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

A pick-up truck struck a bicyclist from behind on Main Street. The cyclist was ejected, suffering bruises and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. The truck showed no damage. Following too closely caused the collision, according to the police report.

At approximately 3:45 PM, a pick-up truck traveling west on Main Street collided with a bicyclist also heading west, who was making a right turn, according to the police report. The truck struck the cyclist at the center back end, impacting with the truck's right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the bicyclist, leading to the rear-end collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none on both vehicles. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s right front bumper impacted her, causing internal injuries but no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Union Turnpike in Queens at 9:35 AM. A 47-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained upper leg and hip injuries, classified as severity level 3, and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections where vulnerable road users have right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s passenger, a 44-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were licensed and proceeding straight when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, at 17:37 on the Long Island Expressway, a BMW SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a Volkswagen sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 44-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat. She was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the nature of the collision indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after an SUV made an unsafe lane change on Grand Central Parkway. The collision involved a bus and a sedan, both traveling east. The SUV’s right side doors and the sedan’s front quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Grand Central Parkway involving a bus, a station wagon/SUV, and a sedan, all traveling east. The SUV driver committed an unsafe lane change, which led to a collision impacting the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV. The bus was slowing or stopping and was hit on its left front quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his entire body including whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A violent collision on Van Wyck Expressway left a 61-year-old SUV driver unconscious with a serious head injury. The crash involved multiple vehicles and was caused by unsafe speed and a lane change maneuver. The driver was restrained but suffered internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:25 on Van Wyck Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan. One SUV driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured and rendered unconscious with a head injury classified as severity level 3. The report states the driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision damage was severe, with the SUV described as 'demolished' at the point of impact. The contributing factor cited is 'Unsafe Speed' combined with a 'Changing Lanes' maneuver by the northbound SUV driver. Both involved drivers were licensed in New York. The report explicitly identifies driver errors related to unsafe speed and lane changing as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old male driver in Queens suffered a head injury after losing consciousness behind the wheel. The sedan struck an object frontally while traveling south on Parsons Boulevard. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious post-crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Parsons Boulevard in Queens at 14:50. The 48-year-old male driver, operating a 2014 Volkswagen sedan, was traveling straight ahead when the vehicle sustained center front end damage from the impact. The report cites 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver suffered a head injury classified as contusion or bruise and was injured but conscious after the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The data indicates the crash was caused by the driver losing consciousness, highlighting a systemic danger related to medical conditions affecting vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:26 in Queens near 68-20 147 Street. A 2021 Jeep SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing factors on her part. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end, confirming the collision dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after a sedan backing up hit her near Hillside Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the impact's force on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Lexus sedan traveling south on Hillside Avenue backed into her. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was conscious after the collision but suffered back injuries and whiplash, with an injury severity level of 3. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the vehicle's backing maneuver directly caused the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, underscoring the vulnerability of the pedestrian in such incidents. The crash occurred near 139-07 Hillside Avenue in Queens at 10:00 AM.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 168 Street struck an 11-year-old boy crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The child suffered upper arm contusions. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan driven southbound on 168 Street in Queens collided with an 11-year-old pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The child sustained a contusion and bruising to the shoulder and upper arm, classified as a moderate injury. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the collision impact was likely moderate but sufficient to injure the pedestrian. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and disregard for traffic controls directly led to the injury of a vulnerable pedestrian at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Horace Harding Expressway collided front-to-back. A 41-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver error identified.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens when they collided. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The 41-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center ends. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash occurred at 8:18 AM, highlighting a collision between two vehicles in motion on a major expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 164 Street in Queens. The driver’s inexperience caused the collision. The pedestrian was left unconscious and injured, highlighting dangers posed by unskilled drivers in busy city intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:38 on 164 Street near Union Turnpike in Queens. A 32-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2018 Nissan sedan driven by a licensed male driver. The report cites "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian was injured and found unconscious at the scene, with injury severity rated as 3. The vehicle sustained no damage despite impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident underscores the risk posed by inexperienced drivers in urban environments, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway when one followed too closely. The lead vehicle slowed, the trailing driver struck it from behind. A 38-year-old woman driver suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 13:30 involving two sedans traveling east. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopping when the trailing sedan, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, failed to maintain a safe distance and followed too closely. This driver struck the rear of the lead vehicle, impacting the center front end of her sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. She sustained back injuries and was in shock at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, emphasizing driver error in maintaining safe spacing. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle on 148 Street in Queens. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 42-year-old man, suffered a back injury and shock. No contributing driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, at 14:39 on 148 Street in Queens, a 2013 sedan traveling south rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back injury and experienced shock. The report notes no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle. The injured driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints beyond the back injury. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions in traffic but does not specify any driver fault or victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl suffered upper leg and hip injuries after a collision at a Queens intersection. She was conscious and complained of whiplash. The crash occurred near 168 Street and Gothic Drive, with no reported driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection near 168 Street and Gothic Drive in Queens at approximately 6:30. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene, complaining of whiplash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no helmet or crossing signal use was noted as a factor. The report focuses on the injury severity and location but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian or driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on 67 Avenue struck an unspecified object or vehicle on its right side doors. Two male occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2025 Acura sedan with two male occupants was traveling east on 67 Avenue in Queens when the vehicle sustained damage to its right side doors. The driver, a 23-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 20-year-old male, both suffered neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and complained of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger’s contributing factors are listed as unspecified, but no direct driver errors are cited. The crash caused significant injury to the vehicle occupants without further details on the collision cause or involvement of other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two female occupants, including a 3-year-old child, suffered contusions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash’s impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:36 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens involving multiple sedans traveling eastbound. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, with one driver also cited for following too closely. A 39-year-old female driver sustained back contusions and shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. A 3-year-old female passenger suffered contusions over her entire body and shock, restrained in a child safety seat. The point of impact was primarily at the center front ends of the vehicles, with damage noted on several cars. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors without mentioning any victim fault or behavior. Both injured occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The data highlights systemic danger from distracted driving and close following distances on this busy Queens roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound dump truck struck the rear of a sedan on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan’s driver and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the dump truck impacted the sedan’s center back end.

According to the police report, a 2017 KW-TRUCK/BUS dump truck traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway struck the center back end of a 2018 Nissan sedan also traveling north. The dump truck had one male licensed driver, and the sedan had three occupants including the male driver and a male rear passenger. Both the driver and rear passenger of the sedan sustained back injuries with injury severity rated 3; the driver complained of whiplash and was conscious, while the passenger was in shock. The dump truck showed no damage, while the sedan sustained damage to its center back end. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no explicit driver errors were recorded. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended another vehicle. The driver and front passenger suffered neck and arm injuries, both in shock. The crash caused center back-end damage to the sedan. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 2004 Honda sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle from behind, impacting the center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old woman, and her 27-year-old female front passenger were injured. The driver sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, while the passenger suffered a neck injury. Both occupants were reported to be in shock but were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. Vehicle damage was confined to the center back end of the sedan. The crash occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 58-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Union Turnpike in Queens. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the bicyclist in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:41 on Union Turnpike in Queens. A 2019 Nissan sedan traveling east struck a female bicyclist, age 58, who was traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end hitting the bicyclist’s right side doors. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, underscoring the impact severity on the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and driver distraction, causing impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Grand Central Parkway. The 29-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. One vehicle was changing lanes westbound when it collided with a 2023 Lexus SUV traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the lane-changing vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No ejections occurred. The report highlights driver errors as the cause of the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15