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

An SUV merging eastbound on Horace Harding Expressway collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens at 3:20 PM. A Nissan SUV was merging eastbound when it struck the left side doors of a BMW sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, was injured with back trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the SUV’s pre-crash action as 'Merging' and the point of impact as the sedan’s left side doors, indicating a failure to yield or improper merging maneuver by the SUV driver. No contributing factors were listed for the sedan driver. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver but highlights the merging action as the critical factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan backed into her near Jewel Avenue in Queens. The vehicle showed no damage, but the driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:45 near 140-04 Jewel Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Nissan sedan, traveling north, backed unsafely and struck her. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was located off the roadway and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding and shock. The sedan showed no damage at the center back end, indicating the impact was likely low speed but significant enough to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers of unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and bruises after a distracted driver made an improper right turn on Main Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, highlighting driver inattention and unsafe turning as critical factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:18 on Main Street near Jewel Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old woman, was crossing at the intersection with the signal when she was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and contusions, resulting in shock and injury severity level 3. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into a moped on Hillside Avenue, metal grinding metal. A 20-year-old man, helmeted, was crushed, pain radiating through his body. He stayed conscious. The street bore witness to the violence of careless force.

A violent collision unfolded on Hillside Avenue near 185th Street in Queens when a sedan struck a moped, according to the police report. The impact left a 20-year-old male moped passenger with severe crush injuries to his entire body. The report states he wore a helmet and did not lose consciousness, but the pain was overwhelming. Both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead before the crash. The police report does not specify contributing factors or assign blame, listing them as 'Unspecified.' However, the narrative details the sedan striking the moped, with the moped absorbing the force at its center back end and the sedan’s left front bumper taking the hit. The violence of the impact underscores the ever-present danger vulnerable road users face when sharing streets with heavier vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck barreled down Grand Central Parkway, smashing a sedan mid-turn and crushing a parked SUV. Blood pooled on the asphalt. A 56-year-old man, semiconscious, bled from his head as sirens screamed through Queens’ night.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling straight on Grand Central Parkway near 150th Street collided forcefully with a sedan that was making a right turn. The impact pushed the pickup into a parked SUV, crushing its rear. The report details that a 56-year-old male driver of the sedan was left semiconscious, suffering severe head bleeding. The narrative states: 'A pickup slammed into a turning sedan, then crushed a parked SUV. A 56-year-old man lay semiconscious, blood leaking from his head.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data lists no victim behaviors as contributing factors. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of driver inattention and improper turning maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan struck him on 140 St near Jewel Ave. According to the police report, driver inattention and improper turning caused the collision. The bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on 140 St near Jewel Ave in Queens, a sedan entering a parked position struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the part of the sedan driver. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's left front bumper. The sedan showed no damage, indicating a significant impact on the bicyclist. The bicyclist was injured but not fatally harmed. The police report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2024 Jeep sedan struck the rear of a stationary or slow-moving bus on 150 Street. The sedan’s driver and a 13-year-old passenger suffered head injuries. Defective pavement and unspecified driver errors contributed to the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep sedan traveling west on 150 Street collided with the center back end of a bus also traveling west. The bus sustained no damage, indicating it was likely stationary or moving slowly. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old male, and a 13-year-old female passenger were both injured, suffering head injuries with injury severity rated 3. Both occupants were not ejected and were conscious or in shock. The report lists 'Unspecified' driver errors and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No direct fault or error is assigned to the bus driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment. The collision highlights risks from road conditions and driver errors leading to rear-end crashes involving vulnerable vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl suffered a back contusion and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 84 Ave struck a 14-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 164 St. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was in shock, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This incident highlights critical driver errors leading to injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Jewel Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported by police.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jewel Avenue and Park Drive East while crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle with no occupants reported. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The report focuses on the pedestrian’s injuries and crossing behavior, with no indication of driver fault explicitly documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 153 Street in Queens as both drivers made improper turns. Both drivers suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles and left both drivers conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:53 on 153 Street in Queens. Both involved vehicles were sedans traveling in opposite directions—one southbound making a left turn, the other northbound making a right turn. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. The female driver of the 2022 Toyota and the male driver of the 2013 Honda both sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies, including whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses at the time of the collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Toyota and the left front bumper of the Honda, indicating a front-side collision during their improper turning maneuvers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk on Kissena Blvd was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Kissena Blvd and Jewel Ave in Queens at 11:23 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southeast and making a left turn, struck him. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in marked crosswalk areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted sedan driver struck an infant boy in Queens. The right front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the dark asphalt. The child lay semiconscious, not yet one year old. The road offered no protection. The car did not stop.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 75-11 150th Street in Queens struck an infant boy who was not yet one year old. The vehicle's right front bumper hit the child's head, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the roadway. The report states the crash occurred at 21:38, after dark. Driver inattention and distraction are cited as the sole contributing factors in both the vehicle and person records. The narrative confirms the driver was distracted at the time of impact. No contributing factors are attributed to the infant pedestrian. The police report describes the scene in stark terms: 'The right front bumper hit his head. He bled on the asphalt, semiconscious.' The data underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction, especially for the most vulnerable.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The impact injured his hip and upper leg, leaving him in shock. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 6:30 PM in Queens near 83-18 Parsons Blvd. The pedestrian, a 75-year-old man, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck him on the right front bumper. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg and was left in shock. There is no mention of any pedestrian error or contributing factor beyond the driver’s distraction. The vehicle was damaged on the right front bumper, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections where pedestrians are legally crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided with a tractor truck. Three sedan occupants suffered knee and shoulder injuries. Police cited driver inattention, unsafe lane changing, and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 1:30 AM. A sedan traveling east struck a tractor truck also going east. The sedan's driver was cited for 'View Obstructed/Limited,' while both the driver and passengers were linked to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Three male occupants in the sedan, ages 26, 32, and 35, sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, feet, and shoulder areas, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear bumper and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors and limited visibility as primary causes, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered upper arm injuries after a crash caused by driver distraction. The collision occurred on 141 Street in Queens. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected but was left in shock. The driver’s inattention was the key factor.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on 141 Street near 72 Avenue in Queens at 17:10. The rider sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was wearing a helmet. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice. The rider was not ejected and showed no visible complaints but was in shock. The e-bike was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as 'Other.' The driver was licensed in New York. The report focuses on the driver's failure to maintain attention, which led to the collision and subsequent injury of the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after his SUV collided with an object on a slippery Grand Central Parkway. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male driver in a 2015 Infiniti SUV was injured in a crash on Grand Central Parkway at midnight. The report states the vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The contributing factor cited was slippery pavement, indicating road conditions played a role in the loss of control. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the slippery surface was a key factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a southeast-turning sedan at 164 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The SUV’s left front bumper and sedan’s right front quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:13 on 164 Street in Queens. A 2022 Ford SUV traveling north went straight ahead and collided with a 2022 Toyota sedan making a left turn southeast. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old licensed female, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a licensed male, had three occupants and sustained damage to the left front bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights driver error in yielding, causing injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver distracted by inattention rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan’s 63-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north when the taxi changed lanes into the sedan’s path.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:35 a.m. on the Van Wyck Expressway. A taxi traveling north was changing lanes when it struck the center back end of a sedan also traveling north. The sedan’s 63-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The police report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the taxi driver. The sedan driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the taxi. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck passing too closely struck a sedan’s right side doors on the Long Island Expressway. Three men inside the sedan suffered back contusions. The crash left all occupants conscious but injured, highlighting dangers of close passing on high-speed roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:13 a.m. A box truck and a sedan, both traveling east, collided when the truck passed too closely. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left side doors of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, was cited for "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. Three male occupants in the sedan, including the driver and two passengers aged 20 and 29, sustained back contusions and bruises but were not ejected and remained conscious. All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to maintain safe passing distance as the cause, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a carry-all collided while both making left turns on the Long Island Expressway. The impact struck the right rear bumper of the carry-all and the left rear bumper of the sedan. A 4-year-old passenger suffered a concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway near Utopia Parkway at 14:48. Both vehicles were traveling south and making left turns when the collision happened. The carry-all was struck on its right rear bumper, while the sedan sustained damage to its center back end and left rear bumper. The report identifies no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. A 4-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the middle rear seat and restrained by a lap belt, was injured and diagnosed with a concussion. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury but does not assign fault to the victim or indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15