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

A 32-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The motorcycle overturned after colliding with a sedan. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the violent impact. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided with a sedan going straight ahead. The motorcyclist, a 32-year-old male driver, was changing lanes at unsafe speed when the crash occurred. He was ejected from the motorcycle, which overturned and was demolished. The rider sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 60-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Parsons Boulevard. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Parsons Boulevard made a left turn and struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. There is no indication of any fault or error on the pedestrian's part. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Nissan sedan with one occupant. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 57-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Utopia Parkway in Queens. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The car’s front center end was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Utopia Parkway in Queens struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, diagnosed with a concussion. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A chassis cab truck struck the rear center of an SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. Three occupants in the SUV suffered chest contusions. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely. Injuries were serious but non-ejection.

According to the police report, a chassis cab truck collided with the center back end of a 2020 Jeep SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV had three occupants: a female driver and two male passengers, all conscious and injured with chest contusions. The report lists driver errors including following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. The SUV driver was inexperienced. All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The truck hit the SUV's rear center, causing injury severity level 3 to all three occupants. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans crashed on Queens Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 22 and 48, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver made a left turn and hit the other’s right side. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 84 Drive in Queens. The 22-year-old female driver making a left turn struck the right side of a northbound sedan driven by a 48-year-old woman going straight. Both drivers were injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the right side doors of the left-turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two SUVs crashed on Grand Central Parkway. The female driver, 20, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 45-year-old female passenger hurt her neck. Both wore seat belts. The crash involved improper passing and following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The 20-year-old female driver was injured in the shoulder and upper arm, and a 45-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and multiple instances of "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior on this roadway segment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A westbound SUV merging on Grand Central Parkway struck the left rear bumper of a box truck traveling straight. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV merging westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided with a box truck traveling straight in the same direction. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old female occupant, 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. The SUV's point of impact was its right front bumper, striking the truck's left rear bumper. Both drivers were licensed and the SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights a driver error in yielding during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A car struck a 64-year-old woman as she crossed Highland Avenue with the light. Blood spilled from her torn hand. She stood in shock. Traffic kept moving. The signal stayed green. The street did not stop for her.

A 64-year-old woman was hit by a car while crossing Highland Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, 'A 64-year-old woman crossed with the light. A car struck her. Blood spilled from her arm. Her hand was torn.' The woman suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her arm and hand. She stood in silence, stunned, as traffic continued and the signal stayed green. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was crossing at the intersection, following the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 29-year-old woman was hit by an SUV on Main Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle struck her with its right front quarter panel while traveling southbound. She remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Main Street near Vleigh Place in Queens. The pedestrian was struck outside an intersection by a southbound 2014 Lincoln SUV. The vehicle impacted the right front quarter panel, causing a fracture and dislocation to the pedestrian's knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's location was noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two SUVs crashed at 141 Street in Queens. One driver disregarded traffic control. A 65-year-old passenger suffered full-body injuries and shock. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the front center of the other. Injuries were serious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 141 Street in Queens. The crash occurred when one driver disregarded traffic control, leading to a collision between a northbound and an eastbound SUV. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound vehicle. A 65-year-old male passenger in the northbound SUV was injured, suffering full-body trauma and shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 69-year-old woman was struck while crossing Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver, traveling north, hit her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The driver was inattentive and speeding at impact.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Queens Boulevard outside an intersection in Queens. The driver was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the vehicle’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and bruises, classified as moderate injury. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle damage was centered on the front end, confirming the point of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding drivers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway late at night. Three occupants suffered head and neck injuries. All were restrained and not ejected. Damage hit the right rear quarter panel and left front bumper. Shock and whiplash reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: a 29-year-old male driver with head injuries, a 19-year-old male driver with neck injuries, and a 19-year-old female front passenger with head injuries. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and airbags deployed where applicable. The injuries included whiplash and shock. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 17-year-old girl was struck at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan made a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. The driver was distracted. The teen suffered bruises and hip injuries.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of 87-10 and 204 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling east made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Hyundai sedan. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens when a sedan traveling north struck him with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 199 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV struck him at the intersection of 199 Street and 73 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The driver of one sedan suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The driver of the 2017 Toyota sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the center back end of the Toyota and the left front bumper of the other sedan, a 2012 Nissan. The Toyota sustained damage to its right rear bumper, and the Nissan had damage to its center front end. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan hit a 4-year-old girl crossing Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The child suffered bruises over her entire body. The driver was inattentive and speeding. Impact was at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck a 4-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver failed to maintain attention and control, leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans crashed on 141 Street in Queens. The female driver of one sedan suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. Damage hit front and right quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 141 Street in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two licensed drivers traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Van Wyck Expressway. The front passenger, 28, died from head and crush injuries. Alcohol was present. The truck was oversized. The night ended in blood and steel.

A deadly crash unfolded on Van Wyck Expressway when a sedan struck a parked diesel tractor truck. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into a parked diesel truck. The front passenger, 28, died from head and crush wounds.' The crash killed the front passenger and left the driver, 31, with pain and nausea. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The truck was parked and oversized, while alcohol was present in the car. The report does not mention any errors by the passenger. The impact proved fatal for the young man in the front seat.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 50-year-old man was hit by a BMW sedan while crossing Kingston Place in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The driver was going straight northwest at the time.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2009 BMW sedan traveling northwest on Kingston Place in Queens. The collision occurred when the pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing contusions and bruises over the pedestrian's entire body. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedestrian’s crossing action was unspecified beyond being outside a crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21