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

Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. A 53-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The rear vehicle, a 2014 Honda sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2015 Mazda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 53-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors beyond the driver error of inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female driver was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries when her sedan overturned on Grand Central Parkway. The crash left her semiconscious and injured. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no pedestrian involvement.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female driver operating a 2002 Honda sedan was traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to her entire body, resulting in a severity level 3 injury. She was found semiconscious at the scene. The report indicates unspecified contributing factors related to the driver but does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The vehicle damage was extensive, described as overturned. No failure to yield or other explicit driver errors were listed, but the crash dynamics suggest loss of control. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan struck her outside an intersection in Queens. The vehicle impacted with its left front bumper while slowing down. The pedestrian was conscious but fractured and dislocated her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Parsons Boulevard in Queens struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the sedan was slowing or stopping prior to the collision. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was licensed and operating a 2004 Toyota sedan. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report, and the pedestrian's contributing factors were unspecified. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV distracted its driver and slammed into the back of a sedan going east on Grand Central Parkway. Two front-seat passengers suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:45 on Grand Central Parkway. A 2024 Subaru SUV traveling west rear-ended a 2019 BMW sedan traveling east. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Two front-seat passengers in the sedan, both female and wearing lap belts and harnesses, were injured with chest trauma and whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The collision's damage was concentrated at the center rear of the sedan and the center front of the SUV. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and unsafe speed—as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a 36-year-old man walking along Midland Parkway near 188 Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered severe whole-body injuries and was semiconscious. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Midland Parkway at the intersection with 188 Street in Queens. The collision occurred at 8:19 PM when a 2014 Ford pick-up truck, traveling south and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance and improper passing behavior. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to control the vehicle safely, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and back injury in a Queens crash. Two SUVs collided head-on while traveling north on 185 Street. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:24 AM on 185 Street in Queens. The injured party was a 60-year-old male driver of a 2022 Volvo SUV, who was conscious but suffered a concussion and back injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Two SUVs traveling north collided, with impact points on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The Volvo driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A FDNY truck traveling north on 77 Ave struck two parked vehicles, causing center front end damage to the truck and rear bumper damage to the parked cars. Two drivers suffered concussions and bodily injuries amid driver distraction.

According to the police report, at 10:49 AM on 77 Ave in Queens, a FDNY truck traveling north collided with two parked vehicles, a sedan and an SUV. The point of impact on the truck was the left front bumper, resulting in center front end damage. The parked sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper, and the SUV was hit on the roof and right front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. Two drivers were injured: a 23-year-old male and a 44-year-old male, both conscious and suffering concussions with bodily injuries to the entire body and back respectively. Both drivers were restrained with safety equipment including airbags and lap belts. The collision involved no ejections, but the injuries were serious enough to be classified as injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver merged unsafely into a sedan traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper, injuring the female sedan driver with head trauma and whiplash. The crash exposed critical driver errors and licensing lapses.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:45 on Grand Central Parkway. A 27-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved an unlicensed male driver operating a 2024 SUV who was merging when the crash happened. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to merge safely. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and unsafe merging maneuvers on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 75 Ave in Queens. The 33-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the midday crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:30 on 75 Ave in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. The 33-year-old male driver of the northbound Lexus was injured, sustaining an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The Lexus sustained center front end damage, while the Ford had damage to its left front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision resulted from driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to yield, with no victim behaviors noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman suffered full-body bruises after a sedan struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver, holding a permit, was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 147-01 Union Turnpike in Queens at 10:33 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Nissan sedan, driven by a female driver holding a permit, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver's distraction during the left turn created a hazardous situation that led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV veered off course on 188th Street. The driver, a 48-year-old woman, fell asleep and crashed into a parked Jeep. Metal shrieked. Airbag burst. Blood spilled. The street held its breath. The city’s danger never sleeps.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old woman driving a northbound GMC SUV on 188th Street near 75-19 lost control after she 'drifted asleep behind the wheel.' Her vehicle collided with a parked Jeep, striking the left rear bumper and damaging the Jeep’s left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The force of the crash triggered the airbag, and the driver suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. No other occupants or bystanders were involved. The parked Jeep was unoccupied. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by driver incapacitation and the vulnerability of everyone on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end, causing whiplash and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jewel Ave in Queens at 16:30. A 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Buick sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him while making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. There is no indication that the pedestrian’s actions contributed to the crash. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning directly caused the collision and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling straight collided head-on on 85 Drive in Queens. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The crash caused injury but no ejection or loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 85 Drive in Queens involving a 2020 SUV and a 2022 sedan. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when their vehicles impacted at the right front bumpers. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles showed damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle collisions even when both drivers appear to be proceeding straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan disregarded traffic control and turned improperly at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her, causing contusions and bruises to her head.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 188 Street and Union Turnpike in Queens at 6:27 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Jeep sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites the driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly,' indicating failure to yield to the pedestrian's right of way. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle alone. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on 188th Street in Queens. A six-year-old girl, restrained in the rear seat, suffered a head contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The impact caused significant front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:36 AM on 188th Street near Union Turnpike in Queens. Two sedans traveling west and north collided head-on, both sustaining center front-end damage. A six-year-old female occupant, restrained in a child safety seat in the left rear passenger position, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. Additionally, limited view obstruction contributed to the injury of the child passenger. The drivers involved included a licensed male with a full license and a male with a learner's permit. The collision caused injury to the child passenger but did not result in ejection. The presence of a parked bus nearby was noted but not implicated in the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider was violently ejected and suffered a neck injury on 75 Ave in Queens. The rider was conscious but sustained internal injuries. The crash caused no vehicle damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male riding an e-scooter eastbound on 75 Ave in Queens was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining a neck injury classified as injury severity level 3. The rider was conscious and complained of internal injury. The e-scooter showed no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end. The report lists the rider's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or other contributing factors were identified. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash occurred at 7:41 AM. The lack of identified driver errors or contributing factors leaves the cause unclear, but the violent ejection and injury highlight the vulnerability of e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck traveling north struck two parked vehicles on 188th Street in Queens. The driver suffered elbow and lower arm abrasions but was not ejected. Police cited alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 3:48 AM on 188th Street in Queens, a pickup truck traveling north collided with two parked vehicles, a Jeep SUV and a sedan. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panels of the parked vehicles and the center front end of the pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck, a 41-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The police report explicitly lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman, 32, died crushed in the back seat of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The car bore no damage. The road was silent. Her body remained where the night left it, unmoved, unmarked, a life ended in stillness.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old woman was killed while riding as a rear passenger in a sedan traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway. The report states she died of crush injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The narrative notes, 'No ejection. No skid marks. The car showed no damage. The road was silent. The body stayed where the night left it.' Police list the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are cited in the available data. The vehicle, a 2019 Volkswagen sedan, had no visible damage and was reported to be going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The cause of the fatal crush injuries remains unexplained in the official account, leaving only the stark facts of loss and unanswered danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a parked sedan’s left rear bumper on Utopia Parkway in Queens. The collision injured the driver of the moving vehicle, a 19-year-old man, who suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, at 10:25 AM on Utopia Parkway in Queens, a 2017 sedan traveling north collided with a 2014 sedan parked on the street. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan, a 19-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the parked sedan and the front center bumper of the moving sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan struck a parked vehicle’s right rear quarter panel on Parsons Boulevard. The impact injured a 25-year-old passenger with back trauma and whiplash. Unsafe speed by the moving driver was cited as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 9 p.m. on Parsons Boulevard in Queens, a southbound Hyundai sedan collided with the right rear quarter panel of a parked Dodge sedan. The moving vehicle sustained front-end damage, while the parked car was damaged at the rear bumper. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in controlling the vehicle’s velocity. A 25-year-old occupant in the moving sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed even in urban settings where parked vehicles line the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15