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

A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a collision on Broadway in Queens. The crash involved traffic control disregard and failure to yield right-of-way, according to the police report. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:25 on Broadway in Queens. The injured party was a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist sustained injuries to the hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The bicyclist was not ejected from the vehicle and was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision involved impact to the right side doors of the bicycle. Driver errors related to traffic control violations and failure to yield created the conditions for this crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal in Queens. The driver’s aggressive driving contributed to the collision, causing bruising and trauma to the pedestrian’s head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 in Queens near 31-11 30 Avenue. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2022 Honda sedan traveling west struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises and remained conscious after the impact. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors linked to the vehicle driver. The sedan was previously parked before the collision and had damage to its left side doors. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing factors from the victim. The driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driver behavior in pedestrian-involved collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike and sedan collided head-on on Steinway Street in Queens. The motorbike driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The motorbike sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on Steinway Street in Queens. The collision involved a motorbike traveling south and a sedan traveling north, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorbike driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no damage reported to the sedan. The motorbike sustained center front end damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the back of a sedan traveling east on 28 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, at 17:06 on 28 Avenue in Queens, a taxi rear-ended a sedan. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound and moving straight ahead before the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end collision on 28th Street in Queens injured a 28-year-old female passenger. The crash involved two westbound vehicles. The passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary driver error causing the impact.

According to the police report, two vehicles traveling westbound on 28th Street in Queens collided when the driver of a sedan failed to maintain a safe distance and rear-ended a station wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the SUV. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. A 28-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat of the SUV sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment use. The collision highlights the dangers of driver inattention and unsafe following distances on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old sedan driver fell asleep and crashed into a parked vehicle in Queens. Both driver and front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver’s unsafe speed and fatigue caused the collision, damaging the front center of the moving car and rear of the parked car.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver in Queens fell asleep at the wheel around 5:05 AM, causing his 2023 Hyundai sedan to collide with a parked 2014 Maserati sedan. The driver was traveling southbound and struck the parked car’s left rear bumper with the center front end of his vehicle. The report cites 'Fell Asleep' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the driver. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The front-seat passenger, a 23-year-old female also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar head injuries and whiplash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver fatigue and speed as primary causes, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered a concussion and full-body injuries after a convertible struck him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn, hitting the pedestrian crossing without signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:38 on 79th Street near 21st Avenue in Queens. A 41-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when he was struck by a northbound 2013 Mazda convertible making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including a concussion, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious pedestrian injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on 31st Street struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 18:11 in Queens, a 2022 Mazda sedan traveling east on 31st Street collided with a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited for any contributing behavior. The crash highlights systemic danger from driver inattention and failure to yield to lawful pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing up in Queens struck its own passenger, causing upper arm injuries and unconsciousness. The crash involved limited driver visibility. The passenger, secured by a lap belt and harness, suffered serious pain and nausea from the impact.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female front-seat passenger was injured when a 2020 Ford sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, backed into the passenger side. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility during the backing maneuver. The passenger, who was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm injury and was unconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The crash occurred near 41-15 12th Street in Queens at 11:00 AM. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling west collided head-on with a Carry All truck going east on Northern Blvd in Queens. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:51 on Northern Blvd in Queens. A 2017 Ford SUV traveling west was passing when it collided head-on with a 2023 Carry All truck traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or rules. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The Carry All had no occupants at the time. Vehicle damage included the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the Carry All's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn on 30 Ave in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of 30 Ave and Steinway St in Queens at 2:53 p.m. The vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling northeast when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault in the incident. Injuries included abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with the pedestrian experiencing shock. Vehicle damage was reported as none. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with an eastbound e-bike on 29th Street in Queens. The 63-year-old bicyclist suffered injuries and shock. According to the police report, pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash, highlighting hazardous interactions at this intersection.

At 12:37 PM on 29th Street near 23 Avenue in Queens, a BMW sedan traveling south struck an eastbound e-bike. The impact occurred at the sedan's right rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end, according to the police report. The 63-year-old male bicyclist was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the dangers posed by unclear road interactions between motor vehicles and e-bikes in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a box truck traveling straight on Steinway Street in Queens. Both sedan occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to the hip and entire body. The crash exposed dangers from improper turning maneuvers in busy traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Steinway Street in Queens around 1:00 PM. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a box truck traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the truck's center front end. The sedan driver and front passenger were both injured, sustaining whiplash and bodily injuries to the hip and entire body. The driver was wearing a lap belt and conscious. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the sedan's part. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the risks posed by improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Just after midnight on Grand Central Parkway, a speeding sedan slammed into the rear of an SUV. The impact crushed metal and left a 19-year-old passenger bleeding from a severe head wound, conscious but seriously injured in the back seat.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling at unsafe speed collided with the left rear bumper of a sport utility vehicle on Grand Central Parkway shortly after midnight. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan's right front bumper struck the SUV's rear, crushing metal and causing significant damage. Inside the SUV, a 19-year-old male passenger suffered severe head lacerations; he remained conscious but was bleeding heavily. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations but was not ejected and had safety equipment deployed. No victim behaviors or safety equipment issues were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of excessive speed and inexperience behind the wheel on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting her at an intersection in Queens. She suffered upper arm injuries and bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. on Steinway Street in Queens. A 27-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2012 SUV making a left turn. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on 21st Street injured a 63-year-old male driver. Two sedans collided, causing facial abrasions to the driver who was conscious but injured. Illness was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver health risks in vehicle crashes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 21st Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and south. The 63-year-old male driver of a 2014 Honda sedan sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s medical condition played a role in the incident. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles, suggesting a direct collision. The driver was not ejected and was injured but remained conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not cite failure to yield or other driver errors, focusing instead on the driver's illness as the primary factor. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by medical conditions affecting driver control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a pick-up truck on Hoyt Ave N. The bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved improper lane usage and bicyclist confusion, according to police.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:00 PM on Hoyt Ave N involving a pick-up truck traveling east and a northbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pick-up truck driver was going straight ahead and impacted the bicyclist with the vehicle's right front bumper. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report highlights driver errors related to lane usage and the bicyclist's confusion but does not attribute fault to the victim. This crash underscores the dangers posed by improper lane use and the vulnerability of bicyclists in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man crossing with the signal on 34th Street in Queens was struck and injured. The driver, traveling southbound, disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:24 on 34th Street near 30th Avenue in Queens. A 56-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck by a southbound vehicle. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with no occupants other than the driver. This crash highlights driver failure to obey traffic controls and yield to pedestrians as the primary cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway West in Queens. A box truck traveling westbound rear-ended a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper hitting the sedan’s center back end. The sedan’s female driver, age 33, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The truck driver was licensed in New York and was also traveling westbound. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north rear-ended another sedan at 21st Street in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 21st Street in Queens collided when the trailing vehicle struck the lead vehicle from behind. The driver of the rear sedan, a 68-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and became unconscious. Police identified "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors to the crash. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance and speed as the cause of the collision, with no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15