No More Bodies for the Spreadsheet: Demand Safe Streets Now

Two sedans collided on Little Neck Parkway. Three people suffered neck injuries and shock. A child and two adults were hurt. Airbags deployed. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.

Two sedans crashed on Little Neck Parkway at 41 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 7-year-old boy, a 38-year-old woman, and a 69-year-old man. All suffered neck injuries and shock, with complaints of whiplash. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The crash involved one sedan making a left turn and another traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are noted in the data. The impact left three people hurt and several others shaken, underscoring the dangers faced by passengers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped on 253 Street near Horace Harding Expressway. Two sedans collided. A 29-year-old male driver suffered a neck contusion. Emergency lights flashed. The morning air was sharp with the sound of impact and the smell of oil.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 253 Street near Horace Harding Expressway in Queens. The collision left a 29-year-old male driver with a neck injury and a contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured person was an occupant and driver, and no other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old man was struck by a BMW sedan while crossing Northern Boulevard outside a crosswalk. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The driver, traveling eastbound, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Northern Boulevard in Queens outside of a designated crosswalk or intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The collision occurred at 18:52 when a 2023 BMW sedan, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, damaging the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian error or fault. The impact outside a crosswalk highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the critical role of driver vigilance in preventing serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck struck the rear of a slowing sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three passengers suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash, leaving occupants conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, at 3:00 PM on the Long Island Expressway, a box truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan also heading east. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the truck impacted its center back end with the truck's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. Three sedan occupants, all wearing lap belts, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The injured passengers, aged 20, 22, and 45, were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and tailgating—as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle collision on Northern Boulevard in Queens left four occupants injured, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Police reported alcohol involvement as a key factor, highlighting driver errors amid the evening rush. No ejections occurred; all victims were conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:43 on Northern Boulevard in Queens involving multiple vehicles, including two SUVs and a sedan. Four occupants were injured, all sustaining neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. The injured included two drivers and two front-seat passengers, all conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash, indicating driver impairment. One driver was noted to be slowing or stopping before impact, while another was going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily at the center back end and rear bumpers of the involved vehicles. The police report does not list any contributing victim behaviors; the focus remains on the drivers' alcohol involvement as the critical error leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. The trailing driver struck the lead vehicle’s rear, causing neck injuries. The impact left one driver with whiplash, highlighting dangers of close following on high-speed roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 10:08. Two sedans, both traveling west, were involved. The trailing vehicle, a 2017 BMW, was slowing or stopping when it struck the center back end of the lead vehicle, a 2015 Jeep, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the Jeep and the center front end of the BMW. The contributing factor listed is "Following Too Closely," indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The injured party was the 23-year-old male driver of the BMW, who suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Little Neck Parkway in Queens. Both drivers were men, one injured with knee and lower leg contusions. The impact involved the right rear bumper of a parked vehicle and the right front bumper of a moving sedan. Driver errors unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Little Neck Parkway in Queens at 7:30 PM. Two sedans, both traveling north, were involved. One vehicle was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The other sedan, moving straight ahead, impacted the parked car's right rear bumper with its right front bumper. The injured party was a 43-year-old male driver, who suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights risks involving parked vehicles and moving traffic but does not specify driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747809, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 42-year-old woman was injured crossing Cullman Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck her, causing upper arm contusions. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers at this Queens location.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Cullman Avenue struck a 42-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a key role in the collision. No damage was reported to the vehicle, suggesting a low-speed impact. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This crash underscores the dangers posed by obstructed views for drivers on Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck struck the rear of a slowing sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 5:40 a.m. on the Long Island Expressway, a tractor truck diesel traveling east rear-ended a 2015 Honda sedan that was slowing or stopping. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck struck a sedan from behind on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, colliding center to center.

According to the police report, at 6:35 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 2018 Ford pickup truck traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2014 Chrysler sedan also moving eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and suffered injuries to his entire body, experiencing shock. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility likely affected the pickup truck driver's ability to maintain safe following distance or react in time. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights the dangers of glare conditions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV struck a motorcycle on Cross Island Parkway, ejecting a 23-year-old female passenger. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed critical driver failure to yield right-of-way on a busy highway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10 p.m. on Cross Island Parkway involving a 2024 SUV and a 2015 motorcycle, both traveling south. The SUV's right front bumper collided with the motorcycle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not properly yield to the motorcycle. The motorcycle carried two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 23-year-old female, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious but seriously injured, wearing a helmet at the time. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the victim's actions, focusing on the SUV driver's error. Vehicle damage included the SUV's right front quarter panel and the motorcycle's left front quarter panel, underscoring the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-vehicle collision on the Long Island Expressway injured a 46-year-old female driver. The crash involved two sedans and an SUV, triggered by driver distraction and tailgating. The lead driver suffered neck injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 5 PM involving three vehicles traveling eastbound: two sedans and one SUV. The primary contributing factors were 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The 46-year-old female driver, an occupant in one of the sedans, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the following vehicle, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper, suggesting it was struck from behind as well. The report explicitly cites driver errors related to distraction and tailgating as causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on on 249 Street in Queens. Both drivers and front passengers suffered whiplash and head injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as causes. Both vehicles sustained heavy front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 249 Street in Queens around 9 p.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead, one eastbound and one westbound, when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The impact points were the left front bumper and right front bumper, with vehicle damage to the left side doors and right front quarter panel. Two occupants in each vehicle were injured: the 46-year-old female driver and the 18-year-old female front passenger in one vehicle both suffered whiplash and head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on driver errors and unsafe speed as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries when a pick-up truck making a left turn struck him in Queens. The driver’s view was obstructed and distracted, leading to a collision with the pedestrian off the roadway near Douglaston Parkway.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck was making a left turn near 39-50 Douglaston Parkway in Queens at 9 PM when it struck a 78-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian, not in the roadway, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Dodge truck with two occupants. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting the dangers posed by driver errors such as failing to maintain clear sight lines and attention during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Douglaston Parkway, injuring the driver. The impact caused neck contusions and bruising. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles suffered center back end damage in the northbound lanes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Douglaston Parkway in Queens around 10:00 a.m. A 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling north and starting in traffic, rear-ended a 2024 Volvo sedan that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The driver of the Volvo, a 41-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The police report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided into the rear of a truck on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. The crash was caused by the sedan driver following too closely, striking the truck’s front end with the right bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on the Long Island Expressway. A sedan traveling east struck the center front end of a truck also traveling east. The point of impact on the sedan was the right front bumper. The sedan driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' a critical driver error that led to the collision. The injured party was a 54-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the sedan. She was conscious and sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body, secured by a lap belt and not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim or other parties. The crash highlights the dangers of inadequate following distance on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck barreled into a diesel rig’s rear on the Long Island Expressway. Steel twisted. The 25-year-old driver’s legs were crushed. He stayed conscious, pain sharp and unyielding. Following too closely left him broken in the cab.

A violent rear-end collision unfolded on the Long Island Expressway when a box truck crashed into the back of a diesel tractor-trailer, according to the police report. The report states the box truck 'slammed into a diesel rig’s rear,' folding steel and pinning the 25-year-old driver. He suffered severe crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious throughout, with pain keeping him awake. The police report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The impact targeted the center front end of the box truck and the rear of the tractor-trailer. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time. No other contributing factors are listed in the report. The collision highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and the dangers inherent in truck traffic on city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 9-year-old girl was injured crossing Marathon Parkway in Queens. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions to her lower arm and hand. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Marathon Parkway in Queens outside an intersection when she was struck by a northbound SUV. The vehicle, a 2024 Audi SUV driven by a licensed male driver, made contact with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block or outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles collided head-on and side-on along the westbound Long Island Expressway. Two passengers suffered whiplash and head or neck injuries. The impact struck the center back end of a sedan and the left side doors of an SUV, with a box truck hitting front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on the Long Island Expressway involving a sedan, an SUV, and a box truck all traveling westbound. The sedan was struck at the center back end, the SUV sustained damage to the left side doors, and the box truck impacted with its center front end. Two occupants were injured: a 40-year-old male passenger with head injuries and whiplash, and a 35-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway at 2:43 a.m. Three women suffered whiplash and bodily injuries. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the crash. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 2:43 a.m. Two sedans traveling east collided, with impact on the left front quarter panel and left side doors. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with improper passing or lane usage. Three female occupants were injured: a 43-year-old driver with whole body injuries, a 44-year-old front passenger with back injuries, and a 26-year-old driver with neck injuries. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The injuries included whiplash complaints. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing behaviors. The collision highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and lane misuse—as central causes of this multi-injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14