Children Down, Leaders Silent: Blood on Queens Streets Demands Action

A 22-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a taxi failed to yield right-of-way at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver’s inattention and distraction led to the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on 27 Avenue in Queens struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian at a marked crosswalk near 3-24 27 Avenue around 11:48 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the taxi impacted her with its left front bumper. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections, endangering vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man was injured when a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on 28 Rd in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without signal. Impact to the right front bumper caused contusions to his hip and upper leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 28 Rd in Queens struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian at approximately 5:30 AM. The driver was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. The victim sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating a 1997 Nissan sedan. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck driver distracted and following too closely rear-ended a sedan making a right turn on 34th Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered injuries and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear bumper damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:45 on 34th Street near Astoria Boulevard South in Queens. A pickup truck traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a sedan also traveling east but making a right turn. The pickup truck driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which directly contributed to the collision. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured and reported complaints of pain or nausea and was in shock. The report notes the sedan was impacted on its left rear bumper, while the truck sustained center front-end damage. Both drivers were licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and tailgating in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Astoria Boulevard around 2 p.m. Both drivers sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow and face. The crash involved a failure to maintain safe distance, causing significant vehicle damage and passenger harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Astoria Boulevard involving two sport utility vehicles traveling north. The driver of a 2015 Jeep was going straight ahead, while the driver of a 2020 Kia was passing. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Jeep and the right front quarter panel of the Kia. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance between vehicles. Two occupants were injured: the male Jeep driver suffered abrasions to his elbow, and a female passenger in the Jeep sustained abrasions to her face. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior. The collision caused notable damage to both vehicles' front quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man crossed Ditmars Boulevard before dawn. An eastbound Toyota SUV hit him with its left front bumper. Blood pooled from his head. The street was empty. He remained conscious, wounded and alone in the early morning dark.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old pedestrian was crossing Ditmars Boulevard near 35th Street in Queens when a 2013 Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The crash occurred before dawn, on an empty street. The report states the man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious at the scene. The police narrative notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing with no signal or crosswalk present. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and pedestrian, providing no further detail on driver actions. The impact location and vehicle trajectory underscore the danger faced by pedestrians on wide, empty streets, especially when driver errors are left unaddressed or unreported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck struck the left side doors of an SUV traveling north on 12 Street in Queens. Two teenage passengers in the SUV suffered serious internal injuries, including head trauma and unconsciousness. The truck driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, at 23:56 on 12 Street near 35 Avenue in Queens, a 2019 Mack garbage truck traveling east struck the left side doors of a 2009 Jeep SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper against the SUV's left side doors. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Two male occupants, aged 16 and 17, were injured inside the SUV. One suffered head injuries and was unconscious; the other sustained injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both injuries were classified as severe internal trauma. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers. The crash highlights driver error in traffic control compliance as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791837, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old unlicensed rider sped west on Grand Central Parkway. He passed a taxi, struck its front, and was thrown from his bike. The motorcycle shattered. He died on the asphalt. The taxi stopped. The road bore the mark.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Grand Central Parkway attempted to pass a taxi at high speed. The report states he was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the taxi's right front quarter panel, causing the rider to be ejected and thrown onto the roadway. The motorcycle was demolished. The taxi, operated by a licensed driver, stopped after the collision. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The rider died at the scene, suffering injuries to his entire body. The report does not cite any contributing victim behavior beyond helmet use. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when unlicensed, inexperienced drivers operate powerful vehicles on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver slammed into a stopped pick-up truck on 30 Ave in Queens. The impact involved multiple SUVs and left the driver in shock with unspecified injuries. The collision exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 30 Ave in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2019 Dodge SUV was traveling westbound when he rear-ended a stopped 2023 Ford pick-up truck. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The impact was centered on the front end of the Dodge SUV and the back end of the pick-up truck. Another parked 2018 Toyota SUV was also struck on its left front bumper. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 52-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt and suffered unspecified injuries and shock but was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and tailgating—as primary causes, without attributing fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred at 6:35 AM.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:35 AM in Queens near 20-55 42 Street. A 2006 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver as a contributing factor. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal was noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a 49-year-old woman crossing Crescent Street outside a crosswalk. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and shock. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 Acura sedan driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey was making a right turn on Crescent Street in Queens at 2:25 p.m. when the collision occurred. The pedestrian, a 49-year-old woman, was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock, with a minor burn also noted. The vehicle sustained no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on 31 Ave in Queens. The front passenger of the moving vehicle suffered an elbow abrasion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling east on 31 Ave collided with a parked 2024 SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle striking the center back end of the parked vehicle. The crash occurred at 6:37 AM in Queens, zip code 11377. The moving vehicle had two occupants; the front passenger, a 46-year-old female, was injured with an abrasion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The police report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two eastbound vehicles collided on 34th Street in Queens. The sedan struck the SUV on the right side doors, injuring the female sedan driver with back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as causes.

According to the police report, at 8:11 AM on 34th Street in Queens, a collision occurred involving a 2025 Acura sedan and a 2004 GMC SUV, both traveling eastbound. The sedan impacted the right side doors of the SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan's female driver, aged 37, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision's point of impact and the cited driver errors highlight systemic risks related to driver skill and focus, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver showed no vehicle damage, highlighting the impact's severity on the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 19 Ave and Hazen St in Queens at 17:47. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2023 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body and remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the force of impact was primarily absorbed by the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. No other contributing factors or victim safety equipment were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man suffered chest injuries after an SUV struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing the collision. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when hit, sustaining bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 28 Ave and 35 St in Queens at 6:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver, licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead, reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, which contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered chest contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted but not assigned as a cause. This crash highlights driver reaction errors in complex traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a sedan hit her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Northern Blvd in Queens struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's errors, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing 41st Street at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, at 19:05 in Queens on 41st Street near 25th Avenue, a sedan traveling north went straight ahead and struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old woman, was conscious but injured with contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Additionally, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal and was using a hand-held cell phone at the time, though these were noted after the driver error. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver negligence in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.

A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck struck a sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Both sedan occupants suffered head and back injuries, experiencing shock and pain. The crash involved driver distraction and an oversized vehicle, highlighting systemic risks on this highway.

According to the police report, at 12:25 a.m., a tractor truck diesel traveling west on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a westbound sedan. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old male, and his 20-year-old male front passenger both sustained injuries to the head and back, respectively, and were in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report cites 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor for both injured occupants and lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a factor related to the truck. The collision underscores driver distraction and the dangers posed by large vehicles on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Broadway in Queens when a distracted driver failed to stop. The impact struck the rear center of one vehicle, injuring the 24-year-old driver. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention and unlicensed operation in city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:18 on Broadway in Queens. Two sedans traveling westbound were involved. One vehicle, a 2017 Audi, was stopped in traffic when it was struck in the center back end by a 2015 Jeep going straight ahead. The Jeep driver was cited for driver inattention/distraction. The 24-year-old male driver of the Audi suffered a neck injury and contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious, wearing a lap belt. The Jeep driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk factors. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and unlicensed operation—as primary contributors to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after an SUV traveling south hit her on Steinway Street. The impact struck her left side as she was in the roadway. Aggressive driving was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Steinway Street in Queens at 9:40 PM. The pedestrian was struck on the left side doors of a 2021 Honda SUV traveling south while going straight ahead. The pedestrian was located in the roadway but not at an intersection. The report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driver conduct on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15