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

A 23-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after his sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Grand Central Parkway. The crash occurred as the driver was inattentive and following too closely. The vehicle was demolished in the impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver was injured when his 2017 Infiniti sedan collided with the rear of another vehicle while traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. The driver was conscious but suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The sedan was demolished in the crash. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525505, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway. Both drivers changed lanes simultaneously. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The impact hit the sedan’s right side and the SUV’s front left. Injuries were serious but no ejections.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle collided with an SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Both drivers were changing lanes at the time of the crash. The sedan driver sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan was struck on the right side doors, while the SUV was damaged on its left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver distraction and lane change errors as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man driving a sedan on College Point Boulevard in Queens suffered back injuries. The crash occurred at 9:10 a.m. His vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the car.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on College Point Boulevard collided, resulting in injuries to the driver, a 22-year-old male. The driver sustained a back contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash played a role. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan struck a Ford pick-up truck from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck abrasions. Both vehicles were traveling south. The crash resulted from driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver in a 2012 Ford sedan collided with the rear of a 2000 Ford pick-up truck on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan driver sustained neck abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight south when the impact occurred at the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck changed lanes on Van Wyck Expressway. It struck two sedans traveling south. Five occupants suffered injuries including whiplash and contusions. The truck driver had limited view and made an unsafe lane change. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway changed lanes unsafely and collided with two sedans also traveling south. The truck driver’s view was obstructed or limited, contributing to the crash. Five vehicle occupants were injured: the truck driver suffered bruises to the elbow and lower arm; four passengers in the sedans sustained neck and head injuries, including whiplash. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the truck driver’s errors as "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No other contributing factors were specified. The collision caused damage to the front end of the truck and rear quarters of the sedans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. Driver distraction was cited as a factor. The child was restrained but suffered whiplash and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Van Wyck Expressway involving a 2015 SUV and multiple sedans all traveling south. The SUV struck the rear of a sedan, causing injuries to a 3-year-old passenger in the right rear seat. The child suffered neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Passenger distraction was also noted. The SUV sustained front-end damage, and the sedan had rear-end damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Carry All struck a sedan’s right rear bumper on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled south when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a Carry All changing lanes rear-ended a sedan going straight ahead on Van Wyck Expressway. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear bumper and the Carry All’s left front bumper. The sedan’s front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. The Carry All driver, also licensed, was changing lanes when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The vehicle struck another object head-on while traveling west. The driver was conscious and restrained. Unsafe lane changing caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Grand Central Parkway at 11:30 p.m. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle, a 2017 Hyundai sedan, was traveling west and impacted another object with its center front end. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash resulted from driver error related to lane changing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries after his SUV overturned on the Van Wyck Expressway. The crash happened during a lane change. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male driver was injured when his 2019 Jeep SUV overturned on the Van Wyck Expressway while changing lanes. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The vehicle overturned, causing significant damage and injury to the sole occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man driving a sedan southbound on Van Wyck Expressway was injured. The vehicle struck an unknown object front-center. The driver was unconscious but not ejected. No visible complaints were reported. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Van Wyck Expressway. He was driving a 2009 Toyota sedan southbound, going straight ahead when the vehicle sustained center front end damage. The driver was unconscious but remained inside the vehicle, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The driver suffered injuries of unknown severity but was not ejected from the vehicle. No other persons or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512991, 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 head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash was caused by the truck following too closely, damaging front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a northbound SUV. The impact damaged the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. Two female passengers in the SUV, ages 25 and 31, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured were passengers, not drivers, and were not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge SUV struck a Hyundai sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Two male passengers in the sedan suffered bruises and injuries to limbs and shoulder. Both were conscious and restrained. The SUV driver was distracted, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a Dodge SUV traveling west on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a Hyundai sedan also heading west. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Two male occupants in the sedan, a 26-year-old front passenger and a 40-year-old left rear passenger, were injured with contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, foot, and shoulder. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered injuries in a rear-end collision on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, incoherent and bleeding, and a conscious passenger both wore seat belts. Alcohol involvement and following too closely caused the crash. Both vehicles damaged front and rear centers.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old woman, was injured with knee and lower leg wounds and was incoherent at the scene. The front passenger, a 26-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists alcohol involvement and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan struck the rear center of the SUV, damaging both vehicles. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV changed lanes, striking the motorcycle’s left side. Unsafe speed by the motorcycle contributed. The rider was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided with an SUV changing lanes eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained head injuries with internal complaints. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left side doors. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injury. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The crash highlights the dangers of lane changes combined with unsafe speed on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. Three occupants in the parked vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. All were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the crash. Damage hit the rear bumper of the parked SUV.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a 2019 Honda SUV that was parked. The collision impacted the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the left front bumper of the moving vehicle. Three occupants in the parked SUV—a 53-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 49 and 8—were injured with whiplash and full-body injuries. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. No victims were ejected. The moving SUV driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man driving an unlicensed SUV merged at unsafe speed on Grand Central Parkway. The vehicle struck an object on its left side doors. The driver suffered a head injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver operating a 2000 Ford SUV merged onto Grand Central Parkway traveling east. The driver was unlicensed and driving at an unsafe speed. The vehicle impacted on the left side doors, causing damage and resulting in a head injury to the driver. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unlicensed Driver' as contributing factors. The driver remained conscious but suffered internal complaints and a head injury. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway. An SUV changing lanes struck a sedan and another SUV. One driver suffered knee and leg injuries, trapped in shock. All drivers were licensed men. Damage centered on rear and front ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2005 Toyota SUV changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided with a 2018 Nissan sedan and a 2014 Dodge SUV, all traveling westbound. The impact involved the center front end of the Toyota and the center back ends of the other two vehicles. One driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. All drivers were licensed men. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused significant damage to the vehicles' rear and front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided westbound on the Long Island Expressway. The unlicensed driver struck the left rear quarter panel of the other vehicle. A 58-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inexperience and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. The unlicensed driver, traveling straight ahead, impacted the left rear quarter panel of the other sedan, which was merging. The front passenger, a 58-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' quarter panels. No ejections occurred. The driver errors led directly to the crash and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the lead SUV. A 45-year-old female passenger suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway collided when the trailing vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle. The crash injured a 45-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat of the lead SUV. She sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the trailing vehicle and the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15