Blood on the Asphalt: Demand Action Before Another Life is Lost

A sedan traveling south on Normal Road collided with a parked moped near Parsons Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old male, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:30 on Normal Road in Queens. A sedan traveling south struck a parked moped from behind, impacting the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the moped. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The moped was stationary at the time of impact. The report does not indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue made a left turn and struck a 12-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. No occupant information or driver license details were provided. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as central causes of harm to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy was hit by a sedan traveling east on Union Turnpike in Queens. The impact struck the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing a hip and upper leg injury. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2004 Volvo sedan traveling east on Union Turnpike in Queens at 12:12 PM. The vehicle's right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian, who was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan was driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, who was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and the pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside controlled crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided. Both drivers were licensed men. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. No vehicle damage was reported despite impact points on front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway, collided. The first vehicle, a 2017 Lexus SUV registered in Pennsylvania, impacted with its right front bumper. The second vehicle, a 2015 Lexus SUV registered in New York, was struck on its left rear bumper. Both drivers were male and licensed in their respective states. One driver, age 49, was injured with contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. No vehicle damage was recorded despite the collision. The crash highlights risks of multi-vehicle impacts on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Wexford Terrace in Queens. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a head injury and bruising. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Wexford Terrace in Queens at 7:55 PM. The vehicles were traveling east and north, respectively, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The front passenger, a 27-year-old female, was injured with a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed in their respective states. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan collided with a parked SUV on Main Street in Queens. Both drivers suffered whiplash and back injuries. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the SUV. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 12:15 PM in Queens near 85-15 Main Street, a 2008 sedan traveling north struck a parked 2020 SUV. The sedan's right front bumper impacted the left rear bumper of the stationary vehicle, causing damage to both. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male, and the SUV driver, a 51-year-old female, were both injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The SUV was starting from parking, and the sedan was going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV and a tractor truck collided on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV’s front passenger suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited unsafe lane changing and slippery pavement as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 1:30 a.m. The collision involved a 2016 Dodge SUV and a 2005 Volvo tractor truck, both traveling east. The SUV was struck on its center back end by the truck’s center front end. The report identifies unsafe lane changing and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The SUV’s front passenger, a 41-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The police report explicitly notes the SUV driver’s unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as causes. No fault or blame is attributed to the passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of driver errors combined with adverse road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious with bruises. The crash occurred near 147-48 78 Avenue, revealing dangers beyond crosswalks.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2022 Dodge SUV traveling east near 147-48 78 Avenue in Queens at 18:50. The pedestrian was located outside the roadway and not at an intersection. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or driver, but the collision outside an intersection highlights risks posed by vehicle movement beyond crosswalk zones. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The absence of listed driver contributing factors leaves systemic danger in vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside intersections as a critical concern.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on Parsons Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:38 AM on Parsons Boulevard, a 2020 SUV traveling south collided with a 2019 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. There were no indications of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions between passenger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 AM on Kissena Boulevard near 65 Avenue in Queens. A 75-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant to the pedestrian but not the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Multiple vehicles collided in a chain-reaction crash on Grand Central Parkway. The drivers failed to maintain safe distances, resulting in rear-end impacts. A 20-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving several vehicles traveling westbound. The contributing factor cited repeatedly was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error in maintaining safe distances. The crash involved sedans and SUVs, all slowing or stopping before impact. A 20-year-old male driver, an occupant in one of the vehicles, sustained an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report notes his injury severity as level 3. The collision points were primarily center front and center back ends of vehicles, consistent with rear-end impacts caused by insufficient following distance. The report also mentions the injured driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and other vehicular factors, but the primary cause remains driver failure to maintain proper spacing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 72 Road in Queens. The female driver of one SUV suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage. The crash occurred during morning hours, with both drivers traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sport utility vehicles traveling in opposite directions on 72 Road in Queens at 9:41 a.m. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision occurred. The impact was on the left side doors of the female driver's SUV and the left front bumper of the male driver's SUV. The female driver, age 44, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and remained conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver and does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The collision resulted in significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the female driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver suffered neck injuries and concussion after her 2023 SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 SUV on Main Street in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, at 16:30 on Main Street in Queens, a 35-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling east when her vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 Toyota SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle, highlighting risks related to vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver backing a sport utility vehicle struck another eastbound SUV in Queens. The collision caused front and rear-end damage. The licensed male driver suffered whiplash and back injuries, highlighting dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. A female driver, unlicensed and operating a 2011 SUV, was backing her vehicle when she struck the center rear end of another eastbound 2018 SUV. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 39-year-old male occupant, sustained center front end damage. The male driver was injured with whiplash and back pain but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, emphasizing the unlicensed driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing and unlicensed driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers engaged in aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant side damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for aggressive driving and road rage. One driver also committed unsafe lane changing. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The injured driver, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and wearing a lap belt but sustained a head contusion. The report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes—as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She was conscious with bruising. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike near 180 Street in Queens at 8:30 AM. She was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided head-on. The female driver of one vehicle suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving on busy roadways.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at 8:50 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and impacted at their left front bumpers. The female driver of one sedan, age 63, was injured with whole-body trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating a failure to maintain focus behind the wheel. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead prior to the collision. The injuries sustained by the occupant underscore the severe consequences of driver distraction, a critical factor in this crash. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15