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

A 34-year-old woman driving an SUV turned right on Steinway Avenue. Her vehicle’s left front bumper struck the left rear quarter panel of a southbound flat rack truck. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion and was semiconscious but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female driver in a 2020 Hyundai SUV was making a right turn on Steinway Avenue when her vehicle’s left front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a southbound flat rack truck. The truck showed no damage. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining a neck contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The flat rack truck was traveling straight ahead. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Forest Hill Road. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. Damage hit right side doors and front bumpers. No ejections reported. Crash details remain unspecified.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Forest Hill Road collided. Both drivers were male and licensed, one from Pennsylvania and one from New York. The Pennsylvania driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Airbags deployed and lap belts were used. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. Vehicle damage included right side doors and center front end. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was noted. The crash involved no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, as none were specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy was struck by a bike traveling north on Richmond Avenue. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was conscious but hurt, caught in confusion on the road.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured after a collision with a bike traveling north on Richmond Avenue. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bike struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and the injury severity was classified as moderate. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered abrasions and full-body injury during a backing maneuver. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was in shock but not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female driver was injured while backing her 2022 sedan. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man driving a sedan north on Richmond Avenue suffered a neck injury from whiplash. The car struck an object front-center. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Honda sedan was traveling north on Richmond Avenue when the vehicle sustained center front-end damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with a neck injury described as whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The collision resulted in moderate injury to the driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a parked sedan on Richmond Hill Road. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet but was badly hurt.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Richmond Hill Road collided with a parked sedan. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old male driver, was ejected from the bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as the driver errors contributing to the crash. The motorcyclist was unlicensed but wore a helmet at the time of the collision. The parked sedan suffered damage to its left front quarter panel. No other occupants were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian suffered neck injuries after a sedan hit him on South Avenue. The driver, a licensed female from Virginia, was distracted. The impact struck the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured along the highway.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on South Avenue struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian walking along the highway. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle, a 2001 Ford sedan, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The driver was licensed in Virginia and was going straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Richmond Avenue with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. The impact hit the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Richmond Avenue with the signal. The driver, operating a 2012 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including a concussion, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling southwest at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at Victory Boulevard and Shelley Avenue. The male driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The collision happened during an improper turn. Driver distraction and turning errors caused the impact. Both vehicles sustained front-left damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Victory Boulevard near Shelley Avenue. The male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The point of impact was the left front bumper and quarter panel of the vehicles. Both drivers were licensed and the injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights driver errors in turning and attention, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl was hit by a westbound pickup truck on Carnegie Avenue. She suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The truck showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 pickup truck traveling west on Carnegie Avenue. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered contusions and upper leg injuries. The truck's point of impact was the right front bumper, but it sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians outside intersections even when no driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Victory Boulevard. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered facial contusions. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Victory Boulevard collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the center front end, while the SUV was struck on the left front bumper and quarter panel. The SUV driver was licensed and female. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors involving improper lane use and distraction, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was struck on Nome Avenue while emerging from behind a parked vehicle. The pick-up truck hit him with its right front bumper. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver was distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Nome Avenue after being struck by a 2021 Dodge pick-up truck traveling west. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle. The impact hit her upper arm, causing abrasions. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian. The child remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2012 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and struck her as she emerged from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. There was no damage reported to the SUV. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Rockland Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. The driver was distracted. The crash left the motorcyclist bruised but conscious. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west struck the center back end of a stopped SUV also heading west on Rockland Avenue. The motorcycle rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back contusions. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the motorcycle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male motorcyclist crashed on Staten Island Expressway. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The motorcycle hit debris, causing a right front impact. The driver was distracted and injured but conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male motorcyclist traveling east on Staten Island Expressway crashed after hitting debris. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash involved a single vehicle going straight ahead before impact. Driver distraction and obstruction from debris led to the collision, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing South Avenue outside an intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. The sedan’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling south on South Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed in New York and was driving straight ahead at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old passenger suffered chest bruises in a crash on Richmond Avenue. An SUV making a left turn struck a southbound sedan. The child, restrained in a child seat, was injured but conscious. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2022 Hyundai SUV making a left turn collided with a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling south on Richmond Avenue. The impact occurred at the front bumpers of both vehicles. A 2-year-old male occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear and secured in a child restraint, sustained chest contusions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The child was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Wellington Court. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver distraction as the cause. Damage was centered on front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver was injured with a neck whiplash in a collision involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan on Wellington Court. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, causing center front and center back end damage respectively. The injured driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' multiple times as contributing factors. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling. The crash involved three vehicles all traveling westbound, with the SUV impacting the sedan from behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver in an SUV slammed into a stopped sedan on Victory Boulevard. The impact injured an 18-year-old female occupant, causing bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 2022 SUV and a 2023 sedan, both traveling east on Victory Boulevard. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she followed too closely and struck the sedan from behind. The sedan was stopped in traffic. An 18-year-old female occupant in the sedan suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women injured in a northbound crash on Richmond Avenue. SUV struck sedan from behind. Both vehicles damaged at center ends. Driver distraction cited. Injuries include abdominal abrasions and chest bruises. Both occupants conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2020 Hyundai sedan and a 2016 Jeep SUV collided on Richmond Avenue, both traveling north. The SUV struck the sedan at the center back end, causing injuries to the sedan's driver, a 27-year-old woman, and her 60-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious and sustained moderate injuries: abdominal abrasions and chest contusions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain attention. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles. No ejections occurred, and safety equipment use is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15