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

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 2025-06-18

A chain-reaction crash on Grand Central Parkway injured a 29-year-old female driver. An SUV changing lanes unsafely struck stopped vehicles ahead. The impact caused chest injuries, leaving the driver conscious but hurt. Unsafe lane changing and following too closely triggered the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 AM on Grand Central Parkway involving multiple SUVs traveling east. One SUV driver, a 29-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver was stopped in traffic when struck by another SUV that was changing lanes unsafely and impacted the right rear bumper of her vehicle. A third SUV was also stopped and struck at the center back end. The collision sequence and driver errors highlight systemic dangers of unsafe lane changes and tailgating on this roadway. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans slammed head-on on 67th Avenue. Parked cars shuddered. A 21-year-old woman, belted and conscious, was pinned behind the wheel, her legs crushed. The right-of-way was ignored. Metal screamed. The street held its breath.

A violent head-on collision between two sedans erupted on 67th Avenue near 172nd Street in Queens, according to the police report. The crash left a 21-year-old woman pinned behind the wheel, her legs crushed, conscious but trapped. The report states, 'Two sedans collided head-on. A 21-year-old woman, belted and conscious, was pinned behind the wheel. Her legs crushed. Parked cars took the blow. The right-of-way was not given.' The collision’s contributing factor is listed as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' This failure to yield directly led to the impact, sending one or both vehicles into parked cars and causing severe injury. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The report centers the systemic danger when drivers disregard right-of-way, turning a street into a site of violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle traveling east struck the front left bumper of an SUV making a left turn in Queens. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 134-22 Jewel Avenue at 3 PM. A motorcycle traveling eastbound collided head-on with the left front bumper of a westbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV's damage was concentrated on the left front bumper. The crash narrative and contributing factors emphasize driver error related to speed and turning maneuvers, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The impact occurred at an intersection, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling southwest on 150 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A southbound sedan collided with a parked sedan on 148 Street in Queens. The moving vehicle's front end hit the parked car's left side doors. The driver of the moving sedan suffered a head injury and concussion, losing consciousness at the scene.

According to the police report, at 22:45 on 148 Street in Queens, a sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan. The point of impact was the moving vehicle's center front end against the parked vehicle's left side doors. The driver of the moving sedan, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion. He was semiconscious and reported as losing consciousness. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, emphasizing the dangers posed by vehicles parked along active travel lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Jeep SUV struck two children crossing Main Street. Both were injured. The driver failed to yield. Speed was unsafe. The children were following signals.

Two four-year-old pedestrians were injured when a Jeep SUV struck them while they were crossing Main Street. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report also noted that the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed. Both children were crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. Their injuries are classified as severe, with both experiencing shock. The driver, a licensed male, was the only occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 66-year-old man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Queens Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard made a left turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating a 2002 Honda sedan. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 43-year-old moped driver was ejected and fractured his elbow and lower arm in a crash on Main Street. The vehicle hit the left front bumper of another vehicle making a left turn. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Main Street. The moped, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the left front bumper of another vehicle making a left turn. The driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused center front end damage to the moped and left front bumper damage to the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 62-year-old woman lost consciousness while driving north on 188 Street in Queens. Her sedan struck two parked cars, damaging their left sides. She was injured and incoherent but remained inside her vehicle. The crash happened late at night.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female driver lost consciousness while driving her sedan northbound on 188 Street in Queens. Her vehicle collided with two parked sedans, impacting the right front bumper of her car and damaging the left side doors and rear bumpers of the parked vehicles. The driver was injured and incoherent but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. There is no indication of other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 66-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 164 Street with the signal in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 164 Street and Jewel Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV making a left turn struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 42-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck from behind by an SUV. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. The SUV driver was distracted, causing the collision. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver in a 2024 BMW sedan was injured when a 2017 Kia SUV rear-ended his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan at its center back end while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 56-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing a Queens street at night. The impact struck her head, causing abrasions. She remained conscious but suffered serious injury. The driver was traveling straight southbound and hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2011 Honda SUV traveling southbound struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal at the time of the collision. She sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing location. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred near 61-26 164 Street in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A female SUV driver making a left turn collided with a southbound sedan on 150 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 19-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Both vehicles sustained left-side and front-end damage.

According to the police report, a female SUV driver was making a left turn on 150 Street when she struck a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 19-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries, sustaining a severity level 3 injury. The sedan's airbags deployed during the crash. The SUV was damaged on the left side doors, and the sedan had damage to its left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The sedan driver was in shock but had no visible complaints beyond the neck injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685361, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 59-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on 73 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on 73 Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2019 Honda SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but was in a marked crosswalk. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Kissena Boulevard. The sedan hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The crash left her in shock at the intersection. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling south on Kissena Boulevard. The vehicle impacted her with its right front bumper as she crossed at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk indication. The sedan had three occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 52-year-old man driving a sedan on Clearview Expressway was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed and struck the right front bumper. The driver was unrestrained and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver was operating a 2018 Buick sedan southbound on Clearview Expressway when the vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries to his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in Connecticut and the vehicle was registered there. The crash highlights the dangers of high speed and lack of restraint on expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 7-year-old girl was hit by a sedan in Queens while crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle, starting from parking, struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south in Queens struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle was starting from parking when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The child sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or safety equipment was noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Toyota sedan. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block or outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed at Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 70-year-old female driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted. Impact struck the right front bumper of one car and left front quarter panel of the other. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The female driver of a 2011 Cadillac was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The male driver of a 2013 Honda was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Honda and the left front quarter panel of the Cadillac. No passengers were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18