Speed Kills. Silence Kills. NYC’s Parkways Are a Crime Scene.

A tanker truck struck the rear of a sedan on Van Wyck Expressway. Three passengers inside the sedan suffered injuries to limbs and neck. All were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the crash. Damage hit front of tanker and back of sedan.

According to the police report, a tanker truck traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The collision caused injuries to three sedan passengers: a 38-year-old man with knee and foot abrasions, a 29-year-old man with internal injuries to his arm, and a 33-year-old woman with whiplash. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both vehicles. The tanker sustained front-end damage, while the sedan was damaged at the rear. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on Jewel Avenue near Vanwyck Expressway. She crossed against the signal and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Jewel Avenue against the signal. The sedan, traveling southbound, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east. The impact hit the left rear bumper of the front SUV and the front center of the rear SUV. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear SUV, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck and an SUV collided on Van Wyck Expressway. Three SUV occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck hit the SUV’s right front with its left rear bumper. Driver distraction and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling southeast struck the right front bumper of a southbound SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV carried three occupants, all injured with back pain and whiplash. The front passenger, driver, and rear passenger were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The SUV driver’s errors included distraction and unsafe lane changes. No victim fault or helmet use was noted. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the truck’s left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man rode an e-scooter on Roosevelt Avenue. Fatigue took hold. He lost control. He flew from the scooter. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, alone, bleeding into the city’s noise.

A 31-year-old man was severely injured while riding an e-scooter near 124-02 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the rider was 'drowsy on an e-scooter' and was ejected from the vehicle. He struck his head on the pavement and suffered severe bleeding, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. No helmet was worn, as noted in the data, but this detail follows the identification of driver error. The crash left the rider alone and gravely hurt, another victim of the city’s relentless traffic violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Northern Boulevard suffered chest injuries and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused front-end damage to the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Northern Boulevard. He sustained chest injuries and a concussion but remained conscious. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The vehicle, a 2006 sedan traveling east, suffered center front-end damage from impact at the right front bumper. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle hit a parked flatbed on Grand Central Parkway. The unlicensed rider, 34, crashed hard in the dark. He wore a helmet. His leg bled. He stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the impact. The truck never moved.

A 34-year-old unlicensed man riding a Yamaha motorcycle struck the rear of a parked flatbed truck on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The flatbed was parked and unoccupied. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no driver errors for the truck. The crash highlights the danger of aggressive driving and road rage on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV struck a pickup truck from behind on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The SUV’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV rear-ended a 2017 pickup truck on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The SUV was traveling southbound and struck the pickup truck’s center front end with its center back end. The SUV’s front passenger, a 39-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The truck driver was inattentive and followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 box truck traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a 2007 sedan also traveling south. The impact was at the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan. Two male passengers in the sedan, ages 25 and 40, were injured with whiplash to the neck and back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' rear and front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 25-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 25-year-old male driver was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A fatigued driver crashed on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV hit the rear of a sedan. The sedan’s driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. All vehicles traveled east. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans, all traveling east. The SUV struck the center back end of a sedan. The driver of the sedan, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver fatigue as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured person was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four people suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Grand Central Parkway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided head-on and side impacts. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Police list no specific driver errors.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans, all traveling eastbound. The vehicles collided with impacts to the left side doors, right front bumper, and right rear quarter panel. Four occupants, including the drivers and passengers, sustained contusions and bruises to their shoulders and upper arms. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing driver errors, marking factors as unspecified. The injured included a 64-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 24, 28, and 46. No ejections occurred. The crash caused damage primarily to the right front bumper and side doors of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan passenger, a 9-year-old boy, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding in a crash on Van Wyck Expressway. The collision occurred during a lane change. Driver errors included improper lane usage and distraction. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway involving a sedan traveling north. The collision happened when one vehicle was changing lanes improperly and the other was going straight ahead. The left rear bumper of one vehicle struck the right front bumper of the sedan. A 9-year-old male passenger in the sedan's left rear seat was injured, sustaining facial injuries and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured occupant experienced shock but survived the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Grand Central Parkway. The lead vehicle was struck from behind. Both drivers were injured. The front passenger suffered neck whiplash. The driver had shoulder bruising. Both wore lap belts. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided when the trailing vehicle struck the rear of the lead vehicle. The driver of the trailing sedan and the front passenger of the lead sedan were injured. The passenger sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, while the driver suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider collided with an SUV on Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited rider confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after colliding with a Nissan SUV traveling east on Willets Point Boulevard. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, had no visible damage. The e-bike sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating rider error. There were no driver errors noted for the SUV operator. The injured rider was conscious at the scene. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy was hit while crossing College Point Boulevard. The sedan struck him center front. He suffered bruises over his entire body. The driver was licensed and traveling straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing College Point Boulevard outside an intersection. The pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan, impacting the center front end. The child suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal when struck. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl rode her bike down 111th Street. She struck something head-on. She flew from the seat. Her head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious but hurt. Police blamed inexperience. No helmet. The street stayed quiet.

A 13-year-old girl riding a bike alone near 53-51 111th Street in Queens crashed head-on and was ejected from her bike, suffering a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A 13-year-old girl, unlicensed and alone on a bike, struck head-on. Thrown to the pavement, bleeding from the head. No helmet. Conscious. Still. The cause: inexperience.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The girl was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the young cyclist injured and the street marked by silence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck an SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two female passengers in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The truck driver followed too closely, causing the crash and rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a northbound SUV. Two female passengers in the SUV, ages 20 and 45, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance, leading to the collision. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck's center front end was damaged. No ejections occurred. The injuries were limited to the SUV occupants, who were passengers, not drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman bicyclist was injured on Jewel Avenue. An SUV making a left turn hit her. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the bicyclist conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on Jewel Avenue was struck by a 2016 SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and caused injuries to the bicyclist's knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in abrasions. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the SUV driver, who held a permit license. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The bicyclist was injured while going straight ahead, and the SUV driver failed to yield during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes struck another sedan and a motorcycle on Van Wyck Expressway. The 52-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles had front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Van Wyck Expressway involving two sedans and a motorcycle. The 52-year-old male driver of one sedan was ejected and sustained a fractured elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The sedan changing lanes struck the rear left bumper of another sedan traveling straight ahead, and both vehicles also collided with a motorcycle. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused center front-end damage to the sedans and motorcycle. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15