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

A pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries when a Ford truck backing unsafely hit him near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the man conscious but with abrasions. The SUV and other parked vehicles showed damage from the collision.

According to the police report, at 10:53 AM in Queens near 4-05 Astoria Boulevard, a Ford truck was backing unsafely when it struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured in the abdomen and pelvis, sustaining abrasions but remained conscious. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and no contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The point of impact was the left side doors of a parked SUV, which along with other parked vehicles, sustained damage. The Ford truck's right rear quarter panel was damaged, confirming the collision during the vehicle's backing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion after his SUV rear-ended a parked SUV on 21 Street near 29 Avenue in Queens. Police cite following too closely and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:24 AM on 21 Street near 29 Avenue in Queens. A 32-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and conscious, was injured with a back contusion when his 2023 Toyota SUV struck the center back end of a parked 2004 Chevrolet SUV. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact, with damage to its center front end. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. The driver was not ejected and had a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks posed by driver inattention or misjudgment in traffic, resulting in injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a Jeep traveling east on 23 Avenue struck him while he played in the roadway. The child was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting dangers for children near traffic outside intersections.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling east on 23 Avenue in Queens struck a 5-year-old pedestrian playing in the roadway outside an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage consistent with the collision. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene, with injury severity rated as serious (3). The report does not list specific driver errors or contributing factors, but the pedestrian's presence in the roadway away from an intersection indicates exposure to moving traffic. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores the risks posed by vehicles traveling straight ahead in areas where children may unexpectedly enter the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old female taxi driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries in a left-side impact crash on 31 Avenue in Queens. She was unconscious and complained of pain or nausea. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 31 Avenue in Queens was struck on its left side doors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was found unconscious at the scene. She reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying further details. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks associated with left-side impacts and driver-related vehicular errors in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit an e-scooter traveling straight on Crescent Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured when a sedan struck him on Crescent Street, Queens, at 5:20 AM. The sedan driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the e-scooter and the center front end of the sedan. The e-scooter driver, who was wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota sedan. The crash highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention in interactions with vulnerable micromobility users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe lower leg injuries after a collision with a parked vehicle in Queens. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, striking the left side doors of the vehicle and causing fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 near 25-82 Steinway Street in Queens. A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike after colliding with a parked 2020 Acura SUV. The vehicle sustained damage to its left side doors. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error that led to the collision. The bicyclist suffered fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist. The vehicle was stationary before impact, highlighting systemic dangers posed by parked vehicles and right-of-way violations in the area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 14 Street and 27 Avenue in Queens. Driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and inattention caused the crash. Two passengers suffered full-body injuries and shock, restrained by seat belts, with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, at 22:54 two sedans traveling south and east collided at 14 Street and 27 Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a right front quarter panel impact on one vehicle and center front end impact on the other. The report cites driver errors of failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Two passengers, a 32-year-old female front passenger and a 13-year-old male left rear passenger, were injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and complained of pain or nausea. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of driver failure to yield and distraction in multi-occupant vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV and pickup truck collided head-on on Astoria Boulevard. Three occupants in the SUV suffered injuries including burns and shock. Police cite unsafe lane changing and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:25 on Astoria Boulevard involving a 2017 SUV and a 2018 pickup truck, both traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the pickup truck was damaged at its center front end. Three male occupants in the SUV, including the driver and two passengers, were injured with bodily injuries ranging from entire body trauma to knee and lower leg injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors leading to serious injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling east struck a stationary SUV in Queens. The collision ejected a 16-year-old female passenger, causing whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite the moped driver’s failure to yield and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling east collided with a station wagon/SUV that was starting from parking on 38-12 Broadway in Queens. The point of impact was the moped’s center front end against the SUV’s left front bumper. The crash ejected a 16-year-old female occupant from the moped, who suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed by the moped driver. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east as well. The collision highlights driver errors by the moped operator, including unsafe speed and failure to yield, which directly led to serious injury of the vulnerable passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower arm injury and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford sedan traveling east on 37 Street in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with a minor burn complaint. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south on 38 Street was struck from behind by a sedan. The motorcycle driver, ejected and bruised, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 35-30 38 Street in Queens at 13:50. A 42-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead southbound when it was struck at the center back end by a sedan also traveling southbound. The report identifies the sedan driver’s error as 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the rear-end collision. The motorcycle driver was not cited for any contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain safe following distances, resulting in serious injury to vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man suffered facial abrasions while crossing 31 Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and injured despite crossing with the signal. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Driver errors were not reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 31 Avenue and 51 Street in Queens at 19:14. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and sustained abrasions to the face, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle, but the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the absence of documented driver fault in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 24 Street in Queens after one driver disregarded traffic control. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing back contusions. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight when the crash occurred late afternoon.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:52 on 24 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided. The southbound vehicle struck the left front quarter panel against the westbound sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The injured party was a 50-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the southbound sedan. She sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene, secured by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed men from New York, traveling straight ahead prior to impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors of the southbound sedan and the right front bumper of the westbound sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old boy playing in the street suffered a head contusion after a sedan traveling south struck him on the left front quarter panel. The child was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers posed by vehicles moving through active play areas.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 38-59 11 Street in Queens struck a 5-year-old pedestrian playing in the roadway at approximately 8:30 PM. The vehicle impacted the child on the left front quarter panel, causing a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. The pedestrian was conscious following the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it specify any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The child’s presence in the roadway as a playing pedestrian is noted, but no fault is assigned to the victim. The incident underscores the systemic risk to young pedestrians in areas where vehicles travel near active play zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A six-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her while she played in the roadway. The vehicle, traveling north on 45 Street, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The child was injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2021 Mercedes SUV was traveling north on 45 Street in Queens around 4:30 p.m. when it struck a six-year-old female pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The incident highlights the dangers posed to young pedestrians in roadway areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a westbound bicyclist from behind on 30 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:45 on 30 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling westbound collided with the rear center of a westbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. There are no listed contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or equipment. The collision’s impact point on the sedan was its right front bumper, matching the center back end of the bike, confirming a rear-end collision caused by the sedan driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 41 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The female driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. Front-end damage marked the violent impact. Passengers also sustained injuries in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 41 Avenue in Queens around 12:30. Two sedans traveling south collided head-on. The female driver, aged 51, was starting from parking when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for her. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The male front passenger, 64, also suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The male driver of the other sedan was traveling straight ahead. The report highlights driver errors on the female driver's part without attributing fault to the passengers or other driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver struck a parked vehicle’s rear and collided side-on with a sedan on Queens’ 34 Avenue. Three men inside the SUV suffered bruises and pelvic injuries. The crash unfolded at 1:55 a.m., spotlighting traffic control disregard and alcohol involvement.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens’ 34 Avenue at 1:55 a.m. A 2012 Honda SUV, driven by a 31-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling south when it disregarded traffic control and struck the right side doors of a sedan going straight east. The SUV also collided with the center back end of a parked 2020 Subaru SUV. The SUV carried three male occupants, all aged 31, who sustained contusions and pelvic injuries. The driver and one front passenger were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver and notes 'Alcohol Involvement' for two occupants. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right side doors of the SUV and the front end of the sedan. The crash highlights driver error—specifically failure to obey traffic controls—and the presence of alcohol as systemic dangers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old moped driver was injured and ejected in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the moped’s right front, damaging the left side doors. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 21 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens at 9:29 p.m. The collision involved a 2018 Chevrolet SUV and a 2020 Yamaha moped, both traveling eastbound. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the moped’s right front bumper, causing damage to the SUV’s left side doors. The 23-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including abrasions. The police report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error. The moped driver was in shock and injured but no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman suffered a back contusion after an e-scooter collided with her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The scooter, traveling northeast, struck her center front, causing shock and injury. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured in Queens at 43rd Street around 16:33. The pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when an e-scooter traveling northeast struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was in shock. The e-scooter driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The vehicle sustained no damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by e-scooters to pedestrians crossing outside signal control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15