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

A 41-year-old man was injured by a sedan in Queens. The driver was aggressive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his arm. The crash occurred at an intersection on 98 Street.

A pedestrian was injured in a crash involving a sedan in Queens. According to the police report, the driver exhibited aggressive driving and distraction, contributing to the incident. The 41-year-old male pedestrian was struck while performing other actions in the roadway, resulting in a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was traveling south on 98 Street when the collision occurred at the intersection with Northern Boulevard. There were no indications of safety equipment use by the pedestrian, and the driver was alone in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries in a collision involving a pick-up truck and a sedan. The crash occurred on 23 Avenue. Driver inattention was a key factor.

A 36-year-old male passenger was injured in a crash on 23 Avenue involving a pick-up truck and a sedan. According to the police report, the passenger sustained whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The driver of the pick-up truck was cited for driver inattention and inexperience. The sedan was also traveling straight ahead at the time of the impact. No other contributing factors were noted. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a sedan in Queens. The rider, 33, was ejected and suffered serious chest injuries. The driver of the motorcycle was distracted. The sedan was making a left turn.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 33-year-old man, was ejected and sustained chest injuries classified as severe. According to the police report, the crash was attributed to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The motorcycle was traveling straight when it struck the sedan, which was making a left turn. The rider was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent his injuries. The driver of the motorcycle held a permit at the time of the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a southbound e-scooter on 88 Street in Queens. The 25-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan was making a left turn on 88 Street in Queens when it collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter driver was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning right collided with a sedan going straight on 83 Street in Queens. Three sedan occupants were trapped and injured, suffering shoulder, neck, and leg wounds. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn struck a sedan traveling east on 83 Street in Queens. The collision impacted the left front bumpers of both vehicles. Three occupants in the sedan—a 38-year-old male driver, a 34-year-old female front passenger, and a 51-year-old female rear passenger—were trapped and sustained injuries to the knee, neck, and shoulder respectively. All were conscious and wearing seat belts. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her at the intersection. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Northern Boulevard in Queens made a left turn and struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man crossing Junction Boulevard with the signal was struck by an e-bike traveling west. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. The bike had no visible damage. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Junction Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The collision involved a single e-bike traveling west, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." The e-bike showed no damage after the crash. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing lawfully. The report does not mention any safety equipment or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway. Three SUVs and one sedan struck each other head-on and rear-end. A 34-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash left him in shock, restrained by lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving three SUVs and one sedan, all traveling westbound. The vehicles impacted each other front-to-front and rear-end. A 34-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and experiencing shock. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash caused damage to the front and rear sections of the vehicles involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy on a motorscooter collided with a sedan on 32 Avenue in Queens. The scooter driver was injured in the head but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling north on 32 Avenue made a left turn and collided head-on with a sedan traveling west. The scooter driver, a 10-year-old boy, suffered a head injury and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the primary contributing factor. The scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The boy was not ejected and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan going straight on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Three men inside the sedan suffered neck and head injuries. All were conscious and restrained except one without safety equipment. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a 2014 SUV was making a left turn on Northern Boulevard when it collided with a 2021 sedan traveling east. The impact occurred at the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. Three male occupants in the sedan, aged 29, 35, and 59, were injured with neck and head trauma but remained conscious. All sedan occupants wore lap belts and harnesses except the right rear passenger who had no safety equipment. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn, while the sedan driver was going straight ahead. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing 94 Street with the signal. The driver, in a 2003 SUV, was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The man was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 94 Street with the signal. The driver, a licensed male in a 2003 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and was following the crossing signal at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 23 Avenue in Queens. Three men inside suffered whiplash and head injuries. Drivers made unsafe lane changes and improper passing. Vehicles struck each other’s front and side. All occupants conscious and restrained. Damage focused on right and left sides.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on 23 Avenue in Queens collided due to unsafe lane changing and improper passing. The 58-year-old driver and two male passengers, ages 31 and 34, were injured. All three occupants suffered whiplash; one also had a head injury. The report lists driver errors including "Unsafe Lane Changing," "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicles impacted each other’s front bumpers and side doors. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash caused damage primarily to the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW hit a man on 85th Street. His head was crushed. He died where he fell. No intersection, no crowd, no noise. The street stayed quiet. No one else was hurt. The city moved on. The loss stayed.

A 43-year-old man walking near 25-17 85th Street in Queens was struck and killed by a BMW. According to the police report, 'A BMW struck a 43-year-old man. His head was crushed. He died where he fell, alone, not at an intersection. The street stayed quiet. No one else was hurt.' The crash occurred away from any intersection. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The victim, a pedestrian, suffered fatal head injuries. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the data. The deadly impact ended one life and left the street unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman was hit by a bus making a right turn in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus showed no damage. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southwest on 73 Street in Queens struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 35 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the bus driver making a right turn. The bus had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two buses crashed on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries. Unsafe speed was a factor. All occupants were conscious and restrained. The impact was at the center front ends of both buses. Injuries were internal and serious.

According to the police report, two buses collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash involved a 2018 Ford bus traveling straight and a 2011 New Flyer bus changing lanes. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. Three men were injured: the driver of the Ford bus, the driver of the New Flyer bus, and a front-seat passenger in the New Flyer bus. All suffered neck injuries classified as serious but were conscious and wearing seat belts. The point of impact was the center front ends of both buses. The report lists no other driver errors or victim factors. The crash caused internal injuries but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans met mid-turn. Steel tore. A baby boy, strapped in, bled from the head. He sat silent, eyes wide. The world roared. Traffic control was ignored. The crash left wounds and shock behind.

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard. One sedan went straight. The other turned left. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. A baby boy, an occupant, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. He was strapped in with a lap belt and harness. The report describes the child sitting still, eyes wide, bleeding from the head. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and turn improperly. The impact left lasting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on 98 Street in Queens. The SUV was entering a parked position and struck the moped’s right rear quarter panel. The moped driver remained conscious and was helmeted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 98 Street in Queens involving a 2009 SUV and a 2021 moped. The SUV driver, licensed and male, was entering a parked position when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck the moped’s right rear quarter panel. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the SUV’s part. The moped driver’s license status was unlicensed, but no contributing factors were assigned to him. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east collided on Grand Central Parkway. A 67-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury. Both drivers were licensed. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 67-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat of the second sedan sustained a neck injury classified as internal and was conscious after the crash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, though no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were identified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses and were going straight ahead before the collision. The injured occupant was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the front center of one sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.

A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. A rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Drivers reacted late to uninvolved vehicles. The crash caused center front and back-end damage. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The crash involved two sedans and a taxi. A 31-year-old male rear passenger was injured, sustaining contusions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." The vehicles sustained center front and back-end damage. No ejections occurred. The injured party was a passenger, not at fault. The crash highlights driver failure to maintain safe distance and react properly to traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15