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

Two sedans crashed head-on at 188 Street and 75 Avenue in Queens. A 59-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 188 Street near 75 Avenue in Queens. The 59-year-old female driver of one vehicle was injured, suffering back trauma and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 52-year-old man driving an SUV on 179 Street in Queens suffered a head injury. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck the driver’s side. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt. He was left in shock with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling west on 179 Street in Queens was involved in a crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper, which was the point of impact. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, suffered a head injury and was not ejected from the vehicle. He complained of pain and nausea and was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash caused center front end damage to the other unspecified vehicle involved. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two northbound vehicles crashed on Utopia Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old female sedan driver suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan and a 2016 SUV collided on Utopia Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with a concussion and lower arm trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the sedan's left front bumper and side doors, and the SUV's right front bumper. The report lists driver errors as inattention/distraction and unsafe lane changing. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northbound. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan carried four occupants; the SUV had one. The injuries and damage resulted directly from the drivers' failure to maintain attention and safe lane control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on Wexford Terrace in Queens. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling east on Wexford Terrace collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the right side doors of the parked car. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The sedan driver wore a lap belt. The SUV’s front and sedan’s rear were damaged.

According to the police report, a 2018 Chevrolet SUV traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a 2008 Nissan sedan also heading west. The sedan’s 35-year-old female driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or violations for the SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused moderate injuries to the sedan driver and damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 39-year-old female passenger in one SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and rear-end impact. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan all traveling east. The sedan was slowing or stopping when it was rear-ended by an SUV. A second SUV was also involved in the collision. A 39-year-old female passenger in the rear right seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the front right bumper of one SUV, indicating a rear-end collision caused by driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Grand Central Parkway. A sedan struck a stopped SUV, which hit another sedan. The lead driver suffered neck injuries from whiplash. Slippery pavement and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving three vehicles traveling west. A sedan driver, 22 years old, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the rear of a stopped SUV, which then hit another stopped sedan. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash damage was centered on the front and rear ends of the vehicles. Driver error in maintaining safe distance on slippery pavement led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 14-year-old boy was struck by an SUV on Main Street in Queens. He was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling south hit him on the right front quarter panel. The boy suffered a shoulder abrasion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Main Street near 63 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a southbound 2012 SUV struck him on the right front quarter panel. The boy sustained an abrasion and an upper arm shoulder injury but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted, but no contributing driver factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 20-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered whiplash in a Queens crash. The collision happened at 70 Road near Kissena Boulevard. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The impact struck the left side doors of parked vehicles.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female driver was injured with whiplash in a crash on 70 Road in Queens. The collision involved multiple SUVs, with the striking vehicle making a left turn and hitting the left side doors of parked SUVs. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. No other injuries or victims were reported. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An 86-year-old woman was struck by a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike in Queens. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm contusions and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike in Queens. The sedan, traveling westbound, struck her with its left front quarter panel. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.

A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Metal screamed on Grand Central Parkway. Three sedans crashed. A KIA lay crushed. A Honda’s rear torn. Blood ran down a driver’s face. Five packed into one car. The road did not forgive. One man, conscious, bled in the wreckage.

Three sedans collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'Three sedans struck. A KIA lay crushed. A Honda’s rear torn. Metal screamed.' A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. Five people rode in one vehicle. The KIA was demolished. The Honda’s left rear quarter panel was hit. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash left at least one person injured and multiple vehicles destroyed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided on 150 Street in Queens. The female driver of one SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles struck on right side and front end. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 150 Street in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of her vehicle and the center front end of the other SUV. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 2-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing outside an intersection in Queens. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling southwest struck him outside an intersection on 86-15 Ava Place in Queens. The sedan's center front end made impact, causing a head contusion to the child, who remained conscious. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not attribute fault or mention helmet or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed head-on at 84 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. A 21-year-old female front passenger suffered bruises and elbow injuries. No ejections occurred. Damage was to the left and right front bumpers of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 84 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, licensed men from New York, were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The impact was at the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 21-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the passenger but no further details on fault or violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided at 144-36 72 Road in Queens. One driver, a 22-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe backing and driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained damage to left bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling west, the other backing north. The 22-year-old female driver of the westbound sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The backing vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the other car, which was hit on its left front bumper. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive driving and unsafe backing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 55-year-old female driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Queens crash. The BMW sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Hoover Avenue. She was not ejected but went into shock. Police list unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver was injured when her 2019 BMW sedan collided with the center back end of another vehicle on Hoover Avenue in Queens. The driver sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was in shock at the scene. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northbound. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the sedan. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 16-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on 179 Street in Queens. The moped struck an object front-center while making a right turn. Driver inexperience and aggressive driving contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on 179 Street, Queens. The moped, traveling north, was making a right turn when it collided front-center, causing damage to the vehicle and injuring the driver. The driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by the driver. The crash highlights the risks posed by inexperienced and aggressive operation of mopeds in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens after a sedan struck him near Parsons Boulevard. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No helmet was worn. Both vehicles traveled north.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Parsons Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver of the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling north, going straight ahead. The e-bike showed no damage, while the sedan sustained other damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights a driver error in yielding, which led to the rider's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling south on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The victim suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound SUV on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The victim sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as serious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19