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

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound unlicensed SUV driver crashed into the rear of a tractor truck on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The collision exposed risks from unlicensed driving and rear-end impacts.

According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway, a northbound SUV driven by a 56-year-old male without a valid license struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead and sustained damage to its center front end. The SUV was damaged at its center back end. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, which is a critical driver error contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four occupants suffered internal injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers and two passengers sustained back, neck, and chest injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The crash involved a taxi and two sedans, all traveling westbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. Three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—were all traveling westbound and collided front-to-front or rear-end. The taxi and one sedan both sustained center front-end damage, while the third sedan was damaged at the center back end. Four occupants were injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included back, neck, and chest trauma, classified as severity level 3 internal injuries. The report lists the drivers’ contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The driver of one vehicle suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained. The crash caused front and rear center-end damage to the vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided, impacting each other at the center front and center back ends. The driver of one sedan, a 29-year-old female occupant, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct attribution to driver error or victim behavior. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center ends, indicating a rear-end collision dynamic. The lack of specified driver errors or contributing factors in the report leaves the cause unclear, but the impact and injuries highlight the dangers of multi-vehicle crashes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound collided. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 44-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the striking Audi SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the struck Toyota SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. Vehicles struck each other’s centers, causing undercarriage and front-end damage. Passengers remained belted and conscious amid the chaos.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40 involving three vehicles: a 2024 Infiniti sedan, a 2022 Toyota sedan, and a 2016 Toyota SUV. The driver of the Toyota sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The Infiniti sedan was stopped in traffic when impacted on its undercarriage at the center back end. The Toyota sedan struck the center front end of the Infiniti, while the Toyota SUV was avoiding an object and was hit at its center back end. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female front passenger—sustained whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.

A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan and delivery truck collided on Jewel Avenue in Queens. Both male sedan occupants, ages 20 and 21, suffered back injuries but remained conscious. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Jewel Avenue in Queens involving a westbound sedan and a delivery truck also traveling west. The sedan, carrying two male occupants aged 20 and 21, sustained center back end damage, while the delivery truck suffered center front end damage. Both sedan occupants were injured with back injuries classified as severity level 3 but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the contributing factors for the sedan driver as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The delivery truck had one male licensed driver. The crash time was 14:00. The report does not attribute fault to either driver or note any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Five occupants injured in a multi-vehicle collision on the Long Island Expressway. Police report cites unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes. Injuries include abrasions, burns, and whiplash. All drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving several sedans and an SUV, all traveling eastbound. The contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and other vehicular errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers, all conscious and wearing lap belts. Injuries reported include abrasions, moderate burns, whiplash, and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, hand, knee, lower leg, foot, and back. The report highlights driver errors such as unsafe speed and unspecified other vehicular factors. All drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, including a demolished left rear quarter panel on one sedan. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet was partially ejected and injured when a 2024 Honda sedan made a right turn in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing elbow and arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 135-05 Hoover Avenue at 14:52. A 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn when it collided with a 17-year-old male bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected upon impact, which struck the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the collision during the sedan’s right turn indicates a failure to yield or inadequate awareness by the vehicle driver, highlighting systemic danger in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway amid slippery pavement. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping when impact occurred. Two passengers suffered internal injuries to chest and lower limbs. Driver errors linked to road conditions caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30 AM involving two SUVs traveling westbound. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping prior to impact. The collision point was the center back end of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. Two male occupants, aged 30 and 34, were injured internally—one with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, the other with chest injuries. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. There is no mention of driver license issues. The data highlights driver errors related to control on slippery surfaces as the cause, without attributing fault to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound Suzuki motorcycle struck a merging car on Van Wyck Expressway. The 28-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected and left bleeding on the pavement. The crash tore his body. Shock set in. The highway roared on. He lay still.

According to the police report, a Suzuki motorcycle traveling northbound on Van Wyck Expressway collided with a car that was merging. The crash occurred at 4 p.m. The 28-year-old rider, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. The report states the rider was left in shock and motionless on the pavement. Police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor in the crash. The data makes clear that improper lane usage played a direct role in the violent collision. The rider's helmet use is noted in the report, but only after the primary driver error is established. No contributing factors are attributed to the merging car or to the victim beyond the cited lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway at noon. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as key factors. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the westbound lanes.

According to the police report, at 12:00 PM on Grand Central Parkway, a collision occurred involving two sport utility vehicles traveling westbound. The striking vehicle, a 2010 Dodge SUV, impacted the center back end of a 2008 Porsche SUV. The driver of the Dodge, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The Dodge driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The Porsche driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage was recorded at the center front end of the Porsche and the center back end of the Dodge. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver error as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver crashed an SUV into the rear of a parked sedan on Utopia Parkway in Queens. The impact caused damage to the sedan’s center back end. The driver of the SUV suffered unspecified injuries and shock, highlighting risks from driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 14:31. A 42-year-old female driver was involved as an occupant in one of the vehicles. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the key impact was an SUV striking the center back end of a parked sedan. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was traveling west and hit the parked sedan, which was stationary. The driver of the SUV was licensed and suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old boy suffered full-body contusions after a collision in Queens. The child remained conscious but injured. The crash details lack driver error data, leaving the cause unclear. The boy’s role as pedestrian is confirmed; no contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a crash at 12:55 PM near 85-27 168 Place in Queens. The child sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors from the driver or victim. The vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on type, driver actions, or license status. The absence of cited driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding leaves the cause of the collision undetermined. The victim’s location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown. The report focuses on the injury outcome without assigning fault or noting victim behavior as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A two-year-old girl emerged from behind a parked vehicle and was struck by a southbound pickup truck in Queens. She suffered head injuries and shock. The driver hit the pedestrian with the truck’s left front bumper, causing bruising and trauma.

According to the police report, a two-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on 61-40 173 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was struck by a southbound 2023 Dodge pickup truck, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with contusions and bruising reported. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited, and no victim behaviors beyond the pedestrian error/confusion are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15