The Dead Don’t Wait—Why Should We?

Two sedans collided on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn at night. The left rear passenger of one vehicle suffered a back injury and shock. Both drivers were distracted, causing impact to the left side doors and front end of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:48 on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other north, collided while both drivers were going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. A 39-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the eastbound sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report emphasizes driver errors, specifically distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. The left front bumper of one struck the right side doors of the other. A 50-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:53. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling west and south collided, with impact on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of the westbound SUV held a permit license, while the southbound driver was licensed. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. A 50-year-old female front passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling west on Cooper Street struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing serious harm without victim fault.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Cooper Street collided with a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors such as failure to yield were noted. The pedestrian's crossing location was outside an intersection, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The victim was not at fault; the crash stemmed from the moped driver's distraction, highlighting systemic dangers posed by inattentive vehicle operators in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:16 on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a moped traveling eastbound. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was driven by a licensed female driver with five occupants inside. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury, without any indication of fault or contributory behavior by the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 p.m. on Linden Street in Brooklyn. A 43-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when he was hit by a vehicle. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants other than the driver. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond noting he was crossing with the signal. This incident highlights driver errors, including failure to yield and distraction, as central causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south on Bushwick Avenue struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash resulted from driver inattention and passing too closely, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Bushwick Avenue struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The report cites driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as passing too closely to the pedestrian. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted moped operators failing to maintain safe distances from pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision. The rider suffered abrasions and abdominal-pelvic injuries, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. involving a sedan and a moped. The moped rider, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries along with abrasions. The report identifies the sedan driver's errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly," which contributed directly to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed but was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan was traveling straight north while the moped was merging northbound when the vehicles collided at their left front bumpers. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles. This incident underscores the severe consequences of driver distraction and improper maneuvering in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn when the impact occurred. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a sedan made a left turn and collided with him. The driver, a male, was traveling north and failed to maintain a safe speed. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head contusion. The report does not specify any safety equipment used by the rider. The incident highlights the dangers of driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and failure to yield during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old e-scooter driver suffered a head contusion after an SUV made a right turn on Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the SUV’s left side doors. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved driver distraction and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when an SUV made a right turn on Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the center front end of the SUV, impacting the left side doors of the scooter. The rider sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including driver inattention or distraction and failure to yield right-of-way. The SUV driver was licensed and making a right turn, while the scooter driver was traveling straight ahead with a permit license. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter rider. Vehicle damage was minimal to the SUV but present on the scooter’s center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man riding a moped north on Bushwick Avenue was injured in a collision. The moped was struck at the center back end. The driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. He suffered a head injury and shock.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, traveling north, was hit at the center back end by another vehicle also traveling north. The driver was unlicensed and contributed to the crash by unsafe speed. The report lists no other contributing factors for the driver. The injured man was not wearing any safety equipment and suffered a head injury and shock. The vehicle damage was noted as none on the moped, but the other vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Central Avenue at a marked crosswalk. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck her at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal and was confused, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report identifies pedestrian error and confusion as the primary contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn. Three male passengers suffered injuries including concussion and bruises. The driver was unlicensed and drove at unsafe speed, disregarding traffic control. All injured remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Putnam Avenue collided with several parked vehicles. Three male occupants in the sedan, aged 18, 25, and 44, were injured. Injuries included a concussion, bruises, and contusions to various body parts. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver was unlicensed. None of the injured were ejected from the vehicle, and all remained conscious. The crash caused damage primarily to the right side doors of the sedan and the center back ends of the parked vehicles. No contributing factors related to victim behavior or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike on Halsey Street in Brooklyn late at night. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction. The e-bike driver was not ejected and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when a 2022 sedan traveling north on Halsey Street collided with his e-bike traveling east. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan struck the e-bike with its left front bumper, causing damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan crashed on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, 44, was partially ejected and injured with bruises to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were distracted. The sedan was turning right; the moped went straight.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped and a sedan on Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 44-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan was making a right turn while the moped was traveling straight ahead. Both drivers contributed to the crash through inattention and distraction. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the moped's center front end were damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on Harman Street. The sedan struck the bike’s front end while going straight north. The rider suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Harman Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 19-year-old male e-bike rider was making a right turn westbound when the sedan, traveling northbound, struck the bike’s center front end with its right front bumper. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions and upper leg injuries. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a left turn on Bushwick Avenue. It struck a northbound e-bike. The biker was ejected and injured in the knee and lower leg. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after an SUV made a left turn on Bushwick Avenue and collided with him. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV was traveling east and struck the e-bike on its left front bumper. The e-bike was traveling north and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The injured rider was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Cooper Street. The SUV made a right turn and hit the cyclist traveling south. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Cooper Street was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with bicyclist error or confusion. The SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights driver failure to maintain attention during a turn and the bicyclist’s role in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter traveling west struck a vehicle going south on Gates Avenue. Both riders were ejected and suffered head and back injuries. Helmets were worn. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. Both men were left in shock with whiplash.

According to the police report, a motorscooter with two male occupants collided with another vehicle on Gates Avenue. The motorscooter was traveling west, and the other vehicle was going south. Both the driver and passenger of the motorscooter were ejected and sustained injuries to the head and back, respectively. Both wore helmets. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The driver and passenger complained of whiplash and were in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorscooter and the left front bumper of the other vehicle. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the motorscooter and the left front quarter panel of the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man was struck while crossing Myrtle Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Myrtle Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian, a 35-year-old male, sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a vehicle passed too closely on Central Avenue. The impact hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. No damage to the bike was reported.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a vehicle passed too closely on Central Avenue. The collision impacted the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike, traveling south and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the bike. The other vehicle involved is unspecified in type and had no occupants. No other contributing factors or safety equipment issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15