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

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing a street outside an intersection. The impact injured her knee and lower leg. The driver’s view was obstructed and distracted, leading to the collision. The girl suffered shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at Richmond Hill Road. One driver made a left turn. The other went straight south. Impact hit left side doors and left front bumper. A 20-year-old female driver suffered neck injury and shock. Airbag deployed. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 100 Richmond Hill Road. One vehicle was traveling south going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the turning SUV and the left front quarter panel of the straight-moving SUV. The crash injured a 20-year-old female driver, who suffered a neck injury and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and the airbag deployed. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV crashed head-on mid-turn on Klondike Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The unlicensed, helmeted rider was thrown from his bike. He landed hard, bleeding and conscious, alone on the street. The SUV driver was unhurt.

A motorcycle and an SUV collided head-on at Klondike Avenue near Bridgetown Street. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The motorcycle rider, a 32-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore a helmet. He was ejected from his bike, suffering severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The SUV, driven by a 25-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the crash occurred. She was not injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The motorcyclist's helmet is noted in the data, but distraction by both drivers is the primary cause cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Victory Boulevard. One driver suffered head abrasions. The collision struck the right front quarter panel of one car and the left front bumper of the other. Driver distraction and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Victory Boulevard. The driver of one vehicle, a 26-year-old man, was injured with head abrasions but remained conscious. The crash occurred when one driver was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and turning improperly. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island Expressway at night. Both vehicles were traveling south. The crash caused neck injuries to two female passengers. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. The impact was centered on the rear of one car and front of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Staten Island Expressway collided. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Two female passengers, aged 26 and 71, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Outside Car Distraction" for both injured occupants. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Richmond Hill Road. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. A 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction. The passenger was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Richmond Hill Road. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The left front bumper of one sedan struck the right front bumper of the other. The front-seat passenger, a 16-year-old male, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The crash caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Richmond Hill Road. Both drivers suffered internal injuries and shock. The male driver injured his entire body; the female driver hurt her back. Both were restrained by lap belts. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road. The male driver, 53, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The female driver, 46, sustained back injuries and was also in shock. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight ahead and collided front-to-front. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the male driver, indicating a failure to maintain focus. No other contributing factors were specified for the female driver. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both sedans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on South Avenue. A 35-year-old woman driver and a 6-year-old passenger suffered back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash stemmed from driver inattention and distraction. Damage hit front and rear ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southwest on South Avenue collided. The 35-year-old female driver of a 2016 Ford sedan and a 6-year-old male passenger in the same vehicle were injured with back trauma but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The collision involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the female driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused center front and rear damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Travis Avenue at 8:16 a.m. A 22-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Travis Avenue. The 22-year-old female driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a rear-end impact caused by driver errors: following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. One vehicle was slowing or stopping when struck from behind. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's actions or safety equipment beyond the driver errors. Damage was recorded on the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the front ends of the others.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on Richmond Avenue. The female driver of a 2022 SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Richmond Avenue. The female driver of the 2022 SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The driver was starting in traffic at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists, and no other occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Forest Hill Road. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. One driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor. Damage hit rear and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Forest Hill Road collided. The driver of the Nissan sedan was injured, suffering a back injury and shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the Nissan and the center front end of the BMW. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The Nissan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash involved driver errors categorized as "Other*" pre-crash action, but no specific failure to yield or other errors were detailed. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the Nissan and the center front end of the BMW.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A fire truck struck a sedan at Victory Boulevard. The sedan’s 19-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled northeast before impact. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a fire truck and a sedan collided on Victory Boulevard. The sedan’s 19-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled northeast. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the fire truck. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan at South Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger, a 73-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2005 sedan also heading north on South Avenue. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 73-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men on motorcycles collided on Richmond Avenue. Both were ejected and suffered serious injuries. One sustained a concussion and whole-body trauma. Both wore helmets. The crash involved impact to the right side of both motorcycles. Driver errors unspecified.

According to the police report, two male motorcyclists, ages 24 and 25, collided on Richmond Avenue. Both drivers were ejected from their motorcycles and sustained serious injuries, including a concussion and upper arm abrasions. Both wore helmets at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The motorcycles were traveling south and impacted on their right side doors. The crash caused severe damage to the vehicles, including a demolished motorcycle and roof damage to the other. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The report does not assign fault or blame to either rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a parked sedan’s left rear bumper on Klondike Avenue. Two women inside the SUV suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the crash. Impact left visible damage on both vehicles.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on Klondike Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The SUV carried two female occupants: a 58-year-old driver and a 72-year-old front passenger. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Each sustained chest injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time. Damage was noted on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. No ejections occurred. The driver held a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans and an SUV collided northbound on Richmond Avenue. A 57-year-old female driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved following too closely and rear-end impacts. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling northbound on Richmond Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The 57-year-old female driver of a 2018 Nissan sedan was injured, sustaining back contusions. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. The Nissan was struck on its right rear bumper, and damage was noted on the center back end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old woman driving east in a Ford sedan crashed. The right front bumper hit an object, damaging the quarter panel. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female driver was involved in a single-vehicle crash while traveling east on Essex Drive. The vehicle's right front bumper struck an object, causing damage to the right front quarter panel. The driver, who was unlicensed, was injured with contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s unlicensed status as a critical detail. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered upper arm injuries and shock in a crash on Marsh Avenue near Staten Island Mall Drive. The vehicle struck an object head-on. The driver was wearing a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female driver was involved in a crash on Marsh Avenue near Staten Island Mall Drive. She was driving a 2021 Mercedes sedan northbound, going straight ahead when the vehicle sustained center front end damage. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. She suffered an upper arm injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash details indicate a failure linked to driver distraction but do not specify other errors or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a midnight crash on Klondike Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. The driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Klondike Avenue involving a 2014 SUV and a sedan. The SUV, traveling northwest, struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel as both vehicles moved straight ahead. The sedan’s 49-year-old male driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction". The SUV carried two occupants, while the sedan had none besides the driver. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15