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

A 51-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving north on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV struck an object on the right side. The driver suffered head injuries but was not ejected. Illness caused the crash, police say.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver of a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway lost consciousness due to illness. The vehicle impacted on the right side doors, damaging the right front quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was going straight ahead before the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A bus struck the rear of an SUV on Grand Central Parkway. The impact injured a 67-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing head trauma and whiplash. The crash stemmed from the bus driver reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided with the center back end of a sport utility vehicle. The 67-year-old female front passenger in the SUV sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the bus driver's contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the collision. The bus impacted the SUV with its left front bumper. No other driver errors were noted. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was limited to the SUV passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway. An SUV changing lanes struck a sedan going straight. A 26-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered a bruised elbow. Both drivers showed signs of inattention. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 Chevrolet SUV was changing lanes eastbound on Grand Central Parkway when it collided with a 2016 Honda sedan traveling straight in the same direction. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. A 26-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger position, sustained a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Four rear-seat passengers suffered neck injuries. All were conscious and wearing lap belts. Drivers showed inattention and inexperience. Vehicles sustained heavy front and side damage. Passengers reported whiplash but were not ejected.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. Four rear-seat passengers, ages 16 to 57, were injured with neck injuries consistent with whiplash. All passengers were conscious and secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists multiple driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was severe, with one sedan demolished and the other damaged on the left front quarter panel. No passengers were ejected. The injuries were limited to neck trauma, and all injured parties were occupants of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 34-year-old woman driver lost control on the slippery pavement of Van Wyck Expressway. Her sedan struck an object with the left front bumper. She suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Van Wyck Expressway. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling north, impacted with its left front bumper. The driver sustained a facial contusion and remained conscious throughout the incident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Mazda sedan. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. No ejection occurred, and safety equipment use is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 63-year-old man riding an e-bike struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Hillside Avenue in Queens. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male e-bike driver collided with the center back end of a vehicle stopped in traffic on Hillside Avenue, Queens. The rider was injured, sustaining a back contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this crash. The e-bike was traveling west and impacted the rear of the other vehicle. No safety equipment was noted for the injured rider. The crash resulted in moderate injury but no further details on vehicle damage or other persons involved were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A pick-up truck collided with a sedan on 76 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s 14-year-old front passenger suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The truck’s driver was distracted. Air bags deployed. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on 76 Avenue struck the right side doors of a northbound sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 14-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The passenger was conscious and protected by an air bag and lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The truck’s front center end and the sedan’s right side doors sustained damage. The driver of the truck was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused injury to the passenger without ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 10 p.m. A 35-year-old male driver suffered injuries and shock. The SUV was struck on its right side doors. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. Drivers were licensed and traveling west.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors from the impact. The 35-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured and experienced shock, reporting pain or nausea. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. All drivers were licensed and traveling westbound, with one sedan changing lanes prior to impact. The SUV was hit on its right side doors, and the sedan involved had front-end damage. No ejections occurred, and the injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not specify any victim errors or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 36-year-old man was struck by a sedan while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. The impact hit his lower leg and foot, causing abrasions. The driver was going straight and hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver of a 2016 Toyota sedan was traveling southeast, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The collision occurred away from an intersection. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan struck a parked BMW on 69 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 76, suffered elbow abrasions. A 29-year-old passenger reported neck whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both occupants wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda sedan traveling south on 69 Avenue collided with a parked 2022 BMW. The sedan’s driver, a 76-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. A 29-year-old female passenger suffered neck whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. Damage to the sedan was concentrated on the right side doors, while the BMW sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No ejections occurred during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 47-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a stopped sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The impact caused bruising and an eye injury. The driver was conscious and restrained by a seatbelt and airbag. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female driver of a 2017 SUV struck the rear of a stopped 2013 sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was traveling east and impacted the sedan's center back end while the sedan was stopped in traffic. The SUV driver suffered an eye contusion and bruising but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision involved two vehicles stopped in traffic, with the SUV driver failing to maintain attention, resulting in the rear-end crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

An e-bike struck a 45-year-old man crossing 139 Street near 87 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The victim was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on 139 Street collided with a pedestrian crossing at the intersection with 87 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed on 164 Street in Queens. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other. The male driver suffered bruises over his entire body. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and side panels. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 164 Street in Queens. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the right side doors of the turning sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The male driver of the turning vehicle was injured, suffering bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A BMW crashed into a parked sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Metal twisted. The driver, 51, bled from the head but stayed awake. No warning. Blood and glass marked the night. The crash left silence and injury behind.

A BMW sedan, traveling east on the Long Island Expressway, struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, 'A BMW drove east and struck a parked sedan. Metal crumpled. The driver, 51, bled from the head. He stayed conscious.' The driver suffered severe head bleeding but remained alert at the scene. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The parked sedan was unoccupied. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left blood and glass scattered on the asphalt. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan struck a 33-year-old woman crossing with the signal on 72 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver showed inattention and distraction at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 72 Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a southbound sedan driven by a licensed female driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. There is no mention of victim fault or safety equipment. The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

An 86-year-old man was injured when a sedan backed into him on a slippery pavement in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver caused the crash by backing without clear visibility. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 86-year-old male pedestrian was injured after a 2017 Audi sedan backed into him on 79-15 Main Street in Queens. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was struck due to the vehicle backing. The report lists 'Backing' as the driver's pre-crash action and notes 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm, classified as a severe injury. The sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling west. The crash highlights the dangers of backing maneuvers on slippery surfaces. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed at night on Queens Boulevard in Queens. One driver was making a left turn, the other driving straight. The left front bumpers collided. A 39-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 84 Drive in Queens. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight north. The vehicles struck each other with their left front bumpers. The 39-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 60-year-old woman was struck while crossing against the signal in Queens. She suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The sedan driver was going straight and showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal in Queens near 69-66 Main Street. She suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling north in a 2007 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The vehicle showed no damage, and no driver errors were listed in the report. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no contributing driver factors were specified. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 31-year-old male SUV driver fell asleep and crashed into the back of a school bus in Queens. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south on Parsons Boulevard. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver of a 2019 Jeep SUV fell asleep while driving south on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The SUV struck the center back end of a 2012 school bus also traveling south. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The school bus had two occupants, and the SUV had one. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear-end damage to the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 66-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on 164 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 164 Street in Queens struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, which is listed twice as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Nissan sedan. The vehicle showed no damage, and the impact point was the center front end. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or safety equipment contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20