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

A sedan struck a woman crossing Croydon Road at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling south on Croydon Road struck a female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two vehicles crashed head-on on 164 Street in Queens. A 23-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a fractured, dislocated injury. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both drivers were distracted. The impact damaged the center front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW SUV traveling west on 164 Street collided head-on with a sedan traveling north. The SUV driver was unlicensed and both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The front passenger in the sedan, a 23-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report lists driver errors as Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 75-year-old man was hit by a sedan while crossing 70 Road in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 70 Road in Queens struck a 75-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in semiconscious status. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The driver was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 54-year-old woman was hit while crossing 147 Street in a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 147 Street made a left turn and struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Hyundai SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a 2020 Hyundai SUV rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 73-year-old man driving an SUV lost consciousness while traveling north on Main Street in Queens. The vehicle struck parked cars, damaging multiple panels. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene. Police list lost consciousness as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male driver traveling north on Main Street in Queens lost consciousness while operating his SUV. The vehicle collided with several parked cars, impacting their left rear and front panels. The driver was injured and found unconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, all damaged on their left sides. The driver held a valid New York license. The report does not specify helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained side-door damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck a sedan making a right turn westbound. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and making a right turn at the time of impact. The report lists driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left side doors, while the sedan was damaged on its right side doors. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans crashed on 150-11 84 Road in Queens. One vehicle was parked; the other was moving west. A 61-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 150-11 84 Road in Queens. One vehicle was parked, struck on its right front bumper, while the other was traveling west and hit the parked car head-on. A 61-year-old female rear passenger was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed in New York. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 58-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle struck her center front end. She suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 21-year-old female driver fractured her elbow and hand in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan struck another vehicle’s left side doors while changing lanes. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the impact. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Grand Central Parkway at 4:10 a.m. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash occurred when her vehicle, traveling west and going straight ahead, was struck on the left side doors by another vehicle changing lanes. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 37-year-old woman was injured at the intersection of 188 Street and Union Turnpike in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 188 Street and Union Turnpike in Queens. She was located at the intersection but not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574733, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Honda sedan veered north on Clearview Expressway. The car ripped open. The 20-year-old driver died, crushed behind the wheel. A 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious, head injured. The night was empty. Speed and lane changes left wreckage.

A 2007 Honda sedan crashed while heading north on Clearview Expressway at 2:05 a.m. The left side of the car tore open. According to the police report, the 20-year-old male driver was killed, suffering crush injuries to the head. A 22-year-old male passenger was rendered unconscious with head trauma and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact, striking on the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report confirms the road was empty at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

An e-bike rider was ejected after colliding with an SUV on 73 Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered full-body injuries, including fractures and dislocations. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected in a collision with a 2017 SUV traveling west on 73 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike was traveling north and struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider suffered fractures, dislocations, and full-body injuries, resulting in shock. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a sedan while crossing 164 Street against the signal. The vehicle struck him head-on at the intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 164 Street and 84 Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal when a sedan traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, but no driver errors or violations were specified. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan struck the rear of another sedan on 65 Avenue in Queens. The 82-year-old driver of the front vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 Chevrolet sedan was parked when it was rear-ended by a 2010 Honda sedan traveling south on 65 Avenue in Queens. The 82-year-old male driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The Chevrolet had no occupants at the time and was damaged at its center back end. The Honda sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Freightliner truck struck a stopped sedan from behind on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s 66-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a Freightliner truck traveling west on Hillside Avenue rear-ended a stopped 2008 Chrysler sedan. The sedan was occupied by a 66-year-old female driver who sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver was stopped in traffic when struck from behind by the truck, which was going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A tanker truck struck the rear of a sedan on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers inside the sedan suffered injuries to limbs and neck. All were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the crash. Damage hit front of tanker and back of sedan.

According to the police report, a tanker truck traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The collision caused injuries to three sedan passengers: a 38-year-old man with knee and foot abrasions, a 29-year-old man with internal injuries to his arm, and a 33-year-old woman with whiplash. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both vehicles. The tanker sustained front-end damage, while the sedan was damaged at the rear. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with an SUV on Goethals Avenue, Queens. The SUV struck the bike’s front end, damaging its center. The rider was conscious but injured, with abrasions and head trauma.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Goethals Avenue in Queens involving a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east and an e-bike traveling north. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front quarter panel, impacting the bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The crash caused significant injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider, highlighting the dangers posed by driver disregard of traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan overturned. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV and a 2013 sedan collided while traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel, causing the sedan to overturn. The sedan’s driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the collision. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21