The Dead Don’t Wait—Why Should We?

Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street in Brooklyn at 8 a.m. Both drivers were distracted, causing a right-side impact. A 37-year-old female driver suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. The crash exposed the dangers of driver inattention in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver, a 37-year-old woman traveling north and going straight ahead, was struck on the right front bumper. The other driver, a licensed male operating a 2014 Ford SUV traveling east and making a left turn, impacted the right side doors of the female driver's vehicle. Both drivers had contributing factors listed as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The female driver was injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured with facial abrasions when a pick-up truck made a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inexperience caused the collision, striking the cyclist’s right rear quarter panel.

At 8:28 p.m. on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a pick-up truck traveling northeast made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the collision occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the bike and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The truck driver, a licensed female from Virginia, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers making left turns in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.

A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver suffered full-body contusions after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. Both vehicles showed no damage. Limited visibility contributed to the crash, highlighting dangers of obstructed views in busy Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female motorcycle driver was injured while making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:05. The motorcycle and a northbound sedan collided, though neither vehicle sustained damage. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered contusions across her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating that limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. There is no mention of pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The incident underscores the systemic danger posed by obstructed sight lines and driver errors related to limited visibility on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck him on Cornelia Street in Brooklyn. The crash caused significant trauma and shock, with the driver failing to yield and distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 on Cornelia Street near Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. A 20-year-old male bicyclist was riding eastbound when a 2018 Honda SUV, also traveling east, was entering a parked position. The SUV struck the bicyclist on its left front quarter panel, causing the bicyclist to be ejected and sustain head injuries. The bicyclist was reported in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was wearing a harness but no other victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front quarter panels, underscoring the impact severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 1-year-old infant suffered a head contusion in a Brooklyn crash caused by driver inattention. The SUV, traveling west on Wilson Avenue, struck another vehicle’s rear left bumper. The infant was conscious but injured, seated on a lap without safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Tesla SUV, traveling west, collided with the center back end of another vehicle, impacting its left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 1-year-old infant passenger, seated on another person's lap without any safety equipment, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The infant was not ejected from the vehicle but suffered an injury severity rated as 3. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly contributed to the collision and the infant’s injuries. No other contributing factors related to the infant’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured with neck trauma after a vehicle made an improper U-turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles and left the rider with whiplash and serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A vehicle was making an improper U-turn when it collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries, including whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error in executing the U-turn. The motorcycle suffered damage to its left front quarter panel, while the other vehicle had front-end damage. The rider was conscious but seriously injured, with no mention of helmet use or other victim behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep struck a northbound moped on Bushwick Avenue. The 65-year-old rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement. Blood pooled. The SUV’s front end crumpled. The man died in the street. The driver was unlicensed, according to police.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling west on Bushwick Avenue near Putnam Avenue collided with a northbound moped. The impact was severe: 'A Jeep slammed into a northbound moped. The 65-year-old rider flew from the seat, struck the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled in the street. The SUV’s front end folded. He died there.' The moped rider, a 65-year-old man, was killed instantly, suffering fatal head injuries after being ejected from his vehicle. The police report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed, with a license from Georgia that was not valid in New York. No driver errors beyond 'unspecified' are listed, but the unlicensed status is a critical systemic failure. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when unlicensed drivers operate vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. A 55-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, at 22:50 on Cooper Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling west stopped in traffic when another sedan rear-ended it at the center back end. The collision involved two sedans, one a 2022 Mercedes with two occupants, the other a 2014 Chevrolet with one occupant. The front passenger, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver of the rear vehicle failed to maintain attention, causing the impact and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old unlicensed scooter driver struck the right rear bumper of a turning SUV on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male scooter driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was traveling south when he collided with the right rear bumper of a westbound SUV making a right turn. The scooter's point of impact was the center front end, and the SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The scooter driver was not ejected but suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the scooter driver, highlighting critical driver errors leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling southeast collided on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured two passengers, causing whiplash and head injuries. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southeast on Bushwick Avenue collided, with impact points at the right rear bumper of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Hyundai. The crash injured two passengers: a 53-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and a 32-year-old male rear passenger sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Additional 'Other Vehicular' factors were also noted. The drivers were licensed, with one from North Carolina and the other from New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Hyundai.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 55-year-old bicyclist traveling south on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The SUV’s left front quarter panel bore the impact damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 a.m. The collision involved a 2023 Jeep SUV and a bicyclist. The SUV was parked before the crash and struck the bicyclist on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 55-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The police report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist was unhelmeted, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver’s distraction directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic danger from inattentive vehicle operators in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered a head injury and shock after colliding with a parked box truck on Linden Street. Police cite driver inattention and physical disability as contributing factors. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 3:15 PM. A 51-year-old male sedan driver, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked box truck. The point of impact on the sedan was the left front bumper, while the truck sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. He suffered a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly states 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Physical Disability' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and physical impairments behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Central Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive, striking the cyclist who suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Central Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a contusion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals and was distracted. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the cyclist. The bicyclist was noted to have a contributing factor of 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver errors were failure to yield and disregard of traffic control. The cyclist was conscious after the crash but was injured seriously enough to be classified with injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turned left on Gates Avenue and struck a 26-year-old woman riding an e-scooter. She flew headfirst, hit the ground, and bled in the street. The SUV’s bumper cracked. She was conscious, badly hurt, and wore no helmet.

According to the police report, an SUV made a left turn on Gates Avenue and collided with a 26-year-old woman operating an e-scooter. The report states the SUV struck the e-scooter, causing the rider to be ejected, land headfirst, and suffer severe bleeding. She was conscious at the scene but sustained a significant head injury. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged in the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash, pointing to driver error as a primary cause. The report also notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal on Myrtle Avenue was struck by a westbound bicyclist. The child suffered a shoulder contusion and bruise. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection, obeying the crossing signal. The collision involved a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The child sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruise, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies the bicyclist's "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was licensed and operating the bike without noted impairment or other violations. The victim’s compliance with the crossing signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, especially vulnerable children.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck the left side doors of a passenger vehicle also heading north. The passenger vehicle driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:13 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling straight north when it impacted the left side doors of a passenger vehicle driven by a 40-year-old male from New Jersey. The passenger vehicle driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead, and the passenger vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with a sedan on Myrtle Avenue late at night. The moped driver was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause. The sedan struck the moped’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:33 on Myrtle Avenue involving a 2023 moped and a 2021 sedan. The moped driver, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way by the moped driver as the contributing factor, repeated twice in the report. The sedan, traveling east with two occupants, struck the moped on its center front end with its left front bumper, causing the moped driver’s ejection and injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights dangerous driver errors related to yielding, with no contributing victim behaviors noted beyond the helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15