The Dead Don’t Wait—Why Should We?

A 36-year-old man was struck by a speeding sedan at a Brooklyn intersection. The impact caused facial injuries and incoherence. The driver’s unsafe speed was a key factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, suffering minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn at 9:39 AM when a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling north struck him at an intersection near 1803 Broadway. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact, but the primary cause noted is the driver’s failure to control speed. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a significant impact on the pedestrian despite the lack of damage to the sedan. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old woman suffered a fractured hip and leg when a sedan made a right turn and hit her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact damaged the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bushwick Ave and Hancock St in Brooklyn around 11:20 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Chevrolet sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his failure to maintain attention while turning led to the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver in Brooklyn rear-ended another vehicle on Irving Avenue. The collision caused injuries to the trailing driver’s arm and hand. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as primary factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:33. Two sedans were involved, both traveling west. The trailing vehicle struck the lead vehicle with its left front bumper, impacting the right side doors of the lead sedan. The driver of the trailing sedan, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement was noted. Both vehicles were initially parked before the crash, indicating the collision happened as they began moving. The police report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered elbow and arm injuries, shock, and complaints of pain. Slippery pavement and improper lane usage contributed to the crash, causing serious harm to occupants inside the sedan.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:57 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling west and a pickup truck traveling east. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both the sedan driver, a 34-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 27-year-old male, sustained injuries to their elbows and lower arms, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Airbags deployed for both occupants. The sedan driver was going straight ahead, while the pickup truck driver was engaged in an unspecified pre-crash maneuver labeled 'Other*'. The impact was at the center front end of both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors related to lane usage on slippery pavement as key contributors to the crash, with no factors attributed to the victims themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Bushwick Avenue was struck by a southbound vehicle. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:55 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a southbound vehicle traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm injury and was conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and lack of experience directly contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving. No other vehicle details or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 51-year-old woman crossing Woodbine Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV backing east. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising from the impact.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 6:58 AM on Woodbine Street in Brooklyn when a 2016 Toyota SUV backing east struck her. The pedestrian was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk, but the report explicitly cites the driver’s errors as the cause. The contributing factors listed are "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." The impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision despite no visible vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing legally.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Covert Street in Brooklyn struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely low-speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver's failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian's injury, highlighting a critical lapse in driver attentiveness or compliance with traffic laws.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on Wyckoff Avenue rear-ended another vehicle, causing knee and lower leg injuries to the driver. The crash resulted from driver inattention, leaving the victim conscious but injured with abrasions and leg trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 300 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. A sedan driven by a 46-year-old male was involved in a rear-end collision, impacting the center back end of another vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured party was the sedan driver, who sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle damage was noted on the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 73-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered facial abrasions after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted, causing the collision without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:38 AM on Pilling Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2023 SUV making a left turn. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle, registered in New Jersey and driven by a licensed male driver from New York, showed no damage despite the impact on its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but the collision resulted primarily from the driver's errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a passing SUV and was caused by driver inexperience and distraction. The rider was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:30 PM. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it was struck at the center back end by a passing SUV's left front bumper. The moped driver was unlicensed and not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the moped and the right front bumper of the SUV. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience and distraction in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inexperience and distraction led to a knee and lower leg injury. The pedestrian suffered shock and pain, highlighting systemic dangers at Brooklyn intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:40. A 30-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the risks posed by driver errors, particularly inexperience and distraction, at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash on Gates Avenue. The collision involved an e-scooter and was caused by driver inattention. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and an e-scooter. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center back end of the bike. No damage was reported to the vehicles involved. The injured rider was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit him on Wilson Ave in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash involved unsafe speed by the driver, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on Wilson Ave in Brooklyn struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a possibly low-speed impact, but the pedestrian still suffered significant injury. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the pedestrian. The driver’s failure to control speed created a dangerous situation resulting in harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the rear right bumper of a bus making a right turn on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a neck injury and concussion. Driver distraction and alcohol involvement contributed to the crash, with limited view cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:28 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A bus was making a right turn when a sedan traveling east struck its right rear bumper. The sedan driver’s errors included driver inattention and distraction, compounded by alcohol involvement and a limited view. The sedan’s front passenger, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with a neck injury and concussion but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The bus sustained no damage and had one licensed male driver. The report highlights driver error on the sedan’s part as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old girl suffered a concussion and head injury after a northbound SUV struck her at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Menahan Street. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle’s left front bumper made impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and head injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was left in shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning right struck a 62-year-old bicyclist traveling southwest on Central Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Central Ave near Cooper St in Brooklyn. A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The 62-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped tore through Bushwick Ave. Distraction ruled. The driver, helmetless, flew headfirst and bled. The passenger, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the face. Both ejected. Both broken. Night swallowed their cries.

Two people suffered serious injuries when a moped crashed on Bushwick Ave near Halsey St, according to the police report. The report states both the driver, a 30-year-old man, and the passenger, a 25-year-old woman, were ejected from the moped. The driver, who wore no helmet, sustained severe head lacerations. The passenger, who wore a helmet, suffered severe bleeding from facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as the primary contributing factor for both individuals. The narrative notes, 'Distraction rode with them through the dark.' No other vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond the mention of helmet use after driver distraction. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14