact.

A collision on Bushwick Ave at Himrod St in Brooklyn involved a box truck and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and injured in the face, suffering contusions. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The box truck, registered in New Jersey, was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Two truck occupants, including the driver, were involved but their injuries were unspecified. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary factors were the truck's speed and improper lane use. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left on Woodbine. The driver was distracted. The car hit a cyclist. The cyclist was thrown from his bike. He suffered a hip injury. Blood pooled on the street. The crash left him bruised and shaken.

A crash on Woodbine Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist traveled straight ahead. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a hip contusion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan struck the cyclist with its left front bumper. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to anyone else. The police report highlights driver distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air thick on Knickerbocker Avenue. An SUV heading north hits a woman crossing at Weirfield Street. She clutches her abdomen, bruised but conscious, as lights flash and engines idle. The street falls silent except for her pain.

A pedestrian was injured when a northbound SUV struck her at the intersection of Knickerbocker Avenue and Weirfield Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 34-year-old woman, was crossing in a marked crosswalk when the collision occurred. She sustained a contusion to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or signal issues appears in the data. The vehicle showed no reported damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turning left on Evergreen Avenue hit a northbound cyclist going straight. The cyclist, helmeted but injured in the face, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The cyclist remained conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at Evergreen Avenue near Grove Street in Brooklyn at 18:13. The SUV, traveling east, was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist going straight. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained facial injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV had two occupants, both belted, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The impact point was the SUV's left rear bumper. The police narrative emphasizes the collision of metal and flesh, highlighting the severity of the cyclist's injuries despite helmet use. No victim fault or behavior was cited as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being partially ejected in a rear-end collision on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to maintain safe distance, causing the crash at midnight.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling north. The motorcycle rider, a 49-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to maintain a safe following distance ('Following Too Closely') and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the motorcycle from behind, impacting the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's center back end. There was no vehicle damage reported. The motorcycle rider was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was in shock after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and from Pennsylvania. The crash happened at midnight, highlighting systemic dangers related to driver inattention and tailgating.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped rider traveling west was struck by an eastbound SUV distracted at the wheel. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the rider’s lower leg. The driver’s inattention led to a harsh impact on the moped’s front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hancock Street near Irving Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. A moped traveling westbound was hit by an eastbound Ford SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right rear bumper of the SUV. The moped rider, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The moped rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in mixed-vehicle traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound motorscooter on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver, partially ejected, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:30 on Halsey Street, Brooklyn, involving a sedan and a motorscooter. The sedan was making a left turn northwest when it struck the westbound motorscooter at the center front end. The motorscooter driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating that the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The motorscooter driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the motorscooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound Kia sedan driven by an unlicensed male collided with multiple parked vehicles on Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn. The driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. A front passenger sustained neck injuries. Alcohol involvement was noted by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn at 3:15 AM. The Kia sedan, traveling north and driven by an unlicensed male, was involved in a collision with parked vehicles. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The front passenger, a 31-year-old female wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s unlicensed status and alcohol involvement highlight critical driver errors that led to the crash. No contributing factors related to the passengers were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old man on a moped was struck head-on near Putnam Avenue. Thrown from his seat, his face torn open, he lay in shock on the pavement. The street echoed with silence and blood. No one else was harmed.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old man riding a moped northbound on Bushwick Avenue near Putnam Avenue was struck head-on and ejected from his vehicle. The report describes the rider as suffering severe lacerations to the face and lying in shock on the pavement. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The moped's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report notes that the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver error. No other persons were harmed in the collision. The scene was marked by silence and blood, underscoring the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of those outside of cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 51-year-old man crossing Myrtle Avenue with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing upper arm injuries and bruising. Driver inattention and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 5 p.m. on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a Jeep SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, which sustained damage. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with improper passing or lane usage by the driver. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and lane violations in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling south on Bushwick Avenue collided in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Two rear passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue near Halsey Street in Brooklyn at 8:15 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for one driver. Two occupants, a 34-year-old female and a 35-year-old male, both rear passengers restrained by lap belts, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. Both complained of pain or nausea. Neither occupant was ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14