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

An 86-year-old woman suffered facial contusions after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on Ditmars Boulevard. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision at 8:50 a.m.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling north on Ditmars Boulevard in Queens struck an 86-year-old female pedestrian at 8:50 a.m. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. There was no vehicle damage reported. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV traveling west collided with a parked Honda sedan on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The SUV’s right side doors hit the sedan’s left front bumper. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:22 AM on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 34-year-old male driver of a 2012 GMC SUV, traveling west, struck a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors against the sedan’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash, suggesting the SUV driver failed to control the vehicle or obey traffic controls, leading to the collision with the parked sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a sedan making a right turn on Astoria Boulevard. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite improper lane usage by the motorcycle as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 16:20 on Astoria Boulevard, a sedan was making a right turn when it was struck by a motorcycle traveling straight westbound. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The sedan driver was licensed and making a lawful turn. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The crash underscores dangers posed by improper lane usage during vehicle maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a right turn and struck her. The impact caused abrasions to her face. Police cited the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:12 in Queens near 42 Place and Northern Boulevard. A 26-year-old female bicyclist was traveling east when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn southeast and struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to her face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and motorcycle collided at a Queens intersection. The sedan driver suffered an elbow injury and minor burn. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles were traveling southbound when impact occurred at the front right and center front.

According to the police report, at 12:10 PM in Queens near 34 Street, a collision occurred between a sedan and a motorcycle, both traveling southbound. The sedan's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury and a minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The police report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in attention and yielding that led to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, at 9:11 a.m. on Northern Boulevard, a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling south made a left turn and struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel, which also sustained damage. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding during a left turn, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old girl suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper while traveling east. The child was conscious and injured off the roadway.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east on 21st Street in Queens struck a 3-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the child's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The child was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not listed as contributing to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. This crash highlights a driver error in yielding that resulted in injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 41 Avenue in Queens, injuring a 36-year-old female driver. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 41 Avenue in Queens at 10:20 AM involving two sedans traveling east and south. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the southbound vehicle. The female driver of the eastbound sedan, aged 36, suffered back injuries and minor burns, and was in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was not ejected and was an occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle crash in Queens injured a front-seat passenger with facial abrasions. The collision involved SUVs and a sedan. Police cited traffic control disregard and alcohol involvement. The unlicensed sedan driver changed lanes, striking multiple vehicles and causing serious impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:55 in Queens near 40-09 12 Street. The collision involved several vehicles: three SUVs traveling straight ahead and one sedan changing lanes. The sedan driver, a male with an unlicensed status, was involved in the lane change that caused the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement.' The impact points include the sedan's right front bumper striking the right rear quarter panel of a Tesla SUV and other SUV impacts. A 21-year-old male front passenger in one SUV sustained facial abrasions and was conscious but injured. The report highlights driver errors—unlicensed driving, lane changing, and traffic control disregard—as primary causes, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mazda SUV slammed into a parked taxi on 36th Avenue. The SUV driver lost consciousness and died at the wheel. The taxi’s left side crumpled. No passengers. No escape. Metal bent. Silence followed where breath once was.

A fatal collision unfolded on 36th Avenue near 36-13 in Queens when a Mazda SUV veered into a parked taxi, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 2:00 p.m. The SUV driver, age 42, lost consciousness and died at the wheel. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The impact buckled the taxi’s left side doors. No passengers were present in either vehicle. The narrative states, 'No escape. Just silence where breath once was.' The report does not cite any contributing behaviors from the taxi driver or any other victims. The focus remains on the sudden incapacitation of the SUV driver, which led directly to the collision and fatality.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound motorscooter on 33 Street in Queens. The motorscooter driver, a 20-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:20 on 33 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling eastbound was making a left turn when it collided head-on with a westbound motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the contributing factor as the sedan driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Chrysler. The motorscooter, a Razor 150, suffered front-end damage consistent with the point of impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver errors during left turns, especially to vulnerable two-wheeled vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729437, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV collided in Queens, injuring the unlicensed motorcyclist. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing. The motorcyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm, highlighting driver errors that led to the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 9:20 AM involving a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2022 Ford SUV, both traveling south. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The motorcycle's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel were points of impact. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, wearing a helmet, and the SUV driver was licensed. These details underscore the role of improper lane use and unsafe maneuvers in causing the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle carrying two was struck in Queens. The unlicensed driver, helmeted, was ejected and suffered facial injuries. A passenger without safety gear was also ejected, injured in the lower body. The sedan driver turned right into the motorcycle’s path.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens at 19:57 involving a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2022 Acura sedan. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and helmeted, was passing improperly and engaged in aggressive driving, leading to the crash. The sedan was making a right turn when the impact occurred at its right front quarter panel and the motorcycle's center front end. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected; the 20-year-old driver sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, while the 15-year-old passenger, without any safety equipment, suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error on the motorcycle’s part. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on Broadway injured a 33-year-old female driver. Two eastbound vehicles collided when a sedan started from parking and an SUV went straight. The SUV driver’s unsafe lane change caused a violent impact, leaving the sedan driver with neck whiplash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Broadway in Queens at 8:10 PM. A 33-year-old female sedan driver, starting from parking, collided with a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was going straight ahead but executed an unsafe lane change, striking the sedan’s left front quarter panel with the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the SUV driver’s error. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two drivers suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Broadway in Queens. One driver suffered a concussion; the other complained of pain and nausea. The crash involved a left-side impact on a parked sedan and a left-turning SUV at unsafe speed and lane change.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Broadway in Queens. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a parked sedan struck on its left side doors and an SUV making a left turn. One driver, a 44-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and bodily injuries to his entire body despite using an airbag and lap belt. Another driver, a 34-year-old female, suffered bodily injuries and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The female driver was making a left turn at unsafe speed and changed lanes unsafely. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers on Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15