Blood on the Asphalt: Springfield Gardens Pays for City Hall’s Delay

A 47-year-old man bent over a stalled car on 228th Street. An SUV, driver distracted, came south. The right front bumper hit flesh and bone. The man collapsed, bleeding, unconscious, broken on Queens pavement. The driver kept going straight.

According to the police report, near 145-27 228th Street in Queens, a 47-year-old man was leaning over a stalled car when a southbound SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The report states the driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body, and was found unconscious on the street. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The man was not at an intersection and was working on a car, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left the victim collapsed and motionless, underscoring the danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west on Belt Parkway collided head-to-tail. The 30-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, at 16:20 two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided with center back and center front impacts. The 30-year-old male driver of one vehicle, secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles, a 2020 Honda and a 2009 BMW, were occupied by single licensed male drivers. The collision occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck flipped on South Conduit Avenue. Metal screamed, glass shattered. A 73-year-old man bled from the head, belted in the front seat. The sedan’s front left crumpled. Blood on the belt. The road fell silent.

A violent collision unfolded on South Conduit Avenue near 153-70 in Queens when a pickup truck overturned after a lane change, according to the police report. The crash involved a pickup and a sedan, both traveling east. The report states, 'A pickup flipped after a lane change. A 73-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head.' The sedan’s front left quarter panel was crushed. Police cite 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The 73-year-old male passenger in the pickup, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious. The report details blood on the belt and silence on the road. Driver error—specifically unsafe lane changing—stands at the center of this crash’s violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles traveling west collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 49-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a pickup truck and two sedans, all sustaining front or rear-end damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:16 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Three vehicles—a 2001 Dodge pickup truck and two sedans (a 2024 Hyundai and a 2017 Chevrolet)—were all traveling westbound. The pickup truck impacted the center front end of one sedan, which in turn struck the center back end of the other sedan. The 49-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering whiplash and full-body injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct evidence of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision's impact points and vehicle damage indicate a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles traveling in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling eastbound collided on Farmers Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were licensed men. One driver suffered neck injury and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported. Police noted unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:32 AM on Farmers Boulevard in Queens involving two eastbound SUVs. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, a 2024 Acura SUV, was struck at the center back end, while the second, a 2021 Jeep SUV, impacted at the center front end. The Acura driver, age 52, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. Neither vehicle showed damage, suggesting a low-impact collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep with faulty brakes slammed into a Cadillac’s rear on Belt Parkway. The front passenger, 45, suffered a crushed neck. He stayed conscious. The Jeep showed no damage. The man did. Systemic failure left flesh broken and steel untouched.

According to the police report, a 1997 Jeep traveling westbound on Belt Parkway struck the rear of a Cadillac sedan. The collision occurred when the Jeep, identified as having 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, crashed into the Cadillac’s center back end. The front passenger in the Cadillac, a 45-year-old man, was injured with severe neck crush injuries and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the passenger wore only a lap belt. The Jeep showed no damage, while the Cadillac sustained damage to the right rear bumper. The police report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the primary cause, highlighting a clear driver-related mechanical failure. No victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal risk posed by defective vehicle systems and the systemic dangers present on New York City roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Belt Parkway left a 29-year-old male driver with neck injuries. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered whiplash but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving multiple sedans and SUVs all traveling eastbound. The collision resulted from driver inattention or distraction, as cited in the contributing factors. A 29-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. He was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was primarily center back end damage on several vehicles, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman stepped down from a car on 147th Road. An SUV tore into her right leg. Flesh ripped. She stayed conscious. The driver sped off, leaving blood and silence behind.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was injured on 147th Road near 235th Street in Queens when she exited a vehicle and was struck by a 2023 Toyota SUV. The report states the SUV hit her right leg, causing severe lacerations, but she remained conscious at the scene. The driver did not stop after the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage and continued eastbound, according to the report. The victim was not at an intersection and was getting on or off a vehicle at the time. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, as cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcyclist suffered back abrasions and partial ejection in a Queens crash. The collision involved improper lane usage by the motorbike driver. Both vehicles traveled south on 150 Street when impact occurred at the left front bumper of the motorcycle.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on 150 Street in Queens involving a 2024 motorbike and a 2017 SUV, both traveling south. The motorbike driver, a 26-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error by the motorcyclist. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and not using any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and had no cited violations. Impact occurred at the left front bumper of the motorbike and the center front end of the SUV. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage and unlicensed operation in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and injured after crashing while making a right turn at unsafe speed. The impact struck the left side doors, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west on 147 Avenue, was making a right turn when the crash occurred at 2:41 AM. The vehicle impacted the left side doors, resulting in the driver being ejected from the moped. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The driver was conscious at the scene but was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of unlicensed operation and excessive speed on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four men suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash involving two sedans. Drivers showed inattention and inexperience. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Impact points included rear and front ends, revealing a chain reaction of collisions on Southern Parkway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Parkway in Queens at 16:45. The collision involved multiple sedans traveling eastbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as primary contributing factors. One driver was operating a vehicle with a permit, indicating limited driving experience. Four male occupants, aged 17 to 80, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, with complaints of whiplash. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts, and none were ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on left rear quarter panels, center front ends, and center back ends, suggesting a chain reaction crash. The drivers' failure to maintain attention and control led to the multi-vehicle impact, underscoring systemic risks from distracted and inexperienced driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2023 Lincoln SUV traveling east struck another vehicle from behind on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Four occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The impact damaged the center back end of the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2023 Lincoln SUV was traveling eastbound on South Conduit Avenue when it struck the center back end of another vehicle. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old male, was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused neck injuries and whiplash to all four occupants of the SUV, including the driver and three passengers aged 14 to 44. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts, and none were ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV and a sedan crashed head-on on 144 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, at 3:25 AM on 144 Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving a 2012 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2022 Mercedes sedan traveling north. Both vehicles struck each other at their center front ends. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The SUV sustained center front end damage, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 1:00 a.m. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 1:00 a.m. involving two sedans traveling westbound. The collision was caused by a 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle,' indicating driver error in responding to traffic conditions. The impact was at the center back end of a 2015 BMW and the center front end of a 2017 Lexus. The injured party was a 41-year-old male driver, who sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim or other parties. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver reaction errors on high-speed roadways, resulting in injury without ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four occupants suffered neck, back, and head injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway. Police report cites following too closely and unsafe speed as primary driver errors. All victims were conscious and restrained, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway around 12:59 a.m. involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The primary contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely,' with additional driver errors including 'Unsafe Speed.' Four occupants were injured: three drivers and one front-seat passenger. Injuries included whiplash to the neck and back, and a concussion to the head. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses, with no ejections reported. Vehicle damage was noted on right and left side doors and bumpers, indicating side and rear impacts. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims. This collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and speeding on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens just after midnight. A 14-year-old passenger suffered facial abrasions, conscious and restrained. The crash resulted from driver inattention, causing a center back-end impact between vehicles traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens at 12:08 a.m. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, collided with one striking the other at the center back end. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. The injured party was a 14-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of one sedan. She was conscious and sustained abrasions to her face but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The drivers were licensed and permitted respectively, with no other contributing factors listed. The impact and injuries highlight the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man crossing North Conduit Avenue away from an intersection suffered severe leg injuries after a westbound SUV struck his right side. The pedestrian was conscious but fractured and dislocated his lower leg, knee, and foot in the impact.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was crossing North Conduit Avenue outside of a crosswalk or signal when he was hit by a westbound 2018 Dodge SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle's right side doors, causing damage there. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, indicating the collision occurred outside a controlled crossing. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the risks posed by vehicle right-side impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway at 4:45 AM. The 21-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and fatigue as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Belt Parkway at 4:45 AM. The vehicle, a 2006 sedan traveling eastbound, overturned after the driver was operating at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver, who was licensed in New York, was conscious after the crash and sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash. He was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact and vehicle damage were both described as 'Overturned.' The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male driver was injured in a Belt Parkway collision. He suffered a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a 2023 Kia sedan traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 4:28 a.m. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Kia sedan traveling eastbound, which sustained damage to the center back end. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the sedan. The police report provides no indication of victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries after a sedan made a right turn on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The crash involved driver confusion and glare, resulting in a center front impact and left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2016 sedan, traveling south and making a right turn on North Conduit Avenue, collided with him. The bicyclist, traveling north straight ahead, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged on impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Glare" as contributing factors, indicating driver confusion and visibility issues played a role. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers and environmental conditions like glare.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15