The Dead Don’t Wait—Why Should We?

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a sedan made a left turn and struck him head-on. The cyclist was ejected, suffering bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted; the cyclist confused. The bike was demolished.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was riding south on Bushwick Avenue when a 2017 Honda sedan traveling northeast made a left turn and collided with him at the center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan's driver was licensed and distracted at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike was demolished in the impact. No blame is assigned to the victim; the crash resulted from driver distraction and bicyclist confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was injured on Aberdeen Street. He was getting on or off a vehicle when a sedan traveling south struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Aberdeen Street struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not have any safety equipment listed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a sedan collided on Knickerbocker Avenue at 2:40 a.m. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and shock. The taxi struck the sedan’s right side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected from vehicles.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and a sedan traveling west collided on Knickerbocker Avenue. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury and experienced shock. The taxi impacted the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained front-end damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver’s distraction is specifically noted. The parked SUV was struck on its right rear bumper but had no occupants. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck an e-scooter on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, 25, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The crash happened at 5:10 a.m. Driver inattention caused the collision. The scooter driver was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Gates Avenue collided with an e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm and experienced shock. The point of impact was the taxi's right side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the taxi and the front end of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 25-year-old female bicyclist going straight south on Central Avenue. The cyclist suffered an upper arm abrasion. The driver showed inattention and passed too closely. The bike's right side was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford sedan making a left turn collided with a female bicyclist traveling straight south on Central Avenue. The bicyclist, age 25, sustained an upper arm abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as inattention and passing too closely. The sedan struck the bike on its right side doors, causing damage to the bicycle but no damage to the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was male and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights driver distraction and unsafe passing as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female e-scooter driver was hit by a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter’s front center collided with the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The collision occurred at the center front end of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious throughout. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan driver’s details and license status were not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause. The parked cars sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver traveling west on Bushwick Avenue collided with three parked sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma and shock, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The parked vehicles, registered in New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina, suffered damage primarily to their front and rear bumpers. No other occupants were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in urban settings, as noted by the police report's identification of unsafe speed as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. Three female occupants suffered bruises and contusions. The driver and two passengers were injured but conscious. The crash involved rear-end impact and driver distraction. All wore lap belts and none were ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old female driver and two female passengers, ages 16 and 20, were injured with contusions and bruises to the head and lower legs. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash involved a rear-end collision with damage to the right rear bumper of the Honda and the right front bumper of the Volkswagen. Contributing factors included "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." All occupants wore lap belts and remained conscious. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries when an SUV backed unsafely into him on Bushwick Avenue. The rider was in shock but not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported. The SUV driver failed to back safely.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2011 SUV backed unsafely into him on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider was traveling north and making a right turn when the SUV, also traveling north, backed into the center back end of the bike. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and failed to back safely, which was the contributing factor listed. Neither vehicle showed damage, and the rider was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck a sedan from behind on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 77-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver inattention as causes. The driver was restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling east on Evergreen Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s 77-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg trauma and experiencing shock. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the pickup truck driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles were damaged at their center front and back ends, respectively. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck struck a stopped sedan from behind on Cooper Street. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. The dump truck driver fell asleep at the wheel. Occupants wore seat belts. The crash caused shock and vehicle damage at front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Cooper Street rear-ended a stopped sedan also heading west. The dump truck driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Both the dump truck driver and the sedan driver sustained back injuries and were in shock. A front-seat passenger in the sedan also suffered back injuries. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the center front end of the dump truck and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor for the dump truck driver. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Bushwick Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The 19-year-old e-bike driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" twice as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi's left front bumper and the e-bike's left front bumper were the points of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626489, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bushwick Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The sedan was parked before impact. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bushwick Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The collision involved a parked sedan and a motorcycle traveling north. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was impacted on its left side doors, indicating the point of collision. No damage was reported to the motorcycle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old female e-bike rider collided on Central Avenue. She suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. The e-bike’s front center and another vehicle’s left side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driver on an e-bike traveling south on Central Avenue was injured in a crash. She sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike’s center front end and another vehicle’s left side doors were damaged. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights a driver error that led to injury without further details on the other vehicle involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622474, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 40-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both vehicles were eastbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Wilson Avenue collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle, which was stopped in traffic. The driver of the rear sedan, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The front vehicle was stationary, and the rear vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were registered in New York, and the rear driver was licensed. The impact caused damage to the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike and SUV collided on Central Avenue. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The SUV struck the bike’s right side doors. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on Central Avenue was partially ejected when a station wagon/SUV traveling in the same direction struck the right side doors of the bike. The rider sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The rider was conscious at the scene but seriously injured. No other driver errors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear driver, distracted and following too closely, struck the front vehicle. The 25-year-old driver suffered a back injury and shock. Both vehicles showed no visible damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided when the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance and was inattentive. The contributing factors listed include "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The 25-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining internal back injuries and experiencing shock. He was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. Both vehicles showed no visible damage despite the collision. The front vehicle was struck at the center back end, while the rear vehicle impacted at the center front end. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Bushwick Avenue. One driver turned right into the path of a northbound SUV. The collision struck the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bushwick Avenue. One SUV was making a right turn while the other traveled straight north. The impact hit the right side doors of the turning SUV and the left front quarter panel of the northbound vehicle. The driver of the turning SUV, a 47-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car sped down Grove Street at dusk. The driver passed too close. The front end struck a 15-year-old boy. His leg split open. Blood pooled. The driver fled. The boy stayed awake, pain sharp and raw.

A 15-year-old boy walking on Grove Street was struck by a car passing too closely. According to the police report, 'the front slammed into a 15-year-old boy. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The driver never stopped.' The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver did not remain after the crash. No mention of helmet or signaling was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a left turn on Bushwick Avenue and struck an e-bike rider going straight. The e-bike rider, a 51-year-old man, suffered a facial abrasion. The SUV’s right front quarter panel was damaged in the crash. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when an SUV made an improper left turn on Bushwick Avenue and collided with him. The e-bike rider sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn and impacted the e-bike at its center front end. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and the collision damaged the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15