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

A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian’s shoulder and upper arm. The impact damaged the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on 81st Street in Queens struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 31st Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3, including contusions and bruises. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, at 8:28 AM in Queens, a 2023 Nissan SUV making a left turn on 101st Street struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper. Despite the collision, the vehicle reportedly sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, but the primary cause centers on the driver’s errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, underscoring systemic dangers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver made an improper left turn on Northern Blvd, colliding with another SUV traveling straight. The front passenger of the turning vehicle suffered a shoulder injury. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention and improper turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on Northern Blvd in Queens. A 2013 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 2008 Honda SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the turning vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The front passenger in the turning SUV, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver errors in turning and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 99 Street in Queens late at night. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at impact points.

According to the police report, at 23:25 on 99 Street near 35 Avenue in Queens, two sedans traveling east collided. The rear vehicle, a 2015 Honda driven by an unlicensed male, struck the center back end of a 2017 Ford sedan. The Ford’s driver, a 34-year-old licensed female occupant, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The Honda driver was proceeding straight ahead while the Ford was entering a parked position. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the Honda and the center back end of the Ford. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man clung to a dump truck on Astoria Boulevard. No harness, no shield. He fell, skull to asphalt, blood pooling. The truck rolled on, untouched. The man, forty-seven, left with severe head wounds. The city’s machinery did not stop.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old man was riding on the outside of a dump truck near Astoria Boulevard and 88th Street in Queens. The report states he was 'ejected' and suffered 'severe lacerations' to the head after falling from the moving vehicle. The narrative details: 'A 47-year-old man clung to the outside of a dump truck. No belt. No shield. He fell. Skull met asphalt. Blood pooled. The truck rolled on, untouched. The man did not.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle, a 2005 PTRB dump truck registered in New Jersey, sustained no damage and continued westbound, according to the report. The man was not using any safety equipment at the time, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unsecured riders and the unchecked movement of heavy vehicles through city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a sedan in Queens. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered bruises but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:30 in Queens near 32-17 103 Street. A sedan traveling north struck a pedestrian working in the roadway, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian, a 44-year-old male, was conscious and sustained contusions. The collision involved two vehicles: a sedan moving straight ahead and a parked SUV. The point of impact on the sedan was the right front bumper, while the SUV was hit on the left side doors. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in work zones.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries after a collision with a parked SUV on 35 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s left front and the SUV’s right side, with driver distraction cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on 35 Avenue in Queens. A 37-year-old male bicyclist, traveling westbound, collided with a 2022 Alfa SUV that was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the bike's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the bicyclist's part. The SUV driver’s actions, including inattentiveness, played a central role in the collision. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and inexperience in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist on 75th Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The crash exposed the dangers of driver inattention in shared road spaces.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 AM on 75th Street in Queens. A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2011 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, struck him on the left side doors. The bicyclist sustained facial contusions and remained conscious after the impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain attention. The bicyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment status was noted. The SUV was parked before the crash, and the bicyclist was traveling straight south. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the vulnerability of the bicyclist in collisions with larger vehicles. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited other vehicular factors and noted the driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 Ford SUV traveling westbound impacted the center back end of a 2015 Nissan sedan also traveling westbound. The sedan's 33-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying exact violations. There was no ejection or pedestrian involvement. The SUV showed no damage, while the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The collision highlights systemic dangers related to vehicular interactions and driver errors on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man pushing a car was struck by an SUV in Queens. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The victim suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured while pushing a car outside an intersection on 85 Street in Queens. The crash occurred at 16:25 when a 2021 Subaru SUV, traveling north and entering a parked position, struck the man with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected from the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without reported impairment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, particularly to vulnerable pedestrians working near roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a rear-end collision on 85 Street. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The injured occupant remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt during impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on 85 Street involving multiple sedans. One sedan, traveling southeast, was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind at the center back end by another sedan whose driver was inattentive and distracted. The driver of the rear-ended sedan, a 53-year-old female occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end crashes in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight in Queens. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver, holding only a permit, sustained bruises. Impact occurred on the sedan’s left front and motorcycle’s right side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 in Queens near 69-10 30 Avenue. A 2020 Jeep sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2019 Kawasaki motorcycle traveling straight west. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel, damaging the sedan’s left front bumper and the motorcycle’s right side doors. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male with a permit license, was the sole occupant and suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The motorcycle driver’s injuries are not detailed, but the collision caused significant harm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting the risk of left-turn maneuvers against oncoming traffic. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on 95 Street in Queens was struck from behind by a northbound pick-up truck. The sedan’s female driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting systemic risks of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:49 on 95 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. A northbound pick-up truck, traveling straight ahead, collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2019 sedan. The sedan’s female driver, age 51, sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver was not ejected and was not cited with any contributing factors. The pick-up truck showed no damage, while the sedan suffered damage to its left front quarter panel. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially when striking stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling in traffic.

According to the police report, at 3:30 p.m. on Northern Boulevard in Queens, a 2024 Toyota SUV stopped in traffic was rear-ended by a 2008 Nissan SUV traveling northbound. The driver of the struck vehicle, a male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the collision. The striking vehicle impacted the center back end of the stopped SUV, which had no damage reported. The driver of the rear vehicle was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered back injuries in a rear-end crash on 101 Street in Queens. The driver’s distraction and following too closely caused the sedan to strike a stopped vehicle. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on 101 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. A 21-year-old male driver, traveling north in a 2016 Kia sedan, rear-ended a stopped 2011 Acura sedan carrying two occupants. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the striking vehicle. Both the driver and the 59-year-old female front passenger in the Acura sustained back injuries classified as injury severity 3. Both victims were conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of the collision. The impact was centered on the front end of the Kia and the rear center of the Acura. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Queens was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The rider showed no vehicle damage but failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 34 Avenue in Queens at 14:20. A 62-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, explicitly pointing to the e-scooter rider's failure to maintain focus. The e-scooter, carrying one occupant, had no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock following the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-scooter operators to lawful pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV on 83 Street in Queens. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The boy was left with minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 83 Street near 30 Avenue in Queens at 1:45 PM. A 15-year-old male bicyclist was traveling westbound when a 2017 Subaru SUV, driven northbound by a licensed female driver, struck him with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike, sustaining head injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV had damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver disregarded traffic control while making a right turn, colliding with a sedan traveling northbound. Both drivers sustained injuries—neck and lower leg trauma—highlighting the deadly consequences of driver errors at Queens intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 30 Avenue in Queens at 7:38 PM. The SUV, driven by a licensed male from New York, was making a right turn when it disregarded traffic control, colliding with a northbound sedan. The sedan, operated by a licensed male driver from Connecticut, suffered impact on its left front bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the SUV driver suffered neck injuries, and the sedan driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver, emphasizing driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 93 Street in Queens. The bicyclist suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:06 AM on 93 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. A pick-up truck, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper and the bike's left front bumper. The 25-year-old male bicyclist sustained an abrasion to his upper arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was noted on the truck's right front bumper and the bike's front. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A one-year-old boy suffered a head injury while crossing 73 Street at 37 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV. According to police, driver failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the collision alongside pedestrian confusion.

At 8:56 p.m. on 73 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens, a one-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a crash involving a sedan and an SUV, according to the police report. The child was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as a key contributing factor. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a secondary factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, and neither showed damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious but suffered internal complaints. The drivers involved held valid New York licenses, with one operating under a permit. The police report places responsibility on driver error and pedestrian confusion without attributing fault to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15