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

A 46-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a crash on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the rear of a box truck while traveling east. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving a station wagon/SUV, a box truck, and a sedan. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of the box truck, which was changing lanes eastbound. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to yielding and maintaining safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 27-year-old man walked along Clearview Expressway in Queens. An SUV traveling east struck him on the right side. He suffered a back contusion. The driver was licensed. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along the Clearview Expressway in Queens. The pedestrian was struck on the right side doors by a 2022 Subaru SUV traveling eastbound. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was walking along the highway with traffic. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Grand Central Parkway. A 37-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck center front and back ends. The crash caused shock and injury but no ejections. Following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. A 37-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused shock and bodily injury but no further details on other occupants or pedestrians. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A pick-up truck backing unsafely struck a 64-year-old bicyclist on 82 Avenue. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck was entering a parked position at impact.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Dodge pick-up truck backed unsafely into him on 82 Avenue. The truck was entering a parked position and struck the cyclist at the center back end. The bicyclist was traveling west, wearing a helmet, and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two vehicles crashed head-on at 73 Avenue. An 18-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield and disregarded traffic control. Both vehicles struck center front ends. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south and a 2008 Acura sedan making a right turn collided at the center front ends on 73 Avenue. The front passenger, an 18-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. The SUV had one occupant, the sedan had two. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front centers. The injured passenger was not ejected and was seated in the front passenger seat.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on 164 Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 64, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s front end.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV traveling north on 164 Street collided with a parked 2018 sedan. The sedan’s 64-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s front bumper struck the sedan’s right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. No other occupants were involved. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A BMW sedan made a left turn in Queens and struck an object or vehicle, injuring both occupants. The driver and front passenger suffered facial contusions. Airbags deployed. The crash was triggered by the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling west on Midland Parkway in Queens made a left turn and collided with an object or vehicle. The driver, an 18-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 17-year-old male, both sustained facial contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses; airbags deployed. The report lists the driver’s contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the crash resulted from the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 19-year-old male driver crashed a BMW sedan on Queens’ 160 Street. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a neck contusion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on 160 Street in Queens crashed with impact on the left front bumper. The 19-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, was injured with a neck contusion but remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan traveling east on Grand Central Parkway struck another vehicle. The front passenger suffered a head injury. The crash involved unsafe speed and following too closely. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided with another vehicle. The front passenger, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the other vehicle. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The crash caused internal complaints and injury severity level 3 for the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan traveling south on Tudor Road struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver and front passenger, both in their late 60s, suffered bruises and neck and back injuries. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2020 Audi sedan traveling south on 184-30 Tudor Road in Queens collided with an unspecified object. The driver, a 69-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 68-year-old woman, were both injured. The passenger sustained neck injuries and bruising, while the driver suffered back bruising. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's center front end, specifically the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn struck him on Melbourne Avenue in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s right front bumper. The driver was inattentive.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Melbourne Avenue in Queens when a 2012 Nissan SUV made a right turn and struck him. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV’s right front bumper collided with the bike’s center front end. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was traveling north going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Toyota sedan reversed near Hillside Avenue. Its rear struck a 74-year-old man standing off the road. His leg split open. Blood pooled. He stood in shock. The car rolled away. No one cried out. The street stayed silent.

A Toyota sedan, backing north near 170-25 Hillside Avenue in Queens, struck a 74-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. According to the police report, the vehicle's rear hit the pedestrian, causing severe lacerations to his lower leg and leaving him in shock. The crash data lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger posed when drivers reverse without proper care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 44-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan's front passenger, a 9-year-old boy, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious but injured. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female driver operating a 2022 Honda SUV struck the rear of a 2004 Chevrolet sedan traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV's point of impact was the center back end, colliding with the sedan's center front end. The sedan carried two occupants: a 9-year-old front passenger who sustained head injuries and whiplash, and the driver who suffered bruising to the knee and lower leg. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Yamaha motorcycle hit a parked flatbed on Grand Central Parkway. The unlicensed rider, 34, crashed hard in the dark. He wore a helmet. His leg bled. He stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the impact. The truck never moved.

A 34-year-old unlicensed man riding a Yamaha motorcycle struck the rear of a parked flatbed truck on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The flatbed was parked and unoccupied. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no driver errors for the truck. The crash highlights the danger of aggressive driving and road rage on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A 16-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 73 Avenue near Utopia Parkway. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. The SUV driver was distracted. The boy wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old bicyclist was injured when a 2009 SUV traveling west on 73 Avenue struck him. The cyclist was ejected and sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The SUV driver, a licensed female from Arizona, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.

A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Two SUVs crashed at Union Turnpike in Queens. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. Limited visibility contributed. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash involved a left turn and straight travel.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. One driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a left turn and the other was going straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the point of impact. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating limited visibility played a role. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.

A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21