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

A sedan making a left turn in Queens hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. A rear passenger in the vehicle also sustained back injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:46 AM in Queens on 164 Street near 65 Avenue, a 2006 Mercedes sedan was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The vehicle had two occupants; a 57-year-old rear passenger was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver held a permit license from New York. The crash highlights systemic danger from driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard was struck by a northbound Chevy van. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, entering shock. The van’s right front quarter panel was damaged in the impact at 10:19 AM.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Parsons Boulevard in Queens at 10:19 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when he was hit by a northbound 2016 Chevy van. The van struck the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel, causing head injuries and minor bleeding. The pedestrian was reported to be in shock. The van was occupied by two licensed drivers and was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite pedestrian fault. The damage to the van’s right front quarter panel confirms the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements at intersections and the vulnerability of pedestrians in such collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 164 Place in Queens. The male driver of one vehicle suffered a back injury and contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when impact occurred at the left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 164 Place near 81 Avenue in Queens at 3:35 PM. The male driver of a 2012 BMW sedan was injured, sustaining a back contusion and remained conscious. The collision point was the left front quarter panel of the BMW and the center front end of a 2013 Chevrolet sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead in their respective directions—west for the BMW and north for the Chevrolet. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and the injury severity was moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after being hit while walking outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt. The crash occurred near 150 Street, with no driver errors listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured off an intersection near 70-35 150 Street in Queens at 8:55 AM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report notes the pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' and was not at an intersection when struck. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were recorded. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the pedestrian's injury and the location of impact, highlighting the dangers present even outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a motorized home on Van Wyck Expressway. Three male occupants in the sedan suffered injuries including back and arm wounds. Police cite unsafe lane changing and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:25 on Van Wyck Expressway involving a 2014 sedan and a 2023 motorized home, both traveling north. The sedan's driver failed to yield right-of-way and engaged in unsafe lane changing, causing the sedan to impact the left rear bumper of the motorized home. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the motorized home showed no damage. Three male occupants in the sedan were injured: the 32-year-old driver with back injuries, a 37-year-old front passenger with elbow and lower arm injuries, and a 30-year-old rear passenger also with back injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way—as the primary contributing factors, with no victim behaviors cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist on Kissena Boulevard at 7:58 AM. The cyclist suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, at 7:58 AM on Kissena Boulevard, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The sedan driver was changing lanes when the collision occurred, impacting the bicyclist on the right side doors with the sedan's left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from his bike. The bicyclist was in shock but survived with injury severity rated as moderate. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers making unsafe lane changes around vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 150 Street in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. The front driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, left shaken and injured. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 18:05 on 150 Street in Queens, a rear-end collision occurred between two SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, a 2017 Kia SUV driven by a licensed male driver, struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2022 Toyota SUV driven by a licensed 36-year-old female. The front driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, specifically linked to the front driver’s condition and the collision dynamics. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time, with the impact occurring at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved a defective pavement condition. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right rear bumper.

According to the police report, a motorcycle driven by a 37-year-old male collided on Grand Central Parkway at 10:00 AM. The report identifies 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the incident. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The motorcycle, a 2019 Honda, was traveling west going straight ahead and impacted on the right side doors, resulting in damage to the right rear bumper. The driver was licensed in New York and wore a helmet at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck struck a sedan from behind on the Long Island Expressway. Two rear passengers in the sedan suffered full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and following too closely as key driver errors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 on the Long Island Expressway involving a dump truck and a sedan traveling eastbound. The dump truck driver was going straight ahead, while the sedan was changing lanes. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan struck by the right front bumper of the dump truck. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, both driver errors. Two male rear passengers in the sedan, ages 28 and 32, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were conscious but injured. Neither passenger was ejected or wearing safety equipment. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passengers themselves. The collision highlights the dangers of close following distances and unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. The female driver of the Kia SUV suffered neck abrasions but was conscious and restrained. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash, which occurred at 7:45 p.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 p.m. on Union Turnpike in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling west and north. The Kia SUV, driven by a 49-year-old licensed female driver, was struck on the left rear quarter panel by a Toyota SUV hitting its left front bumper. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The Kia driver was injured, sustaining neck abrasions, but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' left side panels. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Main Street in Queens when both drivers were distracted. A sedan turning left struck an SUV going straight north. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 on Main Street near Jewel Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a 2013 sedan making a left turn and a 2012 SUV traveling straight north. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which contributed to the crash. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary factor, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on Kent Street left a 63-year-old SUV passenger injured with whiplash. The collision involved an eastbound SUV and a northbound bike making a left turn. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kent Street in Queens at midnight. A 2023 SUV traveling east struck a northbound bike making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions between larger vehicles and vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A delivery van struck a 12-year-old girl as she emerged from behind a parked SUV on 87 Avenue in Queens. The girl suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The impact occurred on the van’s right front bumper, damaging its front end.

According to the police report, a delivery vehicle traveling west on 87 Avenue in Queens collided with a 12-year-old female pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked SUV. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the delivery van, which sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The parked SUV was damaged on its left side doors. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred as the pedestrian emerged from behind the parked vehicle, creating a hazardous blind spot. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him at a marked crosswalk on Home Lawn Street. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal and suffered minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Home Lawn Street struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries, minor bleeding, and was in shock. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, but the sedan sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond crossing without a signal. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction in intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered head injuries and abrasions after a sedan struck him at an intersection in Queens. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s left rear quarter panel late at night. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The victim was conscious.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling east on 164 Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near 73 Avenue around 11:30 p.m. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel, causing head injuries and abrasions to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, described as performing 'other actions' at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and shock after her sedan was struck on the right side by an SUV making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the sedan damaged at its front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:08 AM on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 62-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2011 BMW sedan traveling north going straight ahead and a 2023 Toyota SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention during the left turn. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Eton Street in Queens, injuring three occupants. A driver making a left turn struck a vehicle traveling north. Injuries included elbow, back, and neck trauma. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eton Street in Queens at 8:00 AM involving two sedans. One vehicle, traveling north, was struck on its left side doors by another sedan making a left turn. The northbound vehicle was driven by a 46-year-old female who was inattentive and distracted, as noted under contributing factors. The left-turning driver, a 26-year-old male, was cited for unsafe speed. Three occupants were injured: the male driver with elbow and arm injuries, the female driver with back injuries, and a 10-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries. None were ejected from their vehicles, and all were reported in shock. The collision damage was concentrated on the center front end of the northbound vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the left-turning vehicle. Driver errors of inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed were key factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a northbound sedan in Queens. The impact hit the vehicle's left front bumper, injuring the pedestrian's lower leg and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens near 71-32 168 Street. The collision occurred at 10:00 AM when a northbound 2017 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The driver was traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated intersections and the impact of vehicle movements in such scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on 178 Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 178 Street in Queens struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan had one occupant, the driver, who was male and licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by an SUV traveling west on 150 Street. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with driver inattention cited as the cause. The victim was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 SUV traveling west on 150 Street in Queens struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the pedestrian was hit on the side of the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, mentioned twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not reported to have contributed to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead before the collision, and the damage was localized to the left front quarter panel. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15