About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 16
▸ Crush Injuries 15
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 10
▸ Severe Lacerations 17
▸ Concussion 12
▸ Whiplash 81
▸ Contusion/Bruise 171
▸ Abrasion 83
▸ Pain/Nausea 52
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseAD 37’s deadly loop: trucks, turns, and a drumbeat of sirens
AD 37: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Two corridors, too many sirens
- On the Long Island Expressway, two people died and hundreds were hurt. The LIE logged 476 injuries and 12 serious injuries, with two deaths in this district’s slice, making it a top hotspot. The Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway added 202 injuries and another death in the same period. These are not one‑offs. They are the spine of harm.
- The hours tell their own story. Injuries stack up through the afternoon rush and into the night, with sharp spikes at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. The body count climbs again late, including deaths logged around 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 10 p.m. The pattern is steady. The pain does not keep office hours. Open Data.
Greenpoint and 47th: a right turn, a left turn, a body
- July 18, 2024, late morning at Greenpoint Avenue and 43 Street. A box truck made a right. A 28‑year‑old on an e‑bike was going straight. She was killed. The record lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It also records the turn. Crash 4741425.
- June 26, 2024, mid‑afternoon at 47 Avenue and 46 Street. A driver making a left struck a 16‑year‑old in the intersection. She died of crush injuries. The file notes an obstructed view. The turn still happened. Crash 4735938.
Heavy metal, soft bodies
- Trucks and buses do outsized harm. In pedestrian injuries, trucks are linked to two deaths in this district dataset, with 21 total pedestrian casualties attributed to trucks; SUVs and sedans account for many more injuries and deaths combined. The mode split shows four deaths tied to “Other Motorized” and five to vehicle occupants, with cyclists and pedestrians each at four. People outside vehicles keep losing. District stats.
- Night hours are cruel. From 10 p.m. to midnight, injuries stay high and deaths recur. At 11 p.m., injuries total 127 with two serious injuries; deaths hit two at 10 p.m. and one at 11 p.m. The numbers read like a metronome. Open Data.
Names on the ledger
- March 9, 2024, Laurel Hill Boulevard at 49 Street. An 18‑year‑old on a 2023 moped was ejected and died. The report lists no license. It also lists a road, a time, and a young man who did not make it home. Crash 4709150.
- June 1, 2024, on the LIE. A 26‑year‑old on a motorcycle hit a truck changing lanes. He wore a helmet. He died anyway. Crash 4729766.
- November 21, 2024, on the BQE. Four vehicles going west. A 75‑year‑old rear‑seat passenger died. An 8‑year‑old in the same row was injured. Seat belts unknown. The highway kept moving. Crash 4773163.
Where to fix first
- Start with the worst. The LIE and BQE drive the toll. Harden merges. Slow approaches. Keep trucks in lanes that spare local exits.
- On Greenpoint Avenue and 47 Avenue, daylight corners, add leading pedestrian/bike intervals, and harden turns so trucks cannot sweep wide. These are basic tools. They stop the turning strikes that keep killing.
- Nights are bloody here. Target night operations at repeat hotspots with speed cameras where allowed and physical calming where cameras can’t reach. The hourly curve says it plainly. Open Data.
Power must move
- Albany extended school speed protections in June 2025. Senator Andrew Gounardes moved S 8344 through, and lawmakers voted yes to keep kids safer near schools. The tools exist. They need to be used at full force.
- Citywide, two steps cut the bloodshed. First, a lower default speed. Second, speed limiters for repeat offenders.
- The Assembly has a live bill to force speed limiters on the worst drivers. A 2299 would require intelligent speed assistance after point and camera‑ticket thresholds. It is aimed at the tiny slice doing outsized harm. Advocates have shown that a small cohort racks up violations and carnage; the linkage between extreme ticket histories and deadly risk is documented. Streetsblog reported that 1.5% of motorists cause 21% of pedestrian deaths.
This district’s map is a ledger of grief. Highways roar. Trucks turn. People don’t get up. The fixes are known. Slow the streets. Stop the repeat offenders.
Take one step now: tell City Hall and Albany to act. Start here: take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709150 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- The 1.5 percent of drivers who cause 21 percent of pedestrian deaths, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-20
Fix the Problem
District 37
45-10 Skillman Ave. 1st Floor, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Room 427, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Other Representatives
District 26
37-04 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-383-9566
250 Broadway, Suite 1749, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
District 12
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
AD 37 Assembly District 37 sits in Queens, Precinct 108, District 26, SD 12.
It contains Sunnyside Yards (North), Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Queens CB2, Queens CB5.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 37
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Motorcyclist Killed Slamming Into Sedan Side▸Jul 31 - A motorcycle tore down Himrod Street. The rider hit a sedan broadside. Metal screamed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the lights. The sedan’s doors buckled. One life ended fast. The city kept moving.
A 27-year-old man riding a motorcycle died after crashing into the side of a sedan on Himrod Street near Tonsor Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist struck the sedan’s left side doors. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but these details are mentioned only after the driver errors. The impact demolished the motorcycle and left the rider with fatal head injuries. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The crash left blood on the asphalt and another life lost to the city’s streets.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸Jul 16 - SUV turned left on Roosevelt. E-bike kept straight. The bumper struck. Rider, thirty-two, flew and hit the ground. Head split open. He lay conscious, blood pooling under streetlights. Driver failed to yield. Distraction played its part. No helmet listed.
An SUV making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue struck an e-bike traveling straight. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'An SUV turned left. An e-bike kept straight. The bumper hit center mass. The rider, 32, flew. No helmet. Head split. He lay conscious, bleeding under the yellow hush of streetlights.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes remain the driver’s failure to yield and distraction.
6
Sedan Slams Cyclist From Behind In Queens▸Jul 6 - A sedan struck a cyclist from behind on Hunters Point Avenue. The rider flew off his bike. Blood pooled on the pavement. The car’s front crumpled. The bike’s rear shattered. The cyclist lay conscious, hurt and alone. Speed and tailgating fueled the crash.
A sedan hit a cyclist from behind on Hunters Point Avenue near 38th Street in Queens. The impact sent the 30-year-old man flying from his bike. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s left front quarter panel crumpled, and the bike’s rear was destroyed. The cyclist was conscious but badly hurt. Several witnesses were present. The report notes the cyclist was ejected and used 'Other' safety equipment. Driver errors—tailgating and speeding—stand out as the primary causes in this violent collision.
25
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Jun 25 - A car struck a man before dawn on Northern Boulevard. The street was empty. The driver, distracted and unskilled, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going east. The city stayed silent.
A 44-year-old man was walking near 42nd Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens when a car struck him head-on. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The report states: “A car came straight, struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted and unskilled, kept east.” The listed contributing factors are 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' No other contributing factors are noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive and unskilled drivers to those on foot.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Stopped Truck▸Jun 21 - A box truck stood still on Laurel Hill Boulevard. An e-bike hit its rear. The rider, 33, flew forward, helmet on, blood streaming from his eye. He landed hard, conscious, half-thrown. Distraction and speed cut through the afternoon.
On Laurel Hill Boulevard near 58th Street, a box truck was stopped in traffic. An e-bike, traveling straight, struck the back of the truck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a severe eye injury with heavy bleeding. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants. The data lists driver inattention as a key factor, with no mention of errors by the e-bike rider beyond the helmet, which is only noted after driver actions.
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Sedan Turns, Cyclist Thrown on Flushing Avenue▸Jun 12 - A sedan turned right on Flushing Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist flew, hit the pavement, head bleeding. He was conscious but hurt. The car’s side was smashed. The bike twisted, silent in the street.
A sedan and a cyclist collided at Flushing Avenue and Troutman Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan turned right while the cyclist went straight. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right side was damaged; the bike’s front end was crushed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The crash left the cyclist injured and the scene marked by twisted metal and blood.
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Tesla Slams Parked Truck, Driver Bleeds▸Jun 11 - A Tesla crashed headlong into a parked box truck on Rust Street. The roof caved. The driver, 67, was found slumped and bleeding from the head. The street was quiet. Police cited driver inattention. No other injuries reported.
A 67-year-old man driving a Tesla struck a parked box truck on Rust Street near 59th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan drove straight into the truck, crushing the roof. The driver was found unconscious, bleeding from the head, and wearing a seatbelt. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other occupants or bystanders were injured. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or violations.
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Distracted E-Bike Rider Hits Boy in Queens▸May 21 - A distracted e-bike rider struck a 5-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal. The child bled from the head but stayed conscious. The bike’s front end bore the mark. The crash left the street stained and silent.
A 5-year-old boy was hit by a westbound e-bike while crossing Skillman Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider, distracted and inattentive, struck him. The boy suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike’s front end showed damage from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to pedestrians, especially children, by inattentive riders on city streets.
Jul 31 - A motorcycle tore down Himrod Street. The rider hit a sedan broadside. Metal screamed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the lights. The sedan’s doors buckled. One life ended fast. The city kept moving.
A 27-year-old man riding a motorcycle died after crashing into the side of a sedan on Himrod Street near Tonsor Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist struck the sedan’s left side doors. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but these details are mentioned only after the driver errors. The impact demolished the motorcycle and left the rider with fatal head injuries. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The crash left blood on the asphalt and another life lost to the city’s streets.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Thrown and Bleeds▸Jul 16 - SUV turned left on Roosevelt. E-bike kept straight. The bumper struck. Rider, thirty-two, flew and hit the ground. Head split open. He lay conscious, blood pooling under streetlights. Driver failed to yield. Distraction played its part. No helmet listed.
An SUV making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue struck an e-bike traveling straight. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'An SUV turned left. An e-bike kept straight. The bumper hit center mass. The rider, 32, flew. No helmet. Head split. He lay conscious, bleeding under the yellow hush of streetlights.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes remain the driver’s failure to yield and distraction.
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Sedan Slams Cyclist From Behind In Queens▸Jul 6 - A sedan struck a cyclist from behind on Hunters Point Avenue. The rider flew off his bike. Blood pooled on the pavement. The car’s front crumpled. The bike’s rear shattered. The cyclist lay conscious, hurt and alone. Speed and tailgating fueled the crash.
A sedan hit a cyclist from behind on Hunters Point Avenue near 38th Street in Queens. The impact sent the 30-year-old man flying from his bike. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s left front quarter panel crumpled, and the bike’s rear was destroyed. The cyclist was conscious but badly hurt. Several witnesses were present. The report notes the cyclist was ejected and used 'Other' safety equipment. Driver errors—tailgating and speeding—stand out as the primary causes in this violent collision.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Jun 25 - A car struck a man before dawn on Northern Boulevard. The street was empty. The driver, distracted and unskilled, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going east. The city stayed silent.
A 44-year-old man was walking near 42nd Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens when a car struck him head-on. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The report states: “A car came straight, struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted and unskilled, kept east.” The listed contributing factors are 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' No other contributing factors are noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive and unskilled drivers to those on foot.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Stopped Truck▸Jun 21 - A box truck stood still on Laurel Hill Boulevard. An e-bike hit its rear. The rider, 33, flew forward, helmet on, blood streaming from his eye. He landed hard, conscious, half-thrown. Distraction and speed cut through the afternoon.
On Laurel Hill Boulevard near 58th Street, a box truck was stopped in traffic. An e-bike, traveling straight, struck the back of the truck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a severe eye injury with heavy bleeding. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants. The data lists driver inattention as a key factor, with no mention of errors by the e-bike rider beyond the helmet, which is only noted after driver actions.
12
Sedan Turns, Cyclist Thrown on Flushing Avenue▸Jun 12 - A sedan turned right on Flushing Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist flew, hit the pavement, head bleeding. He was conscious but hurt. The car’s side was smashed. The bike twisted, silent in the street.
A sedan and a cyclist collided at Flushing Avenue and Troutman Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan turned right while the cyclist went straight. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right side was damaged; the bike’s front end was crushed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The crash left the cyclist injured and the scene marked by twisted metal and blood.
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Tesla Slams Parked Truck, Driver Bleeds▸Jun 11 - A Tesla crashed headlong into a parked box truck on Rust Street. The roof caved. The driver, 67, was found slumped and bleeding from the head. The street was quiet. Police cited driver inattention. No other injuries reported.
A 67-year-old man driving a Tesla struck a parked box truck on Rust Street near 59th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan drove straight into the truck, crushing the roof. The driver was found unconscious, bleeding from the head, and wearing a seatbelt. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other occupants or bystanders were injured. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or violations.
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Distracted E-Bike Rider Hits Boy in Queens▸May 21 - A distracted e-bike rider struck a 5-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal. The child bled from the head but stayed conscious. The bike’s front end bore the mark. The crash left the street stained and silent.
A 5-year-old boy was hit by a westbound e-bike while crossing Skillman Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider, distracted and inattentive, struck him. The boy suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike’s front end showed damage from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to pedestrians, especially children, by inattentive riders on city streets.
Jul 16 - SUV turned left on Roosevelt. E-bike kept straight. The bumper struck. Rider, thirty-two, flew and hit the ground. Head split open. He lay conscious, blood pooling under streetlights. Driver failed to yield. Distraction played its part. No helmet listed.
An SUV making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue struck an e-bike traveling straight. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'An SUV turned left. An e-bike kept straight. The bumper hit center mass. The rider, 32, flew. No helmet. Head split. He lay conscious, bleeding under the yellow hush of streetlights.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes remain the driver’s failure to yield and distraction.
6
Sedan Slams Cyclist From Behind In Queens▸Jul 6 - A sedan struck a cyclist from behind on Hunters Point Avenue. The rider flew off his bike. Blood pooled on the pavement. The car’s front crumpled. The bike’s rear shattered. The cyclist lay conscious, hurt and alone. Speed and tailgating fueled the crash.
A sedan hit a cyclist from behind on Hunters Point Avenue near 38th Street in Queens. The impact sent the 30-year-old man flying from his bike. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s left front quarter panel crumpled, and the bike’s rear was destroyed. The cyclist was conscious but badly hurt. Several witnesses were present. The report notes the cyclist was ejected and used 'Other' safety equipment. Driver errors—tailgating and speeding—stand out as the primary causes in this violent collision.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Jun 25 - A car struck a man before dawn on Northern Boulevard. The street was empty. The driver, distracted and unskilled, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going east. The city stayed silent.
A 44-year-old man was walking near 42nd Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens when a car struck him head-on. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The report states: “A car came straight, struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted and unskilled, kept east.” The listed contributing factors are 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' No other contributing factors are noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive and unskilled drivers to those on foot.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Stopped Truck▸Jun 21 - A box truck stood still on Laurel Hill Boulevard. An e-bike hit its rear. The rider, 33, flew forward, helmet on, blood streaming from his eye. He landed hard, conscious, half-thrown. Distraction and speed cut through the afternoon.
On Laurel Hill Boulevard near 58th Street, a box truck was stopped in traffic. An e-bike, traveling straight, struck the back of the truck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a severe eye injury with heavy bleeding. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants. The data lists driver inattention as a key factor, with no mention of errors by the e-bike rider beyond the helmet, which is only noted after driver actions.
12
Sedan Turns, Cyclist Thrown on Flushing Avenue▸Jun 12 - A sedan turned right on Flushing Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist flew, hit the pavement, head bleeding. He was conscious but hurt. The car’s side was smashed. The bike twisted, silent in the street.
A sedan and a cyclist collided at Flushing Avenue and Troutman Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan turned right while the cyclist went straight. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right side was damaged; the bike’s front end was crushed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The crash left the cyclist injured and the scene marked by twisted metal and blood.
11
Tesla Slams Parked Truck, Driver Bleeds▸Jun 11 - A Tesla crashed headlong into a parked box truck on Rust Street. The roof caved. The driver, 67, was found slumped and bleeding from the head. The street was quiet. Police cited driver inattention. No other injuries reported.
A 67-year-old man driving a Tesla struck a parked box truck on Rust Street near 59th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan drove straight into the truck, crushing the roof. The driver was found unconscious, bleeding from the head, and wearing a seatbelt. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other occupants or bystanders were injured. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or violations.
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Distracted E-Bike Rider Hits Boy in Queens▸May 21 - A distracted e-bike rider struck a 5-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal. The child bled from the head but stayed conscious. The bike’s front end bore the mark. The crash left the street stained and silent.
A 5-year-old boy was hit by a westbound e-bike while crossing Skillman Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider, distracted and inattentive, struck him. The boy suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike’s front end showed damage from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to pedestrians, especially children, by inattentive riders on city streets.
Jul 6 - A sedan struck a cyclist from behind on Hunters Point Avenue. The rider flew off his bike. Blood pooled on the pavement. The car’s front crumpled. The bike’s rear shattered. The cyclist lay conscious, hurt and alone. Speed and tailgating fueled the crash.
A sedan hit a cyclist from behind on Hunters Point Avenue near 38th Street in Queens. The impact sent the 30-year-old man flying from his bike. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s left front quarter panel crumpled, and the bike’s rear was destroyed. The cyclist was conscious but badly hurt. Several witnesses were present. The report notes the cyclist was ejected and used 'Other' safety equipment. Driver errors—tailgating and speeding—stand out as the primary causes in this violent collision.
25
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens▸Jun 25 - A car struck a man before dawn on Northern Boulevard. The street was empty. The driver, distracted and unskilled, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going east. The city stayed silent.
A 44-year-old man was walking near 42nd Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens when a car struck him head-on. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The report states: “A car came straight, struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted and unskilled, kept east.” The listed contributing factors are 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' No other contributing factors are noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive and unskilled drivers to those on foot.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Stopped Truck▸Jun 21 - A box truck stood still on Laurel Hill Boulevard. An e-bike hit its rear. The rider, 33, flew forward, helmet on, blood streaming from his eye. He landed hard, conscious, half-thrown. Distraction and speed cut through the afternoon.
On Laurel Hill Boulevard near 58th Street, a box truck was stopped in traffic. An e-bike, traveling straight, struck the back of the truck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a severe eye injury with heavy bleeding. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants. The data lists driver inattention as a key factor, with no mention of errors by the e-bike rider beyond the helmet, which is only noted after driver actions.
12
Sedan Turns, Cyclist Thrown on Flushing Avenue▸Jun 12 - A sedan turned right on Flushing Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist flew, hit the pavement, head bleeding. He was conscious but hurt. The car’s side was smashed. The bike twisted, silent in the street.
A sedan and a cyclist collided at Flushing Avenue and Troutman Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan turned right while the cyclist went straight. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right side was damaged; the bike’s front end was crushed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The crash left the cyclist injured and the scene marked by twisted metal and blood.
11
Tesla Slams Parked Truck, Driver Bleeds▸Jun 11 - A Tesla crashed headlong into a parked box truck on Rust Street. The roof caved. The driver, 67, was found slumped and bleeding from the head. The street was quiet. Police cited driver inattention. No other injuries reported.
A 67-year-old man driving a Tesla struck a parked box truck on Rust Street near 59th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan drove straight into the truck, crushing the roof. The driver was found unconscious, bleeding from the head, and wearing a seatbelt. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other occupants or bystanders were injured. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or violations.
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Distracted E-Bike Rider Hits Boy in Queens▸May 21 - A distracted e-bike rider struck a 5-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal. The child bled from the head but stayed conscious. The bike’s front end bore the mark. The crash left the street stained and silent.
A 5-year-old boy was hit by a westbound e-bike while crossing Skillman Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider, distracted and inattentive, struck him. The boy suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike’s front end showed damage from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to pedestrians, especially children, by inattentive riders on city streets.
Jun 25 - A car struck a man before dawn on Northern Boulevard. The street was empty. The driver, distracted and unskilled, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going east. The city stayed silent.
A 44-year-old man was walking near 42nd Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens when a car struck him head-on. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg, but he remained conscious at the scene. The report states: “A car came straight, struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted and unskilled, kept east.” The listed contributing factors are 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' No other contributing factors are noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by inattentive and unskilled drivers to those on foot.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Stopped Truck▸Jun 21 - A box truck stood still on Laurel Hill Boulevard. An e-bike hit its rear. The rider, 33, flew forward, helmet on, blood streaming from his eye. He landed hard, conscious, half-thrown. Distraction and speed cut through the afternoon.
On Laurel Hill Boulevard near 58th Street, a box truck was stopped in traffic. An e-bike, traveling straight, struck the back of the truck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a severe eye injury with heavy bleeding. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants. The data lists driver inattention as a key factor, with no mention of errors by the e-bike rider beyond the helmet, which is only noted after driver actions.
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Sedan Turns, Cyclist Thrown on Flushing Avenue▸Jun 12 - A sedan turned right on Flushing Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist flew, hit the pavement, head bleeding. He was conscious but hurt. The car’s side was smashed. The bike twisted, silent in the street.
A sedan and a cyclist collided at Flushing Avenue and Troutman Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan turned right while the cyclist went straight. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right side was damaged; the bike’s front end was crushed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The crash left the cyclist injured and the scene marked by twisted metal and blood.
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Tesla Slams Parked Truck, Driver Bleeds▸Jun 11 - A Tesla crashed headlong into a parked box truck on Rust Street. The roof caved. The driver, 67, was found slumped and bleeding from the head. The street was quiet. Police cited driver inattention. No other injuries reported.
A 67-year-old man driving a Tesla struck a parked box truck on Rust Street near 59th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan drove straight into the truck, crushing the roof. The driver was found unconscious, bleeding from the head, and wearing a seatbelt. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other occupants or bystanders were injured. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or violations.
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Distracted E-Bike Rider Hits Boy in Queens▸May 21 - A distracted e-bike rider struck a 5-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal. The child bled from the head but stayed conscious. The bike’s front end bore the mark. The crash left the street stained and silent.
A 5-year-old boy was hit by a westbound e-bike while crossing Skillman Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider, distracted and inattentive, struck him. The boy suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike’s front end showed damage from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to pedestrians, especially children, by inattentive riders on city streets.
Jun 21 - A box truck stood still on Laurel Hill Boulevard. An e-bike hit its rear. The rider, 33, flew forward, helmet on, blood streaming from his eye. He landed hard, conscious, half-thrown. Distraction and speed cut through the afternoon.
On Laurel Hill Boulevard near 58th Street, a box truck was stopped in traffic. An e-bike, traveling straight, struck the back of the truck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a severe eye injury with heavy bleeding. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants. The data lists driver inattention as a key factor, with no mention of errors by the e-bike rider beyond the helmet, which is only noted after driver actions.
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Sedan Turns, Cyclist Thrown on Flushing Avenue▸Jun 12 - A sedan turned right on Flushing Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist flew, hit the pavement, head bleeding. He was conscious but hurt. The car’s side was smashed. The bike twisted, silent in the street.
A sedan and a cyclist collided at Flushing Avenue and Troutman Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan turned right while the cyclist went straight. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right side was damaged; the bike’s front end was crushed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The crash left the cyclist injured and the scene marked by twisted metal and blood.
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Tesla Slams Parked Truck, Driver Bleeds▸Jun 11 - A Tesla crashed headlong into a parked box truck on Rust Street. The roof caved. The driver, 67, was found slumped and bleeding from the head. The street was quiet. Police cited driver inattention. No other injuries reported.
A 67-year-old man driving a Tesla struck a parked box truck on Rust Street near 59th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan drove straight into the truck, crushing the roof. The driver was found unconscious, bleeding from the head, and wearing a seatbelt. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other occupants or bystanders were injured. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or violations.
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Distracted E-Bike Rider Hits Boy in Queens▸May 21 - A distracted e-bike rider struck a 5-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal. The child bled from the head but stayed conscious. The bike’s front end bore the mark. The crash left the street stained and silent.
A 5-year-old boy was hit by a westbound e-bike while crossing Skillman Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider, distracted and inattentive, struck him. The boy suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike’s front end showed damage from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to pedestrians, especially children, by inattentive riders on city streets.
Jun 12 - A sedan turned right on Flushing Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist flew, hit the pavement, head bleeding. He was conscious but hurt. The car’s side was smashed. The bike twisted, silent in the street.
A sedan and a cyclist collided at Flushing Avenue and Troutman Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan turned right while the cyclist went straight. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right side was damaged; the bike’s front end was crushed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The crash left the cyclist injured and the scene marked by twisted metal and blood.
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Tesla Slams Parked Truck, Driver Bleeds▸Jun 11 - A Tesla crashed headlong into a parked box truck on Rust Street. The roof caved. The driver, 67, was found slumped and bleeding from the head. The street was quiet. Police cited driver inattention. No other injuries reported.
A 67-year-old man driving a Tesla struck a parked box truck on Rust Street near 59th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan drove straight into the truck, crushing the roof. The driver was found unconscious, bleeding from the head, and wearing a seatbelt. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other occupants or bystanders were injured. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or violations.
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Distracted E-Bike Rider Hits Boy in Queens▸May 21 - A distracted e-bike rider struck a 5-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal. The child bled from the head but stayed conscious. The bike’s front end bore the mark. The crash left the street stained and silent.
A 5-year-old boy was hit by a westbound e-bike while crossing Skillman Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider, distracted and inattentive, struck him. The boy suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike’s front end showed damage from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to pedestrians, especially children, by inattentive riders on city streets.
Jun 11 - A Tesla crashed headlong into a parked box truck on Rust Street. The roof caved. The driver, 67, was found slumped and bleeding from the head. The street was quiet. Police cited driver inattention. No other injuries reported.
A 67-year-old man driving a Tesla struck a parked box truck on Rust Street near 59th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan drove straight into the truck, crushing the roof. The driver was found unconscious, bleeding from the head, and wearing a seatbelt. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other occupants or bystanders were injured. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or violations.
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Distracted E-Bike Rider Hits Boy in Queens▸May 21 - A distracted e-bike rider struck a 5-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal. The child bled from the head but stayed conscious. The bike’s front end bore the mark. The crash left the street stained and silent.
A 5-year-old boy was hit by a westbound e-bike while crossing Skillman Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider, distracted and inattentive, struck him. The boy suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike’s front end showed damage from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to pedestrians, especially children, by inattentive riders on city streets.
May 21 - A distracted e-bike rider struck a 5-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal. The child bled from the head but stayed conscious. The bike’s front end bore the mark. The crash left the street stained and silent.
A 5-year-old boy was hit by a westbound e-bike while crossing Skillman Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider, distracted and inattentive, struck him. The boy suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike’s front end showed damage from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to pedestrians, especially children, by inattentive riders on city streets.