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

A 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing 85 Drive in Queens was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver, licensed and traveling straight, hit the pedestrian at the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 85 Drive at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The collision occurred when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian at the vehicle's center front end. The report lists the pedestrian’s crossing action as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” with unspecified contributing factors noted for the pedestrian. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or other violations are explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was reported. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old female SUV driver suffered serious whole-body injuries and shock in a crash on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The vehicle struck an object or another vehicle head-on, damaging the front center. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens at 10:19 AM. The involved vehicle was a 2022 Audi SUV traveling north, with two occupants. The 31-year-old female driver was injured with whole-body trauma and experienced shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, indicating a frontal collision. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' leaving the exact cause unclear. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no additional contributing factors were noted. The report highlights the driver's injury severity and vehicle damage but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four sedans collided in a chain reaction on a Queens street. A child passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. Impact concentrated on center rear and front ends of vehicles traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a chain collision involving four sedans traveling southbound on 82-25 135th Street in Queens resulted in injuries to a child passenger. The child, seated in the right rear passenger seat and restrained by a child safety device, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicles impacted each other primarily at their center front and center back ends, indicating a rear-end chain collision. The injured occupant's status as a passenger and the presence of child restraints are noted, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans and an SUV collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 60-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. The impact left vehicles damaged and one occupant in shock.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans and one SUV, all traveling westbound. The 60-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, specifically noting this driver error twice. The vehicles collided with center front and center back impacts, indicating rear-end collisions consistent with tailgating. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close following distances on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling east collided with multiple parked SUVs on 72 Avenue in Queens. The truck driver, impaired by alcohol, suffered shoulder injuries and incoherence. The impact damaged several vehicles, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.

According to the police report, at 1:02 AM in Queens near 144-16 72 Avenue, a box truck traveling east struck several parked SUVs. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with contusions and a shoulder-upper arm injury and was incoherent at the scene. The box truck sustained front-end damage, while the parked SUVs suffered damage to their center back ends and right side doors. The police report notes the driver was licensed but impaired, indicating failure to maintain control under the influence. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired drivers operating large vehicles in residential areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was hit outside an intersection while the vehicle traveled eastbound. The driver showed no vehicle damage, indicating impact at the front center.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens at 8:44 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing unspecified actions in the roadway when struck by a 2015 BMW sedan traveling eastbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none, suggesting a low-speed impact. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both vehicles were traveling straight when impact struck the center back end of the lead car. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on Van Wyck Expressway involving two sedans traveling northbound. The lead vehicle, a 2002 BMW sedan, was struck in the center back end by a 2023 Toyota sedan. The driver of the BMW, a 49-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the impact point and vehicle damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The absence of other contributing factors suggests driver error related to maintaining safe following distance or attention. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three occupants suffered chest, back, and neck contusions. Police report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. All injured were conscious and restrained, avoiding ejection despite impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling on Union Turnpike in Queens collided at 9:20 AM. The first vehicle, a 2024 Toyota sedan traveling south, struck the center front end of the second vehicle, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling east, impacting its left side doors. The crash injured three occupants: a 55-year-old female driver with neck contusions, a 43-year-old female front passenger with chest contusions, and a 40-year-old male front passenger with back contusions. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses, preventing ejection. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to driver inattention and distraction for both vehicles. No contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the front and left side of the vehicles, underscoring the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes surged down Union Turnpike, slamming into a man bent over his car. Metal hit bone. He fell, knees shattered, pain flooding his body. No crosswalk. No warning. The street swallowed his silence.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was working on his car near 149-11 Union Turnpike in Queens when a Mercedes sedan, traveling east, struck him directly in the legs. The report states the man was not at an intersection or crosswalk at the time. The narrative describes the Mercedes as coming 'fast,' hitting the pedestrian 'dead-on' and causing him to crumple to the pavement with severe injuries to his knees and lower legs. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative highlights the vehicle's speed and the absence of any warning. The victim was engaged in 'Pushing/Working on Car' at the roadside. The report makes no mention of any actions by the pedestrian contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Queens. The driver was making a left turn eastbound when glare and inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Kia sedan in Queens at 7:30 AM. The driver was making a left turn traveling east on 197 Street near 73 Avenue when the vehicle's center front end collided with the pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report cites 'Glare' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing by another vehicle. The rider was helmeted and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Grand Central Parkway. A motorcycle traveling westbound was struck in the left front quarter panel by another vehicle changing lanes improperly. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors by the other driver. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision point was the right rear quarter panel of the lane-changing vehicle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The report highlights driver errors in lane usage as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on 184 Street struck a westbound bicyclist at 13:50. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling north on 184 Street in Queens when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel, damaging its right side doors. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious, not ejected, and wore no safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV driver backed unsafely on 72 Drive in Queens, colliding with a parked sedan. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Airbags deployed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors amid parked vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:42 AM on 72 Drive in Queens. The driver of a 2020 BMW SUV was backing unsafely and traveling at an unsafe speed when the collision happened. The SUV struck a parked sedan, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The driver and front passenger, both 22-year-old males, were injured with abrasions to their knees and lower legs. Airbags deployed in the SUV. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the risks posed by driver errors in confined, parked-vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a left turn went wrong on Cedarcroft Road. The vehicle struck an object or surface on its left side doors. The crash occurred in Queens at 1:25 a.m., highlighting driver error and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:25 a.m. on Cedarcroft Road in Queens. The sedan, traveling west, was making a left turn when the driver turned improperly, causing impact to the vehicle's left side doors. The driver, a 35-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data. The crash underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers combined with unsafe speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV traveling west struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The impact caused abrasions and a severe head injury, leaving the victim conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a Nissan SUV traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 11:55 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, resulting in head injuries classified as severity level 3 and abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver errors. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a collision with a sedan on 164 Place in Queens. The cyclist was in shock but not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred at the bike’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on 164 Place in Queens. A sedan traveling south and a bicycle traveling east collided, with impact to the bicycle’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, sustained head injuries and minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan’s damage and point of impact were not detailed. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without assigning fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north struck the rear right bumper of a slowing sedan on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The 24-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:09 on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 24-year-old male moped driver, traveling north, collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. The moped driver, who was wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan had no occupants at the time and was also registered in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 70 Road in Queens at 10:56. A 70-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2017 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed or glancing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield and inattention led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota’s bumper slammed into a woman crossing 71st Avenue with the light. Blood streaked her face. She stayed upright, conscious, wounded. The signal turned green. The street stayed red. Steel met flesh at the intersection. The city kept moving.

According to the police report, a Toyota’s left front bumper struck a 37-year-old woman as she crossed 71st Avenue near Parsons Boulevard. The report states she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The impact caused severe bleeding to her face, but she remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes blood running down her face after the crash. The police report does not list any contributing factors for the driver, but the point of impact and the pedestrian’s lawful crossing with the signal highlight a failure of the driver to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian error. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by people on foot at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760511, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries in a collision with an SUV on 163 Street in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the e-bike head-on. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 10:00 AM on 163 Street in Queens involving a 2022 Nissan SUV and an unlicensed e-bike rider. The SUV was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the e-bike on its right front bumper with its left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 73-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, as well as a concussion. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was riding without a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls and the vulnerability of unlicensed e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15