The Dead Don’t Wait—Why Should We?

A pick-up truck struck an eastbound e-scooter on Hancock Street. The 21-year-old scooter rider was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed by both vehicles contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Hancock Street collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for both the truck and the e-scooter. The truck struck the right side doors of the scooter with its center front end. The driver of the truck was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver was also going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue hit two parked sedans. The driver and front passenger suffered neck and head injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The driver and front passenger, both 23 years old, were injured. The driver suffered neck injuries and the passenger sustained head injuries, both reporting whiplash. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment, while the passenger had no safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear and left front quarter panels of the parked vehicles. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Irving Avenue in Queens. The pickup truck was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian. He suffered fractures and dislocations across his body. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Irving Avenue and Cooper Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was in the roadway when a 2021 Toyota pickup truck, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.

A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on Hancock Street. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Hancock Street at 12:53 PM. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling north and collided front-to-front, causing center front-end damage to both the sedan and the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and from Ohio. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man was struck while crossing Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Halsey Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and showed no damage after the collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling north on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a vehicle turning right on Wilson Avenue collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper and the bike's left rear quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious but seriously injured. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider struck the side of a parked SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The 27-year-old cyclist suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The rider was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on Bushwick Avenue collided with the left side doors of a parked Nissan SUV. The rider sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The cyclist's confusion or error was also noted as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary before impact. No helmet or signaling issues were mentioned as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a collision with a taxi on Pilling Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the taxi’s left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female driver of a 2016 SUV traveling west on Pilling Street collided with a taxi. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the taxi, which sustained no damage. The SUV driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified. The taxi had no occupants and no damage. The incident occurred in Brooklyn’s 37th council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a U-turn struck an eastbound e-scooter on Halsey Street. The scooter rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The driver followed too closely on slippery pavement, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a station wagon/SUV made a U-turn and collided with him on Halsey Street. The rider was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling eastbound, while the e-scooter rider was passing eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the scooter's center front end. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the crash was caused by the driver's failure to maintain safe distance and control on slippery pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV collided head-on on Menahan Street. Three men were injured, including one ejected from the motorcycle. Drivers traveled straight ahead at unsafe speeds with limited views. Injuries included head, back, and shoulder trauma. Crash damaged front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south and an SUV traveling east collided on Menahan Street. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, was ejected and suffered head injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver, 22, and a 35-year-old female passenger were also injured with back and shoulder trauma. The report cites unsafe speed and obstructed or limited view as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unbelted and held only a permit license. The SUV driver and passenger wore lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man was struck while crossing Knickerbocker Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The vehicle hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver caused the crash; no damage was reported to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Knickerbocker Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle struck him on the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian or driver, and the vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights a failure in driver awareness or control, as the pedestrian was legally crossing. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver’s actions led to the collision, causing moderate injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Evergreen Avenue. The drivers were distracted. Two occupants in one vehicle suffered bruises and injuries to the abdomen, pelvis, and shoulder. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Evergreen Avenue involving a sedan and a sport utility vehicle. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling west, while the SUV driver was traveling north. Both drivers were reported to have been inattentive and distracted, with the sedan driver also inexperienced. Two occupants in the sedan were injured: a 25-year-old male driver with shoulder and upper arm contusions, and a 21-year-old female front passenger with abdomen and pelvis bruises. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The parked sedan sustained right rear bumper damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Irving Avenue. The impact struck his lower leg and foot, causing abrasions. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Honda SUV traveling south on Irving Avenue struck him at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which caused abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were cited. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Halsey Street. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Halsey Street with the signal. The driver, operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai SUV made a left turn on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. It struck a Hyundai sedan traveling east. The sedan’s 23-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a 2006 Hyundai SUV was making a left turn on Halsey Street when it collided with a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling straight east. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old woman, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was its left front bumper, hitting the sedan’s left front bumper and causing damage to the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed late at night on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and disregarding traffic control as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Myrtle Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn at 11:16 p.m. The driver of one sedan, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as well as disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The first vehicle struck the second on its left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Eldert Street. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The bicyclist was unlicensed and unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eldert Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained back injuries and shock. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was traveling east, the sedan north, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and driving northbound. The crash resulted in injury but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A truck struck a 58-year-old male bicyclist on Evergreen Avenue. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruises. The truck hit the bike’s front center with its left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2009 stake truck traveling east on Evergreen Avenue collided with him. The truck impacted the bike’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The truck was going straight ahead, as was the bicyclist traveling south. The collision caused damage to the truck’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver lost consciousness in a collision on Knickerbocker Avenue. The driver was injured and unconscious but not ejected. Two parked vehicles, a sedan and a box truck, were involved. The driver wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver lost consciousness during a crash on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was injured and unconscious but remained inside the vehicle, secured by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two parked vehicles: a 2017 Honda sedan and a 2007 Chevrolet box truck. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front and right rear bumpers, respectively. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were specified. The driver’s injury severity was rated as moderate, and no ejection occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15