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

A 12-year-old boy suffered bruises and arm injuries after an unlicensed SUV driver distracted by passengers made a right turn and hit him at an intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Junction Boulevard at 8:14 AM. The child was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The driver, a female, was unlicensed and distracted by passengers, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No fault or blame is assigned to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 37 Avenue in Queens after aggressive driving escalated the situation. A 26-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with significant front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:58 on 37 Avenue, Queens, involving multiple sedans. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. One driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The vehicles involved included a 2015 Ford sedan that was parked before impact and two other sedans traveling east and west. The collision points were primarily on the front bumpers, indicating a forceful impact. The report highlights aggressive driving as the key driver error, with no other contributing factors specified. The injured driver was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea, underscoring the severity of the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact fractured and dislocated her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 70 Street collided with a 46-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 32 Avenue in Queens at 3:20 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was going straight ahead prior to impact. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed female e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow after colliding with a parked SUV on 37 Avenue. The SUV sustained left side damage. The crash exposed risks from unlicensed operators and stationary vehicles.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver, unlicensed and without safety equipment, was traveling westbound on 37 Avenue when she collided with a parked 2012 Ford SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter striking the left side doors of the SUV. The e-scooter driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, injuries classified as severe. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the e-scooter driver's unlicensed status and the presence of a parked vehicle as key elements. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed operators and collisions involving parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers suffered concussions and injuries in a Queens crash involving SUVs. The collision at 37 Avenue resulted from unsafe lane changing and other vehicular errors. Both injured occupants were restrained but sustained head and leg injuries.

At 13:16 in Queens on 37 Avenue, a collision between two SUVs injured two passengers, according to the police report. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes. One injured passenger, a 44-year-old woman seated in the middle front seat, suffered a head injury and concussion despite wearing a lap belt and harness. Another passenger, a 20-year-old man in the middle rear seat, sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with a concussion, also while restrained. The report notes the drivers were traveling straight ahead before impact, with damage to the left rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. One driver was licensed in New York, the other unlicensed. The collision highlights driver errors and unsafe lane changes as the primary causes of injury, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men were injured in a collision involving a sedan and an SUV. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the impact, causing contusions and bruises to the vehicle occupants.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Jackson Mill Road at 17:49. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and a 2015 Toyota SUV traveling north, both going straight ahead. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan's left front bumper was impacted. Two male occupants in the sedan were injured: the 41-year-old driver suffered contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg, and the 22-year-old front passenger sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the passenger's injury. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling east on Astoria Boulevard. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:04 AM on Astoria Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling west attempted a left turn and collided with a motorcycle traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male with a permit license, was injured in the crash, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries. The report highlights 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered internal complaints related to his injuries. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. One driver reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle and followed too closely, striking the other from behind. The rear driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, at 6:35 AM on Astoria Boulevard in Queens, two SUVs traveling westbound collided. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report cites her reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and following too closely as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center back end of the front SUV and the center front end of the rear SUV. Both drivers were licensed and the rear driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors related to vehicle spacing and delayed reactions, with no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided in Queens at 11:15 AM. The female driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided near 37-27 107 Street in Queens at 11:15 AM. The female driver of a 2017 Nissan SUV, traveling west, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The Nissan SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the other vehicle, a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling south, was damaged on its left front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision was caused by driver error, specifically inattention or distraction, highlighting systemic dangers posed by lapses in driver focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly. The pedestrian suffered serious arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 10:16 AM in Queens, a sedan traveling east on 82 Street made a right turn and struck a 73-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand, sustaining internal complaints but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Toyota sedan alone. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and turning that endangered a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck turned left at 31st Avenue and 100th Street. An eight-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck’s bumper struck him. He died at the scene. Failure to yield. A child’s life ended in the crosswalk.

According to the police report, a pickup truck made a left turn at the intersection of 31st Avenue and 100th Street in Queens at 16:15. An eight-year-old boy was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal when the truck’s right front bumper struck him. The report states the child suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The driver’s failure to yield during a left turn directly led to the fatal collision. The report centers the driver’s actions as the primary cause of this deadly crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a stopped sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision was caused by the taxi following too closely, resulting in a violent impact to the sedan’s center back end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on Grand Central Parkway. A taxi traveling east rear-ended a stopped sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the taxi driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance—cited as "Following Too Closely"—as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided at 93 Street and 23 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a head injury but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 AM in Queens at 93 Street near 23 Avenue. A 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south collided with a 2010 Toyota sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel striking the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan’s 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury classified as severity level 3, but he was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing factors beyond driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male cyclist was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him head-on. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, leading to the crash on Queens’ 87 Street.

At 6:12 AM on Queens’ 87 Street near 35 Avenue, a 2018 Honda SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was not ejected from his bike. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bicycle and the left front bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northbound before turning left. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to cyclists traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Junction Boulevard. The impact struck the bike’s center back end. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Junction Boulevard at noon. A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, along with whiplash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The collision involved a station wagon/SUV and the bike, with impact at the bike's center back end and the SUV's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the crash occurred. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The data highlights vehicle driver errors as central to the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling north on 91 Street struck the right front bumper of a northbound sedan. The sedan’s female driver and front passenger suffered head and shoulder injuries. Police cite van’s improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 91 Street near 35 Avenue in Queens at 7:30 p.m. A van, traveling north and driven by a licensed male, was passing improperly when it collided with the right front bumper of a northbound sedan. The sedan, driven by a licensed female, was going straight ahead. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was distracted by a passenger, compounding the error. The sedan’s front passenger, a 21-year-old female, sustained a head injury and complained of pain and nausea. The driver suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the van’s left side doors and the sedan’s right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 93 Street near 23 Avenue in Queens at dawn. A 70-year-old passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles struck front quarters, with no ejections reported. The crash left one occupant bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:38 AM on 93 Street near 23 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling west and the other south, collided with impact on the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The 70-year-old male passenger, seated in the right rear position and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries to the vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man was injured after a moped collided with him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed by the moped as a key factor in the crash, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 37 Avenue in Queens involving a moped and a pedestrian. The 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious and located at the intersection in the roadway when struck. The moped, traveling east, impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, indicating the moped driver's failure to control speed as a primary cause. Two SUVs were parked nearby, with one sustaining damage to its left rear quarter panel, but no driver errors were noted for those vehicles. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the moped driver's unsafe speed as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 73 Street in Queens. The trailing driver struck the lead vehicle’s rear, causing neck injury and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention as key factors. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 73 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens at 2:56 PM. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided when the trailing vehicle impacted the center rear end of the lead sedan. The driver of the trailing sedan, a 32-year-old male, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the front center of the trailing sedan and the rear center of the lead sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway, injuring three occupants. Drivers suffered knee, head, and chest injuries. Unsafe lane changing and other vehicular factors caused the crash. All victims experienced shock and pain complaints, highlighting driver errors in a multi-vehicle impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 16:54 involving multiple sedans. The collision involved two drivers and one passenger, all injured with complaints of pain or nausea and emotional shock. The 32-year-old male driver sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The 41-year-old female driver suffered head injuries, while a 28-year-old female passenger was hurt in the chest. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor for the female driver and 'Other Vehicular' factors for the male driver and passenger. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end and center back end of the involved sedans. The evidence points to driver errors, specifically unsafe lane changes and other vehicular factors, as the cause of this multi-vehicle collision, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15