The Dead Don’t Wait—Why Should We?

Two sedans crashed at Irving Avenue and Cooper Avenue in Queens. One driver suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Irving Avenue near Cooper Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2013 Subaru sedan, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and trauma to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, identified as the contributing factor. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Subaru and the left front bumper of the other sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, unlicensed, struck the cyclist head-on. The cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Improper lane usage by the driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Halsey Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions. The sedan driver, who was unlicensed, was traveling east while the bicyclist was heading west. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike at the center front end, impacting the right front bumper of the sedan. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted from driver errors, specifically improper lane usage and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing Harman Street. The SUV was backing up with no damage reported. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Harman Street while crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle involved was a 2010 Honda SUV traveling west, backing up at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles are moving slowly or backing up.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old cyclist lost his hand to a speeding SUV on Bleecker Street. Metal hit flesh. The crash tore bone and skin. The cyclist stayed conscious. The SUV’s front quarter struck hard. Blood marked the street. The night swallowed the sound.

A 25-year-old man riding a bike was struck by a speeding SUV on Bleecker Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, causing severe injuries: his arm was torn and his hand was amputated. The cyclist remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report describes the SUV as a 2020 Dodge, registered in New York. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the police report cites driver errors as the primary causes. The crash left the cyclist with life-changing injuries. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made an improper turn while the other went straight. The female driver suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Defective headlights were noted as a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver was making a U-turn when he struck the female driver traveling straight. The female driver, age 28, was injured with a head wound and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Headlights Defective' as contributing factors. The male driver’s improper turn caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrian was involved. The female driver’s injury was serious but no visible complaint was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck while crossing Knickerbocker Avenue with the signal. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The sedan driver was traveling north, continuing straight at impact. No driver errors specified.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Knickerbocker Avenue and Weirfield Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan struck him. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian had no visible complaints and was not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The crash caused damage to the vehicle, but details are unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old unlicensed SUV driver struck a taxi on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and shock. The SUV's front center hit the taxi's right side. Alcohol and driver distraction contributed to the crash. Two injured, airbags deployed.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver of a 2009 SUV, unlicensed and traveling west, collided with a northbound taxi on Bushwick Avenue. The SUV struck the taxi's right side doors with its center front end. Both the SUV driver and the taxi's 48-year-old female front passenger were injured, suffering head and neck injuries including whiplash. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and left occupants in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old e-bike driver was injured and ejected after a collision with a sedan on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front end while the bike was making a right turn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Halsey Street, Brooklyn. The e-bike was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound sedan traveling straight. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted and inattentive struck a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Bushwick Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles collided front-center. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan driver parked on Bushwick Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist also showed pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion, but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both the sedan and the bike. The sedan driver was licensed and female; the bicyclist was male and unhelmeted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and SUV collided on Bushwick Avenue. The moped driver, partially ejected, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor burns. The SUV struck the moped’s left rear quarter panel. Aggressive driving and close passing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with minor burns. The report lists aggressive driving and passing too closely as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved two vehicles going straight ahead when the SUV impacted the moped. The driver errors identified are aggressive driving and passing too closely, which led to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a 48-year-old woman crossing Jefferson Avenue with the signal. She suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Jefferson Avenue made a left turn and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and there were no occupants inside. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This crash highlights the driver's errors as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike on Central Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s front right bumper was damaged. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Central Avenue in Brooklyn between a sedan traveling west and an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike rider, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The sedan’s right front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was injured after turning improperly. The crash occurred when a vehicle was making a right turn and struck the bicyclist's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Turning Improperly." The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the turning vehicle. The incident highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and confusion among vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north struck the right side of a sedan going east on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 56, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan collided on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, traveling north, impacted the right side doors of the sedan, which was moving east. The sedan's 56-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan showed no visible damage, and the moped had no damage either. The sedan driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding south struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike hit the right side doors of the SUV. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the entire body. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Bushwick Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl on an e-scooter collided with a bike on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. The girl suffered a head injury and shock. The e-scooter showed no damage. Driver distraction was a factor. The bike had front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling east on Irving Avenue collided with a westbound bike. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to distraction. The e-scooter showed no damage, while the bike had front-end damage. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused injury but no ejection. The report does not assign fault to the victim or mention helmet use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries on Myrtle Avenue. The crash involved improper lane usage. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The bike was demolished in the collision. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a collision where the bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error related to lane control. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bike was demolished in the impact. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved with specific errors. The report highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Halsey Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear vehicle was stopped in traffic before the crash, while the front vehicle was going straight ahead. A 35-year-old female passenger in the rear sedan was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the front vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Central Avenue. Three occupants suffered whiplash injuries. A 33-year-old driver, a 13-year-old front passenger, and a 1-year-old rear passenger were hurt. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Avenue. The crash injured three occupants: a 33-year-old male driver with neck whiplash, a 13-year-old female front passenger with shoulder and upper arm whiplash, and a 1-year-old male rear passenger with neck whiplash. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. All occupants were restrained with seat belts or child restraints and were not ejected. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The driver suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver inexperience. The scooter sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a motorscooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Bushwick Avenue. The 40-year-old male occupant suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorscooter was struck at the center back end, causing damage to the vehicle. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash involved two vehicles traveling south, with the motorscooter sustaining damage while the other vehicle showed no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15