The Dead Don’t Wait—Why Should We?

A 19-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The e-scooter was demolished. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured when a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on Irving Avenue and collided with him. The e-scooter was demolished in the impact. The injured rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four sedans lined up northbound on Bushwick Avenue. One driver distracted, speeding, struck the car ahead. The impact cascaded through the stopped vehicles. A 62-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and concussion. No ejections. Lap belt used.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Bushwick Avenue involving four sedans traveling northbound. The initial driver was inattentive and speeding, causing a rear-end collision with a stopped vehicle. This impact pushed the vehicles ahead into each other. A 62-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear of one sedan was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused center front and back-end damage to the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-scooter traveling straight on Weirfield Street. The e-scooter driver suffered a head contusion and bruises. The sedan driver was unlicensed and distracted. The crash damaged both vehicles’ front ends and the sedan’s roof.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and roof were damaged, while the e-scooter’s center front end was impacted. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted, unlicensed drivers turning across vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a westbound sedan on Moffat Street in Brooklyn late at night. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a westbound sedan on Moffat Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The crash involved two sedans, one traveling straight ahead and the other parked. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving sedan. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The driver held a permit license but no other driver errors were specified. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl crossing Evergreen Avenue with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The girl suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Evergreen Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota sedan. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi slammed into the back of a sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan’s 61-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled southbound. The taxi’s right rear bumper hit the sedan’s front center.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bushwick Avenue rear-ended a sedan also moving south. The sedan’s 61-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The taxi struck the sedan’s center front end with its right rear bumper. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north on Bushwick Avenue hit a 24-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection. The rider was speeding. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The motorcycle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle driven by a licensed male operator was traveling north on Bushwick Avenue near Van Buren Street when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and the pedestrian's actions. The motorcycle had no visible damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was engaged in "Other Actions in Roadway" at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman driving a sedan struck a parked garbage truck on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the cause. The sedan’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female driver in a 2011 Buick sedan collided with a parked garbage truck on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s center front end and the truck’s center back end were damaged. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The garbage truck was stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Weirfield Street and Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were alone. The New York-licensed driver suffered whiplash and shock. The collision damaged the right and left front bumpers. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and north collided at the intersection of Weirfield Street and Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The New York-licensed female driver of the eastbound sedan was injured, suffering whiplash and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Neither driver was ejected, and the injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young cyclist hit the back of a stopped SUV on Central Avenue. He flew forward, face first. Blood on the street. The SUV’s brakes were defective. The rider stayed conscious. His face split open. No helmet. The driver was unhurt.

A 24-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the rear of a stopped SUV at Central Avenue and Menahan Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A bike slammed into the rear of a stopped SUV. The rider, 24, flew forward. No helmet. His face split open on impact. The SUV’s brakes were defective. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations and was ejected from his bike. The SUV’s brakes were listed as defective, a critical contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver or occupant. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 19-year-old bicyclist on Evergreen Avenue just after midnight. The rider was ejected, suffering facial injuries and minor bleeding. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was also confused at the scene. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Evergreen Avenue struck a bicyclist going west. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain focus. The bicyclist's confusion is also noted as a contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused shock and injury to the cyclist but no damage to the bike itself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man was hit at an intersection on Covert Street. The sedan struck his left side, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The driver passed too closely. The pedestrian was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Covert Street struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s actions in passing too closely led to the collision, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Wyckoff Avenue in Queens. The lead vehicle was struck from behind. A 28-year-old front passenger suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Wyckoff Avenue collided when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The front passenger in the lead sedan, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with abdomen and pelvis trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed men, one from New York and the other from Pennsylvania. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumper of the trailing car and the left rear bumper of the lead car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2021 Dodge SUV struck three pedestrians on Wyckoff Avenue in Queens. All were injured, including a toddler. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. Injuries ranged from bruises to fractures. Impact was at the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling north on Wyckoff Avenue struck three pedestrians, including a 2-year-old boy, a 28-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man. All pedestrians were injured; injuries included contusions, abrasions, and fractures. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians with its center front end while going straight ahead. The pedestrians were crossing at an intersection or otherwise in the roadway. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is noted. The crash caused serious harm to vulnerable road users in Queens, highlighting the deadly consequences of driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man driving a sedan on Stewart Street in Brooklyn crashed into a parked vehicle. The driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The parked car was unoccupied and damaged.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver was making a left turn on Stewart Street in Brooklyn when he collided with a parked sedan. The driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of impact and sustained damage to its front bumper. No other injuries were reported. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the moving sedan and the front end of the parked car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man was struck near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The SUV showed no damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The involved vehicle, a 2022 SUV, was starting from parking and showed no damage upon impact. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian's confusion contributed to the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue at night. One driver made a left turn, hitting the other sedan head-on. The left-turning driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were female and licensed. Distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue at 9:01 p.m. One driver, traveling west, was making a left turn when her vehicle struck the right side doors of the other sedan traveling south. The left-turning driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the left-turning sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist struck a parked sedan on Harman Street, Brooklyn. The bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited pedestrian confusion and driver failure to yield. The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a female cyclist traveling south on Harman Street collided with a parked 2009 Kia sedan. The cyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and failure to yield right-of-way by the cyclist. The sedan had no visible damage and was impacted on the left side doors. Driver inattention or distraction was also noted. The cyclist was identified as the driver of the bike and was injured in the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The incident highlights the dangers of confusion and failure to yield in interactions between cyclists and parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head abrasion after an e-scooter collided with her bike. Both vehicles were making left turns southwest on Central Avenue. The impact struck the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the e-scooter.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Central Avenue involving a bicyclist and an e-scooter, both traveling southwest and making left turns. The 28-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion while wearing a helmet. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving among vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and an SUV crashed head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the truck suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Alcohol was involved. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north and an SUV traveling east collided head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the pick-up truck, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The crash involved two moving vehicles, with the pick-up truck carrying two occupants and the SUV carrying one. A third parked SUV was also damaged. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15