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

Two sedans crashed at Broadway in Queens. A 73-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregarded as the cause. Impact struck right side doors and front center ends, injuring one occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:13 on Broadway in Queens involving two sedans traveling south and east. The 73-year-old female driver of the southbound Nissan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The collision impacted the right side doors of the Nissan and the center front end of the eastbound Toyota. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The female driver used a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle making a left turn struck a sedan entering a parked position on 35 Avenue in Queens. The female motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:49 PM on 35 Avenue in Queens, a 34-year-old female motorcyclist was making a left turn when her motorcycle collided with a sedan entering a parked position. The motorcycle's left front bumper impacted the sedan's left front bumper. The motorcyclist was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles traveling south. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed management and vehicle maneuvering in a complex urban environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Vernon Boulevard. The 33-year-old woman suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Police cite driver errors including failure to yield and improper turning as causes of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vernon Boulevard in Queens at 5:40 p.m. A 2011 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a U-turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factors linked to the sedan driver. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers and failure to yield in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped passenger was ejected and injured when an SUV made a left turn and collided with the moped traveling west. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic control, causing serious lower leg injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, at 3:27 AM in Queens near Northern Boulevard, a Chevrolet SUV making a left turn struck a westbound moped. The moped's left front bumper collided with the SUV's left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" by the SUV driver. The moped carried two occupants; a 36-year-old female passenger was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with contusions and bruises. The passenger was conscious but injured, and no safety equipment was noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northeast, while the moped driver was licensed and traveling straight west. Unsafe speed was also listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old moped driver suffered a head contusion in a Queens collision. The crash occurred at 3:40 a.m. on 27 Avenue. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the impact, resulting in serious injury but no ejection.

At 3:40 a.m. on 27 Avenue in Queens, a 26-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting at the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The driver sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious throughout. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle was registered with a permit license status in New York. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on mopeds in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman suffered a fractured, dislocated injury to her entire body after being struck by an SUV traveling north on Steinway Street in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious but severely hurt at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Steinway Street and Broadway in Queens around 2:20 AM. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her entire body and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was a Mercedes SUV traveling north on Steinway Street. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it indicate any pedestrian actions contributing to the crash. The pedestrian was located at the intersection when struck. No information on driver license status or vehicle damage was provided. The focus remains on the severe injuries sustained by the pedestrian following impact with the northbound SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two mopeds collided at Broadway in Queens. One driver, unlicensed and making a U-turn, struck the other traveling east. The licensed driver suffered a severe leg fracture. Police cite improper turning and lane usage as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:01 PM near 32-02 Broadway in Queens. The collision involved two mopeds: one driven by a licensed male traveling east going straight ahead, and the other by an unlicensed male making a U-turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the licensed driver's moped and the left front quarter panel of the unlicensed driver's moped. The licensed driver sustained a serious knee-lower leg-foot injury described as a fracture and dislocation. Contributing factors listed in the report include 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' with the unlicensed driver making an improper U-turn. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper turning and lane usage as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old female driver in Queens suffered a back contusion after a front-end collision. According to the police report, outside car distraction caused the crash. The sedan struck an object or vehicle while traveling south on 30 Avenue, damaging its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver operating a 2020 Nissan sedan was traveling southbound on 30 Avenue in Queens around 6:23 AM when the crash occurred. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper from a center front end impact. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, suffered a back contusion classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Outside Car Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distractions leading to collisions even without interaction with pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and shock after a van struck her at a Queens intersection. She was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred. The van showed no damage, highlighting the severity of pedestrian harm in vehicle collisions.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 31 Street and 30 Avenue in Queens at 8:46 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound Ford van struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The van, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The lack of vehicle damage despite serious pedestrian injury underscores the danger pedestrians face even when vehicles appear minimally impacted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing severe abdominal and pelvic injuries. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 30 Avenue near 31 Street in Queens at 8:45 PM. A 73-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, including fractures and dislocations, but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and details. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 21 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens at 12:03 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2010 Honda SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted beyond the driver's failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck struck the left rear bumper of a sedan making a right turn on 37 Street in Queens. Both sedan occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Driver inexperience and following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on 37 Street near 20 Avenue in Queens. A flatbed truck traveling west rear-ended a 2016 sedan traveling northwest that was making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan had two occupants: a 49-year-old female driver and a 62-year-old male passenger. Both were conscious but suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The report cites driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness. The flatbed truck driver was also licensed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers and close following distances in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a moped in Queens at 41 Avenue. The moped driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely as causes. The moped was entering a parked position when struck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 27-05 41 Avenue at 10:40. A sedan traveling east struck the left side doors of a moped also traveling east. The moped driver, a 24-year-old female, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and experienced shock. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors. The moped was entering a parked position at the time of impact. The sedan showed no damage, and the moped had no damage at the point of impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors related to close passing and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck and an SUV collided while both making right turns on 21 Street in Queens. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite improper turning as the cause, highlighting critical driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:59 AM on 21 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles—a 2020 diesel tractor truck and a 2003 SUV—were making right turns when the collision happened. The truck struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, pointing directly to driver error in maneuvering the turn. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Hoyt Avenue South at 3:13 a.m. The front passenger suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on Hoyt Avenue South at 3:13 a.m. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The driver of the eastbound sedan was traveling straight ahead, while the westbound sedan's pre-crash action was classified as 'Other.' The front passenger in one vehicle, a 31-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash, highlighting driver errors that led to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 20-year-old female bicyclist traveling straight on 42 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 42 Street in Queens around 1 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a right turn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old female, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver's error. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but sustained serious injuries. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were noted in the report. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the bike, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man suffered head injuries when a sedan traveling east struck him while he crossed outside a crosswalk. The impact caused contusions and bruises. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 27 Avenue struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan showed no visible damage. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, placing the focus on the driver’s failure to anticipate or yield to a pedestrian in a non-designated crossing area. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. No driver errors such as speeding or impairment were explicitly cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A late-night collision on 49 Street in Queens injured a 32-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing contusions and arm injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:45 a.m. on 49 Street near 25 Avenue in Queens. A 2023 Ford SUV traveling west collided with a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling north. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right side doors with its center front end. The sedan’s 32-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes. The driver of the sedan was conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver errors related to disregarding traffic controls and other vehicular factors, without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-scooter rider traveling straight. The rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inattention as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 near 48 Street and Northern Boulevard. A sedan traveling north was making a right turn when it collided with an e-scooter rider going straight west. The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old male driver, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was treated for a minor burn and shock. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the sedan driver. The e-scooter rider was not cited for any contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the e-scooter rider held a Pennsylvania license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Steinway Street when one vehicle followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. A 63-year-old front passenger suffered injuries and shock. The crash exposed driver errors including unsafe speed and tailgating.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Steinway Street collided at 2 p.m. The driver of a 2024 Hyundai sedan, licensed in New Jersey, struck the center back end of a 2004 Toyota sedan. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. A 63-year-old female front passenger in the Toyota was injured and experienced shock, secured by a lap belt and not ejected. The Toyota driver was not present in the vehicle at the time. The collision's point of impact and vehicle damage confirm the rear-end nature of the crash. Driver errors in maintaining safe distance and speed directly led to the impact, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15