Queens Streets, Broken Promises, Broken Bodies

A 65-year-old man suffered a head contusion while crossing at an intersection in Queens. He was conscious but injured. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 50 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens at 5:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The victim sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on the vehicle type, driver behavior, or other circumstances was provided. The data focuses on the pedestrian’s injury and crossing behavior, with no indication of fault or contributing actions by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and tractor truck collided on Laurel Hill Blvd. The SUV driver suffered full-body contusions but was conscious and restrained. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver challenges in controlling vehicles.

According to the police report, at 18:49 on Laurel Hill Blvd, a northbound Jeep SUV and a northbound tractor truck diesel collided. The SUV's left front bumper impacted the truck's trailer. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with contusions over her entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role in the loss of vehicle control. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead, and no other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by slippery pavement affecting vehicle stability and collision risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pickup truck made a right turn and struck the moped from behind on Jackson Avenue in Queens. The truck driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the rider in shock with abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:54 on Jackson Avenue in Queens. A 26-year-old male moped driver traveling north was struck from behind by a pickup truck also traveling north but making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the center back end of the pickup truck. The moped driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the pickup truck driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving in vehicle maneuvers such as turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man suffered full-body bruises after an SUV struck him at an intersection. The vehicle made a right turn and hit the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 37 Avenue and 69 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Hyundai SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him at the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The collision highlights a driver error where the SUV operator did not yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, directly resulting in the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and seriously injured after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on 21st Street in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the moped head-on and causing severe leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 AM on 21st Street near 43rd Avenue in Queens. A 25-year-old male moped driver, traveling southbound, was struck at the center front end by a northwestern-bound SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV's right front bumper collided with the moped's center front end, indicating the SUV's left turn crossed the moped's path. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped driver's actions. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver caused a violent collision between a pick-up truck and an SUV in Queens. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash exposed dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:36 on 21st Street near Jackson Avenue in Queens. A pick-up truck traveling south struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV making a left turn southeast. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The driver of the SUV, a 57-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating a failure to maintain focus on the road. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a right turn struck a 36-year-old female bicyclist traveling straight on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries, shock, and complaints of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:54 AM on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The driver, while making a right turn, was inattentive and distracted, which led to the collision with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained back injuries, shock, and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle involved in the crash had damage to the left front bumper, confirming the point of impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered a head injury after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck at the intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal on the Koch Bridge pedestrian and bike path near 23rd Street when she was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck slammed into a taxi on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact struck a 75-year-old man seated in the taxi’s back seat. He suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The pickup driver lost consciousness during the crash.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with a taxi. The pickup's center front end struck the taxi's right rear bumper. Inside the taxi, a 75-year-old man seated in the middle rear seat took the blow to his head. The report states, "A pickup struck a taxi. A 75-year-old man in the back seat took the blow with his head. He did not fly through glass. He stayed in place. His body broke inside. He died there." The contributing factor cited is "Lost Consciousness" by the pickup driver. No victim behavior was listed as contributing. The crash caused fatal internal and head injuries to the passenger, highlighting the deadly consequences of driver incapacitation behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow after a crash in Queens. The rider, wearing a helmet, was conscious and not ejected. The motorcycle sustained front-end damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash in Queens at 3:00 PM. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. The injury included a fracture, distortion, and dislocation of the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The motorcycle, a 2011 Honda, was traveling south going straight ahead and sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no explicit driver errors or victim behaviors were identified. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash location was near 53-26 Van Dam Street in Queens. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old female bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after a collision caused by driver inattention. The crash occurred near 39-37 47 Ave in Queens. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from her bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:30 near 39-37 47 Ave in Queens involving a female bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, aged 28, sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock but not ejected from her bike. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling straight ahead, with impact to the left front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers, as documented in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV collided with an e-bike on Borden Ave, ejecting the bicyclist and causing a severe hip and leg fracture. The driver disregarded traffic controls, leading to a violent impact that left the rider unconscious and injured.

According to the police report, at 3:13 AM on Borden Ave near Greenpoint Ave, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling east struck a southbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV's center front end struck the e-bike's right front bumper, causing the bicyclist to become unconscious. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. No contributing factors were listed for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man on a Fly motorcycle struck the rear of a vehicle on the Koch Bridge bike path. He flew from the bike, torn and bleeding, his whole body injured. The crash left the path silent, the man conscious but battered.

A violent collision unfolded on the Koch Bridge pedestrian and bike path when a 52-year-old man riding a 2023 Fly motorcycle struck the rear of another vehicle, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 21:45, with the motorcycle traveling east. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected,' suffering severe lacerations and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the motorcycle operator for failing to maintain a safe distance. The report notes the rider wore no helmet or armor. The rear impact left the path silent, the man torn open and bleeding. No contributing factors are listed for the other vehicle or any pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver’s inattention caused a collision with a male pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered knee and lower leg injuries, entering shock. The crash unfolded as the vehicle traveled east, striking the pedestrian’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:29 near 45-07 47 Avenue in Queens. A 2023 Mercedes SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east and going straight ahead, struck a male pedestrian not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted but the primary cause remains the driver's distraction. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the vulnerability of the pedestrian in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan making a left turn hit her at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s left front bumper struck her, causing semiconsciousness and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 47 Street in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, which caused head injuries to the pedestrian. She was semiconscious and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver contributing factors were explicitly cited. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles at intersections, where pedestrian right-of-way is critical but not always respected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769128, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on JJ Byrne Memorial Bridge. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The front driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 16:34 on JJ Byrne Memorial Bridge, two sedans traveling south collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front sedan. The front driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver error as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight east on 60 Street. The motorcyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries but remained conscious. The sedan’s left front bumper and motorcycle’s front end were damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:57 on 60 Street. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was making a U-turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight ahead eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front end, indicating the sedan’s maneuver caused the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan driver’s U-turn as the critical action leading to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a southbound e-bike in Queens. The bicyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:02 AM near 37-25 56 Street in Queens. A station wagon/SUV was making a left turn southwest when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight south. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the e-bike's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the SUV driver's errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The e-bike rider's helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was noted on the e-bike's left side doors, while the SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy was injured when a sedan traveling east on Skillman Avenue struck him outside an intersection. The impact hit the pedestrian's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver showed no vehicle damage, and contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Skillman Avenue in Queens at 8:00 AM. The pedestrian was struck by a 2024 Honda sedan traveling east, which impacted the left front bumper. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The victim sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, with abrasions noted. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors explicitly cited. The pedestrian's actions or equipment were not noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks to pedestrians outside intersections and the absence of clear driver fault in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on 43 Avenue in Queens at 7:50 a.m. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling on 43 Avenue in Queens collided at 7:50 a.m. One vehicle was heading south, the other east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the southbound SUV and the left front bumper of the eastbound SUV. The report cites glare as a contributing factor to the crash. A 57-year-old female front-seat passenger in one SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield but highlights glare as a key factor affecting visibility. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15