Blood on the Asphalt: Slow Down or More Will Suffer

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway at dawn. One vehicle overturned after impact to its left rear quarter panel. The driver, unconscious and injured, suffered serious harm. Improper lane usage by the driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:10 AM on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs traveling west. The 49-year-old male driver of a 2024 Chevrolet SUV was merging when his vehicle was struck on the left rear quarter panel by a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact caused the Chevrolet SUV to overturn. The driver was unconscious and sustained serious injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for the collision, highlighting driver error in lane management. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck merging on the Long Island Expressway struck an SUV from behind. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. Obstruction or debris in the roadway forced the SUV to avoid an object, setting the stage for the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 6:00 AM. A tractor truck traveling southeast was merging when it impacted the center front end of the truck with the center back end of a sport utility vehicle traveling east. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor, noting the SUV was avoiding an object in the roadway before the collision. The truck driver’s merging maneuver directly led to the rear-end crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after losing control on a slippery Cross Island Parkway. The vehicle struck an object front-center while traveling south. The driver, restrained and conscious, was injured despite no ejection from the car.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Cross Island Parkway at 6:34 a.m. The driver, traveling southbound in a 2013 Infiniti sedan, lost control due to slippery pavement conditions, a contributing factor cited in the report. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, causing damage and resulting in the driver sustaining head injuries and whiplash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and remained conscious throughout the incident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights the hazardous road condition—slippery pavement—as a key factor in the crash, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by roadway maintenance and weather conditions rather than any fault of the driver or victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered facial contusions despite airbag deployment. Police cite following too closely as the cause, highlighting driver error and collision impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:45 AM on Cross Island Parkway when a 2016 SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2015 sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV striking the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The sedan had one occupant, a 26-year-old female front passenger who was injured, sustaining facial contusions. The airbag deployed during the crash, and the passenger was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver from New Jersey and the sedan driver from New York. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on the Long Island Expressway at night. Both drivers were traveling west when impact occurred. One driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and slippery pavement as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:45 on the Long Island Expressway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of a 2023 Tesla and the left front bumper of a 2007 Mercedes. The 69-year-old male driver of the Tesla was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with slippery pavement. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and hazardous road conditions on this stretch of highway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver merging on Cross Island Parkway triggered a collision involving multiple vehicles. A 22-year-old female passenger suffered a concussion and head injury. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe lane changes and driver distraction on busy roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on Cross Island Parkway involving several vehicles traveling northbound. The primary contributing factors were driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. One driver was merging when the collision happened, impacting the left front quarter panel of a sedan and the right side doors of another sedan. A 22-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position sustained a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as causes, highlighting critical driver errors leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving and improper lane maneuvers on New York roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. One vehicle overturned, injuring a 44-year-old male driver. Police cite unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The injured driver suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:55 on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs traveling west. One driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. The vehicle that changed lanes overturned, causing injuries to its 44-year-old male driver. The injured occupant was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There are no other specified contributing factors for the injured driver. The overturned vehicle and point of impact details highlight the severity of the collision and the dangers of lane changes at unsafe speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on Cross Island Parkway. Driver distraction caused a rear-end impact, injuring a 52-year-old man. The injured driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash involved three sedans traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway at 18:50. The collision was triggered by driver inattention or distraction, leading to a rear-end impact. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of another. A 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary contributing factor, with no other specified factors noted. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the rear and front bumpers, consistent with a chain-reaction collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected during a right turn on Cross Island Parkway. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved slippery pavement and damaged the motorcycle's left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male motorcyclist was injured after being ejected while making a right turn on Cross Island Parkway. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle, a 2002 Harley-Davidson, was damaged on the left front quarter panel. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road conditions to motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers in an SUV suffered whiplash and back injuries in a crash on the Long Island Expressway. Impact hit the SUV’s left side doors and the other vehicle’s right front quarter panel. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2012 SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided with an unspecified vehicle. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the other vehicle was damaged on its right front quarter panel. Two female passengers in the SUV, ages 24 and 43, were injured with complaints of whiplash and back pain. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors leading to the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10 p.m. A 34-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion and shock. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. Contributing factors were vehicular errors.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female driver was injured in a collision involving a 2011 Kia SUV and a 2019 BMW sedan. Both vehicles were traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway and collided frontally on their left bumpers. The injured driver suffered a head contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sport utility vehicle changed lanes and struck a dump truck on the Long Island Expressway. Two female passengers in the SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle traveling east on the Long Island Expressway attempted a lane change and collided with a dump truck also traveling east. The impact occurred at the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the dump truck's left front bumper. Two female passengers in the SUV, ages 26 and 30, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver held a permit license and was changing lanes at the time of the crash. The dump truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and other vehicular, indicating driver error related to the lane change maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway. A sedan struck an SUV from behind. Two occupants in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both injured were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Cross Island Parkway involving four vehicles traveling south. The crash involved a sedan rear-ending an SUV that was slowing or stopping. Two occupants in one vehicle—a 36-year-old female driver and a 15-year-old male front passenger—were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the driver of the sedan. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The impact damaged the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV it struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens when a Porsche SUV struck him on Northern Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The SUV hit the bike’s right front bumper while starting in traffic. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2006 Porsche SUV on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The SUV was traveling west and starting in traffic when it hit the bicyclist, who was traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist’s own confusion or error was also noted but the report emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries when an SUV struck a parked dump truck on Douglaston Parkway. The SUV hit the truck’s rear center. The passenger was restrained and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Douglaston Parkway rear-ended a parked dump truck. The impact occurred at the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the SUV. A 23-year-old male occupant in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" and "Obstruction/Debris" as contributing factors, indicating possible driver error related to vehicle operation and road conditions. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a slowing sedan from behind on Cross Island Parkway late at night. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Cross Island Parkway rear-ended a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan’s 32-year-old male driver was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving northbound. The SUV carried four occupants; the sedan had two. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 61-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a 2022 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Toyota sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s left rear passenger, a 61-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 6:45 a.m. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved steering failure and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and northwest on Cross Island Parkway collided at 6:45 a.m. The drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, were both injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and steering failure as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Three occupants suffered injuries including whiplash, abrasions, and bruises. Driver distraction and unsafe speed contributed. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Damage focused on front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's right rear bumper. Three occupants were injured: a 44-year-old female front passenger with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old male rear passenger with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old male driver with bruises to the knee and lower leg. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The crash caused center front end damage to the sedan and right rear bumper damage to the SUV. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602818, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15