Blood on the Asphalt: Slow Down or More Will Suffer

Metal struck metal on Cross Island Parkway. Four vehicles, all heading south, crashed. One man suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. The chain reaction left pain and questions in its wake.

On Cross Island Parkway in Queens, a crash involving a sedan and three SUVs left one male driver, age 41, injured with back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling straight south when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for each driver involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were present. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles, showing a likely chain reaction. The only reported injury was to a driver, who remained conscious. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of close, distracted driving on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely. Metal hit metal. The road did not forgive. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' One driver, a 40-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene. Five other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 24 to 54, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report notes that one vehicle was slowing or stopping when it was struck from behind by another SUV going straight ahead. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of tailgating and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in high-speed traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two drivers hurt when a sedan slammed into the back of an SUV on Cross Island Parkway. Both men suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. The road stayed open. The danger did not end.

Two vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, a sedan struck the rear of an SUV. Both drivers, men aged 24 and 33, were injured. Each suffered whiplash—one to the neck, one to the head. Both were conscious after the crash. The SUV was slowing or stopping when the sedan, traveling straight, hit it from behind. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left two vehicles damaged and two men hurt. The report does not specify further details about the other occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal tore on Cross Island Parkway. Four vehicles struck. Three men hurt, one semiconscious with neck pain. Police cite unsafe speed. Sedans and SUVs left demolished. The night air thick with sirens and broken glass.

On Cross Island Parkway, a crash involving two sedans and two SUVs left three male drivers injured. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' One driver, age 54, was semiconscious with neck pain. Another, age 22, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The third, age 25, had unspecified injuries. Both sedans were demolished. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. The contributing factor, as stated by police, was unsafe speed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact left vehicles wrecked and drivers hurt, underscoring the danger of speed on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Dawn light on the Long Island Expressway. Two workers in the roadway, struck and bruised. Sirens echo as both remain conscious, pain radiating through their bodies. Metal and glass, the sharp smell of gasoline, and the thud of impact hang in the air.

Two pedestrians, a 36-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured while working in the roadway on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash involved three vehicles, with alcohol involvement listed as a contributing factor. Both pedestrians suffered contusions and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify further driver actions beyond alcohol involvement. Helmet use or signaling was not mentioned as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on Cross Island Parkway struck the rear of a southbound SUV. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles showed front and rear end damage.

According to the police report, at 16:55 on Cross Island Parkway in Queens, a sedan driven by a 49-year-old woman collided with the rear of a southbound SUV. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV sustained damage to its center back end. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was conscious but injured with neck pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior, were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. Driver inattention caused the crash. A 32-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles traveled eastbound when impact occurred at center back and front ends.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided, with one striking the other from behind. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention or distraction. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and experiencing shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed, with one from New Jersey and the other from New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sedans collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The impact caused head injuries to a 22-year-old male driver, who was restrained. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in this multi-vehicle collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Cross Island Parkway involving three sedans traveling north. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact points include the left rear bumper and quarter panel of one vehicle, the right front bumper and center front end of another, and the center back end and left rear bumper of the third. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash demonstrates the dangers of unsafe speed in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 2006 Infiniti raced north on Cross Island Parkway. Metal screamed, hips shattered. A 17-year-old boy, belted in front, was crushed by the impact. The car lay demolished in the dark, the night echoing with pain and ruin.

According to the police report, a 2006 Infiniti sedan was traveling north on Cross Island Parkway at 2:40 a.m. when it crashed at high speed. The report states the vehicle was moving with 'Unsafe Speed,' which is cited as a contributing factor. The right front bumper took the brunt of the impact, leaving the car 'demolished.' A 17-year-old front passenger suffered severe crush injuries to his hips and upper legs. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. The report also notes 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as a secondary contributing factor. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The right front hit hard. Metal folded. A 17-year-old boy, belted in front, screamed through crushed hips.' No actions by the passenger are listed as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the excessive speed and mechanical failure that led to devastating harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old male driver suffered back injuries when his sedan collided head-on at unsafe speed. The crash on Cross Island Parkway at 3:55 a.m. involved no ejection but deployed airbags. Driver inexperience and speeding caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver operating a 2015 Kia sedan on Cross Island Parkway at 3:55 a.m. was injured in a crash caused by unsafe speed and driver inexperience. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, when it sustained center front end damage from the collision. The driver was not ejected and was conscious with back injuries classified as severity level 3. Safety equipment including airbags and lap belt/harness deployed during the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver held a New York permit license at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in a straight-ahead crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway in Queens at 12:30. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling straight ahead collided, with the rear vehicle striking the front vehicle's center back end. The female driver of the rear SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Honda motorcycle struck a Volkswagen SUV’s rear on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, helmeted but unlicensed, suffered severe bleeding. Metal screamed. The SUV’s bumper crumpled. Westbound lanes bore witness to the violence of improper lane use.

According to the police report, a 2009 Honda motorcycle collided with the rear of a Volkswagen SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old man, was helmeted but unlicensed and suffered severe bleeding to his entire body, remaining conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV’s left rear bumper was damaged, and the sound of impact echoed across the highway. The police report makes clear that improper lane usage and unsafe speed were central to the crash, underscoring the dangers present on New York City’s high-speed corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV slammed into the back of a stopped vehicle on Cross Island Parkway. The front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, two SUVs were traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway when one vehicle was stopped in traffic. The following SUV failed to maintain a safe distance and collided with the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The impact caused the front passenger in the stopped vehicle, a 58-year-old woman, to sustain a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver error of following too closely. Both vehicles suffered damage to their center front and back ends respectively. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus struck the right side of an SUV making a left turn on West Alley Road in Queens. The SUV passenger, a 57-year-old woman, suffered facial contusions. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:30 PM on West Alley Road near Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A bus traveling east collided with the right side doors of a 2005 SUV making a left turn southwest. The bus driver was going straight ahead. The SUV passenger, a 57-year-old female occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious but injured. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, specifically linked to the SUV driver. The impact point was the SUV's right side doors, indicating the bus struck the turning vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused significant damage to the SUV's right side doors and the bus's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The crash involved a sport utility vehicle and was caused by unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered back abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on the Long Island Expressway involving a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 17-year-old male wearing a helmet, was changing lanes when the collision happened. The SUV was going straight ahead and struck the motorcycle's left front quarter panel with its right rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained back abrasions but remained conscious. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly, with no contributing factors noted. The data highlights the danger posed by unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at the intersection of West Alley Road and Douglaston Parkway in Queens. A 66-year-old female driver suffered injuries and shock. The collision damaged the right front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 6:40 AM in Queens when a 2024 Honda SUV traveling eastgoing straight ahead collided with a 2022 Mercedes SUV making a left turn southbound on Douglaston Parkway. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Honda and the right side doors of the Mercedes. The 66-year-old female driver of the Honda was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers at intersections involving turning and through traffic, with driver errors implied by the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. The impact centered on front and rear ends. A 21-year-old male driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police report lists unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.

According to the police report, three sedans were traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway when they collided. The point of impact involved the center front and back ends of the vehicles, indicating a rear-end chain collision. One driver, a 21-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, suggesting driver errors but does not specify details such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles. The report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing instead on the vehicle impacts and driver involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A fatigued driver fell asleep behind the wheel on Cross Island Parkway, striking multiple stopped vehicles. Two drivers suffered neck injuries and concussions. The impact centered on rear ends, revealing a chain reaction from driver error and drowsiness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:40 AM on Cross Island Parkway. A 29-year-old male driver of a 2020 Dodge pick-up truck fell asleep and was fatigued, causing him to collide with several stopped vehicles traveling south. The report lists "Fell Asleep" and "Fatigued/Drowsy" as contributing factors for the pick-up truck driver. The impact points were primarily on the center front end of the pick-up and the center back ends of the other vehicles, indicating a rear-end chain collision. Two drivers were injured: the fatigued male pick-up driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while a 49-year-old female driver in one of the struck vehicles sustained a concussion and neck injury. Both drivers were conscious and restrained, with airbags deployed in the female driver's vehicle. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver fatigue leading to multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old man driving a 2017 sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered full-body injuries and shock after a left-side collision. The crash stemmed from a driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing significant trauma without ejection.

According to the police report, at 21:10 on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, a 61-year-old male driver was injured when his 2017 Honda sedan was struck on the left side doors. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the collision led to the crash. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body and experienced shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead before impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of sudden driver reactions to external traffic conditions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A SUV collided into the rear of a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway. Three SUV occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. All victims were conscious and restrained at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:38 AM on the Long Island Expressway. A 2010 SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a 2016 tractor truck also traveling east. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck had no damage. Three occupants in the SUV—one driver and two passengers—were injured, all suffering neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. All three were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses during the crash. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, as was the SUV driver. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14