The Dead Don’t Wait—Why Should We?

A taxi slammed into an eastbound e-scooter at Greene and Wilson. Metal shrieked. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and crushed. The cab’s front quarter buckled. Traffic control was disregarded. Flesh and steel collided in Brooklyn’s morning heat.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Wilson Avenue struck an eastbound e-scooter at the corner of Greene and Wilson in Brooklyn at 11:02 a.m. The report states, 'A taxi struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 42, helmeted, was thrown and crushed.' The e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was ejected from the vehicle but remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to obey traffic signals. The narrative underscores that 'signals [were] ignored.' The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is the taxi driver’s disregard for traffic control. The crash left the scooter folded and the cab’s front quarter crumpled, marking another instance where systemic driver error endangered a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male driver made a left turn on Bushwick Avenue and struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:13 on Bushwick Avenue near Eastern Parkway. The driver, a 23-year-old male operating a 2016 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn when the right front bumper struck a pedestrian walking along the highway with traffic at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling west. The crash injured two female passengers with head and neck trauma. Police cited passing too closely as the contributing factor, causing left and right front bumper impacts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 on Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both traveling west, collided. One driver was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Two female passengers, ages 21 and 24, were injured with head and neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicles. Neither passenger used safety equipment. The drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision and injuries highlight the dangers of close vehicle proximity during merging and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:44 on Bushwick Avenue involving a 2002 Honda SUV traveling north. The vehicle struck a 14-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The impact occurred on the right front quarter panel of the SUV, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. The collision highlights driver error in yielding at intersections as the primary cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:41 AM on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. A southbound sedan collided with a northbound parked SUV, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and SUV collided head-on at Central and Gates. A 29-year-old woman, riding in the back seat, was thrown from the wreck and died of crush injuries. Traffic control was ignored. The street fell silent. Lives changed. Metal ruled.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed head-on at the corner of Central Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:28 a.m. The impact ejected a 29-year-old woman from the rear seat; she died from crush injuries affecting her entire body. The report states, 'Traffic control was ignored,' identifying 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. The police narrative makes clear that the drivers' failure to obey traffic controls directly led to the deadly collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the victim. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard basic traffic rules, leaving passengers and bystanders exposed to catastrophic harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old girl crossing Bushwick Avenue was struck by an SUV traveling south. The vehicle's left front bumper hit her outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and leg injuries, left reeling in shock. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:51 PM. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling south struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or contributing behavior was noted in the report. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound moped on Irving Avenue. Two males, 16 and 10, suffered abrasions and head injuries. Slippery pavement and limited visibility contributed to the crash, causing serious injuries to the moped driver and passenger.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:32 on Irving Avenue when a 2016 Ford SUV was making a left turn and struck a northbound moped. The moped carried two occupants: a 16-year-old male driver wearing a helmet and a 10-year-old male passenger without safety equipment. Both were injured, sustaining abrasions and head injuries, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating hazardous road conditions and limited driver visibility. The SUV's left side doors were the point of impact, while the moped was hit at the center back end. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southwest. The moped was going straight ahead. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors related to unsafe speed and limited view during a left turn on slippery pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound Mazda, driven by an unlicensed man, struck a 71-year-old woman crossing Eldert Street in a marked crosswalk. She suffered fatal crush injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control. She never regained consciousness. Brooklyn pavement claimed another life.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old woman was crossing Eldert Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in a marked crosswalk when she was struck head-on by a northbound Mazda sedan. The report states the driver was unlicensed and disregarded traffic control. The impact caused fatal crush wounds across her body, and she never regained consciousness. The crash occurred at 17:02 in Brooklyn. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The victim was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk, as documented in the report. The focus remains on the unlicensed driver’s failure to yield and disregard for traffic control, underscoring the lethal consequences when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without a license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after a tow truck hit him at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim sustained contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, at 9:31 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a tow truck traveling south struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies the contributing factors as driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The tow truck's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and the pedestrian suffered head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The vehicle damage was minimal, with no damage reported on the tow truck. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report explicitly cites driver errors—distraction and failure to yield—as the causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn crash on Bushwick Avenue injured a 48-year-old female SUV driver. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and engaged in aggressive driving. The impact caused injuries to her entire body, leaving her in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 17:20. The injured party was a 48-year-old female SUV driver who suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle but complained of pain and nausea. The crash involved multiple SUVs traveling north, with one vehicle making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the injured driver's vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to obey traffic signals and aggressive driving behavior, as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning sedan struck two parked vehicles on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. Both occupants in the turning vehicle suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. Driver distraction led to impact on the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging parked cars’ left panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:46 a.m. A 2019 sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2009 sedan and a 2008 SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning sedan, which struck the left front quarter panel of the parked sedan and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan carried two occupants: a 25-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining abrasions and upper arm injuries, and were conscious at the scene. Both occupants used lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south collided with a westbound sedan on Irving Avenue, Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver and passenger were both ejected, suffering serious injuries to legs and hips. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 PM on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. A southbound motorcycle struck the left side doors of a westbound sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old male with a permit license, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a complaint of pain and nausea. The 26-year-old female passenger was also ejected and suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was traveling straight ahead and impacted the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. Both motorcycle occupants were injured with severity level 3. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue in a lane-changing crash. The driver of one vehicle suffered a head contusion and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, at 18:21 two sedans traveling east on Bushwick Avenue collided. One sedan was going straight ahead while the other was changing lanes. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. The driver of the first sedan, a 28-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with an SUV on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered back injuries and minor bleeding. Police cite driver inexperience as the primary cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cooper Street near Irving Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:51 PM. The collision involved a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle (SUV), both traveling westbound. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the SUV, which was impacted at its center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and minor bleeding, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor to the crash, citing it twice in relation to the motorcycle driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating motorcycles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on Bushwick Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:00 p.m., a 2017 Chevrolet SUV traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV had no occupants other than the driver, who was unlicensed. This crash highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attention that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Gates Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected but remained conscious. The crash was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Gates Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist traveling south. The SUV was traveling east and both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash happened at 19:50. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on Wyckoff Avenue, ejecting the rider. The 32-year-old driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Alcohol involvement and unsafe speed by the motorcyclist led to the violent impact and severe trauma.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:25 on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The motorcycle was traveling north, and the sedan south, both going straight ahead when the crash happened. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the motorcycle driver. The sedan's point of impact was its left rear bumper, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The motorcycle driver held only a permit license. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors related to impaired operation and excessive speed, resulting in severe injury to the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south collided with an SUV making a left turn on Central Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:40 PM on Central Avenue in Brooklyn, a moped traveling south struck a station wagon/SUV that was making a left turn. The moped's right front quarter panel was the point of impact, sustaining damage, while the SUV showed no damage. The moped driver, a 32-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver’s license status and identity were not reported. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling northeast on Irving Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. The crash highlights dangers from driver distraction in mixed traffic.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:40 on Irving Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was traveling northeast, going straight ahead, while the sedan's travel direction was southeast. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15