Red Lights, Broken Lives: Queens Streets Are Killing Our Kids

A female pedestrian was struck at a Queens intersection by a pick-up truck making a right turn. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered head injuries and was semiconscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:53 AM on 37 Avenue in Queens. A pick-up truck driven by an unlicensed male driver was making a right turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was semiconscious after the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to maintain attention while turning created a hazardous condition that led to the pedestrian’s injury. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided at night on 88 Street in Queens. Four men inside suffered whiplash and body injuries. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when their vehicles struck each other’s front ends. One parked SUV was also damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:11 on 88 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles traveling south and east, respectively. Both drivers were licensed men operating 2022 and 2017 Ford SUVs, each going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the southbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound vehicle. Four male occupants, including both drivers and two passengers, sustained injuries described as whiplash and bodily trauma, with injury severity rated at level 3. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and airbags deployed. A third parked 2016 Toyota SUV was struck on its center back end, sustaining damage but no occupants. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no pedestrian or cyclist involvement noted. The collision highlights risks from vehicle interactions at intersections or crossing paths without clear yielding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver in Queens struck a parked car from behind, causing neck injuries. The crash happened in the evening. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained but suffered whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:45 in Queens near 37-15 73 Street. A sedan traveling south collided with the center back end of a parked sedan. The driver of the moving vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The injured party was the driver of the parked vehicle, a 60-year-old man, who was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, with an injury severity level of 3. The report notes the moving vehicle's pre-crash state as 'Parked' and the other vehicle was 'Entering Parked Position.' No contributing factors from the injured driver were listed. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked SUV on 93rd Street in Queens. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:15 AM on 93rd Street in Queens. A 2024 SUV traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked 2013 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 55-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The moving vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance behind a stationary vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two mopeds traveling west on 34 Avenue collided head-on. Both drivers were inattentive, according to the police report. An 18-year-old driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries despite wearing a helmet. The crash exposed dangers of distracted driving on mopeds.

According to the police report, two mopeds collided on 34 Avenue in Queens around 9 p.m. Both drivers were traveling west and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his moped and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The point of impact was the center back end of one moped and the center front end of the other. The driver of the moped with two occupants was unlicensed, further highlighting systemic issues. This crash underscores the deadly consequences of distracted driving among vulnerable moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Unsafe lane changing and speeding by both drivers caused the crash. Three occupants suffered head and neck injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The impact damaged front ends and quarter panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, at 10:03 AM on Northern Boulevard in Queens, two sedans collided due to unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed by both drivers. The first vehicle, a 2022 Nissan sedan traveling east and making a right turn, struck the second vehicle, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling west and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the Nissan's right front quarter panel and the Toyota's left front bumper. Three occupants were injured: a 24-year-old female front passenger with head injuries, a 35-year-old male left rear passenger with neck injuries, and a 24-year-old male driver with head injuries. All were conscious, restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and not ejected. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as contributing factors for both drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a moped on 100 Street in Queens. The moped carried two occupants, including a 13-year-old passenger who suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. Unsafe speed was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 100 Street near 35 Avenue in Queens around 12:39 a.m. A sedan traveling north struck a moped traveling east. The sedan's front center end impacted the moped's right front bumper. The moped carried two occupants, including a 13-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear position, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the moped driver was unlicensed. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted in injuries to the vulnerable passenger, emphasizing systemic risks posed by unlicensed operation and speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained. The crash involved a driver disregarding traffic control and limited visibility, causing a right-side impact and front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:07 on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the right side doors of one vehicle and the front bumper of the other. The front passenger, a 56-year-old woman, was injured across her entire body but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals and limited visibility that likely contributed to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. Vehicle damage was significant on the right front quarter panel and left front bumper, underscoring the force of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man, riding in the back of a Nissan SUV on Northern Boulevard, was thrown from the car. His head shattered. His body twisted. The SUV rolled on, untouched. He never woke up.

A fatal crash occurred on Northern Boulevard near 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old man riding as a rear seat passenger in a 2015 Nissan SUV was ejected from the vehicle. The report states: 'A 23-year-old man, rear seat of a 2015 Nissan SUV, was thrown from the car. Head shattered. Body twisted. The SUV rolled on, untouched. He never woke up.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle sustained no damage and continued moving after the passenger was ejected. The victim suffered fatal head injuries and was found unconscious. No driver errors are specified in the report, but the ejection and death of a rear seat passenger underscore the lethal risks present for vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossing Northern Boulevard in Queens was struck by a southbound SUV. The vehicle’s right front bumper impacted the pedestrian, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention and inexperience were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 15:10 on Northern Boulevard in Queens, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a southbound Chevrolet SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The boy was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the driver’s errors that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 25 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors as contributing factors. The crash left one injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on 25 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn southeast. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the westbound sedan and the left front bumper of the turning sedan. The driver of the westbound sedan, a 28-year-old female occupant, sustained a contusion and injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and vehicle maneuvering as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sixty-year-old woman crossed 37th Avenue. An SUV, speeding, hit her. Steel met flesh. She fell, blood spreading on the cold street. She died before help arrived. The city’s danger revealed in a moment’s impact.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 37th Avenue and 90th Street in Queens when an SUV struck her as she crossed the street. The report states the SUV was traveling at an 'Unsafe Speed.' The narrative describes the vehicle coming fast, with the impact causing fatal injuries to the pedestrian, who died before emergency responders arrived. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the driver. The report also notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the driver’s excessive speed is cited. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers operate at unsafe speeds, especially at intersections where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south collided on 38-12 108 Street in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. No ejections occurred; the injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on 38-12 108 Street in Queens collided at 2:47 AM. The driver of one sedan, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles involved. The point of impact was the center back end of one sedan, indicating a rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver errors of inattention and distraction directly led to the collision and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided with another vehicle on 37 Road in Queens, injuring a 22-year-old front passenger. The impact struck the SUV’s right rear bumper and the pickup’s left front bumper, leaving the passenger with neck pain and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:51 on 37 Road in Queens involving a 2018 Jeep pickup truck and a 2004 Toyota SUV. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound and collided with the pickup truck impacting the left front bumper and the SUV sustaining damage to the right rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. A 22-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior by the passenger. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and driver inexperience on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered head injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The victim remained conscious with a bruised head wound.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Northern Boulevard in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on Astoria Boulevard. A 21-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles, revealing driver errors behind the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:15 on Astoria Boulevard involving a 2023 SUV traveling east and a 2007 sedan traveling north. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided, with impact at the SUV's center front end and the sedan's left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers, and notes 'Driver Inexperience' for one driver. A 21-year-old male front passenger in one vehicle sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and inexperience—as central to the crash, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Northern Boulevard collided in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A 19-year-old passenger suffered head injuries, and the 20-year-old driver sustained back injuries. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:25 AM on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, both traveling east, collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. The 20-year-old male driver of the front vehicle, who was wearing a lap belt, suffered back injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The 19-year-old female right rear passenger, also restrained by a lap belt, sustained head injuries and was conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ actions. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling east on 37 Avenue in Queens struck a male pedestrian who was crossing outside a designated crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian's shoulder and upper arm. The pedestrian was reported to be in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing head injuries and abrasions. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the impact at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 74 Street in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 37 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact, but the pedestrian suffered injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Toyota sedan. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman suffered neck injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her while she crossed Roosevelt Avenue with the signal. The driver showed no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured internally.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue in Queens around 10:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 Ford sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report notes no vehicle damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver’s action of making a left turn into the pedestrian’s path was the primary factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15