Warehouse Deaths, City Silence: How Many More Will Trucks Crush?

Two sedans crashed at Rockne Street, injuring three occupants. Drivers disregarded traffic control, causing a violent impact. Injuries included facial contusions, whiplash, and internal back trauma. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage amid chaotic collision dynamics.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on Rockne Street involving two sedans traveling west and south. The driver of the BMW sedan was going straight ahead, while the Infiniti sedan was making a left turn. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Three occupants were injured: a 17-year-old male driver of the BMW with facial contusions, a 17-year-old male passenger with internal back injuries, and a 50-year-old female driver of the Infiniti with whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The collision impact points were the center front end of the BMW and the left front bumper of the Infiniti, causing significant vehicle damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck the rear of a slowing chassis cab truck on Gulf Avenue. The SUV passenger, a 35-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

At 9:42 AM on Gulf Avenue, a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling south rear-ended a slowing 2016 chassis cab truck also heading south. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, leading to the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The SUV carried two occupants; a 35-year-old male passenger seated in the middle front seat sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old female driver suffered a concussion and head injury after a collision involving multiple parked vehicles. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction led to the crash, causing significant front-end damage to her sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 involving a 29-year-old female driver who sustained a concussion and head injury. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The collision involved a sedan traveling southeast and multiple parked vehicles, including a station wagon/SUV and other sedans, which sustained damage primarily to their right rear quarter panels and front ends. The injured driver’s vehicle showed center front-end damage with impact on the right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury even without pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided with another vehicle on Richmond Avenue. The impact injured a 41-year-old male driver, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The crash involved a left-turning sedan and a northbound SUV on slippery pavement.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:26 AM on Richmond Avenue involving two vehicles: a 2016 sedan making a left turn and a 2020 SUV traveling straight north. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The 41-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions to his knee and lower leg. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, along with slippery pavement conditions. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and female, while the SUV driver was male and licensed. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and adverse road conditions in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs collided northbound on West Shore Expressway. Following too closely caused a rear-end impact. A 35-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage centered on front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision involving three SUVs occurred on the West Shore Expressway around 2 p.m. All vehicles were traveling northbound. The primary contributing factor cited was 'Following Too Closely.' The impact points included the center front ends of two SUVs and the center back end of the third. A 35-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash while restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report notes vehicle damage concentrated on the right front bumper and center front and back ends. Driver errors focused on maintaining unsafe following distances, leading to the multi-vehicle crash. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a solo crash on Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Staten Island Expressway at 7:15 a.m. The driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle involved was a 2013 Volkswagen sedan traveling west, initially parked before the crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact and vehicle damage were noted as 'Other,' indicating a non-specific collision area. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to injury even without collisions involving other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after her 2023 Chevrolet sedan overturned on Richmond Avenue. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt during the violent crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:03 a.m. near 1855 Richmond Avenue involving a 2023 Chevrolet sedan traveling north. The vehicle overturned and was demolished on impact. The driver, a 21-year-old female occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The driver held a valid New York license and was going straight ahead before the crash. The overturned sedan and severe damage highlight the dangers of excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An EMS bus and an SUV collided at Victory Boulevard. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inattention as a key factor. Both vehicle occupants were restrained and experienced shock from the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Victory Boulevard involving a 2017 EMS bus traveling east and a 2020 SUV traveling north. The EMS bus sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the SUV was damaged at its center front end. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old female, and her 20-year-old female front passenger were injured, suffering neck and upper arm injuries respectively. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea, while the passenger reported whiplash. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing instead on driver error and distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east collided front to front on Victory Boulevard. Both drivers were women, each alone in their vehicle. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans, both traveling eastbound on Victory Boulevard, collided head-on at 16:20. Each vehicle had a single female driver, both licensed in New York. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, causing significant damage. One driver, age 49, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of head-on collisions even on straight travel paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a parked sedan on Richmond Avenue. The front passenger suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and whiplash. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The impact damaged the front of the moving car and rear of the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Richmond Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The front passenger, an 18-year-old male, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The moving vehicle sustained center front-end damage, while the parked car was hit on its right rear quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right collided head-on with an SUV going straight on Richmond Hill Road. Two elderly women inside the sedan suffered serious injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2014 Chevrolet sedan making a right turn struck a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling westbound straight ahead on Richmond Hill Road. The sedan carried two occupants: an 85-year-old female driver and an 88-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining head and full-body injuries respectively, with abrasions and contusions reported. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The SUV had one male occupant. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman driving an SUV hit a parked van on Victory Boulevard. The impact damaged the SUV’s front end and the van’s rear bumper. The driver suffered neck abrasions and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female driver traveling west in a 2023 SUV collided with a parked van on Victory Boulevard. The SUV struck the van’s left rear quarter panel with its left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver, an occupant of the SUV, sustained neck abrasions and was treated for shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other injuries or violations were noted. The parked van had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a neck injury in a multi-vehicle crash on Richmond Avenue. An SUV rear-ended the sedan while stopped in traffic. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Richmond Avenue involving a sedan and several SUVs. The 25-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury described as whiplash. The sedan was merging when struck in the front bumper by an SUV that was stopped in traffic. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was the point of impact. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured occupant was conscious and remained inside the vehicle, with no ejection reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed head-on into a parked bus on Forest Hill Road. Three occupants, including two children, suffered injuries. The driver fell asleep, causing the collision. All were restrained; injuries ranged from chest to head trauma.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver crashed her 2019 Nissan sedan into a parked bus on Forest Hill Road. The driver and two child passengers, ages 9 and 4, were injured. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and suffered chest injuries. The children, also restrained, experienced shock and head injuries, with one child bleeding. The report lists the driver’s falling asleep as the contributing factor. The bus was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680335, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle from behind. The SUV driver was distracted. Both vehicles were traveling east on Travis Avenue. The sedan driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred when an SUV traveling east struck the rear center of a sedan also traveling east on Travis Avenue. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain attention. The SUV was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan that was stopped in traffic. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling east. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions, left in shock. The vehicle had no visible damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection with the signal. She was hit by a 2014 Nissan sedan traveling east, driven by a licensed male driver. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions, and was in shock after the crash. The sedan struck the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a 2022 SUV making a left turn on South Avenue. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 Subaru SUV was making a left turn on South Avenue when it struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman crossing Victory Boulevard with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a bruised shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Morani Street. The 20-year-old female was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck her on the left front bumper. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on at Forest Hill Road and Rockland Avenue. A 70-year-old male sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. Prescription medication was a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north and a 2023 SUV traveling east collided at the center front ends on Forest Hill Road near Rockland Avenue. The sedan's 70-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists prescription medication as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Richmond Avenue at night. One driver made a left turn. The other went straight. Impact hit right side doors and right front bumper. A 26-year-old male driver suffered head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Avenue. One driver, a 26-year-old male, was making a left turn when his vehicle was struck on the right side doors by another sedan traveling straight. The impact caused damage to the right side doors of the first vehicle and the right front bumper of the second. The male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the collision occurred during a left turn maneuver, indicating possible driver error related to turning. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15