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

A motorcycle passed improperly and struck two SUVs traveling west on Grand Central Parkway. The biker suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The crash damaged the front quarter panels of the motorcycle and one SUV, and the rear of the other SUV. Driver errors caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Grand Central Parkway was passing improperly when it collided with two SUVs also heading west. The motorcycle hit the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the center back end of the other. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. Both SUVs were driven by licensed female drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck the back of a concrete mixer on the Long Island Expressway. The front passenger suffered a neck injury and bruising. The crash involved three vehicles traveling eastbound. Following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a concrete mixer. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The front passenger in the sedan, a 40-year-old man, was injured with a neck contusion and bruising but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Two other vehicles, including another sedan, were involved but details on their roles are limited. The driver of the striking sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 14-year-old boy playing in the roadway was hit by a westbound sedan in Queens. The impact injured his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling westbound near 144-16 69 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was playing in the roadway when the vehicle’s left front bumper made contact. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers were traveling east. One driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No ejections occurred. Damage centered on rear and front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided with one striking the center back end of the other. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 29-year-old man, sustained a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The impact caused damage to the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. No occupants were ejected. The injured driver was an occupant of the rear sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 76-year-old man was struck while crossing Park Drive East with the signal. He suffered an upper arm abrasion and remained conscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported. The crash left the pedestrian injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Park Drive East at an intersection with the signal. He sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no safety equipment or other conditions were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Three SUVs crashed on 61-20 185 Street in Queens. A one-year-old girl, restrained in the rear seat, suffered bruises and abdominal injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The toddler was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a collision occurred involving multiple SUVs on 61-20 185 Street in Queens. A one-year-old female occupant, restrained in a child safety seat in the middle rear seat, sustained contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles involved included a 2021 Honda SUV, a 2022 Mercedes SUV, and another 2021 Honda SUV with two occupants. One driver was unlicensed. The impact points were primarily on the left and right side doors of the vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 53-year-old woman was hit by a westbound sedan on Union Turnpike. She suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike outside an intersection. She sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The crash involved a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling westbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault is assigned. No safety equipment or signals were cited as factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan turning right struck an e-scooter traveling south on 164 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 45-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on 164 Street collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south. The e-scooter driver, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan struck the e-scooter on its right side doors, while the e-scooter impacted the sedan's center front end. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected, wearing no specified safety equipment. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between turning vehicles and vulnerable micromobility users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles struck on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused right front bumper and left door damage.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling south collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling southeast on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left side doors with its right front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper of the SUV and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling west struck an e-bike heading south on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered chest abrasions. The sedan's right front bumper and the e-bike's front end were damaged. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when a 2014 Cadillac sedan traveling west on Parsons Boulevard collided with his e-bike moving south. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the e-bike's left front bumper. The e-bike driver sustained chest abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not specify any driver errors for the sedan. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An e-scooter rider collided with an SUV turning improperly on 141 Street in Queens. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV was parked before the crash and hit the scooter's front end. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on 141 Street was struck by an SUV turning improperly from a parked position. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old man, sustained knee and lower leg fractures and dislocations but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV impacted the scooter's center front end, damaging its front. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly," indicating the SUV driver failed to execute a proper turn. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed head-on on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. A 33-year-old male passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Union Turnpike collided. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash. The impact occurred at the front bumpers of both vehicles. A 33-year-old male passenger in one sedan was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on 150 Street near Jewel Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising. The sedan hit the bike’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 150 Street collided with a bicyclist making an improper left turn. The 17-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and bruise. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was struck on its left front bumper. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 25-year-old woman driving an SUV southbound on Utopia Parkway collided with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The SUV’s left side doors were struck. The SUV driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver in a 2023 SUV traveling south on Utopia Parkway collided with a 2011 sedan making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left side doors and the sedan’s center front end. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to her entire body including whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Nissan SUV struck a stopped Ford transit van on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right sides.

According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on Parsons Boulevard rear-ended a 2019 Ford transit van that was stopped in traffic. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the transit van. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 60-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Union Turnpike in Queens. The SUV driver followed too closely and struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Union Turnpike in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan’s center back end. The sedan’s 60-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 22-year-old woman on an unlicensed e-scooter collided with a southbound Audi sedan on 164 Street in Queens. The scooter struck the sedan’s right side doors. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a 2016 Audi sedan on 164 Street in Queens. The e-scooter, traveling east, struck the right side doors of the southbound sedan. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment and was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, specifically use of a hand-held cell phone, as contributing factors. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles traveled east on Park Drive East in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. A 14-year-old female passenger in the SUV suffered facial bruising. Both drivers were licensed women. The impact damaged the center rear of the sedan and front of the SUV.

According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV rear-ended a Hyundai sedan on Park Drive East in Queens. The collision occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The SUV hit the sedan at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. A 14-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision details. Both drivers were licensed women from New York. The injured passenger was not ejected and was seated in the rear of the SUV. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 33-year-old man suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash. The unlicensed driver backed unsafely, striking a station wagon traveling east. The impact caused whiplash. Both vehicles showed damage at their center ends. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 78 Road in Queens when a sedan backed unsafely into an oncoming SUV. The sedan's driver, a 33-year-old male, was unlicensed and was backing at the time of impact. The SUV was traveling east, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 20-year-old on an e-bike was struck by two SUVs on 164th Street. Thrown from his bike, he landed hard. The drivers fled. He died alone, marked by the violence of impact. The street stayed silent. The danger stayed.

A 20-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after being struck by two SUVs on 164th Street. According to the police report, 'A 20-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by two SUVs. Thrown from the saddle, he hit the street hard. His body bore the mark of impact. The drivers kept going. He died there, alone.' The crash involved a Mercedes SUV and a Jeep SUV, both traveling south. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The drivers left the scene. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19